BIM 6D – Sustainability And Energy

In this episode further examining the various ‘dimensions’ of Building Information Modelling (BIM), Ian takes a look at the sixth area of data collation, Sustainability and Energy. Ian will present an introduction to 6D, the definition of sustainability, the remit and function of the 6D module, the aim of 6D modelling, the benefits of 6D modelling, energy modelling, and available software.   

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• The 6D level enables Sustainability Engineers to model all aspects of the design concerning the sustainability of the proposed building or project. 
• The definition of Sustainability is the development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. 
• 6D encompasses reducing future energy use, looking at machinery and equipment and their impact, and the structure and thermal loss of the building itself. 
• The 6D software allows you to look at all the integrated data to fully comprehend future energy usage to operate and heat the building.  
• With the 6D model, fast and accurate decision-making processes are available from a very early point in the design, the communication flow is improved, rapid evaluation of proposed solutions is made possible, the environmental impact of the project can be lessened, and the efficiency of operation can be increased after delivery. 
• Energy modelling is possible with different kinds of energy usage be they solar, wind or ground source heat pumps or air source heat pumps. 

BEST MOMENTS

‘The concept of sustainability can be split into Environmental Sustainability, i.e the ability to enhance the environment and Economic Sustainability, the ability to generate income and employment, and then finally Social Sustainability, the ability to generate human well-being.’   

‘It gives us overall better management of the building and the structure after handover. So we’ve got all the base data, so therefore when we monitor through the building management systems we should be able to match reality against the projected view of what we think it should be running at.’

‘Sustainability is multi-faceted and concerns the achievement of a sustainable balance between economic, environmental, and social requirements.’

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ABOUT THE HOST

Ian Rogers is an entrepreneur running businesses in the Real Estate, Construction and Facilities Management arena. Ian has over 40 years’ industry experience, as he was effectively born into construction with his father having his own building company and Ian spending time working on sites from the age of 11!. As a result Ian has seen the industry from a trades person perspective, as a chartered quantity surveyor working on large commercial projects, as a project manager and then working on structured project finance through PFI/PPP deals. This has given Ian a unique whole life approach to any project by considering the end game at the beginning.

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