Thanks to BIM (Building Information Modelling) models in architecture, we can examine the spaces and carry out a complete energy analysis of the building. With this analysis we automatically obtain parameters such as the volume of the enclosures, the type of space in relation to its use or the estimated occupancy of people. With this analytical data of the architecture of the project, we establish a division by zones with similar thermal load, and we apply estimated values of lighting calculation, necessary loads of HVAC (heating, ventilation and air conditioning), needs of external air supply, etc.
All this technical information, which we incorporate into the architectural model of the project, helps us to centralise and carry out the MEP (mechanical, electrical and plumbing) calculations, and contributes to the management of the installation. In addition, if necessary, we can export all these values to various specialised software programmes that are increasingly establishing their work processes in the field of architecture in the BIM environment.
By David González Molina, BIM manager in the Architecture Department of Amusement Logic
