The design model and the material for public display perform various tasks. On the website it is worth choosing views, describing the context and providing only the information needed by the recipient.
Choose what you want to explain
The recipient of the site may want to understand the layout of the space, see the variant of the concept or get acquainted with the portfolio of the studio. Each of these goals requires a different set of materials. Access to an extended model alone does not mean that the person will know where to start watching.
Prepare a few views leading by the most important decisions. Sign the stage of the project and the author. Differentiate the concept visualization from the documentation and photography of the completed object. The site should clearly show what kind of material it presents.
Consider the level of interaction
An image and description can be sufficient for a short portfolio. When discussing space, a model for browsing is useful. Graphisoft describes publishing BIMX models from Archicad, including selection of views and scope of data. manufacturer’s instructions on the publication of BIMx.
Check export details for the version used and the method of sharing selected. Do not assume that any work file can be placed on each site without preparation.
Limit the published scope
Before making available, check that the model and documents do not contain information intended exclusively for the team or investor. Agree the rights to the presentation and signatures of co-authors. Prepare a suitable set of materials for the public version, instead of publishing the entire working folder.
For example, the presentation of the interior concept can show three views and a simplified layout. The extended technical documentation does not need to be part of the same gallery.
Pick up the presentation on your phone
Check the opening time, the sharpness of the signatures and the ability to return to the description. If the model does not work on a given device, the basic information about the project should still be available in text and images. It is also worth reading about website of the architectural studio and describing your own contribution to the portfolio.
