Green BIM: Successful Sustainable Design with Building Information Modeling (Paperback)

by Eddy Krygiel (Author), Brad Nies (Author), Steve McDowell (Foreword)
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Meet the challenge of integrating Building Information Modeling and sustainability with this in-depth guide, which pairs these two revolutionary movements to create environmentally friendly design through a streamlined process. Written by an award-winning team that has gone beyond theory to lead the implementation of Green BIM projects, this comprehensive reference features practical strategies, techniques, and real-world expertise so that you can create sustainable BIM projects, no matter what their scale.

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Practice Integrated Sustainable Design with BIM

Meet the challenge of integrating Building Information Modeling and sustainability with this in-depth guide, which pairs these two revolutionary movements to create environmentally friendly design through a streamlined process. Written by an award-winning team that has gone beyond theory to lead the implementation of Green BIM projects, this comprehensive reference features practical strategies, techniques, and real-world expertise so that you can create sustainable BIM projects, no matter what their scale. From basic concepts, to sophisticated test methodologies, to improved workflows, this timely book offers a wealth of information you can implement right away.

• Learn why BIM is an important tool for sustainability

• Understand when and how to evaluate the effect of green resources on your projects

• Understand Building Information Modeling, from concept to construction

• See how to best use 3D geometric models instead of 2D CAD designs

• Factor sustainability into the design process, leveraging free environmental resources

• Set up a BIM model and identify material quantities to figure upstream impact and downstream consequences

• Transform traditional processes into new workflows that integrate the entire design team and emphasize green solutions from the start

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Product Details

• Paperback: 241 pages
• Publisher: Sybex (April 28, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0470239603
• ISBN-13: 978-0470239605
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 7.3 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 15.5 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #54,752 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best book integrating BIM and Sustainability, May 4, 2008

By	Basem A. Banabilah (Seattle, WA USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

The best book for anyone wants to integrate BIM and Sustainability in their work practice, mainly designers.
Good for both students and professionals. a step by step procedure to achieve Green Design using BIM technology, with real life examples, procedures, calculations, etc...
The main program discussed is Autodesks's Revit, wish they used more than one application.

3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Essential design strategies, October 5, 2008

By	Lindsay P. Noble (San Francisco, CA USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

As BIM becomes common place in the architectural design community, the tools and thought processes for designers will be transformed. The expectations of those who hire and pay the designer will be heightened far beyond the current standard of care.

It's about time! CADD has held potential to automate, systematize, and streamline the construction industry for decades but has failed miserably to deliver. Currently with the advancement of BIM that potential is becoming a reality. We are on the cusp of a paradigm shift in our industry. Eddy Krygiel and Brad Nies have given us a glimpse of what the future holds. I am thinking every day about the impacts of what I do in my design work and with this cogent book I am more motivated to develop my basis of design concepts in a globally responsible manner. This text informs that basis with processes and theories in a very readable fashion

4.0 out of 5 stars very useful, May 8, 2009

By	mrhouse (seoul korea) - See all my reviews

Its' very useful for environment-friendly architecture planing.
they are introducing latest computer aided simulations and examples.