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1. HOW CAN BIM IMPROVE
GREEN BUILDING
PROJECTS EFFECTIVELY?
By- RDT Tech

3. INTRODUCTION
 For an ever-changing and advancing world that
constantly seems to be moving ahead while leaving
the environment behind, the phrase “The new age
is pursuing green architecture” seems suitable.
While numerous causes contribute to climate
change, buildings are a major contributor.
 Research shows that buildings and
construction account for 36% of global energy
consumption and 27% of the global carbon
footprint. Thus, green construction is a response to
this coming threat.
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4. INTRODUCTION
 Major contributors to global warming include urban
heat islands in rapidly expanding cities, industrial
pollution, and carbon emissions from buildings. To
that end, green buildings have a notably less
environmental footprint.
 According to a leading report, green buildings have
the potential to reduce energy consumption by
50%. On the other hand, Micro-level energy
savings for buildings have been validated by the
IGBC and LEED at 40-50 percent and 20-30
percent, respectively.

5. WHAT ARE THE FACTORS THAT MAKE A
BUILDING “GREEN”?
 Reusable and Local Materials
 The Building Factors
 Better Energy Efficiency
 Optimal Water Management
 An Environment-friendly Design
 Facade Designs that are Smart!
 BIM Modeling and Green Architecture –
The Concept

6. REUSABLE AND LOCAL MATERIALS
 Green buildings are those that make creative
use/reuse of previously used materials, minimize
the use of resources that have a direct impact on
the environment, and recycle the remnants of
previously constructed structures.

7. THE BUILDING FACTORS
 Green buildings can be made with the help of
materials, tools, and methods that minimize the
need for large amounts of electricity and resources.
Also, in order to lessen their global environmental
impact, green buildings should be assembled on-
site instead of in a factory.
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8. BETTER ENERGY EFFICIENCY
 The installation of green-rated appliances, which
use less energy and load, reduces the need for
HVAC and electrical energy overall. Sustainable
architecture also makes use of alternative energy
sources like solar panels.

9. OPTIMAL WATER MANAGEMENT
 Water treatment and Rainwater harvesting solutions
that recycle water for use in green buildings are
prime examples. They would also leverage water-
saving appliances to control consumption levels.

10. AN ENVIRONMENT-FRIENDLY DESIGN
 Green buildings use indoor and outdoor plants to
provide healthy, comfortable environments for those
who work or visit there. Plants and trees on the
property not only reduce CO2 levels but also
guarantee a constant supply of pure air.

11. FACADE DESIGNS THAT ARE SMART!
 Facades can modulate the impact of the exterior
environment, allowing for more effective energy use
inside. Louvres, smart facades, and other similar
features can have a significant effect on a building’s
energy consumption. Building information modelling
(BIM) is a useful technology for designing
sustainable buildings.

12. BIM MODELING AND GREEN
ARCHITECTURE – THE CONCEPT
 Reduced energy use and the building’s
environmental footprint are two of the many
benefits that can be realised via the application of
Building Information Modelling (BIM).
 A building can be certified as a “Green Building” by
employing BIM’s specific processes and modelling
advice.
 The building industries of several developed
countries, including the United Kingdom, the United
States, Singapore, the United Arab Emirates and
others have adopted BIM. Certified green building
programmes, such as LEED, are usually leveraged
to notify a building as being “Green”.

13.  The Leadership in Energy and Environmental
Design (LEED) rating system is used to certify the
efficiency, cost-effectiveness, environmental
friendliness, and construction quality of buildings of
all types.
 The existence of such a group lends credence to
the claims made about the environmental benefits
of green buildings, hence encouraging the
construction of even more such structures in the
years to come.
 Building Information Modeling tools & solutions
have become a game-changer in the construction
industry due to their versatility and usefulness.

14.  BIM is commonly leveraged in 4 aspects during a
construction project i.e., for Land, Energy, Materials and
Water:
 Land – With the help of BIM, stakeholders can
seamlessly regulate and simulate site processes as well
as the progress of a construction project.
 Water – BIM helps stakeholders to optimize the design of
water supply, planning and drainage. In addition to that,
BIM also helps minimize inefficient use of water.
 Energy – BIM enables stakeholders to create strategies
and plans that effectively/optimally control energy
consumption within the building and analyses deficits.
 Material – BIM also helps stakeholders to create plans
and strategies that optimize the consumption of
construction materials in each phase of the project.

15. WHY IS BIM MODELING RELEVANT TO
SUSTAINABILITY?
 Efficient off-site and on-site designing
 Better clarity and transparency of the construction
project at every phase
 Save more money, resources, and time which in
turn helps projects to become more sustainable!
 Effectively monitor the performance of a building
before and after occupancy
 BIM also helps stakeholders to create efficient
systems that optimize building performance
 Due to BIM’s comprehensive working, you can
seamlessly improve and optimize design features

16. THE FUTURE OF AEC INDUSTRY AND
SUSTAINABILITY
 Software like BIM has vast potential in the fields of
environmental design and future architecture for the
generations to come.
 Building information modeling (BIM) is merely a
forerunner to the truly revolutionary developments
in construction that lie ahead, such as 3D-printed
homes and other novel approaches. So, it’s safe to
say that the future of the AEC industry and
sustainability is in safe hands, thanks to BIM!
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