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This lesson explores how outcome-based BIM, powered by tools like Autodesk Forma and Autodesk Insight, transforms the design process by focusing on measurable and lasting outcomes such as sustainability, efficiency, and performance. Discover how BIM is shifting from traditional deliverables to a data-driven, AI-enabled methodology that empowers designers to make smarter decisions in real time.
Video demonstration of Autodesk Forma and Autodesk Insight.
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Transcript
00:03
After completion of this video,
00:05
you'll be able to describe the principles of outcome-based BIM,
00:10
explain the impact of generative AI in
00:13
assisting designers in making informed decisions.
00:16
Explain how AI-driven tools like Autodesk
00:19
Forma enhance early stage design decision
00:22
making and describe how Autodesk Insight is used for analyzing data.
00:27
Buildings are long term assets,
00:29
often standard.
00:30
For many decades or even centuries,
00:32
and while initial capital costs can be significant,
00:35
it is the operating costs such as energy consumption,
00:39
maintenance,
00:39
and repairs over the building's lifespan that often has
00:42
the greatest financial as well as environmental impact.
00:46
Traditionally,
00:47
BIM has focused on producing deliverables such as 3D models.
00:51
Documentation
00:52
and asset information at handover stage,
00:55
however,
00:56
is evolving into an outcome-based process
00:59
where design and decision making are guided by
01:02
key measurable success metrics from the outset,
01:05
such as achieving sustainable outcomes like optimized energy efficiency,
01:10
carbon neutrality,
01:11
or reduced waste through the project life cycle.
01:15
In construction projects,
01:16
key success factors are identified early,
01:19
for example,
01:21
meeting environmental and client sustainability
01:23
goals such as energy efficiency,
01:26
carbon reduction,
01:28
and long-term operational savings.
01:30
With thousands of decisions to be made throughout a project cycle,
01:34
AI-driven tools can play a crucial role in processing data.
01:39
Performing complex calculations and generating predictive insights,
01:43
and these tools produce data that helps teams
01:46
make better informed choices that align with sustainability,
01:50
efficiency,
01:51
and financial outcomes.
01:53
The foundation of Outcome-based BIM is data,
01:56
data that is granular,
01:58
accessible,
01:59
and open,
01:60
uniting teams across the project life cycle.
02:03
And the earlier in the design process you can analyze
02:06
solar gain or measure carbon footprint of building materials,
02:10
the greater the impact you can have on the outcomes.
02:13
And this shift towards outcome-based predictive insights is made possible as
02:18
AI powered tools like Autodesk Forma allow designers to analyze design
02:23
and make more informed decisions from day one.
02:26
Leveraging information rich 3D models,
02:28
teams can optimize energy efficiency through early stage simulations,
02:33
plan proactive maintenance to extend asset lifespan,
02:37
and Reduce long term costs and make informed design choices
02:41
backed by predictive insights and rather than replacing designers,
02:45
these tools produce data that helps
02:47
teams make better informed choices that accelerate
02:50
the design process and enhance decision quality
02:53
through better and more informed data.
02:55
Achieving better sustainability and environmental outcomes
02:59
begins in the early planning stage.
03:01
By analyzing sites specific environmental data such as wind speed,
03:06
sunlight exposure,
03:07
and noise levels,
03:09
designers can develop more efficient solutions at the earliest
03:12
stages of the project and using tools like Autodesk
03:15
Forma in this approach streamlines workflows by accessing existing
03:20
contextual site data with preloaded geolocated weather conditions,
03:25
massing models,
03:26
and environmental insights.
03:29
Reducing redundant time and data recreation,
03:32
saving time and cost,
03:33
and facilitating centralized collaboration,
03:36
ensuring that all the stakeholders work from the most up to-date design
03:40
version and can easily see the impact of decisions on the outcomes.
03:45
Integrating environmental analysis directly into the design
03:48
process allows for continuous refinement of concepts,
03:52
and instead of validating designs after key decisions have been made,
03:56
teams can easily and quickly maximize daylight
03:59
exposure for occupancy comfort and energy efficiency,
04:03
minimize noise intrusion through early stage site analysis,
04:07
and optimize building performance by balancing thermal comfort,
04:12
energy use,
04:13
and operational costs.
