Occupancy analysis using building information modeling and cell-DEVS simulation

Authors:
Sixuan Wang;Gabriel Wainer;Vinu Subashini Rajus;Robert Woodbury
Affiliations:
Carleton University, Ottawa, Canada;Carleton University, Ottawa, Canada;Simon Fraser University, Surrey, Canada;Simon Fraser University, Surrey, Canada
Venue:
Proceedings of the Symposium on Theory of Modeling & Simulation - DEVS Integrative M&S Symposium
Year:
2013

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Abstract

Building Information Modeling (BIM) and its open standard Industry Foundation Classes (IFC) are becoming popular in the design phase in the Architecture and Construction industry. Here, we focus on integrating BIM and DEVS (Discrete Event Systems Specification) simulation of occupancy analysis. We present a case study for Copenhagen's New Elephant House, where people can move with different direction probabilities and wait randomly when visiting in the two floors of this building. The idea is to automate to extraction of building information that can be subsequently used in a simulation. We also show how to obtain advanced 3D visualization within BIM authoring tools. This work brings designers to understand better among different building properties occupancy management and future improvement.