ITT Technical Institute DT1320 Building Information Modeling (BIM) Onsite Course SYLLABUS Credit hours: 4.5 Contact/Instructional hours: 56 (34 Theory Hours, 22 Lab Hours) Prerequisite(s) and/or Corequisite(s): Prerequisites: DT1230 CAD Methods or equivalent Course Description: This course examines architectural planning and design utilizing Building Information Management (BIM) techniques. Fundamental design methods and practices for the creation of architectural drawings are presented, with emphasis on the content of the drawings and the production skills. Topics include the development of floor plans, elevations and sections of building projects. Building Information Modeling (BIM) Syllabus Where Does This Course Belong? This course is an Introduction to Building Information Modeling (BIM) using the Revit software that serves the Drafting and Design Technology Program in the School of Drafting and Design. DT1110 Introduction to Drafting and Design Technology DT1210 Rapid Visualization Techniques DT1230 CAD Methods DT1430 Parametric Modeling DT2520 3D Civil Drafting DT1320 Building Information Modeling (BIM) DT1410 Materials and Processes in Design DT1325 Sustainability in Design DT2630 3D Modeling and Visualization DT2510 Advanced CAD Methods DT2799 Drafting and Design Technology Capstone Project NOTE: Refer to the catalog for the state-specific course and program information, if applicable. 1 Date: 10/3/2012 Building Information Modeling (BIM) Syllabus Course Summary Course Description This course examines architectural planning and design utilizing Building Information Management (BIM) techniques. Fundamental design methods and practices for the creation of architectural drawings are presented, with emphasis on the content of the drawings and the production skills. Topics include the development of floor plans, elevations and sections of building projects. Major Instructional Areas 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. BIM Revit Interfaces and File Types Drafting Requirements Computer-aided Drafting (CAD) Construction Methods and Materials Modeling Basics. Modifying Elements. Extended Modeling. Views and Printing Floor Plans and Architectural Details Schedules Preparing Documents for Clients Course Objectives 1. Explain BIM and its approach to the design, analysis, and documentation of buildings 2. Compare and contrast BIM and traditional drafting and design 3. Communicate general design ideas and concepts through specific working drawings 4. Apply local zoning ordinances and building codes to an architectural project. 5. Illustrate, describe and complete a set of working drawings for an architectural project 6. Use Revit Architecture to create BIM models Learning Materials and References Required Resources 2 Date: 10/3/2012 Building Information Modeling (BIM) Syllabus New to this Course Complete Textbook Package Wakita, O. (2012). The Professional Practice of Architectural Working Drawings (4th ed.). Hoboken, NJ: John Wiley and Sons, Inc. Wing, E. (2011). Autodesk Revit Architecture 2012: No Experience Required (1st ed.). Hoboken, NJ: John Wiley and Sons, Inc. Required for Subsequent Course(s) Carried over from Previous Course(s) Required for Subsequent Course(s) n n New to this Course Other Items Carried over from Previous Course(s) Revit Architecture 2012 n Technology Requirements Revit Architecture 2010 Recommended Resources п‚· Autodesk BIM Workshop o п‚§ http://bimcurriculum.autodesk.com/ Books: o Ching, Francis D.K. and Juroszeck, AIA, Steven P. (2010). Design drawing (2nd ed.). Hoboken, NJ: John W o Ching, Francis D.K. (2009). Architectural graphics (5th ed.). Hoboken, NJ: John Wiley and Sons, Inc. o Ching, Francis D.K. (2009). Building codes illustrated: A guide to understanding the 2009 International Bui o Ching, Francis D.K. (2008) Architecture: form, space and order. (3rd ed.). Hoboken, NJ: John Wiley and Sons, Inc. п‚§ п‚§ Periodicals: o Building Design & Construction o CAD User o CADALYST o GreenSource: The Magazine of Sustainable Design o Metropolis o Traditional Building o Architectural Record Professional Associations: o American Design Drafting Association (ADDA): o American Institute of Architects (AIA): o American Institute of Building Design (ABD): http://www.aibd.org/ o American Institute of Constructors: http://www.professionalconstructor.org/Home/ o Associated Builders and Contracts (ABC): http://www.abc.org/ 3 www.adda.org www.aia.org Date: 10/3/2012 Building Information Modeling (BIM) п‚§ Syllabus o Associated