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Development and Application of Building Circularity Assessment Tool Based on Building Information Modeling

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: The transition to a circular economy in Taiwan’s building sector is constrained by the lack of standardized, quantitative assessment methods. To address this, this study establishes a novel, localized theoretical framework integrating the Material Circularity Index (MCI) and the Madaster system, implemented via an automated Building Information Modeling (BIM) computational tool. The framework structures assessment across three life cycle stages and four hierarchical levels. Its feasibility was validated through the Wafer Works Erlin Plant project. The results indicate that the BIM-based method effectively tracks material flows, demonstrating that structural design strategies and certified Green Building Materials significantly enhance circularity performance. This research provides a scalable, scientific instrument for quantitative evaluation, offering actionable insights to advance evidence-based sustainable design in the local construction industry.

Source: Applied Sciences

DOI: 10.3390/app16021121

Authors: Shang-Yuan Chen, Kuo-Hsun Cheng

Institutions: National United University, National Cheng Kung University

Language: English

Topic: Sustainable Building Design and Assessment

Subfield: Building and Construction

Field: Engineering

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDGs: Industry, innovation and infrastructure, Responsible consumption and production, Sustainable cities and communities

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $2,896