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Download fileBIM-based LCA and energy analysis for optimised sustainable building design in Ghana
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posted on 10.12.2020, 12:11 by Kofi A.B. Asare, Kirti RuikarKirti Ruikar, Mariangela Zanni, Robby SoetantoRobby SoetantoIntegration of Building Information Modelling (BIM) and Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) is regarded as useful for
making design decisions regarding the environmental and health impacts of building products and materials.
This research aimed at studying the process of BIM-LCA integration to assist designers in making sustainable
material and product selection decisions in Ghana. A guidance framework for implementation of BIM-LCA
supported by energy analysis has been developed to aid optimisation of sustainable design solutions based on
simulations using Autodesk Revit as a BIM authoring tool, Green Building Studio and Tally to perform energy and
LCA simulations on a hypothetical two-bedroom single-family house. The research considers both operational
and embodied carbon effects of the design solution. The framework aligns with the RIBA Plan of Work 2013
Stages 0-2 (i.e. Strategic definition, Preparation and briefing, and Concept design) and presents a systematic
approach for BIM-based LCA estimation for the early design stages using the Business Process Modelling
Notation (BPMN). The paper proposes a generic approach which has the potential to incorporate LCA as an
integral part to the BIM-enabled design development process. This assists designers in decision-making that
consider environmental impacts of materials and energy consumption as part of sustainable building design
(SBD) considerations.
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