In the world of construction, sustainability has become a priority. There is concern about the environmental impact of projects, so innovative solutions are needed to assess and mitigate our ecological footprint. Thanks to the life cycle analysis (LCA) of a building, we can combat this problem in all phases of a project.
Arquimedes and the MedBIM - Revit Plugin, combined with the CYPE Cost Database, enable an accurate and effective assessment of the ecological footprint of your projects to improve their sustainability and reduce their environmental impact.
How does the workflow between Arquimedes and the MedBIM - Revit Plugin work?
The environmental analysis process starts by creating a BIM model in Revit. The MedBIM - Revit Plugin makes it easy to link Arquimedes items with the elements in the Revit BIM model. This way, Arquimedes automatically generates the quantities based on the BIM model, providing a seamless integration between the two programs.
In turn, the connection to the CYPE Cost Database in Arquimedes simplifies cost evaluation and environmental analysis.
Creating bills of quantities and carrying out an environmental analysis
Once the BIM model is linked to Arquimedes via the MedBIM - Revit Plugin, you can use the CYPE Cost Database to easily create a bill of quantities and customise the construction systems to the project's needs, ensuring that all aspects of cost and environmental impact are considered.
The CYPE Cost Database is a database containing a variety of construction-related information and is available for twenty-seven countries, both in its web version and integrated in CYPE programs.
Learning about life cycle analysis
Sustainable construction is based on the correct use, management and reuse of natural resources and available energy during the construction process and the subsequent use of the building, using life cycle analysis (LCA) as an environmental tool.
LCA is a tool that studies and evaluates the environmental impact of a product or service during all stages of its existence. In the construction industry, LCA has four stages: product (extraction and manufacture); construction process (transport and installation); product use (use, maintenance and repair); and end-of-life (demolition and waste management).
How to carry out a life cycle analysis
Once the BIM model data is in Arquimedes, you can carry out the environmental impact assessment. Our software, together with the CYPE Cost Database, can help you to get a detailed view of the ecological impact at different stages of your project's life cycle. The possibility to integrate this data from the beginning will help you to minimise the ecological footprint.
The key to measuring and reducing the environmental impact of your projects
The "Life cycle analysis" module is a key tool for measuring and assessing the environmental impact of a building from conception to final construction.
This Arquimedes module can be used to quickly assess the variation in the environmental impact of any changes to the Arquimedes job items imported from the CYPE Cost Database, and therefore to objectively decide what changes can be made to minimise the impact.
The program provides nine environmental indicators for this assessment, including global warming potential, net use of tap water resources, and total use of renewable and non-renewable primary energy. This data is presented in tables and graphs, broken down by materials, machinery and waste generated in the manufacturing and construction stages.
The role of sustainability in decision making
Arquimedes provides you with tools to generate detailed reports that include both costs and environmental indicators. These reports are particularly useful for understanding the environmental impact of your project and making informed decisions that take sustainability into account. This way, you can adjust your project based on the results you obtain, ensuring that environmental standards are met and the ecological footprint of the building is optimised.
Arquimedes and the MedBIM - Revit Plugin offer a perfect combination to reduce the ecological footprint of your construction projects. By integrating these solutions into your workflow, you will be able to perform a detailed and simple life cycle analysis, allowing you to make better decisions. Optimise your approach to sustainability and contribute to the reduction of environmental impact at every stage of your project development.
