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1. BIM Show Live 2015, Manchester
Link between BIM and Energy Simulation
Ir. Arch. Marieline Senave
Dr. Ir. Arch. Stefan Boeykens
9th of April 2015, Stage 2, 9:30 - 10:30 AM

2. KU Leuven
∞ Founded in 1425
∞ More than 53,000 students
∞ research-intensive and
internationally oriented
Department of Architecture University Library
Leuven,
Belgium
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Link between BIM and Energy Simulation: Introduction – Results – Conclusion

3. Marieline Senave Stefan Boeykens
Who we are…
Master of Science in Architectural Engineering (2014)
PhD Student Building Physics Section KU Leuven
Master Dissertation:
‘Link between BIM and Energy Simulation’
Master of Science in Architectural Engineering (1996)
Guest Professor Department of Architecture KU Leuven
PhD in Architectural Engineering (2007)
EDUCATION:
CURRENT EMPLOYMENT:
EDUCATION:
CURRENT EMPLOYMENT:
BIM Specialist D-studio Belgium
Link between BIM and Energy Simulation: Introduction – Results – Conclusion
http://cad-3d.blogspot.com

4. Content
∞ III. Conclusion
> Case Studies
> Context
> Problem statement
> Purpose statement and Research questions
> Research method
∞ I. Introduction:
∞ II. Results:
> Literature Review
Link between BIM and Energy Simulation: Introduction – Results – Conclusion

5. BIM Show Live 2015, Manchester
Link between BIM and Energy Simulation
I. Introduction
Context
Link between BIM and Energy Simulation: Introduction – Results – Conclusion

6. Link between BIM and Energy Simulation: Introduction – Results – Conclusion
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8. Context
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Architects using BIM (2013)

9. Context
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Architects just aware of BIM (2013)

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Total awareness = usage + awareness only

11. 33%
40%
17%
10%
Organization/scale of
architecture firms in Belgium
No employees 1-3 employees
4-10 employees >10 employees
80%
19%
1% 0%
Size of Construction Companies in
Belgium (2014)
<6 employees 6-50 employees
50-250 employees >250 employees
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13. Context
Link between BIM and Energy Simulation: Introduction – Results – Conclusion
Greenhouse effect
2.
Depletion of Energy Reserves
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14. Context
Link between BIM and Energy Simulation: Introduction – Results – Conclusion
Greenhouse Effect
2.
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15. Context
Link between BIM and Energy Simulation: Introduction – Results – Conclusion
Energy Performance of
Buildings Directive
Public Opinion
?
Environmental concerns Need to be able to predict future characteristics
2.
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16. Context
Practising BIM the assessment of energy performance can be
fitted in an iterative design process in which the intelligent model
serves as a database that is steadily refined by a sequence of
analysis and feedback until the desired objectives are met.
Link between BIM and Energy Simulation: Introduction – Results – Conclusion

17. Context
Link between BIM and Energy Simulation: Introduction – Results – Conclusion
Structure Energy SustainabilityCost …
Building Information
Model
Evaluation Of Results
Adjustment Of Design (Parameters)
Simulation/Analysis
DESIGN PROCES
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18. Link between BIM and Energy Simulation: Introduction – Results – Conclusion
Problem Statement

19. Link between BIM and Energy Simulation: Introduction – Results – Conclusion
Problem Statement
Building Energy
Model
(BEM)
Building Information
Model
(BIM)
Architectural and technical data
manually re-entering
automatically generating
still common practice
1.

20. Link between BIM and Energy Simulation: Introduction – Results – Conclusion
Problem Statement
Paradigm Shift
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MacLeamy curve
2.

21. Link between BIM and Energy Simulation: Introduction – Results – Conclusion
The acronym ‘LOD’
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22. Link between BIM and Energy Simulation: Introduction – Results – Conclusion
Purpose statement
and Research questions

23. Link between BIM and Energy Simulation: Introduction – Results – Conclusion
This class’ objective:
giving insight
into the technical abilities and points at issue
in the relation between BIM and energy simulation
in the different stages of design, with an emphasis on the conceptual stage.
Purpose statement

