Research on the Application of BIM Technology in Carbon Emission Accounting and Optimization Throughout the Whole Life Cycle of Building Engineering

Zhiheng Xie

doi:10.54254/2755-2721/2026.CH34904

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Received: 7 April 2026

Published: 29 June 2026

DOI: https://doi.org/10.54254/2755-2721/2026.CH34904

Article Type: Research Article

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Xie,Z. (2026). Research on the Application of BIM Technology in Carbon Emission Accounting and Optimization Throughout the Whole Life Cycle of Building Engineering. Applied and Computational Engineering,237,94-102.

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