Al-Sakkaf, A; Bagchi, A; Zayed, T and Mahmoud, S (2023) Sustainability assessment model for heritage buildings. Smart and Sustainable Built Environment, 12(1), pp. 105-127. ISSN 2046-6099
Abstract
Purpose: The purpose of this research is to focus on the evaluation of heritage buildings' sustainability. BIM modeling was necessary for the design of the sustainability assessment model for Heritage Buildings (SAHB). Using ArchiCAD®, energy simulations were performed for two case studies (Murabba Palace, Saudi Arabia, and Grey Nuns Building, Canada), and the developed model was validated through sensitivity analysis. Design/methodology/approach: Heritage buildings (HBs) are unique and must be preserved for future generations. This article focuses on a sustainability assessment model and rating scale for heritage buildings in light of the need for their conservation. Regional variations were considered in the model development to identify critical attributes whose corresponding weights were then determined by fuzzy logic. Data was collected via questionnaires completed by Saudi Arabian and Canadian experts, and Fuzzy TOPSIS was also applied to eliminate the uncertainties present when human opinions are involved. Findings: Results showed that regional variations were sufficiently addressed through the multi-level weight consideration in the proposed model. Comparing the nine identified factors that affect the sustainability of HBs, energy and indoor environmental quality were of equal weight in both case studies. Originality/value: This study will be helpful for the design of a globally applicable sustainability assessment model for HBs. It will also enable decision-makers to prepare maintenance plans for HBs.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Uncontrolled Keywords: | assessment; energy; heritage architecture; heritage buildings; rating system; sustainability |
| Index terms: | model development, variation, methodology, heritage building, questionnaire, energy simulation, sustainability assessment, sensitivity analysis, modelling, conservation, indoor environmental quality, fuzzy topsis, Canada, fuzzy logic, Saudi Arabia, case study |
| Subjects: | research methods, sustainability assessment, Geography, contractual condition, environmental health, environmental hazards, decision-making and optimization, construction type, data collection methods, modelling and simulation, environmental policy, analytical methods, data science |
| Topics: | Engineering Principles, Geographical Context, Research Practice, Sustainability, Construction Technology, Digital Applications, Contract Administration |
| Descriptive scope: | 5 PCTEA |
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