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Integrating Building Technologies and Environmental Assessment Methods for Green Building Design

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Researchers at the University of Canterbury have been investigating the integration of Building Information Modelling (BIM) and Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) for building environmental assessment. The study aimed to understand the stakeholders' perspectives on BIM and LCA and their value for improving green building design and assessment. A national survey was conducted among multiple stakeholders in the New Zealand building industry, revealing that BIM and LCA applications for green buildings are still immature. The stakeholders perceive BIM and LCA potentials and their integration positively, but the current practices and applications do not align with their perceptions.

Key Takeaways:

  • The integration of BIM and LCA is crucial for improving building environmental assessment, but its current applications in green buildings are still immature.
  • A statistically significant correlation is observed between the importance of BIM and LCA applications for green buildings, indicating that stakeholders value these technologies for environmental assessment.
  • The stakeholders perceive BIM and LCA potentials and their integration positively, suggesting a willingness to adopt these technologies for green building design.
  • However, the current practices and applications of BIM and LCA do not align with the stakeholders' perceptions, highlighting the need for further implementation and integration.
  • The study emphasizes that massive efforts are still required for a wide implementation of BIM and LCA and their potential integration for green buildings.
  • The research contributes to the existing knowledge on the potential implementation of an integrated BIM-LCA framework for building environmental assessment.

Statistics:

  • 48:103931 is the DOIs for the Journal of Building Engineering article referencing this research.
  • The study was conducted among multiple stakeholders in the New Zealand building industry.
  • The results indicate that BIM and LCA applications for green buildings are still immature.
  • A statistically significant correlation is observed between the importance of BIM and LCA applications for green buildings.

Sources:

Journal of Building Engineering. Journal of Building Engineering can be contacted at: Elsevier, Radarweg 29, 1043 Nx Amsterdam, Netherlands.

Stakeholders' Perspectives On Bim and Lca for Green Buildings. Journal of Building Engineering, 2022;48:103931.

NewsRx. Findings on Environmental Assessment Detailed by Investigators at University of Canterbury (Stakeholders' Perspectives On Bim and Lca for Green Buildings). Ecology, Environment & Conservation. May 13, 2022; p 316.

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