24. Link between BIM and Energy Simulation: Introduction – Results – Conclusion
1.
Necessary
data transfer?
How?
2.
Integration BIM and BEPS
with the design process?
When?
4.
Relation
BIM – BEPS?
Research questions
3.
Approach and
results different
programs?
BEPS= Building Energy Performance Simulation

25. Link between BIM and Energy Simulation: Introduction – Results – Conclusion
Research method

26. Link between BIM and Energy Simulation: Introduction – Results – Conclusion
Research method
Literature Review Case studies

27. 1) Building Information modelling (BIM)
2) BIM‐Software
3) Building Energy Performance Simulations
4) Existing links between BIM and BEPS
5) Level Of Development (LOD) and BEPS
II.1 Literature Review
II. Results
Link between BIM and Energy Simulation: Introduction – Results – Conclusion

28. Link between BIM and Energy Simulation: Introduction – Results – Conclusion
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29. Link between BIM and Energy Simulation: Introduction – Results – Conclusion
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30. 1. Energy Simulation tools integrated within BIM packages
2. Energy simulation software with Graphical User Interface
3. Building Energy Simulation software with BIM import
EcoDesigner Star / Energy Evaluation, Green Building Studio, Sefaira, …
Open Studio, TRNSYS3D, Design Builder
Bink DYWAG, IESVE, eQuest, Design Builder, …
Currently existing links between BIM and BEPS-software:
INTERNAL
EXTERNAL
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31. Link between BIM and Energy Simulation: Introduction – Results – Conclusion
Research method
Literature Review Case studies

32. DESIGN
II.2 Case Studies
II. Results
Link between BIM and Energy Simulation: Introduction – Results – Conclusion
EXTERNAL INTERNAL

33. II. Case studies
1) Submitting a Building Information Model to an energy performance evaluation according to the Belgian
EPB regulation
2) From BIM to an external Building Energy Simulation Program.
3) Energy evaluation (tools) integrated with BIM packages
4) Energy evaluation tools intended for the conceptual stage and their link with BIM
5) Mass modelling and early energy evaluation within BIM software
DESIGN
Link between BIM and Energy Simulation: Introduction – Results – Conclusion
EXTERNAL INTERNAL

34. II. Case studies
Main
Variants
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35. Submitting a Building Information Model to an energy performance evaluation
according to the Belgian EPB regulation
Energy simulation EXTERNAL to BIM-software
1.
Link between BIM and Energy Simulation: Introduction – Results – Conclusion
EXTERNAL INTERNAL
DESIGN
CONCEPT

36. Belgian EPB softwareEnergy simulation EXTERNAL to BIM-software1.
Link between BIM and Energy Simulation: Introduction – Results – Conclusion
Tightening path E-level
Belgian situation:
Dictated:
Max U-values, K-level, E-level,
obligation to provide minimum share of renewable energy and to reduce the risk of overheating,…
Evolution average K-level
Year of application
K-level
Year of application
E-level
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37. Belgian EPB softwareEnergy simulation EXTERNAL to BIM-software1.
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38. Belgian EPB softwareEnergy simulation EXTERNAL to BIM-software1.
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Which information does the EPB-program request?

39. protected volume Area
gross floor area Environmental condition
position north
Heat transfer coefficient
OR
thicknesses
thermal properties of the
composing materials
heat resistance
OR
thermal conductivity
specific density
specific heat
thermal bridges Additional, element-specific
properties
Inertia
air leakage rate
Link between BIM and Energy Simulation: Introduction – Results – Conclusion
Belgian EPB softwareEnergy simulation EXTERNAL to BIM-software1.
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40. Type Heating, Cooling, Ventilation, Domestic hot water,
electricity; ‘MEP’
Slope
Environmental condition Systems for
• generation
• storage
• distribution
• delivery
Orientation
Area of framing, glazing and infill panels
Frame fraction (ratio of the transparent area to
the total area)
efficiency
Heat transfer coefficient of framing, glazing and
infill panels
Auxiliary power
Additional information on the glass and frame Execution quality (workmanship, implementation)
Shading (natural/on-site or devices)
Ventilation grille
Link between BIM and Energy Simulation: Introduction – Results – Conclusion
Belgian EPB softwareEnergy simulation EXTERNAL to BIM-software1.
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41. Belgian EPB softwareEnergy simulation EXTERNAL to BIM-software1.
Link between BIM and Energy Simulation: Introduction – Results – Conclusion
Much of the necessary information is embedded in the BIM…
How can we extract it?

