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Abstract
As global warming and climate change concerns grow, architects increasingly seek to create more sustainable and adaptable buildings that minimize their impact on human health and the environment. In this context, innovative nanotechnology-based materials have the potential to revolutionize building design and retrofitting, providing pioneering solutions for architects to improve the sustainability and energy efficiency of buildings. This research employs a simulation-based approach using BIM technology to investigate the impact of nanomaterials on building performance. Energy simulations were performed using DesignBuilder software (version 6.1.0.006) to assess the effects of integrating Vacuum Insulation Panels (VIP), aerogel, nano-coated cladding, Nano-LED lighting, and Nano PV Solar systems on building energy efficiency and sustainability performance in a hot climate like Egypt, where cooling loads are a significant concern during the summer months. In addition to analyzing the effects of nanomaterials on building performance, the dissertation presents a method for measuring the impact of nanomaterials on building sustainability. This novel approach enables researchers and practitioners to assess the environmental impact of using nanomaterials in building design and retrofitting, informing future research and implementation decisions. The study expands upon the existing literature on the applications of nanomaterials in the built environment, providing detailed insights that can guide future research and implementation decisions for retrofitting existing buildings. The research highlights the potential of nanomaterials to enable architects to design and retrofit buildings that are more energy-efficient, sustainable, and adaptable to the changing climate. The study expands upon the existing literature on the applications of nanomaterials in the built environment, providing detailed insights that can guide future research and implementation decisions for retrofitting existing buildings. The research highlights the potential of nanomaterials to enable architects to design and retrofit buildings that are more energy-efficient, sustainable, and adaptable to the changing climate.