The object oriented modelling of building design concepts

Abstract

This paper describes the development of an object oriented model for building design which is being developed by the ICON (Information/Integration for CONstruction) project at Salford University. This model consists of a series of sub-models of varying levels of abstraction which represent the conceptual, physical and structural perspectives of design and which fit within an industry wide framework. Such a framework will facilitate the integration of information across the various disciplines involved in a construction project; this will allow information created at any stage or level of abstraction to be viewed by any participant of the construction industry according to their own requirements. This concept of perspectives is central to the modelling techniques adopted.

Keywords: Modelling of building ,Building and Environment, Building Design, Construction.