On May 18, 2012, the initial version 08.11.09.309 of Dataset_GB for AECOsim Building Designer was released. It is now available from SELECT downloads under Product Line: Building Analysis and Design, Category: Enhancements and Updates.
It was created with support and contributions from Bentley UK users:– Stephen Holmes (Foster & Partners)– Robert Jones (JM Architects)– Robert Klaschka (Studio Klaschka)– Nigel Davies (Evolve)– Marc Thomas (ISISST
Object naming is based on the yet to be finalized BS8541-1 Library objects for architecture, engineering and construction – Part 1: Identification and classification – Code of practice' while level names conform to the AEC(UK) standard based on guidance of BS1192. Also included is the classification system provided by CPIC 'UniclassAliases-V1.4‘ - 20th January 2012. Catalog names of spaces follow Uniclass table F and the building types and activity types are taken from the 2010 National Calculation Method (NCM) Activity Database.
For further details, please see 'Dataset_GB Notes.pdf' included with the dataset.
We welcome any feedback for refresh releases.
Kind regards,
Volker Thein