Habibi, S (2022) Role of BIM and energy simulation tools in designing zero-net energy homes. Construction Innovation, 22(1), pp. 101-119. ISSN 1471-4175
Abstract
The purpose of this study is to design a zero-energy home, which is known to be capable of balancing its own energy production and consumption close to zero. Development of low-energy homes and zero-net energy houses (ZEHs) is vital to move toward energy efficiency and sustainability in the built environment. To achieve zero or low energy targets in homes, it is essential to use the design process that minimizes the need for active mechanical systems. The methodology discussed in this paper consists of an interfacing building information modeling (BIM) tool and a simulation software to determine the potential influence of phase change materials on designing zero-net energy homes. BIM plays a key role in advancing methods for architects and designers to communicate through a common software platform, analyze energy performance through all stages of the design and construction process and make decisions for improving energy efficiency in the built environment. This paper reviews the literature relevant to the role of BIM in helping energy simulation for the performance of residential homes to more advanced levels and in modeling the integrated design process of ZEHs.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Uncontrolled Keywords: | building information modelling; energy efficiency; phase change materials; renewable energy; zero-net energy houses |
| Index terms: | architect, built environment, design and construction, energy performance, modelling, zero-net energy house, mechanical system, integrated design process, building information modelling, energy efficiency, low energy, platform, designer, methodology, consumption, renewable energy, energy simulation, phase-change material, design process |
| Subjects: | occupational health, infrastructure and transport systems, information systems, research methods, design process, digital design, modelling and simulation, sustainability and energy, contractual arrangements, energy systems, analytical methods, profession, mechanical systems, consumer economics, materials science, design methods |
| Topics: | Procurement, Sustainability, Roles and Professions, Stakeholder Management, Research Practice, Engineering Principles, Design Practice, Digital Applications, Urban Studies |
| Descriptive scope: | 4 PCTA |
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