Optimizing energy efficiency through building orientation and building information modelling (BIM) in diverse terrains: a case study in Pakistan

AM Khan, MA Tariq, Z Alam, WS Alaloul, A Waqar - Energy, 2024 - Elsevier
Building orientation plays a key role in enhancing the built environment's energy efficiency
through the application of Building Information Modelling (BIM) and energy simulation. Due …

Sustainable assessment of concrete structures using BIM–LCA–AHP integrated approach

MA Abdelaal, SM Seif, MM El-Tafesh, N Bahnas… - Environment …, 2024 - Springer
Recently, sustainability has become one of the most critical goals to be accomplished in the
construction industry to mitigate its environmental impacts, energy consumption, waste, and …

[HTML][HTML] Mind the gap: Facilitating early design stage building life cycle assessment through a co-production approach

Ş Atik, TD Aparisi, R Raslan - Journal of Cleaner Production, 2024 - Elsevier
Despite the transition towards a circular economy (CE) being a significant element in
achieving the decarbonisation of the built environment, a clear and common pathway to …

[HTML][HTML] Embodied carbon of BIM bridge models according to the application of off-site prefabrication: Precast concrete applied to superstructure and substructure

H Kim, S Roh, J Kim - Developments in the Built Environment, 2024 - Elsevier
Embodied carbon (EC) changes of bridges using PC and RC, were analyzed using BIM and
One-Click LCA. Identically shaped, concrete bridges (RC, PC, superstructure-only PC, and …

Advancements and prospects in building information modeling (BIM) for construction: a review

J Cassandro, C Mirarchi… - Engineering …, 2024 - emerald.com
Purpose The paper clarifies research gaps and future directions in building information
modeling (BIM) research by analyzing research trends and publication patterns. It aims to (1) …

[HTML][HTML] A Systematic Review of BIM-Based Life Cycle Sustainability Assessment for Buildings

I Berges-Alvarez, A Martínez-Rocamora, M Marrero - Sustainability, 2024 - mdpi.com
The construction industry has enormous impacts on the three dimensions of sustainability:
environmental, economic, and social. To mitigate these impacts, several researchers have …

[HTML][HTML] Reducing embodied carbon emissions of buildings–a key consideration to meet the net zero target

NF Arenas, M Shafique - Sustainable Futures, 2024 - Elsevier
The prevalence of modern techniques and industrialized materials has resulted in
environmental contamination. Therefore, prioritizing the use of sustainable materials with …

[HTML][HTML] A Case Study on Integrating an Eco-Design Tool into the Construction Decision-Making Process

K Cornely, G Ascensão, VM Ferreira - Applied Sciences, 2024 - mdpi.com
To enhance the sustainability of construction and meet the sector's environmental agenda, it
is essential to comprehensively scrutinize the environmental, social, and economic impacts …

The challenge of benchmarking carbon emissions in maritime ports

D Freitas, H Gervásio - Environmental Pollution, 2024 - Elsevier
The carbon footprint of ports is an essential step in understanding the most impactful
activities in ports and designing reduction strategies to comply with the ambitious target set …

Digitizing Buildings Sustainability Assessment: Integrating Energy Audits, Operational Energy Assessments, and Life Cycle Assessments for Enhanced Building …

P Spudys, A Jurelionis, P Fokaides - Energy, 2025 - Elsevier
In the context of escalating environmental concerns and technological evolution, this paper
examines the convergence and evolution of three cornerstone methodologies in sustainable …