Questionnaire Dunya Aldhaher

QuestionnaireThe aim of my research is to investigate the use of BIM energy analysing tools used by architects during thedesign process to achieve energy efficiency and sustainable buildingsDemographic Questions1.How long have you been work in architectural field?3-5 years 5-7 years 7-10 years More than 10 years2.Please provide your estimated percentage of total work in the following categories:CommercialIndustrialResidentialInstitutionalOther (please Specify) Total100 %BIM Aptitude3.Do you use Building Information Modelling (BIM) on your projects?YesNo4.If Yes, How many years' experience do you have using BIM? 1 year1-3 years 3-5 years 5 years5.If Yes, What BIM software product(s) do you use?4MSA IDEA Architectural Design (IntelliCAD)Autodesk NavisworksAutodesk Revit ArchitectureBentley ArchitectureCADSoft EnvisioneerGehry Technologies(Digital Project Designer)Graphisoft ArchiCADNemetschek Allplan ArchitectureNemetschek Vectorworks ArchitectRhinoBIM (BETA)Softtech SpiritOther, Please Specify:Energy Efficiency Aptitude6.Do you design for Energy Efficiency?Yes No7.What is the experience level with Energy Efficiency Simulation? 1 year1-3 years3-5 years 5 yearsSubmit by Email8.What Energy Analysing software do you use?Autodesk Ecotect AnalysisAutodesk Green Building StudioBentley HevacompBentley Tas SimulatorDesignBuilderEnergyPluseQuestIES Solutions Virtual Environment/ IESGraphisoft EcoDesignerVasariOther, Please Specify:BIM and Energy Efficiency9.Do you use BIM software for Energy Efficiency?Yes No10. Have you found the use of BIM for creating Energy Efficient buildings is useful and accurate?Yes No11. Based on previous Energy Analysing methods, has the introduction of BIM improved the process?Please explain why?12. What difficulties, if any, have you found when using BIM for designing Energy Efficiency?If you'd like to elaborate on any question discussed in this questionnaire or its process, please write down inspace belowThank you and I appreciate your participationDunya Aldhaher - Masters [email protected]