Atik, Seyma;
Raslan, Rokia;
Domenech Aparisi, Teresa;
(2022)
The opportunities and challenges of using LCA-based BIM plugins in early-stage building design: an industry expert perspective.
In:
International Civil Engineering and Architecture Conference CEAC 2022: Proceedings of the 2nd International Civil Engineering and Architecture Conference.
(pp. pp. 401-408).
Springer, Singapore
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Abstract
The integration of Building Information Modelling (BIM) and Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) has gained importance in building design decision-making processes, where various approaches have been developed. Nevertheless, in moving towards a circular economy (CE), current integration approaches still face limitations regarding the integration of CE principles into building design. This paper focuses on LCA-based BIM plugins and investigates through a series of semi-structured interviews with expert practitioners in the field, the opportunities and challenges associated with the integration between BIM and LCA platforms as way by which to enhance the incorporation of CE principles. Findings reveal the considerable potential of using LCA-based BIM plugins at early design stages as a decision-making tool to enhance circularity. However, the results also highlight the importance of the data requirements and accuracy in both BIM and LCA modelling; and thus, the need for (i) effective management relating to both time and work, (ii) clear guidance for BIM modelling and use of LCA plug-ins, and (iii) increased knowledge regarding the proper implementation of LCA and the application of CE concepts.
| Type: | Proceedings paper |
|---|---|
| Title: | The opportunities and challenges of using LCA-based BIM plugins in early-stage building design: an industry expert perspective |
| Event: | The 2022 2nd International Civil Engineering and Architecture Conference (CEAC 2022) |
| Location: | Singapore (Online) |
| Dates: | 11 Mar 2022 - 14 Mar 2022 |
| Open access status: | An open access version is available from UCL Discovery |
| DOI: | 10.1007/978-981-19-4293-8_42 |
| Publisher version: | https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-19-4293-8_42 |
| Language: | English |
| Additional information: | This version is the author accepted manuscript. For information on re-use, please refer to the publisher’s terms and conditions. |
| Keywords: | Building information modelling (BIM), life cycle assessment (LCA), early-stage building design, net-zero carbon, circular economy |
| UCL classification: | UCL > Provost and Vice Provost Offices > UCL BEAMS > Faculty of the Built Environment UCL > Provost and Vice Provost Offices > UCL BEAMS > Faculty of the Built Environment > Bartlett School Env, Energy and Resources UCL > Provost and Vice Provost Offices > UCL BEAMS UCL |
| URI: | https://discovery.ucl.ac.uk/id/eprint/10145524 |
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