BIM Data Processing for Energy Simulation Compatibility
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing building information modeling (BIM) data processing methods are inefficient due to incompatibility between three-dimensional BIM data and building energy consumption simulation software formats, leading to inaccurate energy consumption analysis and requiring manual input by experienced professionals, which can result in oversimplification and imprecision.
Innovation Solution
A method and system for processing BIM data that involves inputting and categorizing objects, removing redundant objects, adjusting the remaining objects according to predetermined rules for compatibility with building energy simulation software, and defining attributes to facilitate accurate energy consumption calculations.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If manual inputting of two-dimensional building data is used, then flexibility in data entry is maintained, but errors frequently occur and precision deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent uses building information models (BIM) as digital copies of physical buildings to automatically extract and import data into energy simulation software. This eliminates manual data entry while preserving data accuracy, as the BIM contains precise geometric and material information that can be directly transferred to the simulation tool.
2Reliability
If comprehensive building information model parameters are used, then model completeness is improved, but system complexity increases requiring well-trained professionals
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces an intermediary conversion process that translates comprehensive BIM data into the specific format required by energy simulation software. This intermediary step handles the complexity of parameter mapping and format conversion automatically, allowing users to maintain complete models without needing to manually manage the complexity of software-specific parameters.
3Productivity
If BIM data is oversimplified to save time, then processing speed is improved, but consistency with actual building deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent performs preliminary actions by pre-configuring the BIM model with all necessary geometric, material, and spatial information before the energy simulation process. This preliminary preparation ensures that the complete and accurate building data is ready for import, eliminating the need for oversimplification while maintaining high processing efficiency through automated data transfer.
4Adaptability or versatility
If format conversion between BIM and simulation software is performed, then compatibility is improved, but data processing time increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces manual mechanical data conversion processes with automated digital transformation. The system automatically converts BIM data into simulation software formats through programmatic interfaces and automated scripting, eliminating the need for manual format translation while maintaining high compatibility between different software platforms.
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AI summary
The present invention relates to a method for processing building information modeling data including the following steps: inputting a building information model's data that includes two types of multiple objects; identifying the objects to generate results of identification; dividing the objects into a first category and a second category in accordance with the results of identification; removing the objects of the second category; readjusting the first category of objects in accordance with a predetermined rule of a building energy simulation software; and defining attributes of the objects of the first category.