ACH 213 - Building Information Modeling

3 credit hours - Two hours of lecture and three hours of laboratory weekly; one term.
Introduces the relationship between design and building information modeling. Explores the use of the latest building information modeling technology as it applies to the sequence of the design and construction documentation process. Focuses on the appropriate application of technology through the use of parametric building objects. Discusses the basic concepts of building information modeling and how it applies to the design work environment. Course uses Revit software by Autodesk. Lab fee $20.

Prerequisite(s): ACH 111 , ACH 122 and either ACH 245 or ENT 241 or permission of department chair.

Note: This course counts as one of the required CAD electives. Typically offered MC and OL; fall and spring terms.

Location(s) Typically Offered: Arnold Main Campus (MC) and Online (OL)

Term(s) Typically Offered: Fall and spring

Course Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, the students will be able to:

Compare traditional CAD software programs to BIM software.
Determine project parameters.
Assemble building components.
Construct various wall types.
Incorporate doors and windows.
Assemble floors and ceilings.
Design stair systems.
Compare massing objects.
Design roof systems.
Incorporate construction documentation.
Arrange sheet profiles and plot drawings.