ABSTRACT
1. Introduction & Context The construction industry in the Russian Far East, specifically the Primorsky Krai region, faces a unique convergence of challenges: extreme climatic severity, geographical isolation, and a distinct lag in digital construction maturity. This thesis investigates the implementation of advanced Building Information Modelling (BIM) methodologies to overcome these barriers through the development of an experimental "Eco-Village" in the remote coastal zone of Triozer'ye.
The project proposes a "Japandi" architectural typology utilizing high-performance timber pre-fabrication. However, the realization of such complex challenge in a region with limited infrastructure and a shortage of specialized labor renders traditional construction methods obsolete. This research argues that the only viable delivery mechanism for such a project is a rigorous, cloud-enabled "Digital Twin" strategy that shifts the risk profile from the physical construction site to the virtual design environment.
2. Problem Statement The core problem addressed by this research is the inefficiency of traditional project delivery in remote, low-maturity regions. The "Triple Constraint" of the Vladivostok context includes:
Logistical Fragility: The site is accessible only via unpaved roads, making "Just-in-Time" delivery difficult and material waste prohibitively expensive.
Climatic Hostility: A severe construction window limited by Siberian winters requires absolute scheduling precision.
Technological Silos: The local industry relies on fragmented 2D workflows (AutoCAD) and informal communication (email), leading to data loss and significant rework.
3. Methodology: The "Best-of-Breed" OpenBIM Approach To mitigate these risks, the thesis rejects the monolithic "Closed BIM" approach in favor of a "Best-of-Breed" OpenBIM strategy (ISO 19650). This methodology acknowledges that no single software platform can adequately address the diverse physics of steep terrain, complex timber joinery, and passive thermal performance. Instead, a decentralized ecosystem of specialized authoring tools is federated into a central "Single Source of Truth."
The technical workflow is structured across four maturity dimensions:
3.1. Advanced Survey & Computational Design (Context) The project initiates with a comprehensive digitization of the rugged topography using Trimble 3D Laser Scanners and Autodesk Infraworks to generate a high-fidelity context model. Regional climatic data is processed via Climate Consultant to derive passive design constraints. These inputs drive an algorithmic design process using Dynamo and Python, optimizing the building orientation for solar gain and wind protection before detailed modeling begins.
3.2. Federated Authoring (The 3D Engine) The thesis demonstrates a multi-platform authoring workflow designed to maximize disciplinary precision:
Architecture: Autodesk Revit functions as the central container for spatial coordination and documentation.
Structure: Allplan Engineering is selected for its superior capability in modeling complex timber joinery (DfMA) and reinforced concrete detailing, capabilities often lacking in generic BIM tools.
MEP Systems: Graphisoft DDScad is utilized for its integrated physics calculation engine, ensuring that heating and ventilation systems are not just modeled geometrically but calculated for pressure loss and flow to fit within the exposed timber ceilings.
3.3. Interoperability & Coordination (The Quality Gate) To unify these disparate formats (.rvt, .prj, .proj), a rigorous ISO 19650 data exchange protocol is established. The Navisworks Manage platform serves as the "Hard Clash" detector, resolving physical conflicts between the timber frame and mechanical ducts. Simultaneously, Solibri Office performs "Soft Clash" and rule-based auditing to validate code compliance and Japandi aesthetic standards. Crucially, the workflow eliminates email-based coordination by implementing BIMcollab Nexus, utilizing the BIM Collaboration Format (BCF) to track and resolve issues in a cloud-based, server-centric environment.
4. Simulation: The Dimensions of Control (4D & 5D) The research posits that in remote regions, the static 3D model is insufficient. The Digital Twin must be operationalized through Time (4D) and Cost (5D).
4D Logistics (Time): The geometric model is linked to an Oracle Primavera P6 schedule within Navisworks TimeLiner. This simulation validates the construction sequence against the strict "Blackout Dates" of the Siberian winter, visualizing logistical bottlenecks such as crane access and snow clearance before mobilization.
5D Quantification (Cost): To address the logistical imperative of "Net Zero Waste," the Navisworks Quantification module is employed to extract precise material volumes from the federated model. This allows for a granular Bill of Quantities (BoQ) that eliminates the traditional 15% waste margin, reducing both project costs and transport-related carbon emissions.
5. Sustainability & Lifecycle (6D & 7D) Finally, the thesis extends the BIM methodology to environmental performance. IES-VE and One Click LCA are integrated to perform dynamic thermal modeling and Embodied Carbon calculations, ensuring the Eco-Village meets Passive House standards. The workflow concludes with a strategy for Digital Handover using BIMcollab Mobile, bridging the gap between the virtual model and the physical site to create a verified Asset Information Model (AIM) for long-term facility management.
6. Conclusion The research demonstrates that the successful delivery of complex architecture in the Russian Far East is not a matter of technological availability, but of management methodology. By implementing a disciplined OpenBIM framework—characterized by specialized authoring, rigorous federation, and simulation—the project achieves a level of predictability required to de-risk investment in remote regions. This thesis serves as a blueprint for the digital transformation of construction in developing territories, proving that high-fidelity BIM is not a luxury for the developed world, but a necessity for the developing one.