A Study on Freeform Optimization using BIM Technology

Abstract

Freeform buildings are now designed and constructed globally because of digital design trend, advance construction technology, and landmark value. However, due to the lack of freeform building engineering and construction management experience, it has become a high risk project for construction companies. During construction stage; many design changes, fabrication defects and construction quality issues are being raise, which results project cost increase and schedule delays. This study proposes freeform optimization process to mitigate the risk from happening at construction stage. Using BIM, visualization, parametric model and automation functions, various design alternatives are made to apply curvature analysis, panelization, panelization evaluation, and panel optimization for most efficient solution.