Green BIM: Successful Sustainable Design with Building Information Modeling

Go green with BIM with this timely and up-close look at two of the fastest growing movements in the architecture, engineering and construction industry!

Green BIM: Successful Sustainable Design with Building Information Modeling by Eddy Krygiel and Brad Nies meets the challenge of integrating Building Information Modeling (BIM) and sustainability. This in-depth guide pairs these two revolutionary movements to create environmentally friendly design through a streamlined process.

Written by an award-winning team that has gone beyond theory to lead the implementation of Green BIM projects, this comprehensive reference features practical strategies, techniques, and real-world expertise so that you can create sustainable BIM projects, no matter what their scale. From basic concepts, to sophisticated test methodologies, to improved workflows, this timely book offers a wealth of information you can implement right away.

Green BIM will help you:

• Learn why BIM is an important tool for sustainability
• Understand when and how to evaluate the effect of green resources on your projects
• Understand Building Information Modeling, from concept to construction
• See how to best use 3D geometric models instead of 2D CAD designs
• Factor sustainability into the design process, leveraging free environmental resources
• Set up a BIM model and identify material quantities to figure upstream impact and downstream consequences
• Transform traditional processes into new workflows that integrate the entire design team and emphasize green solutions from the start

241 Pages
ISBN: 9780470239605