ARCH3327-1

Duration

40h Th

Number of credits

	Bachelor in architecture	5 crédits

Lecturer

Abdelkader Boutemadja, David Crambert, Aurélie de Boissieu

Coordinator

Aurélie de Boissieu

Language(s) of instruction

French language

Organisation and examination

Teaching in the first semester, review in January

Schedule

Schedule online

Units courses prerequisite and corequisite

Prerequisite or corequisite units are presented within each program

Learning unit contents

This course focuses on the challenges of building data modeling and BIM practices as defined in the international standard ISO 19650. This course is an approach to BIM as a support for the project design activity of architecture. It consists of an approach to the development of a database necessary for collaboration and communication of the architectural project.
The chapters covered are:
Theory of BIM and information management:

BIM in practice today, change management and future developments
Introduction to digital collaborative work: best practices, common data environments (CDE) and interoperability
The stages of a BIM project and its new roles
BIM execution plan and process
Introduction to BIM standards (in particular ISO 19650)

BIM practices:

Introduction to semantic 3D modeling
Master the representation of the project from a BIM model
Analyze a building from a BIM model
Creation of libraries and complex geometries as part of a BIM project

Introduction to algorithms, data sciences and the challenges of artificial intelligence:

Introduction to computational design and the evolutions of its challenges (from the 1960s to contemporary practices)
Introduction to the thought of "data-driven design" and to the platformization of architectural tools with regard to the contributions of data sciences
Introduction to the challenges of developments in AI practices in architecture today

Learning outcomes of the learning unit

At the end of the course the student will be able to:

To situate oneself in relation to the challenges of BIM and information management during all phases of a project and from the point of view of its various actors
To define a BIM strategy relevant to its project objectives, and to model and operate a BIM model in line with the identified design objectives.
To manage and organize the tools of collaborative work and to practice interoperability
To think about the challenges and impacts of digital technologies for architectural design and the project process

Prerequisite knowledge and skills

Previous classes must be validated :

CCG : Image et numérique,
Projet
Construction

Erasmus students are welcome.

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

Every week the class is organised into:
- a theory oriented lecture (1 hour)
- Hands-on Lab work (around 2 hours). This work is organised either in lab or at home according to the calendar.

Mode of delivery (face to face, distance learning, hybrid learning)

Blended learning

Additional information:

The course is taught in French. Course attendance is compulsory.
The course materials (exercises, videos, articles, etc.) are published on ecampus.
Depending on the schedule, some practical work sessions are given in an "hybrid" mode. In this case, the content necessary for the lab is given in advance, work can be done remotely from home and teachers and assistants are available at given schedule for one-to-one support (answers to questions, additional explanations, etc.).

Assessment methods and criteria

Continuous assessment

Additional information:

Continuous evaluation of the lab
Continuous evaluation of lectures and theoretical knowledge (QCM)

Work placement(s)

Organizational remarks

Contacts

Aurelie de Boissieu, PhD (Titulaire)
Batiment 52, Bureau: (0/541) Quartier Polytech 1, Allée de la Découverte 9 4000 Liège, Belgique
email: aurelie.deboissieu@uliege.be

David Crambert
Batiment E1 Faculté d'Architecture Boulevard de la Constitution 41 4020 Liège, Belgique
email: dcrambert@uliege.be

Thomas Dissaux
Batiment E1 Faculté d'Architecture Boulevard de la Constitution 41 4020 Liège, Belgique
email: tdissaux@uliege.be

Digital tools for architecture