Abstract
Global concerns toward environmental issues have induced growing demand for new approaches in the construction because of its considerable impact on the environment and use of natural resources. Through using construction sustainability tools, methods and techniques, a greener design can be applied during various building phases. In this connection, it is argued that the analytical and integrated models applied by Building Information Modelling (BIM) may also facilitate this process to be performed more efficiently. BIM and construction sustainability are quite different initiatives, but both have received much attention in recent years in the architecture, engineering and construction (AEC) industry. A rigorous analysis of the interactions between them implies that a synergy exists which, if properly it is understood that can be helpful to reduce the environmental impacts of the AEC industry. A BIM-based design model can contribute to sustainability through its three main dimensions which are environmental, economic and social. In this paper, by reviewing the existing literature on BIM and construction sustainability and using a matrix to analyze construction sustainability dimensions and BIM functionalities a number of interactions have been discussed. It can be concluded that despite there are many improvements in implementation of BIM in environmental and economic aspects of sustainability, its potential impact on social dimension has not been explicitly explored hence further studies need to be undertaken in this area.
Highlights
Building and construction industry is responsible for large amounts of energy consumption andHow to cite this paper: Soltani, S. (2016) The Contributions of Building Information Modelling to Sustainable Construction
This paper presents a literature review of the interaction of Building Information Modelling (BIM) and sustainability
The relationship between BIM and sustainable construction were discussed to explore the gaps in the existing knowledge, especially in social dimensions of BIM-based sustainable analysis in both research and practical areas
Summary
Building and construction industry is responsible for large amounts of energy consumption andHow to cite this paper: Soltani, S. (2016) The Contributions of Building Information Modelling to Sustainable Construction. BIM technology can facilitate sustainable building in various design phases from the initiation stage to demolition by providing an integrated design workflow in each stage [5] [6] It enables the energy-efficient and cost-effective design through which a greener and more accurate design can be applied [7]. This is especially critical in huge projects with complex performance assessment that through providing a more sustainable construction in its different dimensions, a healthier community can be gained with the promotion of their quality of life. A wider prospect toward long-term societal well-being is required to gain a truly developing sustainable community through cherishing conventional and cultural values [9] [10]
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