Energy modeling/Simulation Using the BIM technology in the Curriculum of Architectural and Construction Engineering and Management
As building information modeling (BIM) gains appreciation in the industry, its promise to transform the traditional building design and construction process is being recognized. Building information modeling offers the promise of a common information repository for all project participants. In order to fully utilize the technology in the construction industry, this paper identified a need for developing a new educational approach in increasing productivity and collaboration in the Architectural, Engineering, Construction and Facilities Management (A/E/C & FM) industry. With BIM as a digital representation of information developed and associated with all the building components, this paper describes how to utilize the data stored in a BIM with an example of energy analysis and modeling and illustrates how to utilize the information stored in BIM.