BIM-ENABLED REGULATORY DESIGN RULE CHECKING FOR BUILDING CIRCULATION

Abstract

Automated design rule checking (RDC) in Building Information Modelling (BIM) can be challenging especially when dealing with qualitative aspects and intricate regulations like building circulation. The study proposes a novel method for Regulatory Design Rule Checking (RDRC) for building circulation, addressing challenges in translating regulations to computational constructs and extracting relevant information from complex BIM models. Through a tiered compliance assessment, the investigation considers preventive rule-based checks for doors and corridors and explores constraint-based regulatory incentive schemes such as through-block pedestrian links (TBPL). The RDRC analysis identifies non-compliance and concludes with a recommendation for potential adjustments. This work aims to benefit designers and regulators, providing productivity enhancements and a deeper understanding of regulatory intricacies in the context of building circulation.