High-Performance Green Building Design Process Modeling and Integrated Use of Visualization Tools

• Published in: Journal of architectural engineering Vol. 16; no. 1; pp. 37 - 45
• Main Authors: Korkmaz, Sinem, Messner, John I, Riley, David R, Magent, Christopher
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Reston, VA American Society of Civil Engineers 01-03-2010
• Subjects: Applied sciences; Bioclimatic building; Buildings; Buildings. Public works; CASE STUDIES; Computation methods. Tables. Charts; Education and research facilities; Exact sciences and technology; Project management. Process of design; Structural analysis. Stresses; Types of buildings; Montana; United States; North America; America; Project evaluation; High performance; Visualization; Environmental issues; Imaging techniques; Sustainable development; Modeling; Building design; Case study; Image analysis; Green building; Energetic model; Environmental quality; Process modeling; Educational facility; Visualization tools; Integrated design; High-performance green buildings
• ISSN: 1076-0431; 1943-5568
• DOI: 10.1061/(ASCE)1076-0431(2010)16:1(37)

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.