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	FirM's FoCus on BiM WorKFloWs Builds a BeautiFul CoMMunitY Cearnal andrulaitis arChiteCture & interior design

FirM's FoCus on BiM WorKFloWs Builds a BeautiFul CoMMunitY Cearnal andrulaitis arChiteCture & interior design

Technology Category	Analytics & Modeling - Digital Twin / Simulation Functional Applications - Product Lifecycle Management Systems (PLM)
Applicable Industries	Buildings Construction & Infrastructure
Applicable Functions	Facility Management Product Research & Development
Use Cases	Building Automation & Control Building Energy Management Predictive Maintenance
Services	Software Design & Engineering Services System Integration
Challenge	Cearnal Andrulaitis Architecture & Interior Design faced the challenge of managing complex architectural projects in Santa Barbara, requiring a thorough understanding of community needs and stringent local approval processes. The firm needed to ensure high-quality design solutions that met aesthetic, budgetary, and program objectives while also adhering to environmental and city guidelines. Additionally, the firm aimed to maintain a collaborative and efficient workflow to handle multiple projects simultaneously, including prominent civic buildings and sustainable architecture initiatives. Read More
About Customer	Cearnal Andrulaitis Architecture & Interior Design is a prominent architectural firm based in Santa Barbara, California. Founded in 1983 by Brian Cearnal, the firm has grown from a small operation in a dining room to an 11-person team that includes licensed architects, an interior designer, and junior architects. The firm focuses on architectural and interior design projects on Santa Barbara’s South Coast, with a strong emphasis on community-focused and sustainable design. The team is led by Cearnal and Joe Andrulaitis, who joined the firm in 1993 and became a partner in 2003. The firm is known for its high-quality work and successful coordination of challenging projects through the local approval process. Read More
Solution	To address these challenges, Cearnal Andrulaitis adopted a Building Information Modeling (BIM) workflow using Vectorworks software. This transition from 2D to 3D design allowed the firm to streamline its design and construction processes, making it easier to manage complex projects. The BIM workflow enabled the team to model all units, generate sections and elevations, and efficiently break up work responsibilities among team members. The firm also explored Open BIM workflows to achieve true interoperability using Industry Foundation Classes (IFC), ensuring successful collaboration with design partners using different software. This approach not only improved workflow efficiency but also enhanced the firm's ability to present plans and meet permitting requirements smoothly. Read More Log in to view content
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Technology Category

Analytics & Modeling - Digital Twin / Simulation

Functional Applications - Product Lifecycle Management Systems (PLM)

Applicable Industries

Buildings

Construction & Infrastructure

Applicable Functions

Facility Management

Product Research & Development

Use Cases

Building Automation & Control

Building Energy Management

Predictive Maintenance

Services

Software Design & Engineering Services

System Integration

Challenge

Cearnal Andrulaitis Architecture & Interior Design faced the challenge of managing complex architectural projects in Santa Barbara, requiring a thorough understanding of community needs and stringent local approval processes. The firm needed to ensure high-quality design solutions that met aesthetic, budgetary, and program objectives while also adhering to environmental and city guidelines. Additionally, the firm aimed to maintain a collaborative and efficient workflow to handle multiple projects simultaneously, including prominent civic buildings and sustainable architecture initiatives.

About Customer

Cearnal Andrulaitis Architecture & Interior Design is a prominent architectural firm based in Santa Barbara, California. Founded in 1983 by Brian Cearnal, the firm has grown from a small operation in a dining room to an 11-person team that includes licensed architects, an interior designer, and junior architects. The firm focuses on architectural and interior design projects on Santa Barbara’s South Coast, with a strong emphasis on community-focused and sustainable design. The team is led by Cearnal and Joe Andrulaitis, who joined the firm in 1993 and became a partner in 2003. The firm is known for its high-quality work and successful coordination of challenging projects through the local approval process.

Solution

To address these challenges, Cearnal Andrulaitis adopted a Building Information Modeling (BIM) workflow using Vectorworks software. This transition from 2D to 3D design allowed the firm to streamline its design and construction processes, making it easier to manage complex projects. The BIM workflow enabled the team to model all units, generate sections and elevations, and efficiently break up work responsibilities among team members. The firm also explored Open BIM workflows to achieve true interoperability using Industry Foundation Classes (IFC), ensuring successful collaboration with design partners using different software. This approach not only improved workflow efficiency but also enhanced the firm's ability to present plans and meet permitting requirements smoothly.

Impact #1	The adoption of BIM workflows allowed Cearnal Andrulaitis to streamline its design and construction processes, making it easier to manage complex projects.
Impact #2	The use of Vectorworks software enabled the firm to efficiently break up work responsibilities among team members, ensuring projects stayed on schedule.
Impact #3	The firm’s open-studio concept facilitated successful collaboration, allowing team members to share ideas and lend a hand as needed.

Impact #1

The adoption of BIM workflows allowed Cearnal Andrulaitis to streamline its design and construction processes, making it easier to manage complex projects.

Impact #2

The use of Vectorworks software enabled the firm to efficiently break up work responsibilities among team members, ensuring projects stayed on schedule.

Impact #3

The firm’s open-studio concept facilitated successful collaboration, allowing team members to share ideas and lend a hand as needed.

Benefit #1	The Bella Riviera project involved the construction of 115 townhomes, with 81 units made available to employees of the Cottage Health System.
Benefit #2	The Alma del Pueblo project was designed to achieve a LEED for Homes Platinum designation, showcasing the firm’s commitment to sustainable design.

Benefit #1

The Bella Riviera project involved the construction of 115 townhomes, with 81 units made available to employees of the Cottage Health System.

Benefit #2

The Alma del Pueblo project was designed to achieve a LEED for Homes Platinum designation, showcasing the firm’s commitment to sustainable design.

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FirM's FoCus on BiM WorKFloWs Builds a BeautiFul CoMMunitY Cearnal andrulaitis arChiteCture & interior design

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