BIM AND PARAMETRIC DESIGN APPLICATIONS FOR BUILDINGS’ ENERGY EFFICIENCY: AN ANALYSIS OF PRACTICAL APPLICATIONS
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https://doi.org/10.4013/arq.2019.152.02Abstract
The buildings’ sector accounts for a large share of energy consumption on a global scale. This scenario generates the need to design and construct more efficient buildings and also requires new policies and incentives. The greatest opportunities for integrating energy efficiency strategies in construction occur at the design stage, in which decisions that will have significant impacts on the building’s life cycle are taken. Therefore, the use of Building Information Modeling (BIM) is considered, as well as parametric design: new design technologies that allow the analysis of multiple scenarios to support the decisions during the design stage. The purpose of this study is to provide, through a literature analysis, an overview about practical applications of BIM and parametric design for buildings’ energy efficiency in a recent research scenario. Studies were categorized according to their main approach and the main software used. In addition, benefits provided by the use of the technologies adopted were highlighted.
Keywords: BIM, parametric design, energy efficiency.
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