In an effort to create a healthier and safer environment,\narchitects, engineers, and designers are incorporating more and more\nsustainable elements into their buildings. Creating more environmentally\nconscious buildings is not a new practice but till now the aim was to create\nbuildings that have a net-zero impact i.e. all the energy of the building is\nsupplied onsite. However, that is no longer enough to tackle the rising level\nof temperature and carbon emissions, the need is to construct buildings that\nhave a net positive impact, meaning that the project gives something back to\nthe environment. To implement more abstract concepts of climate into a tangible\nbuilding solution is no easy task, it is here that new avenues need to be\nexplored. <\/p>
To create green buildings is all about utilizing techniques and materials which are unique and ultimately have an environmentally positive impact. It is perhaps the Building Information Model that can be useful in creating sustainable buildings. For Instance, Architectural BIM Services<\/a> can be used to create buildings which capitalize on natural light, has open spaces and proper ventilation leading to less consumption of energy. With the use of Virtual 3D Model designers can analyze new materials, reduce risk, save time, and create better buildings. <\/p> Here we analyze ways in which BIM can be applied to add more\nsustainable elements in the buildings: <\/p> 1. Conceptual Modeling for Energy Analysis: <\/strong><\/p> According to Autodesk, 80% of the\nproject’s environmental impact is determined by the decisions that are made in\nthe design phase. This is why Revit’s conceptual energy analysis tool is very\nimportant. It coverts architectural conceptual design into the analytical\nenergy model. It allows us to perform the whole building’s energy analysis. As\nthe design progresses simultaneous changes are made in the energy model and\nconceptual massing forms. It performs carbon analysis, allows to integrate\nclimate data, facilitates solar studies, and compares design options.\nConceptual Modeling allows to reduce the energy use of the building and\ncontributes towards a better and greener future. <\/p> 2. Topography Modeling for solar and shadow analysis: <\/strong><\/p> Making the most use of solar energy\nand daylight is the perhaps a very effective way to make positive impact\nbuildings. The more popular way till now has been the use of “green bling” or\nsolar panels. BIM allows visualizing shadows for different times of the day and\nyear. It also allows us to quantify solar and shadow effects. So with this, the\nBIM Modeler can see how the sunlight will move across the building, what would\nbe the peak solar heat gain, etc. This function allows us to choose the prime\nspot for inserting solar panels as well as guides the interior designer plan the\nroom in a way that the natural light becomes a priority. <\/p>