Multidisciplinary design optimization for sustainable design using building information modeling

This paper illustrates the application of computational design using Rhinoceros
software and Grasshopper plugin to investigate a real accommodation with respect to the solar
radiation reduction. The paper also introduces the basic concepts of Building Information
Modelling (BIM) utilization in construction. The multidisciplinary BIM model show that the
Computable BIM Model can be used for Architecture, Structure, Mechanical – Electrical –
Plumbing (MEP) to help architects, designers do sustainable design such as acoustic comfort,
lighting design on effective cost manner with many rapid design options from the conceptual
design phase, to facilitate wind load simulation, predict structural behaviour under fierce
conditions, to estimate heat load, HVAC systems performance for energy saving and sustainable
design.