Evaluating the Impact of Insulation Materials on Energy Efficiency Using BIM-Based Simulation for Existing Building Retrofits: Case Study of an Apartment Building in Kanazawa, Japan
This research aims to facilitate informed decision-making to enhance building energy simulation, reduce costs, and minimize CO<sub>2</sub> emissions through building insulation enhancements employing BIM-based simulation. Architectural models of an apartment, a prevalent residential stru...
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| description | This research aims to facilitate informed decision-making to enhance building energy simulation, reduce costs, and minimize CO<sub>2</sub> emissions through building insulation enhancements employing BIM-based simulation. Architectural models of an apartment, a prevalent residential structure in Japan, were developed and examined under diverse insulation scenarios utilizing ArchiCAD 28. Five insulation substances were chosen based on existing guidelines to ensure conformity with local standards and were evaluated for their thermal and environmental properties: Cellulose Fiber, Glass Wool, Urethane Foam, Phenolic Board, and Rock Wool for evaluation based on thermal and environmental properties. The simulation parameters were aligned with Japan’s energy efficiency standards and climate conditions. The factors addressed encompass energy performance evaluation, economic viability, and CO<sub>2</sub> emissions. Simulation findings highlight Urethane Foam as the most effective and environmentally friendly building insulation material. This study provides valuable perspectives for property owners, building designers, and contractors, offering a framework for insulation enhancement choices that optimizes sustainable construction, reduces environmental impact, and enhances cost-effectiveness through the implementation of BIM-based simulation. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-9fcae73500664155ad040753d2fe5c442025-08-20T03:12:02ZengMDPI AGBuildings2075-53092025-02-0115457010.3390/buildings15040570Evaluating the Impact of Insulation Materials on Energy Efficiency Using BIM-Based Simulation for Existing Building Retrofits: Case Study of an Apartment Building in Kanazawa, JapanXiao Teng0Zhenjiang Shen1Dara Citra Saraswati Tutuko2Graduate School of Environment Design, Kanazawa University, Kanazawa 920-1192, JapanInternational Joint Laboratory of Spatial Planning and Sustainable Development (FZUKU-LAB SPSD), Fuzhou University-Kanazawa University, Fuzhou 350025, ChinaGraduate School of Natural Science and Technology, Geoscience and Civil Engineering, Kanazawa University, Kanazawa 920-1192, JapanThis research aims to facilitate informed decision-making to enhance building energy simulation, reduce costs, and minimize CO<sub>2</sub> emissions through building insulation enhancements employing BIM-based simulation. Architectural models of an apartment, a prevalent residential structure in Japan, were developed and examined under diverse insulation scenarios utilizing ArchiCAD 28. Five insulation substances were chosen based on existing guidelines to ensure conformity with local standards and were evaluated for their thermal and environmental properties: Cellulose Fiber, Glass Wool, Urethane Foam, Phenolic Board, and Rock Wool for evaluation based on thermal and environmental properties. The simulation parameters were aligned with Japan’s energy efficiency standards and climate conditions. The factors addressed encompass energy performance evaluation, economic viability, and CO<sub>2</sub> emissions. Simulation findings highlight Urethane Foam as the most effective and environmentally friendly building insulation material. This study provides valuable perspectives for property owners, building designers, and contractors, offering a framework for insulation enhancement choices that optimizes sustainable construction, reduces environmental impact, and enhances cost-effectiveness through the implementation of BIM-based simulation.https://www.mdpi.com/2075-5309/15/4/570building energy simulationenergy performance evaluationbuilding insulationcarbon emissioncost-effectivenesssustainable construction |
| spellingShingle | Xiao Teng Zhenjiang Shen Dara Citra Saraswati Tutuko Evaluating the Impact of Insulation Materials on Energy Efficiency Using BIM-Based Simulation for Existing Building Retrofits: Case Study of an Apartment Building in Kanazawa, Japan Buildings building energy simulation energy performance evaluation building insulation carbon emission cost-effectiveness sustainable construction |
| title | Evaluating the Impact of Insulation Materials on Energy Efficiency Using BIM-Based Simulation for Existing Building Retrofits: Case Study of an Apartment Building in Kanazawa, Japan |
| title_full | Evaluating the Impact of Insulation Materials on Energy Efficiency Using BIM-Based Simulation for Existing Building Retrofits: Case Study of an Apartment Building in Kanazawa, Japan |
| title_fullStr | Evaluating the Impact of Insulation Materials on Energy Efficiency Using BIM-Based Simulation for Existing Building Retrofits: Case Study of an Apartment Building in Kanazawa, Japan |
| title_full_unstemmed | Evaluating the Impact of Insulation Materials on Energy Efficiency Using BIM-Based Simulation for Existing Building Retrofits: Case Study of an Apartment Building in Kanazawa, Japan |
| title_short | Evaluating the Impact of Insulation Materials on Energy Efficiency Using BIM-Based Simulation for Existing Building Retrofits: Case Study of an Apartment Building in Kanazawa, Japan |
| title_sort | evaluating the impact of insulation materials on energy efficiency using bim based simulation for existing building retrofits case study of an apartment building in kanazawa japan |
| topic | building energy simulation energy performance evaluation building insulation carbon emission cost-effectiveness sustainable construction |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2075-5309/15/4/570 |
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