BIM AND LCA INTEGRATION FOR DECARBONIZATION ANALYSIS: SIMPLIFIED METHOD APPLIED TO A SOCIAL HOUSING DEVELOPMENT
ARTIGO 3 - INTEGRAÇÃO DE BIM E ACV PARA ANÁLISES DE DESCARBONIZAÇÃO: MÉTODO SIMPLIFICADO APLICADO A UM EMPREENDIMENTO DE HIS
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https://doi.org/10.29183/2447-3073.MIX2026.v12.n1.%25pKeywords:
BIM, Decarbonization, LCA, Method, Social HousingAbstract
The practical application of Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) methodologies integrated with Building Information Modeling (BIM) requires advanced technical proficiency in software and digital technologies, which limits their accessibility for less experienced professionals. In this context, the aim of this research was to develop and apply a simplified method for decarbonization analyses, contributing to greater accessibility of LCA implementation within the BIM environment. To achieve this, the study focuses on a single software platform, adapting the native functionalities of Autodesk Revit® to quantify Embodied CO₂ (EC) without the need for interoperability with other programs or platforms. The method was applied through a case study of a Social Housing development located in a small municipality in the interior of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. CO₂ calculations were performed by manipulating parameters within the “Schedule/Quantities” (BoQ) tool. As a result, the proposed methodology enabled the prediction of up to 62.27% decarbonization when comparing different wall system configurations. In this way, the research contributes to consolidating an auxiliary, accessible, and replicable tool for building projects, making sustainability an operational and measurable component throughout the design process.
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