General Contractors of America (AGC): http://www.agc.org/ o Construction Management Association of America (CMAA): http://cmaanet.org/ o Construction Specifications Institute (CSI): http://www.csinet.org/ o National Association of Home Builders (NAHB): http://www.nahb.com/ o National Association of Women in Construction: http://www.nawic.org/nawic/Default.asp o National Institute of Building Sciences: http://www.nibs.org/ o U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC): http://www.usgbc.org/Default.aspx Professional Portals (all of which may be found on the ITT Virtual Library): o Architecture Community Information o Building Types Study o Cities and Buildings Database o New Buildings Institute o Tall Buildings o The Great Buildings Collection o Autodesk: Sustainable Design o Green Building Resources o International Green Construction Code o National Renewable Energy Laboratory: Buildings Research o U.S. Green Building Council: LEED o ARCAT: Building Materials and Manufacturers Specifications o McGraw-Hill Construction Network for Products o The Blue Book of Building and Construction NOTE: All links are subject to change without prior notice. Information Search Use the following keywords to search for additional online resources that may be used for supporting your work on the course assignments: п‚§ п‚§ BIM п‚§ Computer-aided Drafting (CAD) п‚§ Computer Modeling п‚§ Revit п‚§ Floor plans п‚§ Extended Modeling п‚§ Construction methods п‚§ Construction materials 4 Date: 10/3/2012 Building Information Modeling (BIM) Syllabus Course Plan Suggested Learning Approach In this course, you will be studying individually and within a group of your peers. As you work on the course deliverables, you are encouraged to share ideas with your peers and instructor, work collaboratively on projects and team assignments, raise critical questions, and provide constructive feedback. Use the following advice to receive maximum learning benefits from your participation in this course: DO DONвЂ™T п‚§ Do take a proactive learning approach п‚§ DonвЂ™t assume there is only one correct п‚§ Do share your thoughts on critical issues answer to a question and potential problem solutions п‚§ DonвЂ™t be afraid to share your perspective on п‚§ Do plan your course work in advance the issues analyzed in the course п‚§ Do explore a variety of learning resources in п‚§ DonвЂ™t be negative about the points of view that addition to the textbook are different from yours п‚§ Do offer relevant examples from your п‚§ DonвЂ™t underestimate the impact of experience collaboration on your learning п‚§ Do make an effort to understand different п‚§ DonвЂ™t limit your course experience to reading points of view the textbook п‚§ Do connect concepts explored in this п‚§ DonвЂ™t postpone your work on the course course to real-life professional situations deliverables вЂ“ work on small assignment and your own experiences components every day 5 Date: 10/3/2012 Building Information Modeling (BIM) Syllabus Course Outline Unit 1: Introduction to Architectural Design and BIM Upon completion of this unit, students are expected to: п‚· Critique projects created in Revit Architecture. п‚· Explain how BIM is used in the modern design practice. п‚· Evaluate regional building codes to determine the classification and requirements for a specific structure. п‚· Describe the benefits of 3D modeling. п‚· Describe architectural office practices and standards. п‚· Evaluate a completed building project. п‚· Use the Revit Architecture interface. п‚· Personalize the Revit Architecture interface. п‚· Modify objects in Revit Architecture. п‚· Evaluate the Regional Building Code. GRADED ACTIVITIES / DELIVERABLES READING ASSIGNMENT Wakita, Chapter 1; Chapter 2: pp. 30- 35, 49-78 Wing, Chapter 1 Grading Category Activity/Deliverable Title Grade Allocation (% of all graded work) Assignment Unit 1 Assignment 1: Virtual Library: Competition Designs for Columbus, IN 3% Lab Unit 1. Lab 1. Revit Interface 4% Unit 2: Floor Plans and Revit Upon completion of this unit, students are expected to: п‚· Explain the effects of various environmental factors on architecture. п‚· Explain architectural practices for making a building user-friendly. п‚· Describe the impact of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1993 on architecture. п‚· Describe the purpose of a floor plan. п‚· Identify elements on a floor plan. п‚· Manipulate views in Revit. п‚· Create floor plans in Revit. GRADED ACTIVITIES / DELIVERABLES READING ASSIGNMENT