Involvement of building information modeling in energy efficiency and retrofitting of building projects

Abstract

EN: The expected outputs listed above may be achieved by means of Building information modeling (BIM). BIM is a mix of software and methodology. It creates a virtual building to construct it physically. The integration allows designers and builders to collaborate on a single aim in the most efficient way possible. The core of BIM is the concept of sharing and exchanging information among project's stakeholders throughout the entire building’s life cycle. It provides platform-neutral file format which can be read and edited by any BIM software for better coordination and interoperability, hence, remaining linked to a generalized central approach that houses all building-associated data. It also supports the decision-making process using its multifaceted data processing and problem-solving techniques through modeling, simulation, visualization and optimization of alternatives. This determines the precision and validity of the environmental analysis which is required for performing uncertainty and sensitivity analysis.