Automated Rule-Checking - a tool for design development

Abstract

Although automated rule-checking is often presented in the context of applyingfor licenses and permits, as a way to assess compliance with building codes, its mostimmediate application can be found in earlier stages of the design phase. The impact ofdesign options on the performance of buildings in several domains can be assessedautomatically using BIM tools. In this article, we discuss the advantages and challenges ofadopting automated rule-checking procedure as a tool for design development and presentexamples of software solutions that can be used for this purpose.