Titre : The contribution of BIM in improving the energy efficiency of buildings: Towards sustainable construction 

Auteurs : Ons Najjar Mansour
, Raja Gzara,  

Revue : Entropy: Thermodynamics – Energy – Environment – Economy  

Numéro : Special issue 

Volume : 6 

Date : 2026/02/18 

DOI : 10.21494/ISTE.OP.2026.1421 

ISSN : 2634-1476 

Résumé : In light of the critical climate situation, reducing greenhouse gas emissions has become a global imperative. The digitalisation of the construction sector, and in particular the adoption of BIM (Building Information Modelling), offers an interesting alternative. By integrating multi-scale data for energy simulation, BIM enables us to anticipate environmental impacts and optimise technical choices. In this context, we propose to reflect on how BIM can be the catalyst for this energy transition. How can BIM tools reconcile energy efficiency, user comfort and sustainability? What technical and organisational challenges remain to be overcome? This study analyses the potential of BIM as a lever for innovation, illustrating its role at each stage of the building’s life cycle. It is based on a methodical review of the literature on BIM and on practical cases to evaluate BIM as a tool that can transform practices towards truly sustainable construction. 

Éditeur : ISTE OpenScience