e-BIM: a BIM-centric design and analysis software for Building Integrated Photovoltaics

Integrated system for BIM-based collaborative design

a r t i c l e i n f o Keywords: BIM Collaborative design Integrated design system Data exchange IFC For effective collaboration among construction project participants, the use of Building Information Model (BIM) has become more common throughout the building life cycle. However, due to the use of different BIM-based software among collaborators during the design, a variety of problems have occ...

White Paper: Design of a Parametric, Conceptual Design Environment for Building Information Modeling (BIM) Software Application

This case study addresses the design research methodologies behind the making of a parametric, conceptual modeling design environment in an existing Building Information Modeling (BIM) platform. The challenge was to build a fully associative and parametric 3D modeler where geometry is created, manipulated, and parameterized in a manner approachable by a larger audience of architects and designe...

Conflict analysis in a BIM based design

The development of an engineering design requires the participation of several parties involved in different disciplines, where each discipline conducts its own project in a somewhat disconnected manner from the remaining, therefore requiring project compatibility. In this context, an efficient conflict analysis between disciplines is essential to guarantee a well-developed design. The Building...

Smart-BIM (Building Information Modeling)

Purpose After a long period of international research and development, BIM has become mature. Many tools support the BIM process, or at least they claim. BIM not only offers opportunities for the Architectural Engineering and Construction industry, but also for the client. In this paper we don’t focus on the professional client, but on the client of a building assignment that act as the end-use...

CIFECENTER FOR INTEGRATED FACILITY ENGINEERING Applications of BIM and Hurdles for Widespread Adoption of BIM