Aplicación de la metodología BIM para el proyecto hábitat en las etapas de diseño y planificación rol de líder de arquitectura y líder de estructura

Abstract

This thesis addresses the comprehensive implementation of the Building Information Modeling (BIM) methodology as a strategic tool for the lifecycle management of complex building projects. The research takes as a case study the "Hábitat: Núcleo Urbano" project, a proposal for urban regeneration and modular timber architecture located in north-central Quito, utilizing it as a laboratory to validate processes of informed design, technical coordination, and construction efficiency. Project management is structured under the guidelines of a BIM Execution Plan (BEP), spanning from three-dimensional modeling up to the sixth dimension (6D). In the design and coordination phase (3D), a collaborative and interoperable workflow is established between platforms (REVIT, NAVIS, INSIGHT, ACC), allowing for the integration of architecture, structure, and MEP systems for early clash detection and the validation of spatial quality through quantifiable data. For construction management, a 4D BIM simulation focused on industrialization is developed, analyzing the logical sequence of assembly and disassembly of the modular timber system, thereby optimizing logistics and execution times. Concurrently, the 5D BIM dimension is applied for cost control and economic traceability, allowing for the evaluation of financial scenarios regarding material variations. Finally, sustainability analyses (6D BIM) are integrated to evaluate energy performance, carbon footprint, and environmental comfort, aligning technical decision-making with circular economy principles. In conclusion, the development demonstrates how BIM Management transcends graphic representation, establishing itself as an information management system that reduces technical uncertainty, optimizes resources, and guarantees the operational and environmental viability of sustainable architectural interventions.