Arches are ones of the main architectural expressions in Islamic Architecture. They are distingui... more Arches are ones of the main architectural expressions in Islamic Architecture. They are distinguished by their unique styles that originate from different Islamic eras. One example of an Islamic architectural style is the Hejazi Islamic Architecture Character (HIAC), which is derived from the Ottoman Architecture Style, where arches were used as the primary symbol in building design. This paper focuses on developing BIM-driven three-dimensional components for Islamic arches including diversity, types, materials, and composition in buildings, maintaining the connection of the components to the cultural heritage and nature of Islamic Architecture. The core purpose is to present the HIAC arches library as a BIM tool that architects and engineers can utilize for restoration of Islamic historical buildings, or contemporary design projects. Furthermore, HIAC components library facilitates and provides designers with a substantial amount of data that describes arches such as era and style.
This research focuses on developing Building Information Modelling (BIM) guidelines and libraries... more This research focuses on developing Building Information Modelling (BIM) guidelines and libraries for Islamic Architecture (IA) and aims to enhance and reduce the time and cost of projects that use Islamic Architecture styles. Our main objective is to create BIMdriven objects and strategies for Islamic Architecture elements that are organized chronologically according to the history of Islamic Architecture. Islamic architecture contains a massive amount of information that has yet to be digitally classified according to eras and styles. Categories in use include styles and characters, construction methods, structural elements, and architectural components. This part centers on providing the fundamentals of Islamic Architecture informatics by building the framework for BIM models and guidelines. It provides schema and critical data such as identifying the different models, shapes, and forms of construction, structure, and ornamentation of Islamic Architecture for digitalized parametric building identity.
This research focuses on developing Building Information Modelling (BIM) libraries and guidelines... more This research focuses on developing Building Information Modelling (BIM) libraries and guidelines for Islamic Architecture (IA). It aims to enhance design and reduce the time and cost for projects that utilize Islamic-styles of architecture. The main objective of Part 2 is to develop BIM-driven (BIM-IA) libraries and guidelines for Islamic Architecture components that are organized chronologically based on Islamic Architecture history. The resultant BIM-IA is intended to be an organized Islamic architecture database that includes the myriad of Islamic building characteristics and styles. The proposed BIM libraries will include most Islamic Architecture forms, styles, characters, construction methods, structural elements, and the various architectural components that can be used projects. Application of this library is demonstrated in an example that designs a mosque. This example shows how the BIM-IA will assist designers when making decisions about mosque design and function while also demonstrating how valuable time and resources can be conserved when searching for optimum design choices. The research strives to advance building informatics by developing parametric digital components and guidelines of Islamic Construction.
While statistical data indicate that risk of progressive collapse in buildings is very low, loss ... more While statistical data indicate that risk of progressive collapse in buildings is very low, loss of human life and severe injuries would be significant when a fully occupied multi-story building encounters partial or total failure. As a result of recent terrorist attacks on buildings throughout the world, particularly U.S. owned and occupied buildings, and recent natural hazards like Katrina Hurricane; several U.S. government agencies with large construction programs have developed their own design requirements (GSA 2003; DOD 2005) to provide resistance against progressive collapse. Each agency, however, with its own mission, has adopted different performance objectives for buildings subjected to abnormal loads. Foundation and geotechnical design considerations to provide resistance against progressive collapse are important components of the overall building performance under abnormal loadings. This work discusses the role of geotechnical and foundation system design considerations to reduce the likelihood of progressive collapse of buildings in the event of anomalous loadings. This includes outlining of acceptable risk approach to progressive collapse along with definitions of threats, events control, risk mitigation and practical recommendations for enhancing foundations resistance to progressive collapse.
Computing in Civil and Building Engineering (2014), 2014
To leverage all the benefits that building information modeling (BIM) is bringing to the build en... more To leverage all the benefits that building information modeling (BIM) is bringing to the build environment, the AEC industry recognized the critical need for BIM standardization. The issues of level of details and interoperability as means to communicate and integrate various model-based applications into an efficient workflow have materialized to the forefront of the standardization process. The ultimate goal of BIM standard is in part to enable capturing all relevant data in the BIM model, and to allow for flawless data exchange between the various applications. Current BIM tools that have been developed to model conventional structural steel and concrete construction are not yet satisfactory for modeling tensile structures. This paper reviews the current state of BIM platforms in modeling tensile structures and formulates the functional requirements for cross-platform standardization and interoperability. This study centers on advancing standardization of BIM models for designing and analyzing tensile structures. Specifically, the study addresses the Information Delivery Manual (IDM) and Model View Definitions (MVDs) as they aim to provide the integrated reference for process and data required by identifying the distinct processes undertaken to design tensile structures as well as to create an efficient method for unified, reproducible exchange of consistent information that is customarily acknowledged by the industry.
