Key Parameters Featuring BIM-LCA Integration in Buildings: A Practical Review of the Current Trends

Mora, Tiziano Dalla; Bolzonello, Erika; Cavalliere, Carmine; Peron, Fabio

doi:10.3390/su12177182

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“…Furthermore, life cycle impact assessment (LCIA) has to be made, or an LCIA database for, e.g., building products, can be used. Different databases are available, and their use is typically connected to the choice of LCA-tool [41]. Since local adjustments in methodology for the building LCA exists [11], different data may be necessary depending on the context and goal of the LCA.…”

Section: Background 21 Data Requirements For Lca Of Buildingsmentioning

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BIM-Based Life Cycle Assessment of Buildings—An Investigation of Industry Practice and Needs

2021

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The climate debate necessitates reducing greenhouse gas emissions from buildings. A common and standardized method of assessing this is life cycles assessment (LCA); however, time and costs are a barrier. Large efficiency potentials are associated with using data from building information models (BIM) for the LCA, but development is still at an early stage. This study investigates the industry practice and needs for BIM–LCA, and if these are met through a prototype for the Danish context, using IFC and a 3D view. Eight qualitative in-depth interviews were conducted with medium and large architect, engineering, and contractor companies, covering a large part of the Danish AEC industry. The companies used a quantity take-off approach, and a few were developing plug-in approaches. Challenges included the lack of quality in the models, thus most companies supplemented model data with other data sources. Features they found valuable for BIM–LCA included visual interface, transparency of data, automation, design evaluation, and flexibility. The 3D view of the prototype met some of the needs, however, there were mixed responses on the use of IFC, due to different workflow needs in the companies. Future BIM–LCA development should include considerations on the lack of quality in models and should support different workflows.

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Section: Background 21 Data Requirements For Lca Of Buildingsmentioning

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BIM-Based Life Cycle Assessment of Buildings—An Investigation of Industry Practice and Needs

2021

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“…In Cluster 2 (yellow color), there is a strong link between "Life Cycle Assessment (LCA)", "carbon emissions", and "carbon footprint". To enhance and measure the sustain-ability performance in the construction industry, the LCA can be used to assess the environmental impacts of buildings throughout all the lifecycle stages [42]. The integrated tool based on BIM and LCA can calculate carbon emissions during the lifecycle of a building, and it can thus help to set carbon-emission targets and sustainable policies [18,[43][44][45].…”

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Building Information Modeling (BIM) Driven Carbon Emission Reduction Research: A 14-Year Bibliometric Analysis

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Governments across the world are taking actions to address the high carbon emissions associated with the construction industry, and to achieve the long-term goals of the Paris Agreement towards carbon neutrality. Although the ideal of the carbon-emission reduction in building projects is well acknowledged and generally accepted, it is proving more difficult to implement. The application of building information modeling (BIM) brings about new possibilities for reductions in carbon emissions within the context of sustainable buildings. At present, the studies on BIM associated with carbon emissions have concentrated on the design stage, with the topics focusing on resource efficiency (namely, building energy and carbon-emission calculators). However, the effect of BIM in reducing carbon emissions across the lifecycle phases of buildings is not well researched. Therefore, this paper aims to examine the relationship between BIM, carbon emissions, and sustainable buildings by reviewing and assessing the current state of the research hotspots, trends, and gaps in the field of BIM and carbon emissions, providing a reference for understanding the current body of knowledge, and helping to stimulate future research. This paper adopts the macroquantitative and microqualitative research methods of bibliometric analysis. The results show that, in green-building construction, building lifecycle assessments, sustainable materials, the building energy efficiency and design, and environmental-protection strategies are the five most popular research directions of BIM in the field of carbon emissions in sustainable buildings. Interestingly, China has shown a good practice of using BIM for carbon-emission reduction. Furthermore, the findings suggest that the current research in the field is focused on the design and construction stages, which indicates that the operational and demolition stages have greater potential for future research. The results also indicate the need for policy and technological drivers for the rapid development of BIM-driven carbon-emission reduction.

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“…Moreover, BIM may be used in waste management by developing an efficient materials recycling plan [130]. The BIM-LCA refers to an early design approach that helps in the selection of sustainable materials and products [131], while integrating the BIM model into the internet of things provides complete geometric descriptions and allows a visualisation approach for energy consumption [132]. Additionally, all layers of information may be integrated into the BIM model in the construction phase and applied in facilities management during the operation phase [133].…”

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Sustainable Building Standards, Codes and Certification Systems: The Status Quo and Future Directions in Saudi Arabia

2022

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Sustainable building practices are a response to environmental issues. Businesses and industries are assessing how their activities affect the environment. The architecture, engineering and construction (AEC) industries have significant impacts on the environment and economy, while the industry is considered one of the largest contributors to greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and has, therefore, been highlighted by researchers as a key area of intervention with a great potential to reduce environmental impacts. This paper critically reviews and evaluates the current state of sustainable building certification systems with the purpose of having a good understanding of the status quo and possibilities for future directions in Saudi Arabia. It reviews the academic literature on Saudi Arabia’s green/sustainable building codes, standards, certification systems, methods and tools. It starts by addressing sustainability in the broadest sense. Then, it investigates sustainability strategies and evaluates the building certification systems in Saudi Arabia, followed by an introduction to the new practice of sustainable healthcare building assessment. Life cycle assessment (LCA) and building information modelling (BIM) techniques have also been investigated. The paper introduces the updated Saudi Building Code (SBC) with further evaluation of the Saudi Green Building Code (SBC 1001-CR). Finally, the paper clearly highlights the key role of sustainable building practices and the need to develop a certification system that considers the new trends and the local context.

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Key Parameters Featuring BIM-LCA Integration in Buildings: A Practical Review of the Current Trends

Cited by 34 publications

References 93 publications

BIM-Based Life Cycle Assessment of Buildings—An Investigation of Industry Practice and Needs

BIM-Based Life Cycle Assessment of Buildings—An Investigation of Industry Practice and Needs

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Driven Carbon Emission Reduction Research: A 14-Year Bibliometric Analysis

Sustainable Building Standards, Codes and Certification Systems: The Status Quo and Future Directions in Saudi Arabia

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