Room data sheets are structured overviews of the requirements for specific room types. They are typically developed during the phase of briefing (or architectural programming in US) of the design process and aid in defining the requirements of the client in every type of space. They can be used to develop specifications that assist contractors and designers comprehend what is expected from each space and how they can ensure that a proposed solution is in line with the client’s needs.
Architects as well as other members of design teams, including engineers and interior designers, make rooms data sheets. They are work in development and may be in the form of a living document until the client has given their approval to the final architectural design. The data from the room sheets of data can be synchronized to the Revit model through a process called backfilling. This method of verification helps to ensure that the information in the room accurately reflect the requirements in the final documents, and can also highlight the differences.
The Room Data Sheets component of BriefBuilder makes it simple to create rooms data sheets and use them to synchronize with the Revit model. It comes with a standard template set and pre-programmed select lists of electrical and structural disciplines and plumbing and HVAC. It allows the insertions of graphics and drawings that are thumbnail-sized.
The program is easy to use and does not require special set up. It can load configurations that had previously been saved, reducing the time needed on set up. It also allows for properties like scale, browser organization and naming to be specified for each view created.