BIM Q&A: Key Deliverables in the Interior Design Process

During the BIM-based decoration design process, various deliverables are produced to serve different purposes, primarily including the following:

(1) BIM Models and File Formats

In decorative design applications using BIM, the primary file formats include:

• *.rvt files created by Revit,
• *.3dm files generated by Rhino,
• *.nwd files integrated in Navisworks,
• *.dwg files produced by Autodesk AutoCAD,
• and common video formats exported from 3Ds Max or Lumion, such as *.mp4 and *.rmv2.

(2) Visualization Deliverables

3D Views: These include perspectives, axonometric views, sections, and exploded views generated from BIM models. They help showcase specific decoration processes and detail-oriented practices.

Renderings: Photorealistic images created through BIM model rendering, designed to give clients a clear and intuitive experience of the proposed design.

Walkthrough Animations: Videos rendered from BIM models that offer an immersive experience of the decorated space, serving a similar purpose to renderings.

(3) Indoor Functional Analysis Reports

BIM models can be imported into specialized analysis software to evaluate natural and artificial lighting, acoustics, indoor ventilation, and more. These analyses generate detailed reports to inform design decisions.

(4) 2D Drawings

BIM software allows flexible generation of 2D views such as plans, elevations, and sections. These can be exported directly or imported into CAD software in *.dwg format for further refinement, ensuring compliance with decoration design standards.

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