Building Information Modeling (BIM) is one of the most promising advances in the Architecture, En... more Building Information Modeling (BIM) is one of the most promising advances in the Architecture, Engineering and Construction (AEC) industries. Presently the AEC industry continues to inform their association members, stakeholders, etc., about BIM adoption in a variety of ways. However, at the core of all this BIM evolution is education. This paper focuses on the experiences gained in introducing BIM in the comprehensive design studio at different institutions. Using BIM as a framework for evidence-based design approach, BIM was implemented as the primary design tool for the final year architectural students at KSU to develop architectural, structural, MEP design for their studio's projects. The main objective of this studio is to provide students with means through which integrative pedagogical objectives are achieved through BIM. The interoperable devices are used to measure students' understanding and successful integration of the building design, the complex relationships between its components, and the construction processes through which their ideas could be realized. This includes documenting and evaluating students handling cross-disciplinary interests through use of Building Information Modeling knowledge and other tools into their practical design project. In addition, the paper assesses potential BIM future role in the building industry based on actual case studies and lessons learned, and suggested practical approaches to integrating BIM in AEC education.
Islamic architectural history encompasses a substantial amount of information that needs to be ca... more Islamic architectural history encompasses a substantial amount of information that needs to be categorized and digitally modeled so it can be utilized proficiently in the design phases of any project that seeks Islamic construction character. This paper centers on developing BIM-driven three-dimensional object library for Hejazi Islamic Architecture (HIAC) styles, construction methods, structural elements, and architectural components. The Ottoman style architecture has had profound effects on the Hijazi region for more than three hundred years. This influence remains largely uncategorized and digitally undocumented. Building Information Modelling (BIM) approach is used to develop parametric three-dimensional models of HIACs that are used in the structure and construction of Hijazi buildings. The HIACs are aggregated and classified according to their type and origin with respect to the chronological timeline of Islamic Architecture (IA). The creation of this BIM-Driven Components Library for Islamic Facilities (BIM-IF), thus allows for the use of HIACs in the design phases of projects that aim to incorporate IA styles. Each HIAC in the BIM-IA library contains architectural, structural and constructional data that is categorized using informatics tables appended with the digital models. In addition to the essential design data, the BIM-IF library provides designers with various historical information and details about numerous unique Ottoman styles.
Building Information Modeling (BIM) is one of the most promising advances in the Architecture, En... more Building Information Modeling (BIM) is one of the most promising advances in the Architecture, Engineering and Construction (AEC) industries. Presently the AEC industry continues to inform their association members, stakeholders, etc., about BIM adoption in a variety of ...
: The Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) students must possess skills such as engi... more : The Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) students must possess skills such as engineering dexterity, a bit of vision, and an ability to communicate with a variety of professionals. This requires a solid knowledge of basic design principles, a firm understanding of how buildings behave, and a sound understanding of how a building is pieced together. Additionally, the designers of tomorrow must look outward; beyond the confines or comfort zone of their specialization. AEC education will continue to emphasize the basics of building design fundamentals, but there is also a critical need to expose students to those facets of the profession that enable them to bridge gaps between different disciplines. This paper reviews the concept of Intelligent Design and examines its development and current use in AEC educational activities. It also reviews the gap between education and practice can be bridged through the Intelligent Design-Based Learning (IDBL) approach. Intelligent de...
The Building Information Modeling (BIM) standard focuses on the challenges of enriching the model... more The Building Information Modeling (BIM) standard focuses on the challenges of enriching the model of relevant professional domain. It establishes standard definitions for building information exchanges to support critical business contexts using standard semantics and ontologies. This S tandard forms the foundation for accurate and efficient communication and commerce that are needed by the construction industry. The S tandard is still in its infancy and the evolution and maturity of BIM S tandard will depend largely on the efforts and contribution of various disciplines involved in design, construction, and management of a facility. This paper focuses on advancing standardization of BIM model for structural analysis and design. S pecifically speaking, the paper addresses The Information Delivery Manual (IDM) as it aims to provide the integrated reference for process and data required by BIM by identifying the discrete processes undertaken within structural design, the information r...
