Virtual Building Model Generation from Function Information
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Solution Overview
Problem
In building projects, predicting the consequences of design decisions is inaccurate, and traditional methods like BIMs require extensive expert input, leading to slow and inflexible design processes that fail to accurately model changing needs.
Innovation Solution
A server that transforms information models describing a building's function into virtual building models, enabling automatic generation of building designs and consumption analysis, allowing for more accurate prediction and flexibility in design choices.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Loss of information
If traditional BIM methods are used to create virtual building models, then design information can be stored and visualized, but the process requires extensive expert input and takes a long time
Solution Approach 1:
The patent uses statistical data and reference building information to automatically generate copies of building models rather than creating them from scratch through expert work. Virtual buildings are generated by copying and adapting patterns from statistical databases, dramatically reducing the time required while maintaining information completeness
Solution Approach 2:
The system enables self-service model generation where virtual buildings are automatically created based on statistical methods and reference data without requiring expert designers. The automated generation process serves itself by transforming statistical information into complete building models independently
2Productivity
If statistical methods and reference projects are used to predict building outcomes, then prediction can be made quickly, but accuracy is insufficient for specific identified problems
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies local quality by using building-type specific statistical registers that provide predictions tailored to specific building categories and contexts. Instead of generic statistical methods, the system uses localized statistical data that matches the specific problem domain, improving accuracy while maintaining speed
Solution Approach 2:
The system performs preliminary actions by pre-calculating and storing statistical data and reference building information in databases. This preliminary preparation enables fast predictions while maintaining accuracy, as the heavy computational work is done in advance and stored for rapid retrieval and application
3Ease of manufacture
If standardized configurations are used to make buildings similar to previous projects, then design process is simplified, but flexibility to meet changing needs is limited
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies dynamics by making the statistical registers and reference building systems adaptable and dynamic rather than fixed. The system can adjust statistical parameters and reference data based on specific project requirements and changing needs, providing both simplicity and flexibility simultaneously
Solution Approach 2:
The system achieves universality by creating building-type specific statistical registers that can serve multiple building types and purposes within each category. The standardized approaches are designed to be universally applicable across different contexts while maintaining the ability to adapt to specific requirements
Data Source
AI summary
A server, method and software, configured to: receive an information model describing intended function and a purpose and mode of use of spaces of a building serving the function of a user; transform the information model describing said function into an information model describing spaces of a virtual building and requirements for the building project; transform the information model describing the spaces of the virtual building and the requirements for the building project into an information model describing massing of the virtual building; transform the information model of the virtual building into its building elements and usage elements, whereby said virtual building corresponds to a physical building and its use. The virtual model of the building may be provided automatically and immediately based on setpoint information relating to the function of the user of the building, to provide information on effects of different choices before actual building design.