ARE 2852 - Building Information Modeling

1 lecture hours 2 lab hours 2 credits

Course Description
This course prepares the student to utilize building information modeling (BIM) as a coordinated, integrated, and consistent approach to a building project in design and construction decision-making. Students are provided the basics to produce high-quality 3D designs and construction documents, along with cost-estimating and construction planning. The students will use BIM in the Senior Project sequence. This course will utilize Autodesk Revit Building Systems. (prereq: CAE 1851) (quarter system prereq: AE 1001 or CV 1001)

Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

Demonstrate skill in using advanced features of Revit Architecture
Demonstrate skill in using Revit Structures
Demonstrate skill in using Revit MEP (mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems)

Prerequisites by Topic

Basic understanding of Autodesk Revit
Basics of architectural drafting

Course Topics

Getting started with Revit, printing, file management
Floor plans
Roof, floor, and ceiling systems
Vertical circulation
Structural system - grids, columns, beams
Structural system - floor, bar joist, footings
Interior design
Annotation and schedules
Mechanical system - HVAC
Mechanical system - plumbing and fire protection, clash detection
Electrical systems
Site and renderings, building walkthroughs
Construction documents sets

Laboratory Topics

Weekly hands-on exercises and interactive problem-solving sessions that reinforce the weekly lecture topics

Coordinator
Michael McGeen, AIA

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ARE 2852 - Building Information Modeling