Allam, A S; Bassioni, H; Ayoub, M and Kamel, W (2024) A framework for obtaining a BIM-compatible design solution based on quantitative decisions on building performance. International Journal of Construction Management, 24(11), pp. 1176-1190. ISSN 1562-3599
Abstract
The direction towards high-performance buildings soars the complexity of the design process. Therefore, Building Performance Simulation (BPS) tools are used to aid designers to realize the implications of early design decisions. Coupling BPS tools and geometrical tools featured with Building Information Modeling (BIM) has recently received much attention. Yet, Computer-Aided Drafting (CAD-based) geometrical tools are still the preferred choice for a large portion of designers. Therefore, this paper aims to develop a Performance-based Design Framework (PbDF) to aid designers in obtaining an optimal design solution compatible with BIM software based on a quantitative decision that satisfies both daylighting, energy, and cost of buildings at the early stage of design. The PbDF included 3 D modeling, daylight and energy simulations, cost calculations, decision-making using Technique for Order by Similarity to Ideal Solution (TOPSIS), and BIM generation. The framework was tested through two stages and validated by face validity approach. The test results demonstrated that the proposed framework can assist designers to efficiently propose high-performance designs and send them to BIM software to complete the rest of the tasks required for design and construction. The PbDF was accepted as reasonable for its intended purpose by people who are knowledgeable about the performance-based design.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Uncontrolled Keywords: | building information modeling; cost; daylighting; energy; grasshopper; multi-criteria decision making |
| Index terms: | drafting, design and construction, building performance simulation, modelling, building information modelling, topsis, coupling, designer, validity, decision-making, complexity, design decision, performance-based, energy simulation, design process, design framework, building performance, face, daylighting |
| Subjects: | evaluation and assessment methods, profession, design methods, psychology, technical documentation, modelling and simulation, contractual arrangements, analytical methods, design practice, performance measurement, building performance, decision analysis, decision-making and optimization, information systems, quality assurance, systems engineering |
| Topics: | Procurement, Roles and Professions, Risk Management, Engineering Principles, Research Practice, Organizational Design, Quality Management, Digital Applications, Design Practice |
| Descriptive scope: | 4 PCTA |
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