Since there is a growing interest in driving the digital transformation of the construction
industry, the goal of this paper is to provide a full picture and understanding of the emerging …

Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems constitute a significant portion of
building energy usage and carbon emissions. The design quality directly affects the energy …

The main objective of this review is to summarize and thoroughly investigate the most
popular and promising BIM (building information modeling) and BEM (building energy …

Purpose The construction industry sector is developing rapidly, especially with the
increasing pace of the Fourth Industrial Revolution in this sector. Construction projects can …

This study developed a rapid building modeling tool, AutoBPS-BIM, to transfer the building
information model (BIM) to the building energy model (BEM) for load calculation and chiller …

Many existing and aging buildings were in urgent need of upgrades and renovations, but
lack accurate geometric and energy consumption information. This study introduced an …

Building-energy consumption is the primary aim of urban energy consumption, which can
aid in optimization of building operation and management techniques, creating sustainable …

Abstract Building Energy Models (BEM) are widely utilized throughout all stages of a
building's lifecycle to understand and enhance energy usage. However, creating these …

Abstract Building Information Modeling (BIM) has emerged as a new paradigm for the
construction industry. The combination of electric distribution systems design and BIM is the …

The traditional design of variable refrigerant flow (VRF) air conditioning system relies heavily
on the expertise and experience of designers. Designers spend considerable time modifying …