Department: MSc Sustainable Design in the Built Environment
Module Description: This course introduces students to the principles and applications of Building Information Modelling (BIM) within the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) industries. Starting with an overview of BIM fundamentals and principles including, objected-oriented, parametric modelling, and interoperability among AEC stakeholders. Students will gain hands-on experience with leading BIM tools and focus on how BIM aids owners, architects, engineers, contractors, and facility managers. The course also emphasizes the importance of BIM in sustainable building practices, covering essential aspects such as clash detection to prevent design and construction conflicts, energy analysis, life cycle assessment analysis, and modular construction and prefabrication design.
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Issa, R., Olbina, S. and American Society of Civil Engineers. Technical Council on Computing and Information Technology (2015). Building information modeling: applications and practices. Reston, Virginia: American Society of Civil Engineers.
