Research Article

The Impact of Geographic Location and Wall Materials on Energy Consumption in Dormitory Buildings: An Empirical Study Based on BIM

Zihan LiuSouthwest Jiaotong University*

* Corresponding author: [email protected]

Abstract

The Impact of Geographic Location and Wall Materials on Energy Consumption in Dormitory Buildings:An Empirical Study Based on BIM

Keywords: building energy consumption; BIM simulation; geographic latitude; wall insulation
Published: August 27, 2025
DOI: 10.54254/2753-7064/2025.LC26208
Volume: CHR Vol.74
pp. 228-235
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