Track: Sustainability and Green Systems

Abstract

The purpose of this research was to assess the applicability of integrating Building Information Modelling for sustainable and green buildings in Sri Lankan context. A comprehensive literature survey was conducted first to review the existing knowledge on BIM integration to green buildings, Green BIM techniques used and data requirements for the use of Green BIM. Subsequently, a single case study was carried out to practically apply the Green BIM technology. The selection of the case was based upon the availability of data required to use BIM integrated sustainable techniques. Thus, the data availability was analyzed first through a questionnaire survey including the data identified from literature. Based on the findings of questionnaire survey, an existing green building was selected for the case study. A framework was developed including the steps to be followed for the use of Green BIM for selected green building. The research findings revealed that, though BIM was not well established technology in Sri Lankan construction industry, there is a potential for the use of Green BIM in existing green buildings, if the required data are adequately and accurately available.