Beyond The Mood Board: How Building Information Modeling (BIM) is Transforming Interior Design
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Abstract: Building Information Modeling (BIM) is fundamentally transforming the approach to interior design, moving practice beyond traditional, visually focused methods, such as mood boards, toward a comprehensive, data-driven, and collaborative digital workflow. Moreover, BIM technology offers a centralized platform that integrates non-graphical data, such as material properties and maintenance schedules, directly with the 3D model. This integration improves conceptualization, ensures detailed coordination, and enhances project lifecycle management, significantly lowering errors, costs, and project timelines. Furthermore, major areas of change include hyper-realistic visualization, real-time multidisciplinary clash detection, accurate quantity takeoff, and advanced physical environment analysis. This research presents how building information modeling (BIM) is transforming the interior design domain, positioning interior designers at the forefront of the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) industry’s technological evolution.
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