86582 - Building Information Modeling

Learning outcomes

At the end of the course, the student will possess the theoretical and practical knowledge necessary for an introduction to the use of BIM (Building Information Modeling) and the related IT techniques for project modelling and documentation. Particular attention will be given to leveraging the potential of this tool for the invention and management processes of the information and data system that characterize the project. The fundamental objective of the course is to equip the student with the tools to navigate from conception through development and representation, all the way to the construction site of the project, without the need to implement a process of reductive simplification in the executive phase.

Course contents

During the course, the student will be introduced to the discipline of Building Information Modelling (BIM) through both theoretical and practical contents. In particular, the theoretical part aims to prepare the student with respect to the founding concepts of the discipline, also with reference to the methodological differences compared to traditional production processes. Of particular relevance will be the knowledge of the Italian legislative and regulatory framework as well as the reference nomenclature used within the sector processes.

During the practical activities, students will be presented with BIM-oriented software, with particular reference to the Autodesk Revit authoring platform.

The exercises and case studies covered will provide students with all the basic knowledge for the development of architectural modeling and for the creation of graphic and documentary project documentation.

At the end of the course, students will be able to independently use the platform as an authoring and design tool.

Readings/Bibliography

- Eastman C., Teicholz P., Sacks R., Liston K., BIM Handbook: A Guide to Building Information Modeling for Owners, Managers, Designers, Engineers and Contractors. John Wiley & Sons, New Jersey, 2007.

-Yori R., Kim M., Kirby L., Mastering Autodesk Revit 2020, Sybex, 2019

-Pavan A., Mirarchi C., Giani M., BIM: metodi e strumenti. Progettare, costruire e gestire nell'era digitale, Tecniche Nuove, 2017

-Aubin P., Renaissance Revit, CreateSpace, 2013

-Norme UNI EN ISO serie 19650

-Norme UNI Serie 11337

Teaching methods

The course will be carried out through the alternation of frontal theoretical sessions and practical sessions in which to put the operating methods learned to good use.

Assessment methods

Verification of learning occurs only through the final exam which verifies the acquisition of knowledge.

The final exam consists of:

1. a written test with a multiple choice test relating to the theoretical part outlined during the classroom course.
2. development of a BIM model with architectural information at the Schematic Design Documentation.
3. Oral interview during the delivery of the model and documents.

The student will have to demonstrate, through the exam interview, that they have learned the concepts of BIM (Building Information Modeling) and that they know how to correctly model an architectural building at a SD Level with the BIM platforms used in the course.

Teaching tools

The teacher will use various programs in the lessons (Autodesk Revit, Autodesk Autocad, etc.). These programs are available on all machines present in the Faculty's computer rooms. The student will be able to obtain the license to use the above-mentioned software free of charge for one year (renewable until completion of studies). The software can be downloaded at: http://students.autodesk.com/.

Office hours

See the website of Salvatore Corso