Course Overview
This 10-day training course is designed to equip AEC professionals with the knowledge and skills to perform advanced energy modeling, sustainability assessments, and environmental performance tracking using 7D Building Information Modeling (BIM). With a focus on designing energy-efficient buildings, participants will gain practical experience in energy performance analysis using Revit and other tools, aligning their work with green building certification standards. The course also emphasizes the use of BIM for sustainable construction practices and long-term facility performance planning, supporting net-zero and climate-resilient design goals.
Duration
10 Days
Who Should Attend
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Architects and Sustainable Building Designers
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BIM Coordinators and Managers
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MEP and Environmental Engineers
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Energy Modelers and Consultants
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Project Managers involved in Green Building Projects
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Sustainability Officers and LEED/EDGE/BREEAM Professionals
Course Level: Intermediate to Advanced
Learning Objectives
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
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Conduct energy performance analysis using Revit and related BIM tools
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Apply 7D BIM for environmental performance monitoring and reporting
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Design buildings aligned with green building certification standards
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Implement sustainable construction practices with BIM
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Integrate energy modeling workflows into the BIM lifecycle
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Evaluate passive and active design strategies for high-performance buildings
Course Outline
Module 1: Introduction to Sustainability and 7D BIM
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Principles of sustainable design and energy efficiency
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Overview of 7D BIM and its role in performance analysis
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Global frameworks: LEED, BREEAM, EDGE, and local standards
Module 2: BIM for Energy Modeling and Building Simulation
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Energy modeling basics: concepts, inputs, and outputs
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Energy performance analysis using Revit and Insight tools
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Climate data integration and solar/shading simulations
Module 3: Sustainable Design Strategies with BIM
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Designing energy-efficient buildings with passive design techniques
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Daylighting, thermal comfort, and natural ventilation modeling
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BIM-enabled material analysis and embodied carbon estimation
Module 4: Tools and Workflows for 7D BIM
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Linking BIM to energy simulation tools (Revit + Insight, IES VE, DesignBuilder)
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Managing data for 7D BIM for environmental performance
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Lifecycle analysis and facility performance benchmarking
Module 5: Green Building Certification and BIM Integration
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Using BIM for documentation and compliance with green building certification
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Automating sustainability reports from BIM models
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Case studies: BIM-enabled LEED/EDGE/BREEAM certification
Module 6: Operational Energy Monitoring and Performance Optimization
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Energy metering integration with digital twins
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Continuous commissioning and performance tuning using BIM data
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Maintenance strategies based on environmental performance
Module 7: Sustainable Construction and Site Analysis
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Sustainable construction practices with BIM
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BIM for site planning, material logistics, and waste reduction
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Construction-phase energy tracking and reduction strategies
Module 8: Advanced Energy Simulation Techniques
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Parametric energy modeling and sensitivity analysis
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Comparing design alternatives for optimal performance
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Simulation validation and data calibration
Module 9: Collaborative Workflows and Interdisciplinary Coordination
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Collaborative sustainability design using cloud-based BIM tools
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Coordination between architectural, structural, and MEP models for green design
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Integrating stakeholder feedback for environmental goals
Module 10: Capstone Project – Sustainable BIM Design Review
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Team-based simulation and energy performance assessment
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BIM-supported sustainability presentation for stakeholder approval
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Final feedback and wrap-up
Customized Training
This training can be tailored to your institution needs and delivered at a location of your choice upon request.
Requirements
Participants need to be proficient in English.
Training Fee
The fee covers tuition, training materials, refreshments, lunch, and study visits. Participants are responsible for their own travel, visa, insurance, and personal expenses.
Certification
A certificate from Ideal Workplace Solutions is awarded upon successful completion.
Accommodation
Accommodation can be arranged upon request. Contact via email for reservations.
Payment
Payment should be made before the training starts, with proof of payment sent to outreach@idealworkplacesolutions.org.
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