eWork and eBusiness in Architecture, Engineering and Construction: Proceedings of the 5th European Conference on Product and Process Modelling in the Building and Construction Industry - ECPPM 2004, 8-10 September 2004, Istanbul, Turkey

 Content: Preface  Organization     Keynote papers   Introducing BIM+: An open platform for building faster and better  H. Oogink   Interoperability and semantics - An introduction into the past and a look at the future  E.J. Neuhold   A distributed and scalable approach to building monitoring  R. Zach, H. Hofstatter & A. Mahdavi    Fundamental aspects of BIM   The perceived business value of BIM  S. Vass & K.T. Gustavsson   BIM-collaboration processes - from fuzziness to practical implementation  K. Linhard & R. Steinmann   Goal-driven method for sustainable evaluation of BIM project success level  G. Lee & J.Won   Development of baseline processes for sustainable and BIM building projects  H.A. Tan, T. Kirmayr, P. Noisten & G. Grun   Design process support for tech nology choice with innovation and risk management  P. Noisten, H.A. Tan, G. Grun &T. Kirmayr    BIM & construction   The assessment of constructability: BIM cases  M. Tauriainen, J. Puttonen, A. Saari, P. Laakso & K. Forsblom   BIM on the construction site: Generating on demand, task specific drawings in the site office  L.A.H.M. van Berlo & M.G. Natrop   A BIM model to visualize quality risks in construction projects  N. Forcada, J.M. Beca, M. Macarulla, M. Gangolells & M. Casals   Reconstruction of 3D building models from 2D scanned plans-opening the path for enhanced decision support in renovation design  L. Gimenez, S. Robert, F. Suard & K. Zreik   BIM in planning deconstruction projects  M. Galic, Z. Dolacek-Alduk, A. Cerovecki, D. Glick & M. Abramovic   Automated generation of building fingerprints using a spatio-semantic query language for building information models  S. Daum, A. Borrmann, C. Langenhan & F. Petzold   On-site construction management framework based on a real-time building information modeling system  N. Zeng, Y. Liu, X. Li & B. Xu   Towards automated construction progress monitoring using BIM-based point cloud processing  A. Braun, A. Borrmann, S. Tuttas & U. Stilla   A graph-based prediction method for electrical wiring in old residential buildings as a part of BIM for urban mining purposes  P.J. Petkova & U. Ruppel   From BIM to life cycle information management in infrastructure  S. van Nederveen, R.Wolfert & M. van de Ruitenbeek    BIM & IFC   Model view checking: automated validation for IFC building models  C. Zhang, J. Beetz & M.Weise   BIM/IFC software certification process by buildingSMART  K. Hausknecht, T. Liebich, M.Weise, K. Linhard, R. Steimann, A. Geiger & K.-H. Hafele   Interoperable data models for infrastructural artefacts - a novel IFC extension method using RDF vocabularies exemplified with quay wall structures for harbors  J. Beetz,W.C. van den Braak, R. Botter, S. Zlatanova & R. de Laat   Web of building data - integrating IFC with the web of data  S. Torma   An approach to enhancing the connection between BIM models and building energy simulation - HVAC systems in the loop  S. Robert, D. Mazza, B. Hilaire, P. Sette & B. Vinot    BIM methods & applications   A visual BIM query language  A. Wulfing, R.Windisch & R.J. Scherer   A comparison study on BIM and unconstructed knowledge at idea generation phase  P.-S. Lee & S.-C. Shih   Three methods for exchanging status information of building elements  S. Torma, J. Backman, M. Kiviniemi, J. Aro & J. Nissila   Effective spatial reasoning in complex 4D modelling environments  V.A. Zolotov, K.A. Kazakov & V.A. Semenov   BIM-based damage assessment and scheduling for post-earthquake building rehabilitation  C. Georgiou, S. Christodoulou & D. Vamvatsikos    Sustainable buildings   Assessment of a computational design environment with embedded simulation capability  E. Batueva & A. Mahdavi   Virtual lego: Re-use of recurring building elements in BIM-models  B. Martens & H. Peter   SEMERGY: Utilizing semantic web technologies for performance-guided building design optimization  U. Pont, N. Ghiassi, F. Shayeganfar, A. Mahdavi, S. Fenz, J. Heurix & A. Anjomshoaa   Ecological Ballet - a design research towards environmental-reactive, adaptive