Research on BIM Technology of Green Building Based on GBSWARE Software
Abstract
1. Introduction
2. Research Method
2.1. Introduction to Research Software
2.2. Research Process
3. Results
3.1. Outdoor Wind Environment Analysis
3.2. Thermal Environment Analysis of Residential Areas
3.3. Building Energy Efficient Design Analysis
3.4. Sunshine Calculation Analysis
3.5. Building Day Lighting Calculation Analysis
3.6. Indoor Thermal Comfort Evaluation Analysis
4. Discussion
4.1. Retrofitting Recommendations
4.1.1. Suggestions on Energy Consumption Modification of Enclosure Structure and Equipment
4.1.2. Suggestions on Room Lighting and Thermal and Humid Environment Renovation
4.1.3. Suggestions on Renovation of Outdoor Site Layout and Ventilation Environment
4.2. GBSWARE in the Application of Green Building Advantages
5. Conclusions
Author Contributions
Funding
Data Availability Statement
Conflicts of Interest
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GBSWARE | Abstract |
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Building Energy Conservation Software (BECS) | It is suitable for the energy-saving design, energy-saving review, and energy consumption assessment of residential buildings and public buildings throughout the country. |
Sunshining Calculation Software (SUN) | Sunshine analysis, green building index analysis, and solar energy calculation are solved by sharing model technology. |
Building Ventilation Simulation Software (VENT) | It provides wind environment optimization design for building planning, layout, and building space division. |
Indoor Thermal Comfort Evaluation Software (ITES) | The indoor temperature of all rooms in the building can be calculated at the same time throughout the year to determine the comfortable temperature range. This software emphasizes the thermal comfort of the person in the room. |
Building Daylighting Calculation (DALI) | Quickly calculate the lighting of individual or general drawing buildings. |
Thermal Environment of Residential Area Software (TERA) | Used for the optimization design analysis of the thermal environment in urban residential buildings, primarily focusing on analyzing the building’s external environment. |
Evaluation | Standard Requirement | Whether There Is a Zone, Calm Zone/Vortex Region | Up to Standard |
---|---|---|---|
Calm zone | The area of no wind area is 0 | Yes | No |
Vortex region | The vortex area is 0 | No | Yes |
Evaluation | Standard Requirement Limit | Whether There Is an Over-Limit Area | Up to Standard |
---|---|---|---|
Wind speed | <5 m/s or <2 m/s | No | Yes |
Wind speed amplification factor | <2 | Yes | No |
Building Climate Zone | I, II, VI, VII | III, V | IV |
---|---|---|---|
Average windward area ratio | ≤0.85 | ≤0.80 | ≤0.70 |
Place | Building Climate Zone | |
---|---|---|
I, II, VI, VII | III, IV, V | |
Square | 10 | 25 |
Esplanade | 15 | 30 |
Park | 15 | 30 |
Sidewalk | 25 | 50 |
Category | Check the Item | Conclusion | Note |
---|---|---|---|
Mandatory provisions | Average windward area ratio | Meet | Mandatory provisions must be met |
Shading coverage of activity venues | Not satisfy | ||
Design by specification | Bottom ventilation overhead rate | Meet | If any of them are not satisfied, the evaluation design shall be carried out |
Leaf area index of green shade body | Meet | ||
Pervaporation index | Meet | ||
Ratio of roof greening | Not satisfy | ||
Evaluative design | Mean heat island intensity | Meet | The enforcement provisions must also be met |
Wet bulb black bulb temperature | Meet | ||
Conclusion | Not satisfy |
Serial Number | Check Items | Conclusion |
---|---|---|
1 | Sunroof type | No transparent part of the roof |
2 | Roof construction | Meet |
3 | External wall structure | Meet |
4 | Pick empty floor structure | Meet |
5 | External window thermal work | Meet |
6 | Effective ventilation area | Meet |
7 | Non-hollow window area ratio | Meet |
8 | Air tightness of outer window | Meet |
9 | Curtain wall air tightness | Meet |
Conclusion | Meet |
Building Climate Zoning | I, II, III, VII Climate | IV Climate | V, VI Climate | ||
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Permanent urban population (10,000) | ≥50 | <50 | ≥50 | <50 | Unlimited |
Standard day of sunshine | Great Cold | Winter Solstice | |||
Sunshine duration (h) | ≥2 | ≥3 | ≥1 | ||
Effective sunshine duration zone (local true solar time) | 8:00~16:00 | 9:00~15:00 | |||
Calculation of starting point | Bottom window sill |
Sunshine Time | The Total Number of Households | Proportion | Building Name | The Total Number of Households | Serial Number |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
More than 3 h | 312 | 44% | Bohua | 312 | 3–81 … |
2~3 h | 33 | 5% | Bohua | 33 | 1–49 … |
1~2 h | 21 | 3% | Bohua | 21 | 1–56 … |
Less than 1 h | 336 | 48% | Bohua | 336 | 1–79 … |
Do not meet the requirements | 390 | 56% | Bohua | 390 | 1–49 … |
Aggregate | 702 | 100% | —— | —— | —— |
Room | Sum | Meet the Requirements | The Proportion That Meets the Requirements (%) | Rooms/Flat Types That Do Not Meet the Non-Mandatory Provisions | Rooms/Flat Types That Do Not Meet Mandatory Requirements |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Number | 1300 | 404 | 31.08 | More than 10 rooms were not satisfied | More than 10 rooms were not satisfied |
Daylight area (m2) | 19,046.75 | 1430.14 | 7.51 | —— | —— |
Human Thermal Feeling | Cold | Cool | A Little Cool | Moderate | A Little Hot | Warm | Hot |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
PMV | −3 | −2 | −1 | 0 | +1 | +2 | +3 |
Analyze the Object | Outdoor Temperature (°C) | Human Metabolism (met) | External Work (met) | Clothing Thermal Resistance (clo) | Relative Humidity (%) |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
The south floor of the first floor | 30 | 1 | 0 | 0.6 | 50 |
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Yin, H.; Liu, J.; Liu, M.; Li, X. Research on BIM Technology of Green Building Based on GBSWARE Software. Buildings 2025, 15, 2297. https://doi.org/10.3390/buildings15132297
Yin H, Liu J, Liu M, Li X. Research on BIM Technology of Green Building Based on GBSWARE Software. Buildings. 2025; 15(13):2297. https://doi.org/10.3390/buildings15132297
Chicago/Turabian StyleYin, Hongmei, Jun Liu, Min Liu, and Xiaoyu Li. 2025. "Research on BIM Technology of Green Building Based on GBSWARE Software" Buildings 15, no. 13: 2297. https://doi.org/10.3390/buildings15132297
APA StyleYin, H., Liu, J., Liu, M., & Li, X. (2025). Research on BIM Technology of Green Building Based on GBSWARE Software. Buildings, 15(13), 2297. https://doi.org/10.3390/buildings15132297