THE APPLICATION OF BUILDING INFORMATION MODELING FOR DEVELOPING CONSTRUCTION DESIGNS TOWARDS SUSTAINABLE GREEN BUILDINGS: A CASE STUDY OF THE MULTIPUPOSE BUILDING, RAJAMANGALA UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY LANNA CHIANG MAI

Abstract

Amid the escalating global warming crisis, the concept of carbon footprint reduction has become increasingly significant in the construction industry. This study focuses on the application of Building Information Modeling (BIM) technology to develop construction designs in alignment with sustainable green building practices, based on the Thai’s TREES-NC assessment standard. Autodesk Revit was employed to generate the BIM model, quantify construction materials, and assess carbon emissions before and after design improvements. Microsoft Power BI was also integrated to enhance data management and communication efficiency. The case study, involving the multipurpose building at Rajamangala University of Technology Lanna, Chiang Mai, demonstrated that the building could achieve 45 points, meeting the CERTIFIED level of the TREES-NC standard—reflecting compliance with green building design principles. The use of Autodesk Revit to extract quantities and assess the carbon footprint significantly enhanced construction efficiency, reducing labor costs by 605,833 THB and lowering the building’s carbon footprint by 10% through the selection of certified low-carbon materials. Furthermore, Microsoft Power BI enabled systematic project data management and integration with the BIM model, facilitating real-time performance tracking and automated processes. This integration improves accuracy and project efficiency, offering a digital-driven approach to sustainable building design and construction.