Authors : Masood Jamali; Murtaza Joya; Mirwais Jamali

Volume/Issue : Volume 11 - 2026, Issue 1 - January

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DOI : https://doi.org/10.38124/ijisrt/26jan1248

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Abstract : Sustainable building approaches oblige creative concepts that go beyond the barriers of conventional planning and design. This research performs a detailed review of a digital framework that blends Building Information Modelling (BIM) with Virtual Reality (VR) to get better outcomes that last. Combining BIM's data-rich modelling with VR's immersive visualisation capabilities creates a feedback loop that transforms the way design is assessed, according to the research. This enables precise energy simulation, material quantification, and lifespan analysis. This research indicates that the combined use of these technologies can reduce the design process duration by around 30%, decrease mistakes by 15–20% via proactive clash identification, and facilitate stakeholder consensus. The framework is crucial as it promptly facilitates sustainability objectives by enhancing resource efficiency and environmental performance from the outset of the design process. However, there are a number of issues that need to be addressed before this integrated model can be successfully implemented. This encompasses the requirement for interoperability, the substantial expense of procuring new technology, data security regulations, and the necessity for specialist training for employees. This investigation determines that the integration of BIM and VR represents a substantial advancement in sustainable building; however, its maximum potential can only be realised by meticulously navigating the implementation obstacles. In addition to offering a critical assessment of the current state of integration, the report proposes a forward-thinking research and practice agenda centred on using digital synergy to improve ecological resilience in the built environment.

Keywords : Building Information Modelling (BIM), Virtual Reality, Implementation Challenges, Sustainable Construction, Digital Synergy.

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