BIM, as a digital process for sustainable Architecture

Abstract

The Building Information Modeling (BIM), has become an important issue for the development of construction sector all over the world. States are implementing policies to accelerate the spread of uses and practices. The BIM is identified as a digital process, used to perform the collaboration during the life cycle of a project. According to BIM Fundamentals the 6D dimension is recognized as the sustainable process with an impact on environment and economics study.[1]
 The aim of this paper is to highlight the importance of introducing the digital tool for architecture design at multiple levels to offer a better way to manage projects.
 Nowadays, BIM offers the opportunity for all construction’s professionals: Architects, Engineers and Constructors, to use it and develop the ability to work more efficiently and effectively.
 The question is how can we enlarge and generalize the use of BIM in order to have a sustainable architecture?
 Should we only focus on introducing the process at the university level? Or should we consider also the importance of policies and implementation strategy?
 Analyzing case studies from all over the world and in particular the leading country in using BIM such as UK, Netherland, France and others, will direct us to understand the best way to implement BIM. The comparison with arid and semi-Arid[2] states can show us the best way to adopt it in this context.
 The university seems to be a part of the triad that should include also the mandatory of using BIM for public projects, and the need to state employee training.