42. Methods for data extraction from ArchiCAD 17 ?
Belgian EPB softwareEnergy simulation EXTERNAL to BIM-software1.
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43. Link between BIM and Energy Simulation: Introduction – Results – Conclusion
Belgian EPB softwareEnergy simulation EXTERNAL to BIM-software1.
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44. Belgian EPB softwareEnergy simulation EXTERNAL to BIM-software1.
Link between BIM and Energy Simulation: Introduction – Results – Conclusion

45. Belgian EPB softwareEnergy simulation EXTERNAL to BIM-software1.
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46. Belgian EPB softwareEnergy simulation EXTERNAL to BIM-software1.
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Protected
area
useful floor area
protected area
attic

47. Belgian EPB softwareEnergy simulation EXTERNAL to BIM-software1.
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48. Link between BIM and Energy Simulation: Introduction – Results – Conclusion
FLAT ROOF
Morph
Zones
(manual)
protected volume V V
heat loss area (total) V X
heat loss area vertical walls V X
heat loss area roof(s) V X
useful floor area V V
Energy Evaluation Excel-report Interactive Schedule
ID (item
recognizable?)
no yes
glass area yes yes
profile area Not in accordance with EPB yes
window area Not in accordance with EPB yes
oriëntation yes characteristic has to be created
U-value glazing yes Value has to be added to the Listing Parameters section
of the Settings dialog
U-value framing yes Value has to be added to the Listing Parameters section
of the Settings dialog
U-value window Not in accordance with EPB Not recommended
Belgian EPB softwareEnergy simulation EXTERNAL to BIM-software1.
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49. protected volume Area
gross floor area Environmental condition
position north
Heat transfer coefficient
OR
thicknesses
thermal properties of the
composing materials
heat resistance
OR
thermal conductivity
specific density
specific heat
thermal bridges Additional, element-specific
properties
Inertia
air leakage rate
Link between BIM and Energy Simulation: Introduction – Results – Conclusion
Belgian EPB softwareEnergy simulation EXTERNAL to BIM-software1.
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50. Type Heating, Cooling, Ventilation, Domestic hot water,
electricity; ‘MEP’
Slope
Environmental condition Systems for
• generation
• storage
• distribution
• delivery
Orientation
Area of framing, glazing and infill panels
Frame fraction (ratio of the transparent area to
the total area)
efficiency
Heat transfer coefficient of framing, glazing and
infill panels
Auxiliary power
Additional information on the glass and frame Execution quality (workmanship, implementation)
Shading (natural/on-site or devices)
Ventilation grille
Link between BIM and Energy Simulation: Introduction – Results – Conclusion
Belgian EPB softwareEnergy simulation EXTERNAL to BIM-software1.
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51. Submitting a Building Information Model to an energy performance analysis in
EnergyPlus by using the Space Boundary Tool
From BIM to a Building Energy Simulation Program
2.
Link between BIM and Energy Simulation: Introduction – Results – Conclusion
EXTERNAL INTERNAL
DESIGN
CONCEPT

52. EnergyPlus via
Space Boundary Tool
From BIM to a Building Energy Simulation Program2.
Link between BIM and Energy Simulation: Introduction – Results – Conclusion
How can a BEM be built on the basis of a BIM?

53. Link between BIM and Energy Simulation: Introduction – Results – Conclusion
How can a BEM be built on the basis of a BIM?
• Reduction and Simplification
• Translation
• Interpretation
Threefold transformation of data upon BIM conversion to BEM
EnergyPlus via
Space Boundary Tool
From BIM to a Building Energy Simulation Program2.

