Ur Rehman, H S; Raza, M A; Masood, R; Khan, M A; Alamgir, S; Javed, M A; Roy, K and Lim, J B P (2023) A multi-facet BIM based approach for green building design of new multi-family residential building using LEED system. International Journal of Construction Management, 23(12), pp. 2024-2038. ISSN 1562-3599
Abstract
Pakistan’s as developing economy is in crisis due to rising energy and water demand. This study considers the Green Building concept as it accounts for optimum use of energy and water conservation. A building information modelling approach has been used to analyze the Green Building concepts. Parameters of Green Building are defined within Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design rating system. A parametric model of the case study building was developed on the Autodesk Revit platform based on original drawings and details. The same model was then subjected to change by provision of insulation measures. The energy use intensity of both models is calculated and analyzed. The results from the study suggest that if better measures and decision are taken in design stage, there is potential to conserve energy by approx. 28% and water by approx. 32% and subsequently can produce renewable energy by approx. 15%. For the validation of model and results, a comparative study was made on two other platforms, namely, Green Building Studio and Insight. The study further suggests a payback period of approx. 2.3 years after the cost and saving analysis. This integrated approach expedites the certification process thus saving significant time and resources.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Uncontrolled Keywords: | building information modelling; energy optimization; green building design; green building studio; leadership; energy; environmental design; Pakistan; renewable energy; water efficiency |
| Index terms: | renewable energy, Pakistan, design stage, green building, validation, studio, payback, drawing, developing economy, integrated approach, energy-use intensity, water conservation, certification, insulation, comparative study, environmental design, building information modelling, residential building, efficiency, platform, case study |
| Subjects: | administrative processes, occupational health, information systems, Geography, digital design, professional development, economic development, design practice, performance management, energy systems, contractual arrangements, professional practice, economic analysis, sustainability and energy, technical documentation, building materials, construction type, data collection methods, research design and methodology |
| Topics: | Health and Safety, Business Strategy, Information Management, Geographical Context, Research Practice, Sustainability, Construction Technology, Procurement, Digital Applications, Design Practice, International Construction, Quality Management, Contract Administration |
| Descriptive scope: | 4 PCEA |
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