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Framework for bim-driven building rating tools for water efficiency assessment
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Climate change has intensified global water scarcity, making water security a critical challenge for the built environment. Early integration of water-efficient strategies in building design offers the greatest potential for conservation. Building Information Modelling (BIM) offers significant opportunities by enabling early-stage simulation and informed decision-making for resource optimisation. This study conducts a systematic literature review, following the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) protocol, from 547 publications sourced from Scopus and Web of Science, of which 33 were analysed in detail. The findings indicates that BIM is predominantly integrated with green building rating tools such as Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) and Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method (BREEAM), with greater emphasis on energy efficiency than on water. Nonetheless, BIM demonstrates strong potential to simulate water demand, optimise device selection, and support Sustainable Development Goal 6 (SDG 6) on Clean Water and Sanitation. Based on these insights, this paper proposes a conceptual framework to advance BIM-driven water efficiency assessment, aligning certification processes with sustainable design practices. The framework enhances decision-making and reduces reliance on manual assessments, and provides a pathway for cost-effective adoption of water conservation strategies. This study contributes to bridging the research gap on BIM–water integration, particularly relevant for infrastructure development in water-stressed and climate-vulnerable regions.
Keywords:
LEED
BREEAM
GBI
GreenRE
Green Mark
sustainability
digitisation and digitalisation
water
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