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DIGITAL TWIN

THE FUTURE OF CONSTRUCTION FROM 3D SCANNING TO BIM COORDINATION AT ARCHIS.21

At the ARCHIS.21 studio, we don't just design houses using lines – we create their Digital Twins. This process means that your construction is first created in the digital world with all technical connections, materials, and installations. The entire lifecycle of the building – from the first visit to the plot through the building permit (DSP) to the construction project (DPS) – is under absolute control thanks to the BIM (Building Information Modeling) system.

1. Point zero: 3D laser scanning and reality digitization
Every precise project starts with us with an accurate digital footprint. Using 3D laser scanning, we transfer the actual state of the terrain or building to the computer. The result is a millimeter-accurate "point cloud," which forms the unwavering foundation for every future line in the project.

2. Creative birth: Sketching and 3D modeling of the study
Once we have the digital source, we begin to create. 3D sketching and modeling of the study allow us to immediately test volumes, lighting, and urban relationships. At ARCHIS.21, the client doesn't stand over flat paper but walks through their future house in virtual space.

3. BIM coordination: Error elimination and energy efficiency
The key phase in which we guarantee quality in our studio is coordination in BIM. In the intelligent 3D model, we perform: Clash Detection, interdisciplinary control, energy optimization, and cost optimization.

4. Intelligent design: DSP and DPS documentation in the BIM system
The Digital Twin matures during the phase of project documentation for building permits (DSP) and subsequently documentation for construction execution (DPS). Thanks to the interconnectedness of data in the BIM system, all drawings, sections, and bills of quantities are 100% up-to-date and mutually connected.

Interested in how our theoretical knowledge looks in practice? Check out our architectural studies or finished construction realizations.

This architectural design presents a modern reconstruction of a small apartment where the emphasis is on variability, multifunctionality, and minimalism. The goal was to maximize usable space and improve the functionality of the interior while maintaining a clean and elegant design.