Project 5: Develop a BIM-based plug-in application using Revit-API to automatically measure core KPIs using the embedded data and user inputs.

Facility Performance Measurement using Key Performance Indicator:

§Condition index (CI)

    A condition index reflects the physical condition of a system or facility.

    CI=  (Maintenance deficiency)/(Current replacement value)=  DM/CRV

§Maintenance efficiency indicator (MEI)

    This indicator reflects the maintenance performance of a facility

     MEI=  SDM/CI×100

     SDM=  (DM (Actual))/(DM (Targeted))  ×100

§Replacement efficiency indicator (REI)

    This indicator reflects the replacement efficiency of a facility.

     REI=  (∑1▒〖Cap.R〗)/(∑1▒〖Exp.〗)  ×100

§Functional index (FI)

    This indicator reflects the suitability of a facility for the intended use.

FI=  (Total area of specific space type ( Actual) )/(Total area of specific space type (Required))

Building Information Modeling in Facility Management:

BIM in FM à Extracting information for the purpose of operation and maintenance activities. 

§The application has three phases:

§First Phase: Extract geometric data from the BIM model à Areas 

§Second Phase : Extract cost data from the Spreadsheet à created by facility managers 

§Third Phase :  based on the mathematical expression of KPIs as well as correlations between them to calculate each KPI and generate values as an output. 

§Expectation

This application enables facility managers (with no expertise in Revit) to benefit form automation and having access to real – time data in an efficient manner.  

Project 4 - Architecture, MEP, Structure Modeling - 4D Simulation - Clash Detection - Animation

1. Created the Architecture Model of the Building 

2. Created the  MEP Model of the Building (Usnig the linked model)

3. Exported the architectural, MEP, and structural models to Navisworks Manage 2015 and create a 

4-D simulation. 

4. performed clash detection, resolved any clash and prepared a clash report

5. Created viewpoint and object animations and integrate them into the 4-D simulation. Created a movie that shows 4-D simulation with animations.

Project 3 - Dynamic Skin System

Project 3 (Spring 2016)

College of Architecture at Texas A&M University would like to enclose the second floor covered walkway that interconnects Langford A, B, and C. As a part of its expansion into an increasingly sustainable and cutting edge university, Texas A&M would like to showcase experimental, dynamic building skin system prototypes. The intent is that these systems are able to open and close on their own or with minimum energy when facing a specific range of air pressures and/or light conditions.