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State-of-the-Art of BIM-Based LCA in the Building Sector

In: Proceedings of the 25th International Symposium on Advancement of Construction Management and Real Estate

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  • Vivian W. Y. Tam

    (Western Sydney University)

  • Yijun Zhou

    (Western Sydney University)

  • Chethana Illankoon

    (University of Newcastle)

  • N Khoa

    (Western Sydney University)

  • Zhiyu Huang

    (Chongqing University of Science and Technology)

Abstract

It is widely recognized that the integration of building information modeling (BIM) and life cycle assessment (LCA) can enhance sustainable development in the building sector. However, a comprehensive and in-depth understanding the state-of-the-art of BIM-based LCA is still scarce. This paper therefore intends to conduct a critical review and analysis of the integration of BIM and LCA in the building sector based on previous studies and provide research gaps and their future practice and development. A qualitative content analysis was adopted to analyze 71 publications. The research results indicate a growing interest in exploring the potential of BIM to facilitate the environmental performance assessment of buildings since 2013. Additionally, previous studies focused on the two topics: integration methods of BIM and LCA and the application of BIM-based LCA. Eight specific sub-topics was identified and classified within the two topics. Five sub-topics was classified within the former, including: drivers and barriers to BIM-based LCA; integrity and accuracy of data flow during integration processes; comparison and analysis of BIM software and LCA tools; material and components libraries for data structure; and effective ways to integrate BIM with LCA, and three sub-topics was classified, including: the evaluation and optimization of environmental impacts-being the most popular one; the evaluation of economic impacts of buildings; and comparative analysis and decision making of alternative scenarios. A framework is then proposed for systematically elaborating developments and gaps of BIM-based LCA. This study contributes to the architecture, engineering and construction literature by presenting the state-of-the-art of BIM-based LCA application and the future practice and development in the building sector.

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  • Vivian W. Y. Tam & Yijun Zhou & Chethana Illankoon & N Khoa & Zhiyu Huang, 2021. "State-of-the-Art of BIM-Based LCA in the Building Sector," Springer Books, in: Xinhai Lu & Zuo Zhang & Weisheng Lu & Yi Peng (ed.), Proceedings of the 25th International Symposium on Advancement of Construction Management and Real Estate, pages 53-69, Springer.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:sprchp:978-981-16-3587-8_6
    DOI: 10.1007/978-981-16-3587-8_6
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