Building Energy Efficiency Using Building Information Modeling (BIM)
Creators: name: REZASOROUSH, ABDULAMIR
Publisher: name: figshare
Year: 2024
Subjects: classificationCode: 330101
subject: Architectural computing and visualisation methods
classificationCode: 330102
subject: Architectural design
classificationCode: 330105
subject: Architectural science and technology
classificationCode: 330107
subject: Architecture management
classificationCode: 330110
subject: Sustainable architecture
classificationCode: 330201
subject: Automation and technology in building and construction
classificationCode: 330202
subject: Building construction management and project planning
classificationCode: 330203
subject: Building industry studies
classificationCode: 330204
subject: Building information modelling and management
classificationCode: 330206
subject: Building science, technologies and systems
classificationCode: 330301
subject: Data visualisation and computational (incl. parametric and generative) design
classificationCode: 330305
subject: Design management
classificationCode: 330306
subject: Design practice and methods
classificationCode: 330311
subject: Models and simulations of design
classificationCode: 330314
subject: Sustainable design
classificationCode: 400401
subject: Carbon capture engineering (excl. sequestration)
classificationCode: 400501
subject: Architectural engineering
classificationCode: 400504
subject: Construction engineering
classificationCode: 400505
subject: Construction materials
classificationCode: 400808
subject: Photovoltaic power systems
classificationCode: 400910
subject: Photovoltaic devices (solar cells)
classificationCode: 401001
subject: Engineering design
classificationCode: 401002
subject: Engineering education
classificationCode: 401102
subject: Environmentally sustainable engineering
classificationCode: 401105
subject: Life cycle assessment and industrial ecology
classificationCode: 401703
subject: Energy generation, conversion and storage (excl. chemical and electrical)

description: Buildings are the largest energy consumer worldwide, according to the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP). Most of the building’s energy consumption is in the building’s life cycle stage. Therefore, achieving sustainable development at the national level requires minimizing the building’s effects on the environment via reducing energy consumption by buildings. The building’s energy performance will be predicted and evaluated by the energy simulation. Using BIM in EPAs significantly reduces time and costs. This study aimed to optimize energy consumption in buildings using Building Information Modeling (BIM) Technology, which can assess energy performance in the building. In this research, the general form of the building was modeled on the Autodesk Revit Software. The main shape of the building was chosen for modeling after reviewing the proposed designs. Then, the building energy consumption was calculated using the relevant tools in this scope, according to the materials, equipment, and project location. Finally, the best possible mode was selected by examining different modes of energy consumption. The results showed that 61.48% difference between the best mode of energy consumption optimization and the current mode of the building and 79.35% compared to the initial mode. Finally, parametric studies of alternative cost optimization schemes showed that saving 58.23% of the building’s current status for a 30-year horizon.<br>How to cite:<b>REZASOROUSH, ABDULAMIR</b>. (2019). Building Energy Efficiency Using Building Information Modeling (BIM). Master’s thesis (In Persian), Islamic Azad University, Chalous Branch, Iran. Available on: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amirsoroush, http://dx.doi.org/10.13140/RG.2.2.33028.95367<br>