The Central Role of Engineering Simulation for Building Information Modeling

In the architecture engineering and construction (AEC) industry, there is no prototype: The cost and time required for construction is such that the first prototype is usually the final building. So it is not surprising that this industry widely embraces virtual prototyping through engineering simulation to troubleshoot and optimize any project. Once dedicated to the structural stability and integrity of the construction, new models are now considering the entire spectrum:

• Stability and integrity of the building
• External wind engineering
• HVAC
• Fire and smoke propagation
• Smart buildings and smart cities