High-Performance Green Building Design Process Modeling and Integrated Use of Visualization Tools
Publication: Journal of Architectural Engineering
Volume 16, Issue 1
Abstract
High-performance green buildings require close integration of building systems with a special focus on energy, daylighting, and material analysis during their design processes. Design process modeling and use of visualization tools can facilitate better communication and collaboration between team members; hence better integration in the design process. This paper presents a case study of the integrated design process of an Early Childhood Learning Center as performed by a team of university students and faculty. A process modeling approach of key decisions, required consultants, and virtual prototypes of the building was used during the design development stages of the case study. This case illustrates the use of process modeling and visualization tools to provide an accurate building information system for integrated teams. Through this experience, process modeling and visualization tools were found to be useful mechanisms to achieve high performance design goals and minimize design process waste.
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Acknowledgments
This research is supported by both the Partnership for Achieving Construction Excellence and the Computer Integrated Construction Research Lab at Penn State University. The writers express their appreciation to the many students and faculty members who contributed their time and expertise to the design of the Early Childhood Development Center. We also wish to thank the National Science Foundation (Award Nos. NSFEEC-0343861, NSF0315638, and NSFCMMI-0348457) for supporting this research. Any opinions, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this paper are those of the writers and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation.
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Journal of Architectural Engineering
Volume 16 • Issue 1 • March 2010
Pages: 37 - 45
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Received: Dec 30, 2007
Accepted: Aug 3, 2009
Published online: Feb 12, 2010
Published in print: Mar 2010
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