Green BIM in Sustainable Infrastructure

The objective of this paper is to explore BIM (Building Information Modeling) applications in sustainable infrastructures. In response to the global warming, the shortage of energy resources, and the challenges of environmental degradation, humans are trying to build low-carbon Eco-cities and to popularize low-carbon green buildings. Building “green”- refers to the entire life cycle of the building, which includes maximizing the conservation of resources (energy, water, land and materials), protecting the environment, reducing pollution, providing people with healthy, comfortable and efficient use of space, and establishing a harmony of nature and architecture. In the field of green and sustainable buildings, BIM can be integrated in analog-energy buildings, the air flow analysis and buildings’ sunshine ecosystems. By using BIM it is possible to reduce waste and improve construction quality. BIM builds a “visualization” of the digital building models through a multi-dimensional digital design solutions, which provide the “simulation and analysis” of scientific collaboration platforms for designers, architects, utilities engineers, developers and even end users. Moreover, the BIM helps them to take advantage of three-dimensional digital models in design and construction of projects and operational management.