Arches are ones of the main architectural expressions in Islamic Architecture. They are distingui... more Arches are ones of the main architectural expressions in Islamic Architecture. They are distinguished by their unique styles that originate from different Islamic eras. One example of an Islamic architectural style is the Hejazi Islamic Architecture Character (HIAC), which is derived from the Ottoman Architecture Style, where arches were used as the primary symbol in building design. This paper focuses on developing BIM-driven three-dimensional components for Islamic arches including diversity, types, materials, and composition in buildings, maintaining the connection of the components to the cultural heritage and nature of Islamic Architecture. The core purpose is to present the HIAC arches library as a BIM tool that architects and engineers can utilize for restoration of Islamic historical buildings, or contemporary design projects. Furthermore, HIAC components library facilitates and provides designers with a substantial amount of data that describes arches such as era and style.
This research focuses on developing Building Information Modelling (BIM) guidelines and libraries... more This research focuses on developing Building Information Modelling (BIM) guidelines and libraries for Islamic Architecture (IA) and aims to enhance and reduce the time and cost of projects that use Islamic Architecture styles. Our main objective is to create BIMdriven objects and strategies for Islamic Architecture elements that are organized chronologically according to the history of Islamic Architecture. Islamic architecture contains a massive amount of information that has yet to be digitally classified according to eras and styles. Categories in use include styles and characters, construction methods, structural elements, and architectural components. This part centers on providing the fundamentals of Islamic Architecture informatics by building the framework for BIM models and guidelines. It provides schema and critical data such as identifying the different models, shapes, and forms of construction, structure, and ornamentation of Islamic Architecture for digitalized parametric building identity.
This research focuses on developing Building Information Modelling (BIM) libraries and guidelines... more This research focuses on developing Building Information Modelling (BIM) libraries and guidelines for Islamic Architecture (IA). It aims to enhance design and reduce the time and cost for projects that utilize Islamic-styles of architecture. The main objective of Part 2 is to develop BIM-driven (BIM-IA) libraries and guidelines for Islamic Architecture components that are organized chronologically based on Islamic Architecture history. The resultant BIM-IA is intended to be an organized Islamic architecture database that includes the myriad of Islamic building characteristics and styles. The proposed BIM libraries will include most Islamic Architecture forms, styles, characters, construction methods, structural elements, and the various architectural components that can be used projects. Application of this library is demonstrated in an example that designs a mosque. This example shows how the BIM-IA will assist designers when making decisions about mosque design and function while also demonstrating how valuable time and resources can be conserved when searching for optimum design choices. The research strives to advance building informatics by developing parametric digital components and guidelines of Islamic Construction.
While statistical data indicate that risk of progressive collapse in buildings is very low, loss ... more While statistical data indicate that risk of progressive collapse in buildings is very low, loss of human life and severe injuries would be significant when a fully occupied multi-story building encounters partial or total failure. As a result of recent terrorist attacks on buildings throughout the world, particularly U.S. owned and occupied buildings, and recent natural hazards like Katrina Hurricane; several U.S. government agencies with large construction programs have developed their own design requirements (GSA 2003; DOD 2005) to provide resistance against progressive collapse. Each agency, however, with its own mission, has adopted different performance objectives for buildings subjected to abnormal loads. Foundation and geotechnical design considerations to provide resistance against progressive collapse are important components of the overall building performance under abnormal loadings. This work discusses the role of geotechnical and foundation system design considerations to reduce the likelihood of progressive collapse of buildings in the event of anomalous loadings. This includes outlining of acceptable risk approach to progressive collapse along with definitions of threats, events control, risk mitigation and practical recommendations for enhancing foundations resistance to progressive collapse.
Computing in Civil and Building Engineering (2014), 2014
To leverage all the benefits that building information modeling (BIM) is bringing to the build en... more To leverage all the benefits that building information modeling (BIM) is bringing to the build environment, the AEC industry recognized the critical need for BIM standardization. The issues of level of details and interoperability as means to communicate and integrate various model-based applications into an efficient workflow have materialized to the forefront of the standardization process. The ultimate goal of BIM standard is in part to enable capturing all relevant data in the BIM model, and to allow for flawless data exchange between the various applications. Current BIM tools that have been developed to model conventional structural steel and concrete construction are not yet satisfactory for modeling tensile structures. This paper reviews the current state of BIM platforms in modeling tensile structures and formulates the functional requirements for cross-platform standardization and interoperability. This study centers on advancing standardization of BIM models for designing and analyzing tensile structures. Specifically, the study addresses the Information Delivery Manual (IDM) and Model View Definitions (MVDs) as they aim to provide the integrated reference for process and data required by identifying the distinct processes undertaken to design tensile structures as well as to create an efficient method for unified, reproducible exchange of consistent information that is customarily acknowledged by the industry.
