Abstract

This paper explores the application of Building Information Modeling (BIM) in evaluating and optimizing energy efficiency in green buildings, focusing on a residential villa in Sharjah, UAE. The study assesses thermal bridges, energy consumption, and the potential energy savings from applying insulation. The villa’s energy performance was modeled using Revit and IES-VE software, and actual energy consumption was measured for comparison. The results show that applying insulation could reduce the villa's energy consumption by up to 17.91 MWh annually, confirming the accuracy of BIM in simulating energy performance. Additionally, this paper discusses how improvements in insulation and thermal management can significantly reduce the energy demands of residential buildings in hot climates.

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