Application of BIM Technology in Green Building Design

Abstract

Green building design emphasizes reduced energy consumption, minimized environmental impact, and efficient resource use, with Building Information Modeling (BIM) emerging as a transformative tool to achieve these goals. This paper examines the integration of BIM in three key areas: energy optimization, life cycle management of green materials, and water resource management. BIM enables precise energy simulations, real-time performance monitoring, and data-driven decisions to optimize building orientation, lighting, and material selection, significantly reducing energy use. It also incorporates life cycle assessment (LCA) to evaluate environmental impacts, optimize material production and transportation, and plan for reuse and recycling, reducing carbon footprints. Furthermore, BIM facilitates the modeling and optimization of rainwater harvesting and wastewater systems, improving water-related energy efficiency. Despite challenges such as high implementation costs and limited interdisciplinary collaboration, BIM offers significant potential for advancing sustainability in construction. Future efforts should focus on integrating BIM with Internet of Things (IoT) and Artificial Intelligence (AI), reducing costs, and standardizing frameworks to promote its adoption and drive the development of resilient and eco-friendly buildings.