Have you encountered terms like LOD, LOA, and LOIN? While some have become less common, they remain crucial for a solid understanding of BIM (Building Information Modeling). This post breaks down these concepts and introduces the preferred current terminology.
In under 5 minutes, you'll get the essentials of LOXs!
- LOD (Level of Detail): Still widely used, LOD refers to the amount of information in a BIM element.
- LOA (Level of Accuracy): Now often called Level of Refinement, it describes how accurately a BIM element represents its real-world counterpart.
- LOD (Level of Definition): Better referred to as Level of Representation, this indicates how a BIM element is graphically depicted.
- LOG (Level of Geometry): Less common but denotes the geometric complexity of a BIM element.
- LOI (Level of Information): This broad term covers all the data linked to a BIM element.
- LOD (Level of Development): Similar to Level of Detail, it signifies the completion stage of a BIM element.
- LOIN (Level of Information Need): Refers to the specific amount of information required for a project or task.
Grasping these concepts ensures clear communication and effective collaboration on BIM projects.
