A Review of Collaborative Research on BIM Technology in the Whole Life Cycle of Green Buildings

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Xuanhang Chen
College of Environmental Studies, Hohai University, Nanjing 210024, China

DOI: https://doi.org/10.70267/ic-aimees.20260435445

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building information modeling (BIM), green building, sustainability, low-carbon, whole life cycle

Abstract

In light of both the global climate change phenomenon and the digital revolution affecting the construction business, green buildings are viewed as one important channel through which sustainable development within construction can be achieved. The technology of Building Information Modeling (BIM) proves important in tackling problems associated with information silos, weak communication efficiency, and evaluation problems experienced at the design, construction, and use phases of green buildings. On the basis of a comprehensive literature review, this paper will provide a summary of the current status of BIM technology use in green buildings. With emphasis on sustainability and low-carbon targets, it examines BIM applications strategies, associated technologies, and integration strategies throughout the planning, design, construction management, operation and maintenance, renovation, and demolition processes. It turns out that BIM is not just a simple tool of functional simulation but also a platform that integrates and manages every bit of relevant data on the building, which shows significant efficiency in energy usage computation, carbon emission evaluation, green construction supervision, and smart operation and maintenance. Nevertheless, the absence of standardised data formats between various software platforms is preventing smooth interconnectivity, leading to difficulties in cross-stage workflows. Moreover, an insufficiency in the interdisciplinary workforce poses a serious hindrance to the advancement of the same. The importance of this paper is based on systematically discussing the common practices and core technologies of BIM throughout the entire life cycle of green buildings - including planning, design, construction, operation and maintenance, and renovation and demolition - and explaining how information flows and value transforms between each stage.

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Chen, Xuanhang. “A Review of Collaborative Research on BIM Technology in the Whole Life Cycle of Green Buildings”. Exploring Science Academic Conference Series, vol. 14, July 2026, pp. 435-4, https://doi.org/10.70267/ic-aimees.20260435445.