54. Link between BIM and Energy Simulation: Introduction – Results – Conclusion
EnergyPlus via
Space Boundary Tool
From BIM to a Building Energy Simulation Program2.
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55. Link between BIM and Energy Simulation: Introduction – Results – Conclusion
EnergyPlus via
Space Boundary Tool
From BIM to a Building Energy Simulation Program2.
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56. Link between BIM and Energy Simulation: Introduction – Results – Conclusion
EnergyPlus via
Space Boundary Tool
From BIM to a Building Energy Simulation Program2.
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57. EnergyPlus via
Space Boundary Tool
From BIM to a Building Energy Simulation Program2.
Link between BIM and Energy Simulation: Introduction – Results – Conclusion
BIM
IDF
Space Boundary Tool
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58. EnergyPlus via
Space Boundary Tool
From BIM to a Building Energy Simulation Program2.
Link between BIM and Energy Simulation: Introduction – Results – Conclusion
Graphisoft ArchiCAD Autodesk Revit
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59. EnergyPlus via
Space Boundary Tool
From BIM to a Building Energy Simulation Program2.
Link between BIM and Energy Simulation: Introduction – Results – Conclusion
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60. EnergyPlus via
Space Boundary Tool
From BIM to a Building Energy Simulation Program2.
Link between BIM and Energy Simulation: Introduction – Results – Conclusion
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61. EnergyPlus via
Space Boundary Tool
From BIM to a Building Energy Simulation Program2.
Link between BIM and Energy Simulation: Introduction – Results – Conclusion
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62. EnergyPlus via
Space Boundary Tool
From BIM to a Building Energy Simulation Program2.
Link between BIM and Energy Simulation: Introduction – Results – Conclusion
e.g. ‘outer leaf’ from ArchiCAD must be linked to ‘Masonry Brick’ from EP
© [39.]

63. EnergyPlus via
Space Boundary Tool
From BIM to a Building Energy Simulation Program2.
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© [40.]

64. EnergyPlus via
Space Boundary Tool
From BIM to a Building Energy Simulation Program2.
Link between BIM and Energy Simulation: Introduction – Results – Conclusion
© [41.]

65. Building Energy
Model
(BEM)
Building Information
Model
(BIM)
IFC
EnergyPlus via
Space Boundary Tool
From BIM to a Building Energy Simulation Program2.
Link between BIM and Energy Simulation: Introduction – Results – Conclusion
IDF

66. EnergyPlus via
Space Boundary Tool
From BIM to a Building Energy Simulation Program2.
Link between BIM and Energy Simulation: Introduction – Results – Conclusion
© [42.]

67. Case study of ArchiCAD’s 'Energy Evaluation'-tool
Energy simulation INTEGRATED with BIM-software
3.
Link between BIM and Energy Simulation: Introduction – Results – Conclusion
EXTERNAL INTERNAL
DESIGN
CONCEPT

68. ArchiCAD’s
'Energy Evaluation'-tool
Energy simulation INTEGRATED with BIM-software3.
Link between BIM and Energy Simulation: Introduction – Results – Conclusion
© [43.]

69. ArchiCAD’s
'Energy Evaluation'-tool
Energy simulation INTEGRATED with BIM-software3.
Link between BIM and Energy Simulation: Introduction – Results – Conclusion
© [44.]

70. ArchiCAD’s
'Energy Evaluation'-tool
Energy simulation INTEGRATED with BIM-software3.
Link between BIM and Energy Simulation: Introduction – Results – Conclusion
© [45.]

71. ArchiCAD’s
'Energy Evaluation'-tool
Energy simulation INTEGRATED with BIM-software3.
Link between BIM and Energy Simulation: Introduction – Results – Conclusion
© [46.]

72. ArchiCAD’s
'Energy Evaluation'-tool
Energy simulation INTEGRATED with BIM-software3.
Link between BIM and Energy Simulation: Introduction – Results – Conclusion
© [47.]

73. ArchiCAD’s
'Energy Evaluation'-tool
Energy simulation INTEGRATED with BIM-software3.
Link between BIM and Energy Simulation: Introduction – Results – Conclusion
ArchiCAD model data types
Selected Type
Thermal Block
Renovation status
Area (glazed, opaque, total) [m²]
…
Additional data types
Structures
Openings
Structures
Openings
Perimeter Psi-value [W/mK]
Shading Device
Infiltration [l/sm]
U-value (glazing, opaque, overall) [W/m²K]
…
Space Boundary Category
Thermal Block
Thickness [mm]
Area [m²]
…
Solar Absorptance [%]
Infiltration [l/sm²]
U-value [W/m²K]
Correction Area [m²]
…

74. ArchiCAD’s
'Energy Evaluation'-tool
Energy simulation INTEGRATED with BIM-software3.
Link between BIM and Energy Simulation: Introduction – Results – Conclusion
© [48.]

