20: Building System Analysis#
Description#
A process that measures how a building’s performance compares to the specified design. This includes how the mechanical system operates and how much energy a building uses. Other aspects of this analysis include, but are not limited to, ventilated facade studies, lighting analysis, internal and external CFD airflow, and solar analysis.
Potential Value#
Ensure building is operating to specified design and sustainable standards
Identify opportunities to modify system operations to improve performance
Create a “what if” scenario and change different materials throughout the building to show better or worse performance conditions
Resources Required#
Building Systems Analysis Software (Energy, Lighting, Mechanical, Other)
Team Competencies Required#
Ability to understand and manipulate CMMS and building control systems with Record Model
Ability to understand typical equipment operation and maintenance practices
Ability to manipulate, navigate, and review a 3D Model
References for Additional Information#
Ayat E. Osman, Robert Ries. “ Optimization For Cogeneration Systems in Buildings Based on Life Cycle Assessment” May 2006, http://itocn.org/2006/20/ “Building Performance Analysis Using Revit” 2007 Autodesk Inc., http://images.autodesk.com/adsk/files/building_performance_analysis_using_revit.pdf
Potential Output Information#
Source: BIM Project Execution Planning Guide, Ver. 2.2 with minor revisions.