Publications

Journal publications

Forth, K.; De Wolf, C.: Semantic property enrichment for circularity assessments using BIM and labeled property graphs. Journal of Building Engineering (under review), 2026

Ma, N.; Labib, R.; Amor, R.; Chong, A.; Fan, C.; Forth, K.; et al.: Ten questions concerning large language models (LLMs) for building applications. Building and Environment (under review), 2026

Forth, K.; Borrmann, A.: Semantic enrichment for BIM-based Building Energy Performance Simulations using Semantic Textual Similarity and fine-tuning multilingual LLM. Journal of Building Engineering, 2024, DOI: 10.1016/j.jobe.2024.110312

Forth, K.; Hollberg, A.; Borrmann, A.: BIM4EarlyLCA: An interactive visualization approach for early design support based on uncertain LCA results using open BIM. Developments in the Built Environment 16, 100263, 2023; DOI: 10.1016/j.dibe.2023.100263

Forth, K.; Abualdenien, J.; Borrmann, A.: Calculation of embodied GHG emissions in early building design stages using BIM and NLP-based semantic model healing,In: Energy and Buildings 284, 112837, 2023; DOI: 10.1016/j.enbuild.2023.112837

Selimovic, E.; Noichl, F.; Forth, K.; Borrmann, A.: Retrofitting potential of building envelopes based on semantic surface models derived from point clouds,In: Journal of Facade Design and Engineering 10 (2), 2022; DOI: 10.47982/jfde.2022.powerskin.8

Book chapters

Höper, J.; Theißen, S.; Forth, K.: BIM basierte Gebäudeökobilanz. In Wimmer, R.; Bartels, N. (Hsg.); : Next Generation BIM. Aus der Praxis für die Lehre. 1. Auflage. Berlin: bSD Verlag – Haus der Bundespressekonferenz / 4103 (BIM Basics). ISBN: 978-3-948742-93-5

Collins, F.; Noichl, F.; Pan, Y., Carrara, A.; Mafipour, M.S., Forth, K., Borrmann A.: Bestandserfassung mithilfe von Computer Vision Methoden. In Künstlichen Intelligenz im Bauwesen, Haghsheno, S., et al. (Hsg.), Springer Nature, 2024, DOI: 10.1007/978-3-658-42796-2_18

Forth, K.: Semi-automated processes from BIM to LCA, In: Naboni E, Havinga LC, (Eds) Regenerative design in digital practice: a handbook for the built environment, pp 271-77. Bolzano: EURAC Research; 2019., Bolzano, Italy

Reports

Bahlau, S.; Schumacher, R.; Lambertz, M.; Theißen, S.; Höper, J.; Borrmann, A.; Forth, K.; von Both, P.; Ebertshäuser, S.; Horn, R. (2024): Digital Twin Footprint – Erarbeitung eines ganzheitlichen Meilensteinplans mit Handlungsempfehlungen und notwendigen Forschungsbausteinen zur zielführenden Verknüpfung der Lebenszyklusanalyse (Gebäudeökobilanzierung) und BIM-Planungsprozesse mit einem Fokus auf den frühen Planungsphasen. Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR). ISSN: 1868-0097

Conference publications (first authorship)

Forth, K.; De Wolf, C.: Formalizing Disassembly Potential information of buildings using labeled property graphs and BIM. EC3 2025, Porto, Portugal, 2025, DOI: 10.35490/EC3.2025.197

Forth, K.; Kaltenegger, J.; Petrova, E.; De Wolf, C. : BIM-based material property enrichment using textual and semantic similarity matching. SBE25 2025, Zürich, Switzerland, 2025, DOI: 10.1088/1755-1315/1554/1/012043

Forth, K.; Berggold, P.; Borrmann, A.: Domain-specific fine-tuning of LLM for material matching of BIM elements and Material Passports. 2024 ASCE International Conference on Computing in Civil Engineering, Pittsburgh, Pennsilvania, USA, 2024

Forth, K.; Noichl, F.; Borrmann, A.: LCA Calculation of Retrofitting Scenarios using Geometric Model Reconstruction and Semantic Enrichment of Point Clouds and Images. Proc. of the ASCE International Conference on Computing in Civil Engineering 2023, Corvalis, Orgaon, USA, 2024; DOI: 10.1061/9780784485231.047

Forth, K.: Multilingual semantic enrichment of room-specific load profiles using BIM models for whole building energy simulation. Proceedings of the 34th Forum Bauinformatik 2023, Bochum Germany, 2023, DOI: 10.13154/294-10093

Forth, K.; Hollberg, A.; Borrmann, A.: Interactive visualization of uncertain embodied GHG emissions for design decision support in early stages using open BIM. Proc. of the Eighth International Symposium on Life-Cycle Civil Engineering (IALCCE) 2023, Milan, Italy, 2023, DOI: 10.1201/9781003323020

