COA8901 CE: Building Information Modeling: Case Studies
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Purpose: Since
the beginning of history, architecture and building has relied on drawings as
the representation for design and construction. Now we are encountering an
epoch changing transition to the use of highly structured 3D models. A change
of representation has profound impacts on how we practice, what we can do,
and even how we think. This new form of modelling is called Building
Information modelling (BIM). It is
said that BIM is revolutionizing architecture and construction. It is altering
how architects design, how buildings are constructed and how they are
delivered, and soon how facilities are operated. Because BIM is a
revolutionary technology, people are just beginning to learn how to use it.
It is estimated that less than 75 buildings have been built using it thus
far, world-wide. Because the final design exists as
a set of specified 3D objects with associated properties, it is said that BIM
reduces errors of design, improves design quality, shortens construction
time, and significantly reduces construction costs. These statements are from
the initial experiences on early projects. The longer term potential impacts
of BIM are also being explored, by the architects through the AIA, the
contractors through the AGC, the product suppliers through the CSI, and
others. These involve compensation, scheduling, teaming and other issues. The
full implications of the new technology and its utilization to support new
forms of practice will be explored in the class. The purpose of this course will be
to: 1. learn about BIM, from a technology and design and
building practice perspective 2. review existing case studies to understand better
the impact of BIM 3. develop new case studies, to add to the current
literature After extensive reading and
discussion about what is BIM and its technology and process basis, students
will pair up to undertake case studies of the use of Building Information
Modeling, working with the people involved. Some of the teams will explore how
BIM affects design processes, others how it affects construction, others
possibly how it affects building procurement, commissioning, collaboration
with engineering consultants, and others. The case studies will be presented
the last two weeks of class. The best studies will be considered for
publication. Details:
Meets once per week for 2.5 hours, two readings per week, three
presentations. Grading based on class discussion, knowledge of readings, case
study project |
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Reading Set One ??What is BIM:
Links to
a large set of case studies: List of references and website sources on BIM
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1. Current situation in construction practices (8/23) 2. What is BIM? What are the basic technologies regarding Building Information Modeling? (8/30) Lecture Two Lecture Part TwoB Assignment One and Case Study List 3. How are fabricators using BIM? Steel, precast, RC, MEP (9/6) ) 4. How are architects using BIM? How are contractors using BIM? (9/13) 5. BIM case studies: a sampling (9/20) 6. The economics of BIM; What is a BIM case study? What should it accomplish? (9/27) Metrics for assessing BIM Productivity study Process improvmeent study 7. Selection and background work for your real BIM study Assignment due: First pass study on a hypothetical case study. (10/4) 8. The ideal structure of a BIM case study; some examples (10/11) 9. How are large clients using BIM? Assignment due: First pass background study of BIM case (10/18) 10. Another set of BIM case studies (10/25) 11. Planning your case study interview; the economics of BIM (11/1) 12. Assignment due: Background study on your BIM case (11/8) 13. (11/15) Review of each of the BIM cases 14. (11/29) Interviews 15. (12/6) Assignment due:
BIM Case study
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1. Ghafari work
on General Motors plants - permission requested to proceed |
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