04:15
While the strengths of AI lie in the ability to process vast amounts of data quickly,
04:21
designers apply their expertise to balance competing priorities,
04:25
and it is their decisions that ensure
04:27
project goals and outcomes are met effectively.
04:30
Outcome-based BIM is not limited to the conceptual design stage.
04:35
During later stages of the project
04:37
and with more detailed 3D models that include material performance,
04:41
resistance values,
04:43
as well as room function and other information,
04:46
designers can create energy analytical models directly from the Revit model,
04:51
which saves time and removes the need to recreate separate
04:55
models for analysis by sending the energy model to Autodesk.
04:58
Next generation insight,
05:00
the analysis is done in the cloud,
05:02
and once analyzed,
05:03
designers can use pre-made dashboards and cards to easily
05:07
report targeted outcome metrics graphically to the wider team.
05:11
Construction and other details such as the lifespan
05:14
of a building is communicated and customizable.
05:18
Changing the lifespan feeds back instantly in how it affects you.
05:22
Outcomes in relation to total carbon.
05:24
Embodied carbon remains the same as expected.
05:27
However,
05:27
in this example,
05:28
it is the operation of the building over 20
05:31
years that will produce the majority of the carbon,
05:34
jumping up quite considerably and demonstrating how
05:37
the efficient design of a building could have
05:40
the largest impact in reducing this through
05:42
reducing energy use and other performance factors.
05:46
And by simplifying analysis through the use of AI and other outcome-based tools,
05:51
project teams can make better data-driven
05:53
design choices with fast cloud-based simulations,
05:57
customize and track key performance indicators focusing
06:00
on the outcomes that matter most,
06:02
and collaborate seamlessly,
06:04
ensuring that all team members work with the latest performance.
06:07
Data
06:08
and so Outcome-based BIM is transforming how buildings are designed,
06:13
constructed,
06:14
and managed,
06:15
unifying workflows across the teams that design,
06:18
build,
06:19
and operate the built environment.
06:20
This approach enables better data-driven decision making,
06:24
leading to buildings that are more sustainable
06:27
and cost effective for decades to come.
06:29
Whether you're maximizing daylight,
06:31
reducing energy,
06:33
or optimizing your carbon footprint,
06:35
better informed data is now at your fingertips.
Video transcript
00:03
After completion of this video,
00:05
you'll be able to describe the principles of outcome-based BIM,
00:10
explain the impact of generative AI in
00:13
assisting designers in making informed decisions.
00:16
Explain how AI-driven tools like Autodesk
00:19
Forma enhance early stage design decision
00:22
making and describe how Autodesk Insight is used for analyzing data.
00:27
Buildings are long term assets,
00:29
often standard.
00:30
For many decades or even centuries,
00:32
and while initial capital costs can be significant,
00:35
it is the operating costs such as energy consumption,
00:39
maintenance,
00:39
and repairs over the building's lifespan that often has
00:42
the greatest financial as well as environmental impact.
00:46
Traditionally,
00:47
BIM has focused on producing deliverables such as 3D models.
00:51
Documentation
00:52
and asset information at handover stage,
00:55
however,
00:56
is evolving into an outcome-based process
00:59
where design and decision making are guided by
01:02
key measurable success metrics from the outset,
01:05
such as achieving sustainable outcomes like optimized energy efficiency,
01:10
carbon neutrality,
01:11
or reduced waste through the project life cycle.
01:15
In construction projects,
01:16
key success factors are identified early,
01:19
for example,
01:21
meeting environmental and client sustainability
01:23
goals such as energy efficiency,
01:26
carbon reduction,
01:28
and long-term operational savings.
01:30
With thousands of decisions to be made throughout a project cycle,
01:34
AI-driven tools can play a crucial role in processing data.
01:39
Performing complex calculations and generating predictive insights,
01:43
and these tools produce data that helps teams
01:46
make better informed choices that align with sustainability,
01:50
efficiency,
01:51
and financial outcomes.
01:53
The foundation of Outcome-based BIM is data,
01:56
data that is granular,
01:58
accessible,
01:59
and open,
01:60
uniting teams across the project life cycle.
