Building Data Consolidation via Zone Stitching
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Solution Overview
Problem
The exponential growth of Building Information Modeling (BIM) data, particularly in larger buildings with multiple sub-domains, poses challenges for navigation, maintenance, and troubleshooting due to the vast amount of data not being consolidated effectively, leading to limitations in current building management practices.
Innovation Solution
A method for building data consolidation involving the extraction of data from CAD drawings, categorization of features into layers, stitching of building zones into a complete representation, and generation of Construction Operations Building Information Exchange (CoBIE) data, which includes extracting and merging floor plans, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) plans to create a comprehensive BIM model.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Loss of information
If BIM data is collected for multiple sub-domains (plumbing, electrical, HVAC), then building information completeness is improved, but data volume grows exponentially
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the building into multiple zones (e.g., floors, wings, departments) and collects BIM data for each zone separately before consolidating. This segmentation allows manageable data collection while maintaining completeness across the entire building, preventing exponential data volume growth by processing data in organized segments.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent merges floor plans, MEP plans, and other building data into a unified BIM model structure. By combining related data from different sources (architectural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing) into a consolidated model, the system reduces data redundancy and manages information volume while preserving complete building information.
2Loss of information
If BIM data is not consolidated, then data from multiple sources is maintained, but navigation and troubleshooting become difficult
Solution Approach 1:
The patent consolidates multiple building data sources (floor plans, MEP plans, equipment data) into a single unified BIM model. This merging creates a centralized database that maintains data completeness while significantly improving navigation and troubleshooting efficiency, as all building information is accessible from one consolidated model rather than multiple separate sources.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces a data consolidation system as an intermediary between multiple building data sources and building management operations. This intermediary consolidates and organizes data from various sources into a standardized BIM model, making the data easier to navigate and troubleshoot while preserving the original data completeness.
3Stability of the object's composition
If building zones are stitched into a complete representation, then data consistency is improved, but processing complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent divides the building into discrete zones with defined boundaries and locations. By segmenting the building this way, the system can process and stitch data consistency for each zone independently before integrating them, reducing overall processing complexity while achieving comprehensive data consistency across the entire building.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent uses automated computational methods to stitch building zones together, replacing manual data integration processes. This substitution of mechanical (manual) processes with automated digital processing reduces processing complexity while ensuring data consistency through algorithmic alignment and validation of zone boundaries and locations.
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AI summary
Devices, methods, systems, and computer-readable media for building data consolidation are described herein. One or more embodiments include a method for building data consolidation, comprising: receiving a plurality of representative drawings that comprise a portion of a building, determining a boundary and a location of each of the plurality of representative drawings, wherein the boundary and the location correspond to the building, and stitching the plurality of representative drawings into a combined representative drawing of the building based on the boundary and the location.