Wakita, Chapter 3; Chapter 9: pp. 291 вЂ“ 322 Wing, Chapter 2 Grading Category Assignment Lab Activity/Deliverable Title Unit 2. Assignment 1: Americans with Disability Act at Work Unit 2. Lab 1. Lower Level Floor Plan 6 Grade Allocation (% of all graded work) 3% 4% Date: 10/3/2012 Building Information Modeling (BIM) Syllabus Unit 3: Sustainable Design Upon completion of this unit, students are expected to: п‚· Explain how to implement sustainable design concepts. п‚· Evaluate forces that act upon structures. п‚· Explain techniques for sound-proofing a building structure. п‚· Describe fire protection techniques. п‚· Describe construction techniques to slow down the deterioration process. п‚· Describe construction techniques that can prevent drainage and mitigate the negative effects of rainfall. п‚· Define water table. п‚· Define frost line. п‚· Describe the consequences of not building to an appropriate depth in areas of deep frost lines. п‚· Evaluate alternate energy sources. п‚· Explain techniques for conserving energy. п‚· Explain how to implement sustainable design concepts п‚· Describe editing tools in Revit. п‚· Explain best practices and troubleshooting techniques for Revit. п‚· Create an upper level floor plan. GRADED ACTIVITIES / DELIVERABLES READING ASSIGNMENT Wakita, Chapter 4 Grading Category Assignment Wing, Chapters 4 and 22 Lab Activity/Deliverable Title Unit 3. Assignment 1. Applying Sustainable Design to Our Neighborhoods Unit 3. Assignment 2. Energy Conservation Techniques Unit 3. Lab 1. Upper Level Floor Plan Grade Allocation (% of all graded work) 3% 3% 4% Unit 4: Initial Preparation Phase for Construction Documents Upon completion of this unit, students are expected to: п‚· Explain the guidelines for creating working documents. п‚· Explain the importance of building codes in industry. п‚· Describe how materials influence the construction, energy usage, and physical appearance of a building. п‚· Explain how the method in which the building is constructed can influence the design of the structure. п‚· Describe some energy conservation techniques. п‚· Describe regional circumstances under which buildings are constructed. п‚· Explain how BIM assists in swift, effective editing of drawings. 7 Date: 10/3/2012 Building Information Modeling (BIM) п‚· п‚· п‚· п‚· п‚· Syllabus Explain how BIM is used in modern design practice. Compare and contrast BIM and CAD. Explain some of the common principles and procedures of drawing management. Revise floor plans. Recommend office management guidelines. GRADED ACTIVITIES / DELIVERABLES READING ASSIGNMENT Grading Category Wakita, Chapter 6 Assignment Wing, Chapter 5 Lab Activity/Deliverable Title Unit 4. Assignment 1. Office Management Guidelines Unit 4. Lab 1. Floor Plan Revisions Grade Allocation (% of all graded work) 3% 4% Unit 5: Site and Grading Plans Upon completion of this unit, students are expected to: п‚· Present a floor plan. п‚· Describe the elements of a site analysis plan. п‚· Explain how a site analysis plan can affect the design flow. п‚· Describe the fundamental concepts that are incorporated when drawing a plot plan. п‚· Read topography maps. п‚· Describe the importance of soil and geography testing. п‚· Describe the elements of a site plan. п‚· Explain how a grading plan is used. п‚· Describe the proper method to provide drainage for a site. п‚· Explain some of the considerations when creating a utility plan. п‚· Describe the purpose of a circulation plan. п‚· Describe how effective landscaping, irrigation, and drainage will make the most effective impact on the environment. п‚· Create a site plan. п‚· Complete the research that will be outlined for Google Earth. GRADED ACTIVITIES / DELIVERABLES READING ASSIGNMENT Grading Category Wakita, Chapter 7 Assignment Wing, Chapter 18 Lab Activity/Deliverable Title Unit 5. Assignment 1. Presentation: Floor Plans Unit 5. Lab 1. Research Google Earth and Google Sketch Up Unit 5. Lab 2. Site Plan 8 Grade Allocation (% of all graded work) 3% 4% 4% Date: 10/3/2012 Building Information Modeling (BIM) Syllabus Unit 6: Foundations Upon completion of this unit, students are expected to: п‚· Evaluate foundation types. п‚· Sketch foundation plans. п‚· Draw a foundation plan. п‚· Create sheet sets. GRADED ACTIVITIES / DELIVERABLES READING ASSIGNMENT Grading Category Wakita, Chapter 9 Assignment Wing, Chapter 14 Lab Activity/Deliverable Title Unit 6. Assignment 1. Sketch of Foundation Plans Unit 6. Lab 1. Check Sheets Grade Allocation (% of all graded work) 