Building Information Modeling (BIM) is one of the most promising advances in the Architecture, En... more Building Information Modeling (BIM) is one of the most promising advances in the Architecture, Engineering and Construction (AEC) industries. Presently the AEC industry continues to inform their association members, stakeholders, etc., about BIM adoption in a variety of ways. However, at the core of all this BIM evolution is education. This paper focuses on the experiences gained in introducing BIM in the comprehensive design studio at different institutions. Using BIM as a framework for evidence-based design approach, BIM was implemented as the primary design tool for the final year architectural students at KSU to develop architectural, structural, MEP design for their studio's projects. The main objective of this studio is to provide students with means through which integrative pedagogical objectives are achieved through BIM. The interoperable devices are used to measure students' understanding and successful integration of the building design, the complex relationships between its components, and the construction processes through which their ideas could be realized. This includes documenting and evaluating students handling cross-disciplinary interests through use of Building Information Modeling knowledge and other tools into their practical design project. In addition, the paper assesses potential BIM future role in the building industry based on actual case studies and lessons learned, and suggested practical approaches to integrating BIM in AEC education.
Islamic architectural history encompasses a substantial amount of information that needs to be ca... more Islamic architectural history encompasses a substantial amount of information that needs to be categorized and digitally modeled so it can be utilized proficiently in the design phases of any project that seeks Islamic construction character. This paper centers on developing BIM-driven three-dimensional object library for Hejazi Islamic Architecture (HIAC) styles, construction methods, structural elements, and architectural components. The Ottoman style architecture has had profound effects on the Hijazi region for more than three hundred years. This influence remains largely uncategorized and digitally undocumented. Building Information Modelling (BIM) approach is used to develop parametric three-dimensional models of HIACs that are used in the structure and construction of Hijazi buildings. The HIACs are aggregated and classified according to their type and origin with respect to the chronological timeline of Islamic Architecture (IA). The creation of this BIM-Driven Components Library for Islamic Facilities (BIM-IF), thus allows for the use of HIACs in the design phases of projects that aim to incorporate IA styles. Each HIAC in the BIM-IA library contains architectural, structural and constructional data that is categorized using informatics tables appended with the digital models. In addition to the essential design data, the BIM-IF library provides designers with various historical information and details about numerous unique Ottoman styles.
Building Information Modeling (BIM) is one of the most promising advances in the Architecture, En... more Building Information Modeling (BIM) is one of the most promising advances in the Architecture, Engineering and Construction (AEC) industries. Presently the AEC industry continues to inform their association members, stakeholders, etc., about BIM adoption in a variety of ...
: The Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) students must possess skills such as engi... more : The Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) students must possess skills such as engineering dexterity, a bit of vision, and an ability to communicate with a variety of professionals. This requires a solid knowledge of basic design principles, a firm understanding of how buildings behave, and a sound understanding of how a building is pieced together. Additionally, the designers of tomorrow must look outward; beyond the confines or comfort zone of their specialization. AEC education will continue to emphasize the basics of building design fundamentals, but there is also a critical need to expose students to those facets of the profession that enable them to bridge gaps between different disciplines. This paper reviews the concept of Intelligent Design and examines its development and current use in AEC educational activities. It also reviews the gap between education and practice can be bridged through the Intelligent Design-Based Learning (IDBL) approach. Intelligent de...
The Building Information Modeling (BIM) standard focuses on the challenges of enriching the model... more The Building Information Modeling (BIM) standard focuses on the challenges of enriching the model of relevant professional domain. It establishes standard definitions for building information exchanges to support critical business contexts using standard semantics and ontologies. This S tandard forms the foundation for accurate and efficient communication and commerce that are needed by the construction industry. The S tandard is still in its infancy and the evolution and maturity of BIM S tandard will depend largely on the efforts and contribution of various disciplines involved in design, construction, and management of a facility. This paper focuses on advancing standardization of BIM model for structural analysis and design. S pecifically speaking, the paper addresses The Information Delivery Manual (IDM) as it aims to provide the integrated reference for process and data required by BIM by identifying the discrete processes undertaken within structural design, the information r...
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