75. ArchiCAD’s
'Energy Evaluation'-tool
Energy simulation INTEGRATED with BIM-software3.
Link between BIM and Energy Simulation: Introduction – Results – Conclusion
© [49.]

76. ArchiCAD’s
'Energy Evaluation'-tool
Energy simulation INTEGRATED with BIM-software3.
Link between BIM and Energy Simulation: Introduction – Results – Conclusion
© [50.]

77. ArchiCAD’s
'Energy Evaluation'-tool
Energy simulation INTEGRATED with BIM-software3.
Link between BIM and Energy Simulation: Introduction – Results – Conclusion
©[51.]

78. ArchiCAD’s
'Energy Evaluation'-tool
Energy simulation INTEGRATED with BIM-software3.
Link between BIM and Energy Simulation: Introduction – Results – Conclusion
© [52.]

79. ArchiCAD’s
'Energy Evaluation'-tool
Energy simulation INTEGRATED with BIM-software3.
Link between BIM and Energy Simulation: Introduction – Results – Conclusion
HEATING
Others
…
Flat plate/Evacuated tube
Panel area [m²]
Tilt angle [° from
horizontal]
Orientation [° from south]
Target: Heating/domestic
hot water
Water temperature (inlet,
outlet) [°C]
COOLING
Others
…
Power [W]
COP in function
of external air
temperature
VENTILATION
Others
…
Type: Supply,
Exhaust
Operation
Schedule
Air Flow Rate
[ACH]
Heat Recovery
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80. ArchiCAD’s
'Energy Evaluation'-tool
Energy simulation INTEGRATED with BIM-software3.
Link between BIM and Energy Simulation: Introduction – Results – Conclusion
© [56.]

81. ArchiCAD’s
'Energy Evaluation'-tool
Energy simulation INTEGRATED with BIM-software3.
Link between BIM and Energy Simulation: Introduction – Results – Conclusion
© [57.]

82. Overview results
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83. Tools for Energy Analysis in the early design stages
4.
Link between BIM and Energy Simulation: Introduction – Results – Conclusion
EXTERNAL INTERNAL
DESIGN
CONCEPT

84. 4.1 Sefaira
4.2 Link between SketchUp and Energyplus
Tools for Energy Analysis in the early design stages
4.
Link between BIM and Energy Simulation: Introduction – Results – Conclusion

85. ©[59.]
Link between BIM and Energy Simulation: Introduction – Results – Conclusion

86. Plug-In
Link between BIM and Energy Simulation: Introduction – Results – Conclusion

87. PLUG-IN4.1 SefairaTools for Energy Analysis in the early design stages4.
Link between BIM and Energy Simulation: Introduction – Results – Conclusion
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88. (1)
(2)
(3)
Link between BIM and Energy Simulation: Introduction – Results – Conclusion
PLUG-IN4.1 SefairaTools for Energy Analysis in the early design stages4.
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89. Energy Breakdown
Energy Use Intensity Daylighting
Link between BIM and Energy Simulation: Introduction – Results – Conclusion
PLUG-IN4.1 SefairaTools for Energy Analysis in the early design stages4.
Heating
Cooling
Lighting
Appliances
Underlight
Well lit
Glare
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90. PLUG-IN4.1 SefairaTools for Energy Analysis in the early design stages4.
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© [63.]

91. PLUG-IN4.1 SefairaTools for Energy Analysis in the early design stages4.
Link between BIM and Energy Simulation: Introduction – Results – Conclusion
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92. PLUG-IN4.1 SefairaTools for Energy Analysis in the early design stages4.
Link between BIM and Energy Simulation: Introduction – Results – Conclusion
© [67.]

93. PLUG-IN4.1 SefairaTools for Energy Analysis in the early design stages4.
Link between BIM and Energy Simulation: Introduction – Results – Conclusion
© [68.]

94. PLUG-IN4.1 SefairaTools for Energy Analysis in the early design stages4.
Link between BIM and Energy Simulation: Introduction – Results – Conclusion
© [69.]

95. PLUG-IN4.1 SefairaTools for Energy Analysis in the early design stages4.
Link between BIM and Energy Simulation: Introduction – Results – Conclusion
© [70.]

