Shri Vishnu Engineering College For Women (A)
(UGC Autonomous, Affiliated to JNTUK, Approved by AICTE, Accredited by NBA and NAAC A+)
Abstract
Smart buildings are key to sustainable urban development, leveraging
cutting-edge technologies to enhance efficiency, comfort, and
sustainability. Central to this advancement is Building Information
Modelling (BIM), which digitally represents a building's characteristics,
facilitating collaboration among stakeholders throughout the project
lifecycle. BIM enables visualization, simulation, and analysis, driving
informed decision-making and improved project outcomes. With
increasing attention in smart building research, BIM has become a vital
tool for achieving sustainability goals in the construction industry. As
smart technologies advance globally, integrating Building Information
Modelling (BIM) becomes crucial for designing, constructing, and
managing intelligent buildings. This study highlights BIM's significance
across the entire lifecycle of smart buildings, focusing on its
transformative impact through analysis and simulation functions.
Leveraging BIM's capabilities and modern analytical tools, stakeholders
can attain unprecedented levels of sustainability, efficiency, and occupant
comfort in smart buildings.
Objectives
 Evaluate the effectiveness of Building Information Modelling (BIM) in
facilitating analysis and simulation functions for smart buildings.
 Assess the various analysis functions enabled by BIM in smart
buildings, such as energy efficiency, daylighting, thermal comfort, solar
energy, and cost estimation.
 Explore the integration of BIM-supported analysis and simulation
functions in the design, construction, and operation phases of smart
buildings.
 Measure the impact of BIM-supported analysis and simulation functions
on the overall performance, sustainability, and occupant experience of
smart buildings.
 Provide recommendations for optimizing the utilization of BIM in smart
building projects to maximize efficiency, sustainability, and user
comfort.
Methodology
 BIM-supported analysis and simulation functions of smart buildings.
Clash Detection
Cost / Scheduling Estimation
Planning Operation &
and Design Construction
Maintenance
Phase Phase Phase
 Daylight Analysis Facilities Management
 Solar Analysis Energy Performance
 Thermal Analysis simulation
 Safety Analysis
Experiments & Results
 In this study, we constructed a (G+2) Smart Building on a plot measure
65' x 72’.
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ANALYSIS AND SIMULATION FUNCTIONS OF SMART BUILDINGS USING BIM
A.Sony, M.Jahnavi Sai Latha, V.Sruthi, M.Yamini
Safety Analysis:
• Safety analysis in Building Information Modeling (BIM) can span
multiple phases of a construction project, with considerations in both
the planning and design phase as well as the construction phase.
• During the planning and design phase, safety considerations involve
analyzing the overall layout, identifying potential hazards, and
incorporating design features that enhance safety.
• BIM can be utilized for construction sequencing and logistics planning
to optimize the construction process and minimize safety risks.
Clash Detection:
Clash detection entails the identification and resolution of conflicts or
Fig.1 Smart Building
clashes among various building elements throughout the design and
construction stages.
Daylight Analysis:
Daylight simulation is the emulation of natural sunlight conditions through
artificial lighting systems to replicate the changing intensity and direction
of sunlight throughout the day.
Fig.5 Clash Detection
Cost/Schedule Estimation:
Fig.2 Daylight Analysis Result
• Cost and schedule estimation involves predicting the financial expenses
and timeline for implementing smart technologies and related
Solar Analysis:
infrastructure. This includes assessing the costs of equipment,
Solar analysis involves evaluating the impact of sunlight on a space or site,
installation, maintenance, and potential schedule impacts, considering
considering factors such as solar radiation, shadows, and orientation to
factors like technology complexity, integration challenges, and project
optimize energy efficiency and design decisions.
scale.
• Utilizing BIM for estimation results in an 80% reduction in time
compared to conventional methods. This significant time-saving aspect
underscores the efficiency gained through BIM adoption. Furthermore,
integrating BIM within the AEC industry holds the potential to enhance
flexibility, effectiveness, and innovation, thereby positioning the
industry for greater success and competitiveness.
Facilities Management :
• Facilities Management in BIM involves leveraging digital information
and technologies to efficiently manage and maintain built assets,
optimize resource utilization, and enhance the performance and
Fig.3 Solar Analysis Result sustainability of facilities throughout their lifecycle.
Thermal Analysis:
Energy performance simulation :
Results Thermal analysis involves simulating and evaluating the heat transfer
• Energy performance simulation involves using computer models to
within a building, allowing designers to optimize insulation, window
placement, and HVAC systems for enhanced energy efficiency and predict and optimize energy usage, considering factors such as building
occupant comfort. design, occupancy patterns, weather data, and smart technology
controls.
Fig.4 Thermal Analysis Result Fig.7 Optimization Effective Scenarios Ranking
Conclusions
• The analysis and simulation functions offered by BIM in smart building
development provide a revolutionary approach to design, construction,
and operation.
• BIM enables stakeholders to conduct thorough analyses and simulations
throughout the building's lifecycle, empowering informed decision-
making.
• These functions allow designers to optimize building performance,
enhance energy efficiency, and improve occupant comfort.
• Leveraging BIM for analysis and simulation supports the achievement
of greater sustainability, resilience, and cost-effectiveness in smart
building projects.
• The integration of BIM's capabilities in smart building development
signifies a significant advancement in the AEC industry, fostering
smarter, more efficient, and more sustainable built environments.
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Supervisor
Vatsavayee Manasa (M. Tech)
Assistant Professor , Department of Civil Engineering, SVECW
Author Details
1. Andraju Sony – 20B01A0103
Maddi Jahnavi Sai Latha – 20B01A0130
2.
3. Vankayala Sruthi – 20B01A0154
4. Moru Yamini - 21B05A0109
B. Tech, Final Year, Department of Civil Engineering, SVECW