architectural design  B. Sommer, G. Moncayo & U. Pont   Mind the gap between sustainable design and facilities management  R. Valle & A. Junghans    Micro climate & model calibration   A case study of geometry-based automated calculation of microclimatic attributes  S. Glawischnig, K. Hammerberg, M. Vuckovic, K. Kiesel & A. Mahdavi   Development and evaluation of models for the computation of sky radiance and luminance distribution  E. Vazifeh, M. Schuss & A. Mahdavi   GIS-based simulation of solar radiation in urban environments  K. Hammerberg & A. Mahdavi   Combined effects of diffuse fraction and tilted surface radiation models  A. Prada, A. Gasparella, G. Pernigotto & A. Mahdavi   Optimization-based calibration of a school building based on short-term monitoring data  P. Penna, A. Gasparella, F. Cappelletti, F. Tahmasebi & A. Mahdavi   Automated simulation model calibration based on runtime building monitoring  C. Tauber, F. Tahmasebi, R. Zach & A. Mahdavi    Data & information management   MMQL - A language for multi-model linking and filtering  S. Fuchs & R.J. Scherer   Flexible linking of semantic, procedural and logic models for consistent multi-scale infrastructure design  J.R. Jubierre & A. Borrmann   Specification of complex visualization configurations using hierarchically nested mapping rule sets  H. Tauscher & R.J. Scherer   Introducing a new framework for using generic Information Delivery Manuals  T.F. Mondrup, N. Treldal, J. Karlshoej & F. Vestergaard   Multiscale information management for sustainable districts rehabilitation: EFFESUS and FASUDIR projects  A. Egusquiza, I. Prieto & A. Romero   Information consistency on construction - Case study of correlation between classification systems for construction types  P. Meda & H. Sousa    Civil engineering & infrastructure   Graph-based concurrency control for multi-scale procedural models  M. Flurl, R.-P. Mudani & E. Rank   Evaluation of civil infrastructure sustainability: A Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) approach  M. Matar, H. Osman, M. Georgy, A. Abou-Zeid & M. El-Said   Infrastructure and geospatial data models; spatial links  N.N. Esfahani, S. Fuchs & R.J. Scherer   Interaction modeling to support collaboration in mechanized tunneling  P. Manickam, F. Hegemann, C. Koch, K. Lehner & M. Konig   An alignment meta-model for the comparison of alignment product models  J. Amann, J.R. Jubierre, A. Borrmann & M. Flurl    Decision support   Using the Systems Modelling Language (SysML) for decision modelling for sustainable building design  P. Geyer   A new approach to the integration of energy assessment tools in CAD for early stage of design decision-making considering uncertainty  R. Rezaee, J. Brown, G. Augenbroe & J. Kim   Classification of degree of automatic processing of building permit applications  E. Hjelseth   A catalogue of ''optimization scenarios'' to enhance decision-making in establishing an efficient energy management programme  A. Galata, F. Di Gennaro, G. Pedone, Y. Roderick, M. Brogan & A. Sretenovic   Determination of position of elevator systems in buildings based on expertise and heuristic problem space search  P.A. Markos &A.J. Dentsoras    Energy & management   ANN-genetic algorithm-based rule generation for holistic energy management in public buildings  B. Yuce, Y. Rezgui & S.K. Howell   Developing an integrated cloud platform for enabling 'holistic energy management' in urban areas  A. Redmond, B. Fies & A. Zarli   Intelligent solutions for sustainable facilities management of highly energy-efficient school buildings  A. Junghans   Aggregating energy supply and demand  R. Drogemuller, F. Boulaire, G. Ledwich, L. Buys, M. Utting, D. Vine, P. Morris & A. Arefi   Energy savings in underground metro stations through the implementation of an environmental aware control system  M. Casals, M. Gangolells, N. Forcada, M. Macarulla & R. Ansuini    Energy modelling   Making SimModel information available as RDF graphs  P. Pauwels, E. Corry & J. O'Donnell   Modeling and predictive control of buildings with distributed energy generation and storage  S. Li & P. Karava   Reliability assessment of BIM-based energy efficiency modeling  S.E. Christodoulou, A. Chari, S.S. Xanthos, S. Kranioti & E. Toxqui   Building performance