The Development of BIM-MyCREST Process Model for Concept Design of Green Buildings

Abstract

The synergies of the Building Information Modelling (BIM) process and green building assessment tools (GBATs) like the Malaysian Carbon Reduction and Environmental Sustainability Tool (MyCREST) known as green BIM, ensure that information is accurately exchanged during the green building design (GBD) practices. However, the issue of poor Information Exchange synthesis persists due to the lack of a standard model for green BIM implementation. Therefore, this study aims to develop the BIM-MyCREST Process Model (BMPM) for the concept design of green buildings. To actualize the research aim, an in-depth interview was conducted with 10 construction experts. Using the narrative analysis technique, the interview data were analyzed to identify the incidents that take place during the BIM process execution in GBD practices. With reference to MyCREST Guide, BIM standards; and the use of Integrated DEFinition (IDEF) language (IDEF0 and IDEF3), the BMPM was explicitly coordinated following the narratives of the interviewees. The developed BMPM will enable the multi-disciplinary GBD team to use the diverse domain BIM software to exchange accurate information and make critical decisions during the design of green buildings; thereby developing a building with high sustainability performance and accomplishing the business and commercial objectives of the MyCREST rating.

The Green BIM Process Model for Efficient Information Exchange in Sustainable Building Design

“…The IDEF0 model uses the ICOM (Input, Control, Output, and Mechanism) notation. The Input arrow enters the activity/function box from the left to generate an Output (Ohueri et al, 2022). The Output arrows leaving the box are also affected by the Control arrows that enter the box from the top.…”

“…Afterward, critical decisions are made based on the evaluation of the analysis and reports. The multidiscipline design team ought to identify the needs of occupants and conduct analyses related to the selected sustainability criteria in the EIR and share in a CDE for the design team to review (Göçer et al, 2015;Ohueri et al, 2022). The signi cant aspect of the fabric and layout optimization is the detailed sustainability analysis such as ventilation and daylighting analysis, utilizing shading devices, and the selection of materials with minimal life-cycle environmental impacts (Gan et al, 2020).…”

“…Nevertheless, none of the studies have modeled holistically, the critical components of information exchange in green BIM practices (Wu et al, 2023). Modeling the building design process creates a standard that facilitates collaboration and timely delivery of reliable information for the execution of resource-e cient buildings (Ohueri et al, 2022). A few attempts have been made to model the green BIM process.…”

“…suggest the selection of materials with low levels of volatile organic compounds (VOC) as they are not harmful to the occupants. According toOhueri et al, (2022), this is a vital approach to eliminating sick building syndrome (SBS). In line with Elgayar et al(2016) assertion, the developed model obliges the Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) Engineer to maximize energy use by installing eco-friendly and resource-e cient systems like occupancy sensors and light reduction controls.…”

Analysis of Efficiency and Reflexivity of Bank Syariah Indonesia With Islamic Values

“…The revocation of BSI's business license (liquidation) is a big concern in the Islamic banking environment. Islamic banking, one of which is BSI is considered safe because it is impossible to close it, previously because it was not expected that it would be closed, but is now starting to experience the same experience as BPR (Ohueri, C. C. 2022).…”