Green BIM: Successful Sustainable Design with Building Information Modeling (Paperback)
October 29, 2009 by admin
Filed under Green Building Products
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, n (more…)
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.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent book on integrated design
This was a very useful book. The text was clear, easily understood and comprehensive. A wealth of information. Highly recommended…
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
5.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent guide, with real life examples and experiences
This is a groundbreaking exploration of what you can do TODAY with BIM to make your buildings sustainable.