Irregular Shaped Building Design Optimization with Building Information Modelling

Xia Sheng Lee,Chung Pui Yan,Zi Siang See,S.N.B Kamaruzzaman,A.S.B Ali,S.J.L Chua,N.F.B Azmi

doi:10.1051/matecconf/20166600027

Abstract

This research is to recognise the function of Building Information Modelling (BIM) in design optimization for irregular shaped buildings. The study focuses on a conceptual irregular shaped “twisted” building design similar to some existing sculpture-like architectures. Form and function are the two most important aspects of new buildings, which are becoming more sophisticated as parts of equally sophisticated “systems” that we are living in. Nowadays, it is common to have irregular shaped or sculpture-like buildings which are very different when compared to regular buildings. Construction industry stakeholders are facing stiff challenges in many aspects such as buildability, cost effectiveness, delivery time and facility management when dealing with irregular shaped building projects. Building Information Modelling (BIM) is being utilized to enable architects, engineers and constructors to gain improved visualization for irregular shaped buildings; this has a purpose of identifying critical issues before initiating physical construction work. In this study, three variations of design options differing in rotating angle: 30 degrees, 60 degrees and 90 degrees are created to conduct quantifiable comparisons. Discussions are focused on three major aspects including structural planning, usable building space, and structural constructability. This research concludes that Building Information Modelling is instrumental in facilitating design optimization for irregular shaped building. In the process of comparing different design variations, instead of just giving “yes or no” type of response, stakeholders can now easily visualize, evaluate and decide to achieve the right balance based on their own criteria. Therefore, construction project stakeholders are empowered with superior evaluation and decision making capability.

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Introduction synchronised dataThis is a significant difference when compared to other non-Building Information Modelling (BIM) 3D modelling tools whereAfter obtaining professional training and gaining years of the visual representation is detached from specification working experience, most of the architects or designers data
This research concludes that Building Information Modelling is instrumental in facilitating design optimization for irregular shaped building
In the process of comparing different design variations, instead of just giving “yes or no” type of response, stakeholders can visualize, evaluate and decide to achieve the right balance based on their own criteria

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Introduction

Introduction synchronised dataThis is a significant difference when compared to other non-BIM 3D modelling tools whereAfter obtaining professional training and gaining years of the visual representation is detached from specification working experience, most of the architects or designers data. Designers are able to save time with BIM non-architect professionals such as structural engineers automation since every view and data is coordinated and quantity surveyors who are responsible for through the built-in intelligence of the model. Assessed [4] at ease on an unprecedented scale They found it difficult to interrelate the structural Project change orders can be managed more constructability of the irregular shaped building with efficiently with BIM [5]. BIM models are used to other aspects such as usable floor area and structural facilitate the study of the alternative approaches and planning. This can be solved by Building Information “what if” scenarios [3], which can be crucial for irregular

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