Forth, K.; Abualdenien, J.; Borrmann, A.: NLP-based Semantic model healing for calculating embodied carbon in early building design stages, In: Proceedings of the 14th European Conference on Product and Process Modelling, Trondheim, Norway, 2022, DOI: 10.1201/9781003354222

Forth, K.; Höper, J.; Theißen, S.; Veselka, J.; Borrmann, A.: Towards life cycle assessment of technical building services in early design phases using Building Information Modeling, In: Proceedings of the 2022 European Conference on Computing in Construction, Rhodes, Greece, 2022, DOI: 10.35490/EC3.2022.178

Forth, K.; Schneider-Marin, P.; Theißen, S.; Höper, J.; Svane, N.; Borrmann, A.: Connected design decision networks: multidisciplinary decision support for early building design LCA, In: Proc. of Central Europe towards Sustainable Building 2022 conference, Prague, Czech Republic, 2022,
DOI: 10.14311/APP.2022.38.0124

Forth, K.; Abualdenien, J.; Borrmann, A.; Fellermann, S.; Schunicht, C.: Design optimization approach comparing multicriterial variants using BIM in early design stages, In: Proc. of 38th International Symposium on Automation and Robotics in Construction (ISARC 2021), Dubai, UAE, 2021, DOI: 10.22260/ISARC2021/0034

Forth, K.; Braun, A.; Borrmann, A.: BIM-integrated LCA – model analysis and implementation for practice, In: Sustainable Built Environment D-A-CH Conference 2019, Graz, Austria, 2019,
DOI: 10.1088/1755-1315/323/1/012100

Conference publications (co-authorship)

Kairlapova, A.; Forth, K.; Carrara, A.; Borrmann, A.: Material detection and classification in 2D architectural drawings using Computer Vision for Material Passports. EC3 2025, Porto, Portugal, 2025, DOI: 10.35490/EC3.2025.197

Noichl, F.; Forth, K.; De Wolf, C.; Borrmann, A.: From Point Cloud to Material Passport – Automated Creation of Material Passports of Existing Steel Structures based on Point Cloud. EG-ICE 2025, Edinburgh, United Kingdom, DOI: 10.17868/strath.00093257

Vangelova, S.; Forth, K.; De Wolf, C.: Towards a Compatible Digital Product Passport Data Template in Construction. SBE25 2025, Zürich, Switzerland, DOI: 10.1088/1755-1315/1554/1/012053

Wu, J.; Esser, S.; Forth, K.; Kairlapova, A.; Gerstner, J.: Semi-automated assessment in fundamental BIM pedagogy for large cohorts. 35. Forum Bauinformatik 2024, Hamburg, Germany, 2024, DOI: 10.15480/882.13493

Ogunjinmi, G. J.; Forth, K.; Theißen, S.; Borrmann, A.: Estimating the Circularity of Building Elements using Building Information Modelling. World Sustainable Buitl Environment Conference, IOP Conference Series: Earth and Environmental Science 2024, online, DOI: 10.1088/1755-1315/1363/1/012043

Hofmeyer, J.; Esser, S.; Forth, K.; Borrmann, A.: Towards environmental design decision-making for infrastructure planning using parametric BIM. Proc. of the Eighth International Symposium on Life-Cycle Civil Engineering (IALCCE) 2023, Milan, Italy, 2023, DOI: 10.1201/9781003323020-2

Lammers, B.; Forth, K.: IFC-based variant analysis considering multi-criterial sustainability analysis of buildings, In: Proc. of the Forum Bau Informatik 2022, Munich, Germany, 2022,
DOI: 10.14459/2022md1686600

Schumacher, R.; Theißen, S.; Höper, J.; Drzymalla, J.; Lambertz, M.; Hollberg, A.; Forth, K.; Schneider-Marin, P.; Wimmer, R.; Bahlau, S.; Meins-Becker, A.: Analysis of current practice and future potentials of LCA in a BIM-based design process in Germany, In: E3S Web of Conferences 349, 10th International Conference on Life Cycle Management (LCM 2021), Stuttgart (online), Germany, 2022, DOI: 10.1051/e3sconf/202234910004

Kolbeck, L.; Forth, K.: Interoperability of BIM based Life Cycle Energy Analysis in Early Design Stages, In: Proc. of the Forum Bau Informatik 2021, Darmstadt, Germany, 2021

Drewes, L.; Forth, K.: BIM-integration of sustainable building certification criteria in the early design stages, In: Proc. of 32. Forum Bauinformatik 2021, Darmstadt, Germany, 2021

Molter, P. L., Fellner, J., Forth, K., Chokhachian, A.: Adaptive Bricks: Potentials of Evaporative Cooling in Brick Building Envelopes to Enhance Urban Microclimate, In: Proc. of PowerSkin Conference, Munich, Germany, 2019