Recent advances on building information modeling

摘要: Building information modeling (BIM) technology has been receiving an increasing attention in the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) industry. Unlike traditional computer aided design (CAD) technology, BIM allows storing both geometric rich semantic of building models, as well their relationships, to support lifecycle data sharing. In terms (IT) adoption, is a new trend AEC However, still suffers from lack fundamental research, such representation, exchange, interoperability information. addition, research on various applications also very prospective. These trends provide challenges opportunities for researchers. This special issue aims bring researchers academia industry together report explore methodologies review latest progress this field. Out about forty submissions, five articles have selected included due good quality relevance theme. The papers address aspects, including translation approach between energy modeling, practical method with application facility management (FM) using 2D barcodes technologies, BIM-based virtual environment fire emergency evacuation, performance simulation software early phases design, procurement process. The exchange representations representation major challenge process, resulting fact that often omitted process. process labor intensive, error-prone, cumbersome. Although tools developed generation model model, disconnections exist models. practice, many problems derive fail take advantage object-oriented programming (OOP) do not easily allow mapping model. To improve enhance effectiveness, W. Jeong et al., paper titled “Translating Information Modeling Energy Using Model View Definition”, present translate (BEM) uses Modelica, declarative, equation-based environment. A tool, named BIM2BEM, enable seamless translations geometry, materials, topology. authors created view definition (MVD) consisting class diagram. demonstrates object Modelica-based BEM (ModelicaBEM) facilitates required during translations. diagram represents relationships produce package intermediate BEM. implementation enables system interface (Revit2Modelica) development automatic into ModelicaBEM. order demonstrate validate approach, result comparisons conducted via several test cases. Facility become important topic operation maintenance phase. Effectively managing extremely difficult owing variety environments. One difficulties two-dimensional (2D) graphics when depicting facilities. precise geometry relevant facilities depicted 3D CAD. issue, Y.-C. Lin “Developing Mobile BIM/2D Barcode-Based Automated Facility Management System,” propose FM integrated barcode approach. study proposes mobile automated (BIMFM) staff BIMFM then applied case commercial project Taiwan verify proposed methodology its effectiveness practice. combined results BIMFM-like can be effective tool. lies only improving efficiency but facilitating updates transfers back environment. Recent highlighted need utilization dynamically changing play significant role comprehensive standardized format B. Wang “BIM Based Virtual Environment Fire Emergency Evacuation,” introduced supported by reality (VR) game engine key issues management, example, timely two-way updating better awareness training. focus how utilize provider work VR technologies build adaptable immersive serious real-time evacuation guidance. innovation integration environment, thereby aiming at problem solving leveraging state-of-the-art computing technologies. tested robustness functionality against requirements, show promising potential more management. Data mining techniques are used combination technology. Nevertheless, applying database models could valuable insights patterns implicitly these architectural designer would able use previous existing projects default values design. K. Hiyama, “Assigning Robust Default Values Performance Simulation Software Improved Decision-Making Initial Stages Design,” minimize magnitude variation subsequent stages. This maintains accuracy initial stages study, argument presented significance method. ideal different conditions assessed first. Next, influence each condition variations investigated. space depth found large impact value window-to-wall ratio, whereas window orientation little impact. presence or absence lighting control natural ventilation value. effects identify types should considered determine project. Finally, A. Costa Grilo, “BIM-Based E-Procurement: An Innovative Approach Construction E-Procurement,” describe particular e-procurement construction, which electronic instrument connected knowledge base capable advanced operations strengthen transaction collaboration throughout supply chain. prototype distinct solutions IFC server was pilot further discussions research. Yu-Shen Liu Heng Li Haijiang Li Pieter Pauwels Jakob Beetz