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Mastering Autodesk Revit 2018
This guide for revit architecture is for users of all levels, with focused discussions, detailed exercises, and compelling real-world examples.
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Using building information modelling to optimise design quality of natural lighting in Iraqi school buildings
One of the most important aspects directly affecting a building’s performance is the design quality of the natural day-lighting. The present research evaluates the effectiveness of daylight in school buildings in the city of Baghdad. It aims to ascertain how the characteristics of building windows affect the quality of day-lighting, the objective of this exercise being to improve educational processes in schools by making improvements in relation to the aspect of provision of satisfactory day-lighting levels. A building simulation approach was adopted, and using Autodesk Revit 2018 (Insight plug-in), a daylight analysis was conducted under the aegis of the Building Information Modelling (BIM) technology. For the case study, we selected the modern design of a 24-classrooms school building, which is part of a plan for the construction of 1,000 Iraqi schools. Leadership in Environmental and Energy Design (LEED v4) simulation was conducted on the school building design to provide the results, which were measured and analysed according to LEED v4 standards. The results demonstrated that opening dimensions and direction have an essential impact on natural day-lighting. The research concluded that using BIM simulation tools enhances the design quality of the natural lighting in such a way that compliance with LEED v4 requirements is achieved. The present study will assist in identification and assessment of the problems concerned with natural lighting levels in Iraqi school buildings as well as resolving these at an early design stage.
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Revitھ architecture 2020 for designers
\"Building information modeling (BIM) is the new AutoCADھ for architects and interior designers--and Revitھ Architecture is the leading software package in the BIM marketplace. Revitھ Architecture 2020 for Designers is written specifically for architects and interior designers as they transition from CAD to BIM. Beginning with the building blocks of BIM modeling (walls, windows, and doors), the text progresses through dynamically generated 2-dimensional and 3-dimensional views to advanced features--such as photorealistic rendering, custom title blocks, and exporting drawings to AutoCADھ and SketchUp. This new edition is updated to include coverage on the latest changes in Revitھ Architecture 2020. Instructions are fully illustrated, creating a smooth transition to the BIM environment for all designers. Clear, concise, and visual, this is the essential Revitھ guide written specifically for interior designers and architects\"-- Provided by publisher.
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Maximizing Energy Performance of University Campus Buildings through BIM Software and Multicriteria Optimization Methods
University buildings have high energy requirements due to their size, numerous users, and activities, which considerably contribute to environmental contamination. Implementing energy-saving solutions in these structures has a favorable influence on the economics and the conservation of energy resources. A higher education building’s energy behavior can be simulated using software to identify the optimal strategies that result in energy savings. In this research, Autodesk Revit, Autodesk Insight, and Green Building Studio are among the programs utilized to examine the energy efficiency of the university building in four European cities. Following the development of several energy-saving scenarios for the building, the offered solutions are evaluated based on their annual energy consumption, energy costs, and CO2 emissions. Finally, multicriteria analysis techniques such as the AHP and PROMETHEE are applied to choose the best scenario for each instance. The study’s findings indicate that the ASHRAE Terminal Package Heat Pump scenario performed well in all of the cities examined, reducing yearly energy usage by 43.75% in Wien and annual energy costs by 47.31% in Mallorca. In comparison, the scenario utilizing a high-efficiency VAV system with a gas boiler and chiller came in last in all situations, resulting in a decrease of 12.67% in Mallorca’s annual energy usage and a reduction of 17.57% in Palermo’s annual energy expenses.
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Exploring and verifying BIM-based energy simulation for building operations
PurposeThe operational phase of a building's lifecycle is receiving increasing attention, as it consumes an enormous amount of energy and results in tremendous detrimental impacts on the environment. While energy simulation can be applied as a tool to evaluate the energy performance of a building in operation, the emergence of Building Information Modeling (BIM) technology is expected to facilitate the evaluation process with predefined and enriched building information. However, such an approach has been confronted by the challenge of interoperability issues among the related application software, including the BIM tools and energy simulation tools, and the results of simulation have been seldom verified due to the unavailability of corresponding experimental data. This study aims to explore the interoperability between the commonly used energy simulation and BIM tools and verifies the simulation approach by undertaking a case study.Design/methodology/approachWith Autodesk Revit and EnergyPlus selected as the commonly used BIM and energy simulation tools, respectively, a valid technical framework of transferring building information between two tools is proposed, and the interoperability issues that occur during the data transfer are studied. The proposed framework is then employed to simulate the energy consumption of a single-family house, and sensitivity analysis and analysis on such parameters as schedule are conducted for building operations to showcase its applicability.FindingsThe simulation results are compared with monitored data and the results from another simulation tool, HOT2000; the comparison reveals that EnergyPlus and HOT2000 predict the total energy consumption with a difference from the monitoring data of 8.0 and 7.1%, respectively.Practical implicationsThis research shows how to efficiently use BIM to support building energy simulation. Relevant stakeholders can learn from this research to avoid data loss during BIM model transformation.Originality/valueThis research explores the application of BIM for building energy simulation, compares the simulation results among different tools and validates simulation results using monitored data.
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Analysing the Institutional building for Solar Radiation and Photovoltaic Energy using AutoDesk-Revit
Unconventional sources of energy like solar are not only green but sustainable too. Adopting sustainable sources of energy is a futuristic approach. Working in similar directions in current research, paper authors analyzed and modeled various aspects of an institutional building for solar energy suitability and efficiency by using Autodesk Revit software solar Plugin 2021. The various aspects of solar analysis such as sun path, PV potential and solar radiation value are observed and recorded. After ranging the different criteria like PV surface coverage and PV efficiency the mean energy cost tends to be reduced. Authors observed that the energy cost got reduced to 18.8 $ from 24.3$ .
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Development of BIM‐Based Tunnel Information Modeling Prototype for Tunnel Design
Designing and modeling tunnels are a complex and labor‐intensive process, exacerbated by the involvement of multiple designers and software applications to accommodate diverse geometric and subsurface conditions. This often results in reduced efficiency, productivity, and increased potential for errors. To address these challenges, the authors implemented a strategy integrating building information modeling and mathematical relationships governing tunnel geometries and rock support elements. Using Autodesk Revit, they developed a prototype that allows designers to model tunnels aligned with ground conditions without reliance on multiple software applications. This streamlined approach enhances productivity, simplifies complexities, and improves accuracy in tunnel design and review processes, including quantity take‐offs. A case study comparing the prototype with conventional methods demonstrated significant improvements in efficiency, productivity, and design accuracy. This research offers practical benefits to stakeholders in tunnel projects, optimizing work quality, and outcomes in tunnel design and construction.
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