CAD and BIM (5 cr)

Objective

CAD
The student is able to draw HVAC drawings of a simple building using CAD design software.

BIM
Student can
• explain the fundamentals of building information model/modelling/management (BIM)
• define key approaches, uses and advantages of BIM during the whole life-cycle
• recall essential contents, summarize and give examples of BIM terminologies, definitions and standards.
• describe and utilize BIM methods and tools in construction processes.

Content

CAD (4 ects): HVAC drawings. The basics of CAD design. Making simple HVAC designs for a single family house using a CAD application.

BIM (1 ects)
• Introduction to BIM
• BIM guidelines, policies and regulations
• IFC basics and information exchange
• BIM tools, technologies and processes
• BIM utilization in project life cycle

Location and time

Classroom teaching in school timetable.
Actively follow the reading order and announcements (email), changes may be possible.

Materials

All material and literature of the course in Moodle.

Teaching methods

Independent work in the Moodle online environment.
Self-study materials.
Workshops as face-to-face teaching.

Exam schedules

No exam, the course is evaluated on the basis of practical work.

Completion alternatives

No optional execution methods

Student workload

Working requires the student to have an independent and self-directed approach to work and time management planning. Resources: 5 credits x 27 h = 135 h.

Content scheduling

Fall semester 2024

Evaluation scale

0-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student is able to prepare the HVAC plans of a simple building holistically with the help and instructions and to make them work as a single entity to serve the building using a CAD design program. The student understands the basics of using data modeling.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

In addition to the above, the student is able to apply a CAD design program and independently draw up plans

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

In addition to the above, the student is able to apply a CAD design program and independently draw up plans at an almost error-free level.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

The student is able to prepare the HVAC plans of a simple building holistically with the help and instructions and to make them work as a single entity to serve the building using a CAD design program. The student understands the basics of using data modeling.

Assessment methods and criteria

The exercise is evaluated on a scale of 1-3. For a grade of 4-5, an additional exercise must be completed, which is evaluated on a scale of 1-2.