Alwan, Z; Greenwood, D and Gledson, B (2015) Rapid LEED evaluation performed with BIM-based sustainability analysis on a virtual construction project. Construction Innovation, 15(2), pp. 134-150. ISSN 1471-4175
Abstract
Purpose - The purpose of this study is to examine the feasibility of using 3D simulation transfer processes to streamline the environmental assessment of buildings that have been designed digitally using building information modelling (BIM). The case study presented relates to a competition (“Build Qatar Live”) in which one of the winning team’s objectives was to create a smart process for assessing the design against the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) criteria. The experience indicated that a rapid, concurrent and efficient LEED evaluation was possible within the BIM process. The study presents technological approaches that can be adopted within the BIM environment to simplify the environmental assessments and embrace practices that reduce environmental and ecological impacts. Design/methodology/approach - The methodology encompassed an overview of how rapid high-value data exchange occurs within BIM to achieve a sustainable building design as part of an international design competition. Achieving a LEED rating through sustainable design was a key requirement of the competition. Findings - The findings of this case study has revealed that key credits in LEED can be integrated within the BIM design process. Therefore, tackling such important environmental design issues in parallel to building design and providing key information on building elements needed to meet the sustainability criteria. Originality/value - This research highlights the benefits of streamlined, architectural and data software exchange through applying data interoperability of a building design; thus, skipping conventional 2D building and conventional documentation for environmental and energy designs simulations needed for LEED certifications and general low carbon design.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Uncontrolled Keywords: | leed,BIM,3D model exchange,building services,data exchange,green building |
| Index terms: | data interoperability, 3D model, environmental design, low carbon, data exchange, building service, building design, building information modelling, case study, Qatar, documentation, design process, high-value, sustainable design, certification, environmental assessment, methodology, sustainable building design, construction project, green building, competition |
| Subjects: | engineering systems, environmental impact, design methods, data collection methods, computational design, energy systems, architectural design, economic analysis, sustainability and energy, Geography, production management, design process, professional development, design practice, sustainability assessment, data exchange, research methods, administrative processes, information systems, market analysis |
| Topics: | Contract Administration, Digital Applications, Design Practice, Sustainability, Engineering Principles, Information Management, Project Management, Geographical Context, Research Practice, Business Strategy |
| Descriptive scope: | 4 PCTE |
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