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JournalMay 2026

BIM Passive Design ROI Calculator: Quantifying Energy Savings from Orientation, Shading, and Solar PV

BIM Passive Design ROI Calculator: Quantifying Energy Savings from Orientation, Shading, and Solar PV

BIM-integrated ROI calculation quantifies the lifetime energy value of each passive design element—building orientation, shading devices, roof overhangs, and solar PV—allowing homeowners to make data-driven investment decisions before any construction expenditure is committed.