BIM and sustainability

December 15, 2022

Introduction

The Building Information Modeling (BIM) approach is an approach to the entire building sector. It provides the information needed to improve energy performance of buildings across their life-cycle, including during construction and use. BIM can be used in a variety of ways: by architects, engineers and tradespeople as well as owners or managers of buildings or projects

BIM (building information modeling) is an approach to the entire building sector.

BIM (building information modeling) is an approach to the entire building sector. It’s a process of creating a digital 3D model of a building from the ground up, so that it can be updated as needed. The result is that you have all your building information in one place and can use it across different projects or departments.

BIM helps you create more sustainable buildings by making them easier to design, build and maintain; saving money on construction costs; improving safety standards; reducing waste at every stage of construction through better communication between designers and contractors; ensuring efficient use of materials like steel instead of concrete blocks when possible

BIM provides the information needed to improve energy performance of buildings across their life-cycle.

BIM can be used to improve energy performance of buildings across their life-cycle.

IFCs (Industry Foundation Classes) are open, neutral, international data standards for BIM models.

IFCs (Industry Foundation Classes) are open, neutral, international data standards for BIM models. IFCs are based on the ISO International Standard for BIM, ISO 19600. A complete set of IFCs has been developed by the BIM Working Group (BIM WG). The standard consists of six classes:

Class 1 – Building Components – Defines the components used in buildings and their relationships with each other; includes definitions for building systems such as plumbing and electrical wiring within buildings that are not covered by other classes; describes how these components interact with each other during construction or renovation projects; details how these components can be used in construction drawings when creating new structures or retrofitting existing ones.;
Class 2 – Building Structures – Defines types of structural elements such as walls, ceilings/roofs etc., also includes information about their dimensions including fixed height floors/floors etc., location within rooms so they can be easily identified when laying out plans.;
Class 3 – Buildings / Space Planning Tools – Provides guidance on how features should be marked-out using design tools like AutoCAD Civil 3D which helps engineers create accurate representations of structures using architectural drawings.;

BIM and sustainability in terms of energy consumption, CO2 emissions and indoor air quality.

Sustainability in terms of energy consumption, CO2 emissions and indoor air quality.

BIM can help building owners and operators reduce energy consumption during construction of their buildings. The use of BIM software will enable them to better plan the design process as well as find cost-effective ways to reduce or avoid waste during construction. It also allows them to monitor their energy consumption levels over time so that they can see how much money they were saving by using less electricity or natural gas instead of more expensive alternatives such as fossil fuels like coal or oil.*

The same goes for CO2 emissions; there are many ways that you can reduce this without having any impact on your budget at all! For example: if you want a new office building but only have enough money for one floor instead of two then this could be an easy way around it while still getting everything done within budget constraints.*

Energy consumption during construction and use of a building.

BIM can help to reduce energy consumption during construction and use of a building by providing better information to the design team, which in turn results in more efficient designs.

BIM helps designers understand how different building features affect energy consumption. It also identifies opportunities for making incremental changes that could result in even greater savings over time.

CO2 emissions during construction and use of a building.

CO2 emissions are considered to be the equivalent of global warming.

The carbon dioxide produced during the construction process, which contributes to global warming, can be reduced by using sustainable materials and processes.

In addition to reducing CO2 emissions during construction and use of a building, BIM-Sustainability can also help you reduce:

Transport costs associated with new buildings or refurbishments by making it easier for you to move around your site efficiently;
Demolition costs through on-site recycling or reuse;
Energy consumption at each stage of design work;

Indoor air quality during construction and use of a building.

Indoor air quality is a key consideration for building occupants and owners. The impact of indoor air quality on health can be significant, especially in the case of allergy and asthma. This section will discuss how BIM can help to improve indoor air quality, reduce the risk of mold, radon, and other contaminants that may be present in buildings during construction or operation.

BIM can also help with ventilation design by providing information about appropriate levels of fresh or conditioned air flow into spaces within buildings as well as where it should go once inside them (e.g., toward windows).

The primary sustainability benefits that can be gained from the application of BIM are in terms of energy consumption, CO2 emissions and indoor air quality.

BIM helps reduce the use of materials and resources. It also helps to reduce waste and improve recycling. The use of BIM will help reduce the costs associated with construction projects, by allowing for quicker planning, design and procurement processes that have an impact on both time taken for construction as well as costs.

Conclusion

With the adoption of BIM, it is possible to have a building that is sustainable. However, it requires an investment in time and money for many companies to get their models up to speed with those of their competitors. The process of creating a model from start to finish will take several months, but once completed, there are many benefits including improved energy performance as well as being able to plan future updates or renovations before they start construction on site.