Optimal Renovation Strategies for Education Buildings – A Novel BIM–BPM–BEM Framework
Optimal Renovation Strategies for Education Buildings – A Novel BIM–BPM–BEM Framework
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2018-09-14
Authors
Hu, Ming
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Ming Hu, 2018. "Optimal Renovation Strategies for Education Buildings—A Novel BIM–BPM–BEM Framework," Sustainability, MDPI, Open Access Journal, vol. 10(9), pages 1-22, September.
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Abstract
The aim of this paper is to propose a novel building information model (BIM)–building
performance model (BPM)–building environmental model (BEM) framework to identify the most
energy-efficient and cost-effective strategies for the renovation of existing education buildings
to achieve the nearly zero-energy goal while minimizing the environmental impact. A case
building, the University of Maryland’s Architecture Building, was used to demonstrate the validity
of the framework and a set of building performance indicators—including energy performance,
environmental impacts, and occupant satisfaction—were used to evaluate renovation strategies.
Additionally, this novel framework further demonstrated the interoperability among different
digital tools and platforms. Lastly, following a detailed analysis and measurements, the case study
results highlighted a particular energy profile as well as the retrofit needs of education buildings.
Eight different renovation packages were analyzed with the top-ranking package indicating an energy
saving of 62%, carbon emissions reduction of 84%, and long-term cost savings of 53%, albeit with
a relatively high initial cost. The most preferable package ranked second in all categories, with a
moderate initial cost.
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Partial funding for Open Access provided by the UMD Libraries' Open Access Publishing Fund.