CARDIFF SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING Developing a BIM-based methodology to support renewable energy assessment of buildings Apeksha Gupta
[email protected] September 2013 THIS THESIS IS SUBMITTED IN PARTIAL FULFILMENT OF THE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE DEGREE OF DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY (PhD) Cardiff School of Engineering Cardiff, Wales, UK Developing a BIM-based methodology to support renewable energy assessment of buildings DECLARATION This work has not been submitted in substance for any other degree or award at this or any other university or place of learning, nor is being submitted concurrently in candidature for any other degree or other award. Signed: Apeksha Gupta (candidate) Date: STATEMENT 1 This thesis is being submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of PhD. Signed: Apeksha Gupta (candidate) Date: STATEMENT 2 This thesis is the result of my own independent work/investigation, except where otherwise stated. Other sources are acknowledged by explicit references. The views expressed are my own. Signed: Apeksha Gupta (candidate) Date: STATEMENT 3 I hereby give consent for my thesis, if accepted, to be available for photocopying and for inter-library loan, and for the title and summary to be made available to outside organisations. Signed: Apeksha Gupta (candidate) Date: DECLARATION | iii Developing a BIM-based methodology to support renewable energy assessment of buildings ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS “Karmanye Vadhikaraste, Ma phaleshou kada chana, Ma Karma Phala Hetur Bhurmatey Sangostva Akarmani” – Sanskrit verse from the Hindu scripture Bhagawad Gita The literal translation of this verse is “You have the right to perform your actions, but you are not entitled to the fruits of the actions.