Abd-Elnaby, A-E H A and Reffat, R M (2024) Enhancing BIM-BEM integration: Solutions for efficient data exchange and energy performance assessment. Architectural Engineering and Design Management, 20(3), pp. 596-623. ISSN 1745-2007
Abstract
This paper explores the efficiency of exporting data from Building Information Modeling (BIM) to Building Energy Modeling (BEM) and proposes solutions to encountered problems. The study considers both detached and attached buildings, analyzing the impacts of resolution parameters, and evaluating energy performance based on BIM model. A case-study approach is employed using a residential apartment building, with data exported from Autodesk Revit and imported into DesignBuilder. The results demonstrate the significance of adjusting resolution parameters (the primary parameters that influence the energy analytical model's accuracy and processing time) for efficient data export. Exploring different values leads to improvements in resolving unclosed spaces and enhancing the geometrical model of building elements. Challenges persist in allocating material finishes to walls. By improving and integrating energy performance evaluation through enhanced accuracy and efficiency of data exchange, the findings have significant impacts on stakeholders involved in building design, construction, and operation. Additionally, this process can optimize energy consumption in buildings. Further research is needed to address remaining challenges and improve BIM to BEM systems compatibility including the development of smart mechanisms for energy model creation and resolution parameters refinement. Case studies on different building types and long-term performance monitoring are recommended. This research contributes to the efficiency of exporting data from BIM to BEM interfaces, offering insights for practitioners and guiding future research in BIM-BEM tools integration.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Uncontrolled Keywords: | architecture; energy consumption; performance evaluation; data exchange; building components; performance assessment; building design; building information modeling |
| Index terms: | accuracy, energy model, performance monitoring, apartment building, case study, building design, building information modelling, energy modelling, efficiency, data exchange, performance evaluation, performance assessment, building component, energy performance, analytical model, resolution, practitioner, finishes, energy consumption, integration, export |
| Subjects: | architectural design, economic analysis, energy systems, sustainability and energy, building materials, practitioner, construction type, data collection methods, information systems, assessment methods, conflict resolution, organizational analysis, professional development, performance management, data exchange, monitoring and control systems, performance measurement, architectural elements, theoretical framing |
| Topics: | Stakeholder Management, Roles and Professions, Governance, Sustainability, Construction Technology, Business Strategy, Information Management, Research Practice, Organizational Design, Digital Applications, Design Practice, Human Resources, Quality Management |
| Descriptive scope: | 4 PCTE |
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