Green BIM: Successful Sustainable Design with Building Information Modeling, Eddy Krygiel, Brad Nies, (2008)

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 

Green BIM: Successful Sustainable Design with Building Information Modeling, Eddy Krygiel, Brad Nies, (2008) 

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Building Information Modeling : Planning and Managing Construction Projects with 4D CAD and Simulations, W. Kymmell, (2008) - Free Books

Publication Date: April 24, 2008 | ISBN-10: 0071494537 | ISBN-13: 978-0071494533 | Edition: 1

Improve Planning and Management on Any Construction Project with Powerful BIM Tools

Building information modeling (BIM) integrates 3D drawings and 4D animations to dramatically improve the communication, coordination, and planning of construction projects, while reducing risks, errors, and costs. Building Information Modeling is an in-depth resource that shows architects and building professionals how to capitalize on BIM concepts, tools, and techniques for their own building projects.

• An in-depth explanation of BIM concepts, tools, and techniques
• Guidance on applying BIM to new and retrofit construction projects
• More than 200 photos, charts, diagrams, and details of the BIM process
• Detailed case studies

Inside this Comprehensive Guide to BIM Technology

Background: • The Setting for BIM • Current Practice • Legal Considerations Building Information Modeling: • BIM Concepts • BIM Planning • BIM Implementation Software Tools: • Modeling Tools • Model Production • Model Analysis • Specific SoftwareOptions Learning BIM: • Learning Methods • Skill Sets • The Learners Case Studies

Building Information Modeling : Planning and Managing Construction Projects with 4D CAD and Simulations, W. Kymmell, (2008)

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BIM Handbook A Guide to Building Information Modeling for Owners, Managers, Designers, Engineers and Contractors, 2nd Edition (2011) - Free Books

Publication Date: April 19 2011 | ISBN-10: 0470541377 | ISBN-13: 978-0470541371 | Edition: 2

Discover BIM: A better way to build better buildings

Building Information Modeling (BIM) offers a novel approach to design, construction, and facility management in which a digital representation of the building process is used to facilitate the exchange and interoperability of information in digital format. BIM is beginning to change the way buildings look, the way they function, and the ways in which they are designed and built.

The BIM Handbook, Second Edition provides an in-depth understanding of BIM technologies, the business and organizational issues associated with its implementation, and the profound advantages that effective use of BIM can provide to all members of a project team. Updates to this edition include:

Completely updated material covering the current practice and technology in this fast-moving field

Expanded coverage of lean construction and its use of BIM, with special focus on Integrated Project Delivery throughout the book

New insight on the ways BIM facilitates sustainable building

New information on interoperability schemas and collaboration tools

Six new case studies

Painting a colorful and thorough picture of the state of the art in building information modeling, the BIM Handbook, Second Edition guides readers to successful implementations, helping them to avoid needless frustration and costs and take full advantage of this paradigm-shifting approach to construct better buildings that consume fewer materials and require less time, labor, and capital resources.

"The BIM Handbook is an extensively researched and meticulously written book, showing evidence of years of work rather than something that has been quickly put together in the course of a few months. It brings together most of the current information about BIM, its history, as well as its potential future in one convenient place, and can serve as a handy reference book on BIM for anyone who is involved in the design, construction, and operation of buildings and needs to know about the technologies that support it. The need for such a book is indisputable, and it is terrific that Chuck Eastman and his team were able to step up to the plate and make it happen. Thanks to their efforts, anyone in the AEC industry looking for a deeper understanding of BIM now knows exactly where to look for it."

BIM Handbook A Guide to Building Information Modeling for Owners, Managers, Designers, Engineers and Contractors 

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