On the use of Building Information Modelling for design integrated approach

As the demands on the built environment grow, the coordination and planning of development need to increase in both its ability to deal with complexity and scalability. Building Information Modelling (in this context, we limit it to the Industry Foundation Standard- IFC) provides a set of protocols for information exchange and long-term data legibility. Among other things these protocols give a means for representing threedimensional data, methods for separating out layers of a project and also for accounting timelines and project phasing. In this research, we highlight the importance of using building information modelling as a platform for data exchange between local council, developers and architects. The case of energy analysis in the thermal and visual environment is explored with regard to information transfer in the integrated design process. The feedback loops created by ubiquitous computing also provides an avenue for designing systems that optimize performance, minimize energy and make better use of resources.