Fundamentals and Applications of Building Information Modeling (BIM)

Academic Year 2024/2025 - Teacher: CETTINA SANTAGATI

Expected Learning Outcomes

This course is designed to introduce and delve into the application of Building Information Modeling (BIM) as both a product and a process.
It provides a comprehensive exploration of BIM from two key perspectives: technological innovation and practical implementation in the building industry.
By the end of the course, students will have a thorough understanding of BIM principles and cutting-edge applications, equipping them to effectively utilize BIM throughout the entire lifecycle of buildings and infrastructure projects within the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) industry.

Course Structure

The course includes theoretical lessons aimed at fostering a critical understanding of the available tools and their areas of application, as well as practical exercises and assignments designed to build proficiency with the BIM methodology and authoring tools.
Throughout the course, several workshops and meetings will be organized, featuring industry experts to provide deeper insights into key topics.

Required Prerequisites

Courses in Drawing (ICAR/17) and Architectural Construction (ICAR/10) - L7

Attendance of Lessons

Attendance is not mandatory, but it is highly recommended.

Detailed Course Content

- BIM definitions and terminology (Evolution and international implementation of the BIM methodology and technology, AEC digital transition advantages, Operational workflows, Interoperability and common data environment)

- International and national standards and regulations (LOIN, LOD, ISO, UNI)

- BIM authoring platforms and VPLs (object-oriented modeling, components library, shared parameters)

- BIM for the documentation and manteinance of built heritage (H-BIM, digital survey, Scan to HBIM procedures)

- BIM for Facility Management

- BIM and GIS for the urban and territory management

- Rendering, animation, and extended reality (virtual, augmented, mixed reality) for the communication of the project

Textbook Information

No textbook is required for this class. The projected slides will be made available to the students.

Course Planning

	Subjects	Text References
1	BIM definitions and terminology	Eastman, C., Teicholz, P., Sacks, R., and Liston, K. (2011). BIM handbook: A guide to building information modeling for owners, managers, designers, engineers and contractors (2nd Edition).
2	International and national standards and regulations	ISO-19650-1; ISO-19650-2; ISO-19650-3; ISO-19650-4; UNI EN ISO 7817-1;
3	BIM authoring platforms and VPLs	Revit, Dinamo
4	BIM for the documentation and manteinance of built heritage - HBIM	Slides on HBIM, Digital Survey, scan-to-BIM
5	BIM for Facility Management	Eastman, C., Teicholz, P., Sacks, R., and Liston, K. (2011). BIM handbook: A guide to building information modeling for owners, managers, designers, engineers and contractors (2nd Edition).
6	BIM and GIS	Eastman, C., Teicholz, P., Sacks, R., and Liston, K. (2011). BIM handbook: A guide to building information modeling for owners, managers, designers, engineers and contractors (2nd Edition).
7	Rendering, animation, and extended reality	Lecture materials

Learning Assessment

Learning Assessment Procedures

The evaluation will be based on an oral examination and the assessment of the project assigned and developed during the course. During the oral examination, the student may also be required to use a computer to complete specific exercises.

Examples of frequently asked questions and / or exercises

Difference between Level of Information Need and Level of Development

BIM uses

H-BIM for the built environment

Common Data Environment

3D acquisition techniques

Degree Course in

Construction Management and Safety