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Computational workflow for energy-efficient building design: Review of current challenges and opportunities

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Title: Computational workflow for energy-efficient building design: Review of current challenges and opportunities
Authors: Elahi, Pouria, Martinez, Carlos, Dubois, Marie-Claude, de Wilde, Pieter
Contributors: Lund University, Faculty of Engineering, LTH, Departments at LTH, Department of Building and Environmental Technology, Division of Energy and Building Design, Lunds universitet, Lunds Tekniska Högskola, Institutioner vid LTH, Institutionen för bygg- och miljöteknologi, Avdelningen för Energi och byggnadsdesign, Originator, Lund University, Faculty of Engineering, LTH, LTH Profile areas, LTH Profile Area: Circular Building Sector, Lunds universitet, Lunds Tekniska Högskola, LTH profilområden, LTH profilområde: Cirkulär byggindustri, Originator, Lund University, Profile areas and other strong research environments, Strategic research areas (SRA), BECC: Biodiversity and Ecosystem services in a Changing Climate, Lunds universitet, Profilområden och andra starka forskningsmiljöer, Strategiska forskningsområden (SFO), BECC: Biodiversity and Ecosystem services in a Changing Climate, Originator, Lund University, Faculty of Engineering, LTH, Departments at LTH, Department of Building and Environmental Technology, Division of Construction Management, Lunds universitet, Lunds Tekniska Högskola, Institutioner vid LTH, Institutionen för bygg- och miljöteknologi, Avdelningen för Byggproduktion, Originator, Lund University, Faculty of Engineering, LTH, LTH Profile areas, LTH Profile Area: The Energy Transition, Lunds universitet, Lunds Tekniska Högskola, LTH profilområden, LTH profilområde: Energiomställningen, Originator
Source: Beyond all limits 2025. (16-17 October):152-162
Subject Terms: Engineering and Technology, Civil Engineering, Building Technologies, Teknik, Samhällsbyggnadsteknik, Husbyggnad, Social Sciences, Media and Communications, Information Studies, Samhällsvetenskap, Medie, kommunikations, och informationsvetenskaper, Biblioteks-och informationsvetenskap, Environmental Engineering, Energy Systems, Naturresursteknik, Energisystem
Description: This study investigates the practical integration of Building Information Modelling (BIM) and Building Energy Modelling (BEM) for energy-efficient building design. This research explores the challenges and opportunities of openBIM-to-BEM workflows by drawing on a literature review and a real-world case study in Östergötland County, typical of the Million Programme, a large public housing initiative in Sweden. Combining tools such as Revit, BlenderBIM, and IDA-ICE, this study documents a modelling-to-simulation pipeline. Key issues such as interoperability and semantic accuracy during Industry Foundation Classes (IFC) exchanges are identified. Findings suggest that while openBIM approaches offer transparency and flexibility, they also demand high technical skills and workflow refinement. This exploratory work prepares for the definition of relevant research questions for a doctoral project aiming to improve ICT-support for energy-efficient building design.
Access URL: https://beyondalllimits.cankaya.edu.tr/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2025/10/BAL2025_PROCEEDINGSBOOK_251014-1.pdf
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Abstract:This study investigates the practical integration of Building Information Modelling (BIM) and Building Energy Modelling (BEM) for energy-efficient building design. This research explores the challenges and opportunities of openBIM-to-BEM workflows by drawing on a literature review and a real-world case study in Östergötland County, typical of the Million Programme, a large public housing initiative in Sweden. Combining tools such as Revit, BlenderBIM, and IDA-ICE, this study documents a modelling-to-simulation pipeline. Key issues such as interoperability and semantic accuracy during Industry Foundation Classes (IFC) exchanges are identified. Findings suggest that while openBIM approaches offer transparency and flexibility, they also demand high technical skills and workflow refinement. This exploratory work prepares for the definition of relevant research questions for a doctoral project aiming to improve ICT-support for energy-efficient building design.