BIM-based retrofit method (RBIM) for building envelope thermal performance optimization

• Main Authors: Seghier, Taki Eddine, Lim, Yaik-Wah, Harun, Muhamad Farhin, Ahmad, Mohd. Hamdan, A. Samah, Azurah, Abdul Majid, Hairudin
• Format: Article
• Published: Elsevier Ltd 2022
• Subjects: TH Building construction
• Online Access: http://eprints.utm.my/103630/; http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.enbuild.2021.111693

Retrofitting building envelope thermal performance is crucial to ensure adequate interior thermal comfort of the building, minimize cooling load rate and, therefore, reduce overall building energy consumption. The retrofit process of an existing building envelope involves the design team selecting t...