simulation using business process modelling  P. Moschonas, S. Krinidis, D. Ioannidis & D. Tzovaras   Using data-driven approach to support the energy efficiency building design  Y.Z. Liu & Y.C. Huang    Thermal performance simulation   Building information models as input for building energy performance simulation - the current state of industrial implementations  V. Nasyrov, S. Stratbucker, F. Ritter, A. Borrmann, S. Hua & M. Lindauer   Calibrating whole building energy model: a case study using BEMS data  E. Nolan, J. Allsopp, A. Galata, G. Pedone, B. Zivkovic & A. Sretenovic   Framework for sharing and re-use of domain data in whole building energy simulation  G. Gudnason, P. Katranuschkov, R.J. Scherer & C.A. Balaras   Semi-automatic thermal simulation model generation from IFC data  G.N. Lilis, G.I. Giannakis, G.D. Kontes & D.V. Rovas   Thermal building modeling and simulation for automated load shifting purposes in the non-residential building sector  T. Ferhatbegovic, S. Hauer, I. Leobner, K. Ponweiser, A. Schirrer & M. Kozek    Ontology   An ontology framework for improving building energy performance by utilizing energy saving regulations  K. Baumgartel, M. Kadolsky & R.J. Scherer   Ontology model for intelligent catalogues of building elements  V.A. Semenov, V.I. Gonahchan, S.V. Morozov & O.A. Tarlapan   Toward constructive evidence of linked open data in AEC domain  A. Anjomshoaa, F. Shayeganfar, A. Mahdavi & A.M. Tjoa   Ontology-based urban energy planning support: building-integrated solar PV  N. Ouhajjou,W. Loibl, A. Anjomshoaa, S. Fenz & A.M. Tjoa   An information system architecture to create building components catalogues using semantic technologies  G. Costa & L. Madrazo    Project & construction management   The utilisation of BIM as a project management tool  E. Papadonikolaki, A. Koutamanis & J.W.F.Wamelink   Feature-based similarity estimation of construction subschedules  K. Shapir & M. Konig   Trust-based recommendation for semantic zoomable user interface in construction management  A. Guerriero & C. Boton   Ordinary people-extraordinary projects! from big data to knowledge in stakeholder management for construction megaprojects  M.N. Bakht & T. El-diraby   Interactive client centric design management process for construction projects  O. Alhava, E. Laine & A. Kiviniemi    Construction & operation   A conceptual framework to model the performance of project delivery systems  L.F. Alarcon & H. Mesa   Usability assessment of a generative building control logic distribution scheme  B. Rader & A. Mahdavi   Modelling and simulation research for construction supply chains  E. Papadonikolaki & A. Verbraeck   Plug and play building monitoring: The potential of low cost components  R. Zach, A. Paul, R. Zach & A. Mahdavi   Bridging RDBMS and NoSQL to build a high-performance and scalable storage engine for building information systems  S. Glawischnig, H. Hofstatter, R. Brauer & A. Mahdavi    Human requirements & factors   Reducing energy consumption in public buildings through user awareness  M. Macarulla, M. Casals, M. Gangolells & N. Forcada   Can the human body help us deliver adaptable and resilient buildings?  S.K. Howell, Y. Rezgui & H. Li   Interactive design system for provisioning of customized houses  K. Kwiecinski & J. Slyk   Building stock's vulnerability to summer overheating and strategies for improving its resilience trough codes, standards and practices  M. Gangolells, M. Casals, N. Forcada & M. Macarulla   A state-space modeling approach for predictive control of buildings with mixed-mode cooling  J. Hu & P. Karava    Commissioning, monitoring & occupancy   Generation and evaluation of embedded probabilistic occupancy models for predictive building systems control F. Tahmasebi & A. Mahdavi   Utilizing IFC for indoor positioning  S. Muhic & M. Krammer   Advanced occupant & energy simulation for building systems control  D. Browne, S. Deng & K. Menzel   Gap analysis of current best practices in the area of continual commissioning  A. Hryshchenko & K. Menzel   A methodology for data logging and retrieval from remote sites  S. Hoerster, F. Katzemich & K. Menzel    Collaboration & management   Breaking down the barriers to ICT usage in the European construction sector  R. Mierop, S. Oudmaijer, T. Tol, K. Spitsbaard, M. Madas & K. Zografos   An overview of information logistics for FM&O business processes  P. Parsanezhad   Conceptual model for an ICT-enabled educational platform for collaborative design  B. ,Senyapili & C.J. Anumba   Framework and method for managing large-scale R&D projects  H.A. Tan, P. Noisten, G. Grun, T. Kirmayr & S. Stratbucker   A global framework for modelling supply chains in AEC  E. Papadonikolaki, A. Koutamanis & J.W.F.Wamelink    Big data in smart building operation   Performance indicators to evaluate buildings' systems' performance  K. Menzel, D. Browne & S. Deng   New business models for holistic building management  K. Menzel & S. Sirr   Why and how to assess the quality of building performance data  K. Menzel, A. Hryshchenko & K. Mo   An ICT platform for building analytics  K.I. Katsigarakis, G.D. Kontes, J. Rojicek, C. Valmaseda, J.L. Hernandez & D.V. Rovas   Energy simulation for predictive building control  J.R. Santiago, H. Dittmer, K. Hottges, M.A. Garcia & L.A. Bujedo    eeBDM workshop   Using IFC for energy-extended building data modelling - challenges, achievements, first experiences and evaluation  P. Katranuschkov, K. Baumgartel, R.J. Scherer,W. vanWoudenberg & M.-C. Geissler   Application of multi-step simulation and multi-eKPI sensitivity analysis in building energy design optimization  T. Laine, F. Forns-Samso, P. Katranuschkov, R. Hoch & P. Freudenberg   Architectural simulation of the integration of Building Information Modelling (BIM) & Business Process Modelling (BPM)  M. Eguaras-Martinez, C. Martin-Gomez, M. Vidaurre-Arbizu, T. Brennan, S. Krinidis, D. Ioannidis & D. Tzovaras   Using a multi-model for a BIM-based design and operation of building energy management systems  P. Stenzel, J. Haufe & N. Jimenez-Redondo   Integrating heterogeneous building and periphery data models at the district level: The NIM approach  T. Greifenberg, M. Look, B. Rumpe & K.A. Ellis   Building an ontology catalogue for smart cities  M. Poveda-Villalon, R. Garcia-Castro & A. Gomez-Perez   Integrating multiple data sources, domains and tools in urban energy models using semantic technologies  A. Sicilia, L. Madrazo & J. Pleguezuelos   BIM as relational database for construction management  M. De Mori, D. Erba, F. Manzone & A. Osello   BIM and GIS for district modeling  M. Del Giudice, A. Osello & E. Patti   The VERYSchool navigator - Intelligent ISO 50001 energy management decision making in school buildings  A. Galata, M. Brogan, G. Pedone, A. De Ferrari & Y. Roderick   Collaborative environment for energy-efficient buildings at an early design stage  M. Bassanino, T. Fernando, J. Masior, M. Kadolsky, R.J. Scherer, F. Fouchal, T.M. Hassan, S. Firth, T. Makelainen & K. Klobut   A new methodology for designing energy efficient buildings in neighbourhoods  T. Makelainen, K. Klobut, M. Hannus, M. Sepponen, T. Fernando, M. Bassanino, J. Masior, F. Fouchal, T. Hassan & S. Firth   Towards a KPI-controlled holistic design method for eeBuildings  R.J. Scherer, R. Guruz, G. Calleja-Rodriguez & M.-C. Geissler   Processes and requirements for an eeEmbedded Virtual Design Laboratory  M.-C. Geissler,W. vanWoudenberg & R. Guruz   The HOLISTEEC platform for building design optimization: an overview  S. Robert, D. Mazza, A.M. Intxausti, C. Guigou, J. Martin, H. Pruvost, R.J. Scherer, C. Ferrando & E. Delponte   Holistic and optimized life-cycle integrated support for energy-efficient building design and construction: HOLISTEEC methodology  E. Delponte, C. Ferrando, M. Di Franco, T. Hakkinen, M. Rekola, G. Abdalla, P. Casaldaliga, C.P. Ortiz, A.L. Vega & S.-G. Shih   Hospital campus design related with EeB challenges  S. De Hoogh, R. Di Giulio, C. Quentin, B. Turillazzi & R. Sebastian   Interoperable tools for designing energy-efficient buildings in healthcare districts  J. Benner, K.-H. Hafele, P. Bonsma, M. Bourdeau, S. Soubra, H. Sleiman & S. Robert   Open standard CMO for parametric modelling based on semantic web  P. Bonsma, I. Bonsma, T. Zayakova, A. van Delft, R. Sebastian & M. Bohms   Towards a new business model for collective self-organised housing interventions  E. Gerohazi, J. Hegedus & H. Szemzo   Flexible data model for energy efficiency  J.A. Marquez, J. Amuedo & M.A.O. Rodriguez   Author index