Learning outcome

After successfully completing the course, the candidate will have achieved the following learning outcomes defined in terms of knowledge, skills and general competence.

Knowledge

The candidate:

• Can explain what Building Information Modelling (BIM) is
• Has knowledge of current drawing standards
• Has basic knowledge of drawing production
• Has knowledge of the main properties of Norwegian building materials
• Has fundamental knowledge of basic foundations, floors, floor dividers, walls and roofs
• Can distinguish amongst the main styles of Norwegian architecture
• Has knowledge of the concepts of design and building practices

Skills

The candidate can:

• Produce digital 2D and 3D models
• Produce construction drawings in accordance with Norwegian standards
• Construct virtual models using BIM software

General competence

The candidate:

• Has knowledge of the field and can apply it to make informed choices concerning building design.
• Can plan and complete a drawing assignment.
• Can plan and complete a BIM projesct.
• Can communicate theory and present his/her proposals for solutions.
• Can exchange views and discuss solutions in groups and thereby contribute to good design.

Course Description

• Training in the use of software for drawing 2D and 3D models (AutoCAD and Revit Architecture).
• Introduction to BIM project planning.
• Introduction to construction methods.
• Architecture and design theory.
• Specific tasks.

Teaching and Learning Methods

Lectures with examples from real projects.

Training in the use of software.

Individual project in three steps, see below. The project consists of planning and designing a building. The process and the results must be documented in different formats, such as sketches, descriptions, room program, drawings and mass calculations. The students will be working on the project throughout the whole semester, and will include the following three steps:

1. Programming.
2. Initial project.
3. BIM model.

Assessment Methods

Indiviual portfolio in three steps. All three steps must be approved in order to pass the course.

• Step 1, Programming, that counts for 30 % of the course grade.
• Step 2, Initial project that counts for 20 %.
• Step 3, BIM-model, that counts for 50 %.

Minor adjustments may occur during the academic year, subject to the decision of the Dean