What is it about?
This article reviews how BIM can be used to assess the mental and emotional state of people living or working in buildings. The review followed specific guidelines and searched four major databases: Scopus, ACM, IEEE Xplore, and PsycINFO. Fourteen relevant articles, mostly from the last five years, were found.
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Why is it important?
This paper explores a new way of using Building Information Modeling (BIM) to assess not just the physical, but also the mental and emotional well-being of building occupants. It highlights recent studies showing that our environment impacts how we feel, and it identifies innovative methods for using BIM to improve our overall well-being. This opens up exciting possibilities for creating healthier and more supportive living and working spaces.
Perspectives
From my perspective, this article is particularly intriguing because it bridges the gap between technology and human well-being in a novel way. The idea that Building Information Modeling (BIM) can go beyond its traditional role and be used to assess and enhance the mental and emotional health of occupants is groundbreaking. It shows a shift towards a more holistic understanding of how our built environment impacts us, not just physically but also psychologically.
José L. Gómez-Sirvent
Universidad de Castilla-La Mancha
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This page is a summary of: Building information modeling and affective occupancy evaluation: A scoping review, Journal of Ambient Intelligence and Smart Environments, June 2024, IOS Press,
DOI: 10.3233/ais-230046.
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