Application of Building Information Modeling as a Guideline for the Restoration of Existing Buildings to Comply with Thai's Rating of Energy and Environmental Sustainability for Existing Buildings

Abstract

This research focuses on the renovation of Civil Engineering Building 5 at Rajamangala University of Technology Lanna,

Chiang Mai, to comply with the Thai’s Rating of Energy and Environmental Sustainability for Existing Buildings (TREES-EB). The study integrates Building Information Modelling (BIM) technology with Building Performance Simulation (BPS) to support the renovation process. Autodesk Forma was utilized for simulating the building’s energy performance, while Autodesk Revit was employed for creating three-dimensional models and calculating construction quantities. The primary objective of this research is to upgrade the building to meet the TREES-EB standards at both the Gold level (57 points) and Silver level (49 points). The results indicate that the application of BIM and BPS technologies significantly enhances the efficiency of renovation planning, reduces energy consumption and operational costs, and improves the building’s long-term sustainability. This research serves as a case study demonstrating the advantages of utilizing BIM technology and energy simulation tools in the renovation of educational buildings to promote sustainability and minimize future environmental impacts.