ThermalOpt: A methodology for automated BIM-based multidisciplinary thermal simulation for use in optimization environments

Welle, Benjamin; Haymaker, John; Rogers, Zack

doi:10.1007/s12273-011-0052-5

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“…Several different names have been given to this approach: CDO-computational design optimization [10], performance-based design [11,12], design by simulation [13], MDO-multidisciplinary design optimization [14][15][16][17], GDS-generative design system, or GOD-goal-oriented design [14,16]; however, the term performance-driven design optimization [18] accurately represents its philosophy. When used under a computational/parametric 3D modeling environment the term "generative" or "computational" could add clarity to its description among architects who are familiar with these terms.…”

Section: Background and General Contextmentioning

confidence: 99%

Performance Simulation Integrated in Parametric 3D Modeling as a Method for Early Stage Design Optimization—A Review

Touloupaki

Theodosiou

2017

Energies

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During the last decades, standards on building construction have risen sharply to integrate new, ambitious demands regarding energy efficiency, as well as thermal and optical comfort in the design procedure. Building simulation software assists in the accurate calculation of a hypothetical or existing building's performance on several aspects; but they are, in their vast majority, assessment-oriented, rather than focused on dynamically supporting the decision-making procedure. During the last two decades, a clear shift of design professionals and academia towards addressing performance issues from the conceptual stages of a building's design is observed. In this review, the methodology of performance-driven design optimization using computational/parametric design and optimization is presented, and the core literature available on the topic is reviewed in order to identify the current status, different approaches, obstacles, and areas of future research on the subject. The review findings confirm that there is enormous potential for the design of better-performing buildings using this technique, but there are still many obstacles to overcome and areas for future research.

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Section: Background and General Contextmentioning

confidence: 99%

Performance Simulation Integrated in Parametric 3D Modeling as a Method for Early Stage Design Optimization—A Review

Touloupaki

Theodosiou

2017

Energies

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“…The technical barriers impeding the objective of bringing dynamic properties to models are being removed and that objective is being pursued through parametric scripting (Nembrini et al, 2014), integration with BIM software (Gerber et al, 2013;Welle et al, 2011) and the recourse to shape grammars (Granadeiro et al, 2013).…”

Section: Search In Building Designmentioning

confidence: 99%

Cyclic overlapping block coordinate search for optimizing building design

Brunetti¹

2016

Automation in Construction

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“…Hence, new BIM objects, for example smart windows (e.g. able to self-actuate to control their light transmission properties), can be generated and so optimised, controlling the real building component via its sensor-actuator connection [8,16]. …”

Section: Building Performance Monitoring Bim and Sbe Integrationmentioning

confidence: 99%

A case study based approach to the integration of sustainable design analysis, performance and building information modelling

Ceranic¹,

Faulkner²,

Dean³

et al. 2016

WIT Transactions on Ecology and the Environment

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This paper presents a case study based research of both the method and technology for the integration of sustainable design analysis (SDA) and building information modelling (BIM) within smart built environments (SBE).Level 3 BIM federation and integration challenges are recognised and improvements suggested, including issues with combining geometry and managing attribute data. The research defines SDA as rapid and quantifiable analysis of diverse sustainable alternatives and 'what if' scenarios posed by a design team and client during the early stages of the project, where the benefits of correct decisions can significantly exceed the actual investment required.The SDA concept and BIM integration findings are explained through a convergence from conceptualisation to calculation stages, emphasising the importance of an iterative over a linear approach. The approach allowed for a multitude of "what if" scenarios to be analysed, leading to more informed sustainable solutions at the right stages of the project development, with a generally lower level of detail (LOD) and computational/modelling effort required. In addition, the final stage of Building Regulations Part L compliance calculations was reached with a lot greater level of certainty, in terms of its requirements.Finally, a strategy for long term performance monitoring and evaluation of the building design in terms of its environmental sustainability is presented, via integration between BIM and SBE (Smart Built Environment) technologies.

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ThermalOpt: A methodology for automated BIM-based multidisciplinary thermal simulation for use in optimization environments

Cited by 100 publications

References 38 publications

Performance Simulation Integrated in Parametric 3D Modeling as a Method for Early Stage Design Optimization—A Review

Performance Simulation Integrated in Parametric 3D Modeling as a Method for Early Stage Design Optimization—A Review

Cyclic overlapping block coordinate search for optimizing building design

A case study based approach to the integration of sustainable design analysis, performance and building information modelling

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