BIM and 4.0 technologies are currently the leading branches of digitization in construction. The aim of this article is to confront theses on building information modeling (BIM) and coexisting technologies, and to present an analysis along with conclusions regarding the digitization process of AEC industries using BIM methodology and advanced digital technologies within the scope of 4.0 technologies. Key aspects of BIM and 4.0 technology integration were discussed, including artificial intelligence (AI) or big data and data science analytics. The impact of these fields on design processes, as well as on data management, monitoring of design and construction progress, and overall efficiency of AEC industries, was analyzed. The article pays particular attention to the synergy between BIM and 4.0 technology, identifying benefits, challenges, and development perspectives. Conclusions indicate the growing importance of interdisciplinarity for improving AEC industry processes and the need to adapt to the changing digital landscape in the field of design and construction. A survey was conducted, where respondents’ answers were presented in the form of charts. Questions focused on the issue of the use of BIM methodology along with coexisting technologies in the design process by the Polish engineering staff. The research results indicate that the use of the latest technological solutions in Poland is still rare, and the digital potential of these solutions is not fully utilized. The article can make a significant contribution to the discussion on technological evolution in AEC industries, identifying development directions in the context of digitization and the use of the latest achievements of 4.0 technology. Previous research has not included such a wide spectrum of BIM use in Poland. An analysis was conducted comparing Poland in a global context with other countries in BIM adoption.

A Carbon Footprint (CF) is defined as the total emissions of greenhouse gases, primarily carbon dioxide, methane, and nitrous oxide, and is a specific type of Environmental Footprint that measures human impact on the environment. Carbon dioxide emissions are a major contributor to anthropogenic greenhouse gases driving climate change. Wood, as a renewable and ecological material, has relatively low carbon emissions. The study aimed to review and analyze the criteria influencing the feasibility of constructing modern zero-carbon wooden buildings. The review was conducted in two phases: (i) a literature review and (ii) an assessment of existing buildings. The preliminary research led to (i) narrowing the focus to the years 2020–2024 and (ii) identifying key criteria for analysis: sustainable material sourcing, carbon sequestration, energy efficiency, life cycle assessment (LCA), and innovative construction practices. The study’s findings indicate that all these criteria play a vital role in the design and construction of new zero-carbon wooden buildings. They highlight the significant potential of wood as a renewable material in achieving zero-carbon buildings (ZCBs), positioning it as a compelling alternative to traditional construction materials. However, the research also underscores that despite wood’s numerous potential benefits, its implementation in ZCBs faces several challenges, including social, regulatory, and financial barriers.

Contemporary problems related to the consequences of climate change and exposure to changing investment and implementation conditions are prompting the development of programmes adapting to climate change. Issues of adaptation and actions in relation to climate change are being discussed in the architectural, urban planning, and governmental communities. Models are being developed for shaping the functional and spatial structure, buildings and infrastructure in the city in relation to the projected climate change. Multi-criteria and interdisciplinary research is being carried out and solutions are being implemented for retaining water, minimising the heat island effect, reducing emissions and environmental impact by analysing the carbon footprint and introducing circular economy principles. The research is focused on the analysis of design and implementation conditions for multi-family housing projects in Poland, and the development of design guidelines enabling adaptation and mitigation of the negative effects of climate change, including heat island effects, smog, overheating, drought, and flooding in housing. Conclusions from the overview of the indicated documents and legal provisions for the implementation of sustainable development principles and adaptation to climate change in the investments under preparation (urban and architectural projects) enable the forecasting of development directions and ideological assumptions for shaping urbanised areas, providing the basis for shaping the resilience of the functional and spatial structure and the natural system in urban areas subject to transformation. Issues of implementing pro-environmental technologies and developing new urban planning standards disseminate the solutions of compact cities in which the development of multifunctional building complexes with public spaces equipped with greenery linked to the buildings are realised.

This article examines the modernisation of higher education buildings. It includes a literature review of scientific works on the subject. The recently developed concept project for the modernisation of the Warsaw University of Life Sciences (SGGW) Water Centre building in Warsaw contained a wide range of works encompassing large-scale interventions involving remodelling, renovation, reconstruction and expansion of the existing building. The aim of the article is to examine the possibilities of adapting and optimising both the interior and exterior space through the use of contemporary, computer-aided design methods and incorporating sustainable development aspects. The research hypothesis is that a holistic approach to modernisation, integrating various industries and technologies, can significantly improve the functionality, energy efficiency, and accessibility of the building, and improve the development of the surrounding area. The research method adopted is a review of current literature on the topic and a case study of the Water Centre project on the SGGW campus in Warsaw. The results of the case study analysis indicate a number of problems related to the existing infrastructure and opportunities for improvement through the implementation of a design concept that takes into account the sustainable development goals (SDGs). The conclusions of the paper emphasise the need for interdisciplinary collaboration and a comprehensive approach that considers economic, social, and environmental aspects when modernising buildings with complex functions, which can contribute to improving the quality of space and meeting the needs of various user groups.

When designing multi-family buildings on plots that have not yet been developed, an important element is their location and its careful preparation. Pre-design analyses allow for the simulation of various solutions in order to select the most advantageous location of individual volumes and accompanying spaces. Appropriate arrangement of architecture and other land development functions helps to meet a number of formal and legal requirements, but also provides an opportunity for effective and comfortable living in a future multi-family development. The aim of the study is to show the possibilities offered by pre-design analyses in terms of sunlight and the organisation of space between buildings. Another goal is to outline the benefits of performing such analyses. Thanks to them, it is possible to use compromise in design solutions when it turns out that individual variants of a building location have better or worse properties, or certain conditions are mutually exclusive. The results were presented in the form of variants, presenting various land development solutions and relating directly to the previously conducted analyses. The analyses presented in the article allow for precise formulation of conclusions, and their selection is justified by the possibility of transparent and graphical interpretation of the algorithms performed during design. W trakcie projektowania budynków wielorodzinnych na działkach jeszcze niezagospodarowanych, istotnym elementem jest ich lokalizacja i jej staranne przygotowanie. Analizy przedprojektowe pozwalają na symulację różnych rozwiązań, tak aby wybrać najkorzystniejsze usytuowanie poszczególnych kubatur oraz przestrzeni towarzyszących. Odpowiednie rozmieszczenie architektury oraz pozostałych funkcji zagospodarowania terenu pozwala nie tylko spełnić szereg wymagań formalno-prawnych, ale daje też szansę efektywnego i komfortowego zamieszkiwania w przyszłej zabudowie wielorodzinnej. Celem opracowania jest pokazanie możliwości, które oferują analizy przedprojektowe w aspekcie nasłonecznienia oraz organizacji przestrzeni pomiędzy budynkami. Wyniki zostały zaprezentowane w postaci wariantów, przedstawiających różne rozwiązania zagospodarowania terenu i odnoszących się bezpośrednio do przeprowadzonych wcześniej analiz.