BIM in Small-Scale Sustainable Design

This work is the leading guide to architectural design within a building information modeling (BIM) workflow, giving the practitioner a clear procedure when designing climate-load dominated buildings. The book incorporates new information related to BIM, integrated practice, and sustainable design, as well information on how designers can incorporate the latest technological tools. Each chapter addresses specific topics, such as natural ventilation for cooling, passive solar heating, rainwater harvesting and building hydrology, optimizing material use and reducing construction waste, and collaborating with consultants or other building professionals such as engineers and energy modelers.   

Keywords: Building Design, BIM, Graphics Skills, Collaborative Skills, Sustainable Design, Site Conditions, Environmental Systems, Building Envelope Systems, Building Materials, building Assemblies, Technical Documentation, Comprehensive Design, natural ventilation for cooling, passive solar heating, rainwater harvesting, building hydrology