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Kwong, C., M. Herr, C., & Krevaikas , T. (2019). A Cross-disciplinary Approach to BIM-based Façade Design for Wind Performance . KnE Social Sciences, 3(27), 522–533. https://doi.org/10.18502/kss.v3i27.5554

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  • ChungYin Kwong

    ChungYin Kwong

    Xi’an Jiao Tong Liverpool University, Suzhou, China
  • Christiane M. Herr

    Christiane M. Herr

    Xi’an Jiao Tong Liverpool University, Suzhou, China
  • Theofanis Krevaikas

    Theofanis Krevaikas

    Xi’an Jiao Tong Liverpool University, Suzhou, China

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  • Nov 19, 2019

A Cross-disciplinary Approach to BIM-based Façade Design for Wind Performance

KnE Social Sciences / International Conference: Architecture Across Boundaries / Pages 522–533

Abstract

This paper examines a cross-disciplinary approach to a high-rise façade design proposal for Hong Kong where the initial architectural design concept provides a negotiable boundary for an architectural engineering design process. A crucial aspect ofthisprocessistheconsiderationofhighwindloadsonthefaçade,as they frequently occurinHongKongduetoregularlyoccurringtyphoons.Designforwindperformance is typically outside of the expertise of architectural designers and thus requires close collaboration between architects and structural engineers. Conventionally trained structural engineers may however not be accustomed to work with unusual building form or to consider architectural design ideas as part of engineering proposals. In the context of this paper, building information modeling (BIM) is used to facilitate cross-disciplinary dialogue as well as interdisciplinary workflows during the early design stages.

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