Application of building information modelling in planning of future use of underused areas

Abstract

The use of building information modelling (BIM), as a process throughout the life cycle of a building, can be found in all types of buildings. Specific phases of buildings’ life are brownfields, buildings that are dilapidated, abandoned and no longer serving their purpose. These buildings are not included in the classical life cycle of buildings because such options are not considered in advance. Many buildings, however, become brownfields for various reasons, and these buildings also need to be addressed in urban engineering. An information model is a realistic representation of the building in a digital form on the basis of graphical and descriptive information data, which unifies into a common digital database and works with all relevant information. The principles of BIM can be used to solve the problem of brownfields in urban areas and to apply the results obtained in the process of decision making and realisation of regeneration. Particular simulations over a digital model include, for example, how impacted are structures exposed to strong wind conditions or the impact of the surrounding area on the wind flow through the site and the spreading of pollution or contamination to the surrounding area.