02:03
And the earlier in the design process you can analyze
02:06
solar gain or measure carbon footprint of building materials,
02:10
the greater the impact you can have on the outcomes.
02:13
And this shift towards outcome-based predictive insights is made possible as
02:18
AI powered tools like Autodesk Forma allow designers to analyze design
02:23
and make more informed decisions from day one.
02:26
Leveraging information rich 3D models,
02:28
teams can optimize energy efficiency through early stage simulations,
02:33
plan proactive maintenance to extend asset lifespan,
02:37
and Reduce long term costs and make informed design choices
02:41
backed by predictive insights and rather than replacing designers,
02:45
these tools produce data that helps
02:47
teams make better informed choices that accelerate
02:50
the design process and enhance decision quality
02:53
through better and more informed data.
02:55
Achieving better sustainability and environmental outcomes
02:59
begins in the early planning stage.
03:01
By analyzing sites specific environmental data such as wind speed,
03:06
sunlight exposure,
03:07
and noise levels,
03:09
designers can develop more efficient solutions at the earliest
03:12
stages of the project and using tools like Autodesk
03:15
Forma in this approach streamlines workflows by accessing existing
03:20
contextual site data with preloaded geolocated weather conditions,
03:25
massing models,
03:26
and environmental insights.
03:29
Reducing redundant time and data recreation,
03:32
saving time and cost,
03:33
and facilitating centralized collaboration,
03:36
ensuring that all the stakeholders work from the most up to-date design
03:40
version and can easily see the impact of decisions on the outcomes.
03:45
Integrating environmental analysis directly into the design
03:48
process allows for continuous refinement of concepts,
03:52
and instead of validating designs after key decisions have been made,
03:56
teams can easily and quickly maximize daylight
03:59
exposure for occupancy comfort and energy efficiency,
04:03
minimize noise intrusion through early stage site analysis,
04:07
and optimize building performance by balancing thermal comfort,
04:12
energy use,
04:13
and operational costs.
04:15
While the strengths of AI lie in the ability to process vast amounts of data quickly,
04:21
designers apply their expertise to balance competing priorities,
04:25
and it is their decisions that ensure
04:27
project goals and outcomes are met effectively.
04:30
Outcome-based BIM is not limited to the conceptual design stage.
04:35
During later stages of the project
04:37
and with more detailed 3D models that include material performance,
04:41
resistance values,
04:43
as well as room function and other information,
04:46
designers can create energy analytical models directly from the Revit model,
04:51
which saves time and removes the need to recreate separate
04:55
models for analysis by sending the energy model to Autodesk.
04:58
Next generation insight,
05:00
the analysis is done in the cloud,
05:02
and once analyzed,
05:03
designers can use pre-made dashboards and cards to easily
05:07
report targeted outcome metrics graphically to the wider team.
05:11
Construction and other details such as the lifespan
05:14
of a building is communicated and customizable.
05:18
Changing the lifespan feeds back instantly in how it affects you.
05:22
Outcomes in relation to total carbon.
05:24
Embodied carbon remains the same as expected.
05:27
However,
05:27
in this example,
05:28
it is the operation of the building over 20
05:31
years that will produce the majority of the carbon,
05:34
jumping up quite considerably and demonstrating how
05:37
the efficient design of a building could have
05:40
the largest impact in reducing this through
05:42
reducing energy use and other performance factors.
05:46
And by simplifying analysis through the use of AI and other outcome-based tools,
05:51
project teams can make better data-driven
05:53
design choices with fast cloud-based simulations,
05:57
customize and track key performance indicators focusing
06:00
on the outcomes that matter most,
06:02
and collaborate seamlessly,
06:04
ensuring that all team members work with the latest performance.
06:07
Data
06:08
and so Outcome-based BIM is transforming how buildings are designed,
06:13
constructed,
06:14
and managed,
06:15
unifying workflows across the teams that design,
06:18
build,
06:19
and operate the built environment.
06:20
This approach enables better data-driven decision making,
06:24
leading to buildings that are more sustainable
06:27
and cost effective for decades to come.
06:29
Whether you're maximizing daylight,
06:31
reducing energy,
06:33
or optimizing your carbon footprint,
06:35
better informed data is now at your fingertips.
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