Abstract
The aim of this thesis is to raise public awareness on the value of sustainability with a particular emphasis on the operations of buildings, as well as the process and/or procedure for coordinating all services in the construction sector using a BIM model. The use of 2D software may be rendered obsolete in the future as the building industry is gradually adopting and getting used to BIM models. Mechanical, electrical and plumbing (MEP) services may become technically more difficult to coordinate as all of the project participants will need to adhere to the code of practice and the ceiling height restrictions that are imposed on them. To avoid doing reworks and having any delays, 3D MEP designs allow everyone to see the corresponding MEP services in the BIM model before installing them on site. With the combination of today's cutting-edge technology, BIM has advanced to the point where it can automate tasks and reduce the workload for the drafters and BIM coordinators. This project could serve as a roadmap for improving sustainability further by enhancing building energy efficiency and lowering energy usage while simultaneously putting performance and practicality into practice. Apart from energy efficiency and reductions in energy consumption, it is crucial to maintain thermal and visual comfort as people usually spend at least eight hours in indoor areas. Uncomfortable thermal and visual conditions affect people's ability to focus on work. Inhabitants may suffer significant health and welfare effects as a result. Therefore, Green Mark certifications could serve as a guide to maintain thermal and visual comfort while saving energy consumption and cost. At least 80% of Singapore's buildings are expected to be Green Mark Certified by 2030, according to the Inter-Ministerial Committee on Sustainable Development (IMSCD). As part of this project, we also aim to increase productivity of inhabitants in a built environment through passive daylighting since it is the easiest and most convenient method in architectural design. We would examine one of the passive daylighting strategies such as light shelves to determine the (1) efficiency in optimizing natural daylight infiltration and (2) minimizing energy consumption to achieve enhanced energy efficiency in a built environment through modelling and simulation approach. Aside from exploring the passive daylighting design, (3) cutting-edge technology and effective management vi techniques in BIM is also examined to promote sustainability as it helps to enhance productivity in design collaboration and reduces wastages and reworks.