Applying BIM in Design for Deconstruction (DfD) for projects using flexible architecture
Demolition Waste, Design for Deconstruction (DfD), Circular Economy, Open Building, Artifact, BIM.
Civil construction, on one hand, contributes to the country's economic and social growth; on the other hand, it also generates environmental impacts due to the large consumption of natural resources and the generation of waste. Specifically, demolition waste represents a significant portion of the solid waste mass in urban areas. Since the main building guidelines related to performance, functionality, and sustainability are established during the design phase, this thesis aims to investigate how the deconstruction project can be designed to contribute to extending the useful life of the building and its construction components, contributing to the reduction of demolition waste and promoting better use of construction resources. Furthermore, we seek to understand how BIM technologies can be employed in this process. This research begins with the analysis of concepts that can be adopted in the architectural design and construction of buildings, allowing for the extension of the useful life of buildings and the reuse of resources, particularly Open Buildings and the Circular Economy. We then delve into the Deconstruction for Design (DfD) project, which, integrated with the previously mentioned concepts, enables the structuring of the project for remodelling the building for partial or total reuse of the construction elements. In addition to the literature review to analyse the state of the art and consolidate concepts, an artifact was also developed using the methodology of Design Science Research (DSR) methodology, elaborating on constructs, methods, models, and instantiation. The ultimate objective is to implement DfD within BIM technology. As a result, this study contributes to the advancing of research on deconstruction through the development of a project that favors spatial flexibility and the circularity of its construction components, aiming for a lower environmental impact.