Building information modeling based on intelligent parametric technology

In order to push the information organization process of the building industry, promote sustainable architectural design and enhance the competitiveness of China's building industry, the author studies building information modeling (BIM) based on intelligent parametric modeling technology. Building information modeling is a new technology in the field of computer aided architectural design, which contains not only geometric data, but also the great amount of engineering data throughout the lifecycle of a building. The author also compares BIM technology with two-dimensional CAD technology, and demonstrates the advantages and characteristics of intelligent parametric modeling technology. Building information modeling, which is based on intelligent parametric modeling technology, will certainly replace traditional computer aided architectural design and become the new driving force to push forward China's building industry in this information age. © 2007 Higher Education Press and Springer-Verlag.