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Building Information Modeling (BIM) Driven Carbon Emission Reduction Research: A 14-Year Bibliometric Analysis
Zhen Liu1, Peixuan Li1, Fenghong Wang1
1School of Design, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, China.
International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
|October 14, 2022
Summary
Building Information Modeling (BIM) offers potential for reducing construction carbon emissions. Current research focuses on design, but operational and demolition phases present future opportunities for BIM-driven carbon reduction in sustainable buildings.
Area of Science:
- Environmental Science
- Civil Engineering
- Sustainable Architecture
Background:
- The construction industry significantly contributes to global carbon emissions, necessitating strategies for carbon neutrality aligned with the Paris Agreement.
- Building Information Modeling (BIM) presents opportunities for carbon emission reduction in sustainable buildings, though its lifecycle application is under-researched.
- Existing studies on BIM and carbon emissions primarily focus on the design stage, particularly resource efficiency and energy calculators.
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine the relationship between BIM, carbon emissions, and sustainable buildings.
- To review and assess research hotspots, trends, and knowledge gaps in BIM for carbon emission reduction.
- To provide a reference for understanding current research and stimulate future investigations.
Main Methods:
- Bibliometric analysis employing macro-quantitative and micro-qualitative research methods.
- Systematic review of literature on Building Information Modeling (BIM) and carbon emissions in sustainable construction.
Main Results:
- Top research areas include green building construction, lifecycle assessments, sustainable materials, building energy efficiency, and environmental protection strategies.
- China demonstrates effective use of BIM for carbon emission reduction.
- Research is concentrated on the design and construction stages, highlighting the operational and demolition phases as areas for future exploration.
Conclusions:
- Further research is needed on the operational and demolition phases of building lifecycles to maximize BIM's potential for carbon reduction.
- Policy and technological advancements are crucial drivers for the widespread adoption of BIM in reducing construction-related carbon emissions.
- Integrating BIM across all building lifecycle phases is essential for achieving significant carbon emission reductions and advancing sustainable construction practices.
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