BIM and Code Checking for School Buildings: Standard Checks for IAQ

process is constantly growing due to the automation of some verification steps, both in research and in construction practice. These applications, in the context of existing buildings, allow to consider design andmanagement critical issues in order to improve the quality of life of users, as well as the Indoor Environmental Quality (IEQ). The school building heritage is particularly significant, in terms of consistency, construction value and population involved, necessitating rules for rapid assessment for a vast quantity of buildings managed by public entities. This research aims to assess BIM’s effectiveness in streamlining regulatory checks for school buildings, focusing on dimensional accuracy and indoor air quality compliance. Dimensional checks ensure adherence to design and safety standards, facilitated by BIM’s creation of accurate 3D models for real-time assessments. Among the domains of IEQ, the Indoor air quality is another critical aspect of school buildings, directly impacting the health and well-being of occupants. BIM can facilitate the integration of relevant data and can help optimize ventilation systems to ensuring compliance with indoor air quality regulations or evaluate critical issues of technical elements in the quantification of natural air exchanges, and provide management application indications. The study evaluates the challenges, successes, and lessons learned from the implementation, providing insights into the broader applicability of BIM for regulatory compliance in school building heritage. The paper focuses on the practical application of these digital tools, using the Rizzo Institute in Rome as a case study. By implementing BIM for building management, it was possible to guarantee that the school building meets the rigorous regulatory requirements and verify any critical issues, providing the administration with useful application feedback on how to control the spaces used and guarantee effective air exchanges in the classrooms.