96. Web-App
Link between BIM and Energy Simulation: Introduction – Results – Conclusion

97. 4.1 Sefaira
4.2 Link between SketchUp and Energyplus
Tools for Energy Analysis in the early design stages
4.
Link between BIM and Energy Simulation: Introduction – Results – Conclusion

98. Link between BIM and Energy Simulation: Introduction – Results – Conclusion
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99. Link between BIM and Energy Simulation: Introduction – Results – Conclusion

100. PLUG-IN
4.2 Link
SketchUp
Energyplus
Tools for Energy Analysis in the early design stages4.
Link between BIM and Energy Simulation: Introduction – Results – Conclusion
© [73.]

101. PLUG-IN
4.2 Link
SketchUp
Energyplus
Tools for Energy Analysis in the early design stages4.
Link between BIM and Energy Simulation: Introduction – Results – Conclusion
© [74.]

102. PLUG-IN
4.2 Link
SketchUp
Energyplus
Tools for Energy Analysis in the early design stages4.
Link between BIM and Energy Simulation: Introduction – Results – Conclusion
© [75.]

103. PLUG-IN
4.2 Link
SketchUp
Energyplus
Tools for Energy Analysis in the early design stages4.
Link between BIM and Energy Simulation: Introduction – Results – Conclusion
© [76.]

104. APPLICATION
4.2 Link
SketchUp
Energyplus
Tools for Energy Analysis in the early design stages4.
Link between BIM and Energy Simulation: Introduction – Results – Conclusion
©[77.]

105. APPLICATION
4.2 Link
SketchUp
Energyplus
Tools for Energy Analysis in the early design stages4.
Link between BIM and Energy Simulation: Introduction – Results – Conclusion
© [78.]
© [79.]

106. Mass Modelling in Revit and ArchiCAD
Mass Modelling in BIM-applications
5.
Link between BIM and Energy Simulation: Introduction – Results – Conclusion
EXTERNAL INTERNAL
DESIGN
CONCEPT

107. Link between BIM and Energy Simulation: Introduction – Results – Conclusion
5.1a) Mass Modelling in Autodesk Revit

108. 5.1 Mass Modelling in RevitMass Modelling in BIM-applications5.
Link between BIM and Energy Simulation: Introduction – Results – Conclusion
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109. 5.1 Mass Modelling in RevitMass Modelling in BIM-applications5.
Link between BIM and Energy Simulation: Introduction – Results – Conclusion
© [82.]

110. 5.1 Mass Modelling in RevitMass Modelling in BIM-applications5.
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© [83.]

111. Energy Settings
• Building type
• Location
• Ground plane
• Thermal zones
• Building envelope assemblies/constructions
• Glazing Percentage
• Building Operating Schedule
• HVAC System
5.1 Mass Modelling in RevitMass Modelling in BIM-applications5.
Link between BIM and Energy Simulation: Introduction – Results – Conclusion

112. 5.1 Mass Modelling in RevitMass Modelling in BIM-applications5.
Link between BIM and Energy Simulation: Introduction – Results – Conclusion
© [84.]

113. 5.1 Mass Modelling in RevitMass Modelling in BIM-applications5.
Link between BIM and Energy Simulation: Introduction – Results – Conclusion
Mass Model Mass Model with a number of building elements
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114. Mass Modelling in BIM-applications5.
Link between BIM and Energy Simulation: Introduction – Results – Conclusion
REVIT
Can you make a Mass Model? Yes
Can you perform an energy evaluation on it? Yes
Can you convert/upgrade it to a BIM? Yes

115. Link between BIM and Energy Simulation: Introduction – Results – Conclusion
5.1b) Mass Modelling in Graphisoft ArchiCAD

116. 5.1 Mass Modelling in ArchiCADMass Modelling in BIM-applications5.
Link between BIM and Energy Simulation: Introduction – Results – Conclusion
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117. Mass Modelling in BIM-applications5.
Link between BIM and Energy Simulation: Introduction – Results – Conclusion
REVIT ARCHICAD
Can you make a Mass Model? Yes Yes
Can you perform an energy evaluation on it? Yes No
Can you convert/upgrade it to a BIM? Yes No

118. III. Conclusion
Link between BIM and Energy Simulation: Introduction – Results – Conclusion

119. Thank you!
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marieline.senave@gmail.com
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