A workflow to integrate operational and embodied aspects when implementing Life Cycle Sustainability Assessment in Building Information Modelling

The existing environmental crisis demands increased efforts to design more sustainable buildings, which means the simultaneous balance between preservation, economic growth, and social well-being. This challenging objective requires holistic methods that enable a comprehensive, multi-dimension, quantitative approach such as allows Life Cycle Sustainability Assessment (LCSA). In addition, context of digital transformation in construction building sector is increasing use tools based on BIM methodology support assessment process integrating dimensions guide decision-making. present work presents workflow enables calculation LCSA including operational embodied aspects. proposes elements should be included model exchange information. focused Spanish includes Revit (as modeler), Dynamo tool), Cypetherm energy demand calculator). proposed us compare different options materials without much effort. study findings recommendations reduce effort when implementing at early stages.