How BIM is becoming the new model for energy-efficient buildings
With a global population trajectory of 10 billion by 2050 , and the majority concentrated in urban areas, studies are estimating that $3.3 trillion of investment will be needed in infrastructure annually through 2030. Given that buildings currently account for 40 percent of global energy consumption , a massive number of new buildings will have an equally massive impact on the environment. In light of these predictions, it’s critical that we find ways to make buildings even more energy efficient than the greenest structures are today. In my last post , we looked at how Building Information Modeling (BIM) technology is greatly contributing to this effort by helping designers include energy modeling as part of the design workflow, as well as helping improve efficiency and reduce waste in all steps of construction. In this post, we’ll have a closer look at what is still needed from all stakeholders – from equipment manufacturers to designers to owners – to make energy modeling even more...