3% 4% Unit 7: Roofs and Framing Upon completion of this unit, students are expected to: п‚· Describe roof framing system conventions and terminology. п‚· Draw a roof plan. п‚· Create a conventional floor framing plan. п‚· Evaluate types of framing materials. п‚· Create a conventional floor framing plan. п‚· Explain how Revit families are used. п‚· Use Revit Architecture to create BIM models. GRADED ACTIVITIES / DELIVERABLES READING ASSIGNMENT Wakita, Chapter 9 Wing, Chapters 7, 8 and 17 Grading Category Lab Activity/Deliverable Title Grade Allocation (% of all graded work) Unit 7. Lab 1. Draw a Roofing Plan 4% Unit 7. Lab 2. Draw a Floor Flaming Plan 4% 9 Date: 10/3/2012 Building Information Modeling (BIM) Syllabus Unit 8: Building Sections Upon completion of this unit, students are expected to: п‚§ Define a building section. п‚§ Identify types of building sections. п‚§ Explain the benefits of using color-coded drawings. п‚§ Explain the importance of presentation. п‚§ Explain the purpose of using light and shadows. п‚§ Create a building section. п‚§ Create a wall section. GRADED ACTIVITIES / DELIVERABLES READING ASSIGNMENT Wakita, Chapter 10 Grading Category Lab Wing, Chapter 3 Activity/Deliverable Title Grade Allocation (% of all graded work) Unit 8. Lab 1. Building Design Section 4% Unit 8. Lab 2. Wall Section 4% Unit 9: Elevations Upon completion of this unit, students are expected to: п‚· Explain the purpose of exterior elevation. п‚· Describe the techniques used to create an exterior elevation. п‚· Explain how to draw doors and windows on exterior elevations. п‚· Explain the impact on a structure of different materials. п‚· Add notes to elevations. п‚· Explain the use of dotted lines within exterior elevations. п‚· Describe the controlling factors that should be communicated within exterior elevations. п‚· Contrast techniques that can be used for weatherproofing. п‚· Explain the purpose of interior elevations. п‚· Prepare documents using Revit. п‚· Create exterior elevations. п‚· Create interior elevations. GRADED ACTIVITIES / DELIVERABLES READING ASSIGNMENT Wakita, Chapter 10 Grading Category Lab Activity/Deliverable Title Unit 9. Lab 1. Creating Exterior 10 Grade Allocation (% of all graded work) 4% Date: 10/3/2012 Building Information Modeling (BIM) Syllabus Elevations Wing, Chapter 19 Unit 9. Lab 2. Creating Interior Elevations 4% Unit 10: Schedules and Details Upon completion of this unit, students are expected to: п‚· Explain the purpose of a schedule. п‚· Explain the use of a tabulated schedule. п‚· Explain the use of a pictorial schedule. п‚· Explain the use of a structural entity schedule. п‚· Explain the value of using Revit to create schedules. п‚· Explain the purpose of architectural details. п‚· Identify Stair Components п‚· Define terms used in fireplace construction. п‚· Create a pictorial schedule. п‚· Create a tabular schedule. п‚· Create architectural details. п‚· Correct construction documents. GRADED ACTIVITIES / DELIVERABLES READING ASSIGNMENT Wakita, Chapter 10 Grading Category Lab Wing, Chapters 11-12 Activity/Deliverable Title Unit 10. Lab 1. Schedules 4% Unit 10. Lab 2. Architectural Details 4% Unit 10. Lab 3. Redlines 4% Unit 11: Course Review and Presentation READING ASSIGNMENT Review all chapters Grade Allocation (% of all graded work) Out-of-class work: 6 hours GRADED ACTIVITIES / DELIVERABLES Grading Category Exam Activity/Deliverable Title Final Exam Grade Allocation (% of all graded work) 15% Note: Your instructor may add a few learning activities that will change the grade allocation for each assignment in a category. The overall category percentages will not change. Evaluation and Grading Evaluation Criteria 11 Date: 10/3/2012 Building Information Modeling (BIM) Syllabus The graded assignments will be evaluated using the following weighted categories: Category Assignment Lab Exam Weight 21% 64% 15% TOTAL 100% Grade Conversion The final grades will be calculated from the percentages earned in the course, as follows: Grade A B+ B C+ C D+ D F Percentage 90вЂ“100% 85вЂ“89% 80вЂ“84% 75вЂ“79% 70вЂ“74% 65вЂ“69% 60вЂ“64% <60% Credit 4.0 3.5 3.0 2.5 2.0 1.5 1.0 0.0 Academic Integrity All students must comply with the policies that regulate all forms of academic dishonesty, or academic misconduct, including plagiarism, self-plagiarism, fabrication, deception, cheating, and sabotage. For more information on the academic honesty policies, refer to the Student Handbook and the Course Catalog. (End of Syllabus) 12 Date: 10/3/2012