Building information modelling, building performance, design and smart construction. ([2017])

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: Mohammad Dastbaz, Chris Gorse, Alice Moncaster, editors.
• Editors: Dastbaz, M (Mohammad); Gorse, Christopher A; Moncaster, Alice
• Contents: Preface; Introduction; Our Focus; A Final Note; Acknowledgements; Contents; About the Editors and Contributors; Part I: Concepts in Sustainability; Chapter 1: The Problem Is Also the Solution: The Sustainability Paradox; References; Chapter 2: Appreciating the Wicked Problem: A Systems Approach to Sustainable Cities; 2.1 Introduction; 2.2 Unlocking Socio-Technical Thinking: Research Study and Methodology; 2.3 The Research Study Method; 2.3.1 A Conceptual Framework for Analysis of Sustainable Cities; 2.4 The Results; 2.4.1 Systems Thinking Applied to Sustainable City Transformation. 2.4.2 A "Sustainable City Lens": Implications for Transformation of the Sustainable City Debate, Policy, and Action2.4.2.1 The Conceptual Dimension; 2.4.2.2 Process Dimension; 2.4.2.3 Practice Dimension; 2.4.3 Emergent Outcomes Dimension; 2.5 Conclusions; References; Chapter 3: A Theoretical Framework for Circular Economy Research in the Built Environment; 3.1 Introduction; 3.2 Building Research and Circular Economies; 3.3 Research Dimensions of Circular Economies; 3.4 The Proposed Framework; 3.4.1 Governmental Dimension; 3.4.2 Economic Dimension; 3.4.3 Environmental Dimension. 3.4.4 Behavioural Dimension3.4.5 Societal Dimension; 3.4.6 Technological Dimension; 3.5 Conclusions; References; Part II: Building Information Modelling; Chapter 4: Building Information Modelling (BIM) a Paradigm Shift in Construction; 4.1 Introduction; 4.2 Background; 4.3 What is BIM?; 4.4 Potential Benefits; 4.5 During Concept & Design; 4.6 During Procurement, Construction, & Commissioning; 4.7 During Operations & FM; 4.8 BIM and Sustainability; 4.9 Information Manager; 4.10 Construction Disciplines; 4.11 Supply Chain; 4.12 Building Down Barriers; 4.13 Collaboration; 4.14 File Formats. 4.15 Standards4.16 Electronic Trading; 4.17 Standards; References; Chapter 5: Using Agile Project Management and BIM for Improved Building Performance; 5.1 Introduction; 5.2 Method; 5.3 What Is an Agile Project Management?; 5.3.1 Classic Project Management; 5.3.2 Agile Project Management; 5.3.3 Benefits of Agile Management; 5.4 Application of Agile in the Construction Industry; 5.4.1 Potential of Agile Management for the Construction Projects; 5.5 An Agile Framework for Iterative Design; 5.6 Discussion; 5.7 Conclusion; 5.7.1 Limitations and Future Work; References. Chapter 6: Use of Simulation Through BIM-Enabled Virtual Projects to Enhance Learning and Soft Employability Skills in Architectural Technology Education6.1 Introduction; 6.1.1 Project-Based Learning and the Use of Simulated Projects in Built Environment Education; 6.1.2 Categorising and Defining Soft Employability Skills; 6.1.3 Building Information Modelling in Higher Education; 6.2 Research Method; 6.2.1 Research Instrument; 6.3 Results and Analysis; 6.4 Conclusion; 6.4.1 Limitations, Consequences, and Opportunities for Future Research; References.
• Publisher Details: Cham, Switzerland : Springer
• Publication Date: 2017
• Copyright Date: 2017
• Extent: 1 online resource, illustrations
• Subjects: 729; Energy; Architectural design; ARCHITECTURE -- Interior Design -- General; Architectural design; Technology & Engineering -- Power Resources -- General; Science -- Environmental Science; Technology & Engineering -- Material Science; Energy technology & engineering; Sustainability; Materials science; Sustainable development; Materials; Electronic books
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9783319503462; 3319503464
• Related ISBNs: 9783319503455; 3319503456
• Notes: Note: Includes bibliographical references and index.; Note: Vendor-supplied metadata.
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