A team of Carleton University researchers using Building Information Modelling (BIM) is helping the university become more sustainable – and, save money on the $12 million spent to heat, cool, ventilate, light and power its 44 buildings.
The Digital Campus Innovation (DCI) Project will create digital files detailing a structure on campus (think Google Earth, but in a building). From these files, a user can get access to almost anything about the building – including its energy use, indoor environmental quality, and accessibility – which is all visible through a database.
When implemented, Carleton will be the first university campus in North America with a comprehensive BIM model.
Research Works has the whole story on DCI and the project team: Liam O’Brien, an assistant professor in architectural conservation and sustainability engineering; Stephen Fai, director of the Carleton Immersive Media Studio (CIMS); Mario Santana, assistant professor of architectural conservation and sustainability; Johan Voordouw, assistant professor in the Azrieli School of Architecture and Urbanism; and Ramtin Attar of the project’s partner, Autodesk.
