Course: Digital forms of design 1

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Course title Digital forms of design 1
Course code KAR/DFP1
Organizational form of instruction Lesson
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study 2
Semester Winter
Number of ECTS credits 2
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course Compulsory
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements Course does not contain work placement
Recommended optional programme components None
Course availability The course is available to visiting students
Lecturer(s)
  • Lejsek Tomáš, Ing.
  • Balda Vladimír, Ing. arch.
Course content
1. Introduction to BIM, presentation of the BIM system and working principles, credit requirements, licensing options. 2. Basics of working in the BIM environment, working with a sample project, navigating the model. 3. Walls, creating, editing, and setting wall parameters. 4. Floors and ceilings, creating floors and ceilings and adapting them to the project. 5. Roofs, different types of roofs, modeling them, and setting parameters. 6. Fillings for openings, inserting and editing doors and windows, setting materials. 7. Stairs, creating stairs, railings, and adapting them to the model. 8. Interior furnishings and staging elements, working with BIM element libraries, inserting furniture and decorations. 9. Landscaping, creating and modeling terrain, importing topographic data. 10. Modeling atypical elements, creating custom 3D objects and integrating them into the project. 11. Project documentation, creating drawings, sections, tables, and reports. 12. Project visualization and presentation, setting up cameras, lights, and presentation views. 13. Rendering and finalization, preparing scenes, rendering, and post-production editing. 14. Final presentations and evaluation. Project presentations and feedback.

Learning activities and teaching methods
Practicum
  • Class attendance - 70 hours per semester
  • Preparation for credit - 55 hours per semester
  • Semestral paper - 25 hours per semester
Learning outcomes
During the first semester, students will learn the basics of Building Information Modeling (BIM) technology and its importance in contemporary architectural and construction practice. They will understand the main principles of this technology and learn to distinguish between traditional 2D design and digital building modeling. Emphasis will be placed on understanding the advantages of BIM in the design process, particularly in the areas of coordination, information management, and design efficiency. Students will acquire basic skills in working with selected BIM software (Autodesk Revit, Archicad). They will learn to navigate the program's user interface, set up the work environment correctly, and organize their project effectively. They will master the basic tools for creating a digital model of a building and understand the importance of parametric modeling. The practical part of the course will focus on modeling architectural elements such as walls, floors, ceilings, roofs, windows, doors, and staircases. Students will learn to work with individual elements and adjust their parameters according to specific project requirements. They will also work with BIM object libraries, insert and modify existing elements, and create their own simple parametric components. During the semester, students will gradually build a comprehensive digital model of a building, learning how to effectively use layers, references, and basic tools for project organization. By the end of the course, they will be able to create basic outputs such as floor plans, sections, and elevations, and prepare the model for further processing and collaboration within a BIM environment.
Skills Students: 1. Master basic work in the environment of selected BIM software (e.g., Autodesk Revit, Archicad). 2. Know how to set up the work environment, navigate the user interface, and effectively organize a project in a BIM model. 3. Can model basic architectural elements (walls, floors, ceilings, roofs, doors, windows, staircases). 4. Can work with BIM object libraries, insert and edit components, and create simple parametric elements. 5. Can create basic outputs from the model: floor plans, sections, views, reports, and visualizations. 6. Can prepare a digital model for further processing within the BIM environment. General competencies Students: 1. Demonstrate the ability to apply digital tools in architectural design and technical documentation. 2. Are able to effectively communicate and present a project using a digital model. 3. Understand the potential of digital tools for teamwork and interdisciplinary coordination in architectural practice.
Prerequisites
Unspecified

Assessment methods and criteria
Practical demonstration of acquired skills

Active participation of the student in exersises; the student can be absent for a maximum of 2 times; a test with creating a model of a building and modelling the volume elements.
Recommended literature
  • reference handbooks for AutoCad Architecture, AutoCad Revit, Nemetschek Allplan, Sketchup, ArchiCad..
  • referenční příručky výrobců softwarů AutoCad Architecture, AutoCad Revit, Nemetschek Allplan, Sketchup, ArchiCad..


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