Undergraduate teaching in architecture and the participation of students in the dissemination of BIM

Abstract

The increasing complexity of the AECO sector (architecture, engineering, construction and operation) contributes to the search for efficiency in the design process and BIM (Building Information Modeling) plays a key role in allowing architecture offices work collaboratively developing integrated projects. It is understood that the integration of BIM in the curricula of undergraduate courses in architecture is necessary. In this sense, there are actions of teachers in the development of research and didactic experiences incorporating BIM in their classes. At the same time, there is a spontaneous movement of undergraduate students to integrate the methodology into the learning process. This article presents the results of research that aimed to identify and evaluate the effectiveness of actions promoted by architecture and civil engineering students to disseminate BIM in undergraduate courses. Considering the demands of the architecture market and the competencies that must be developed to work in BIM, the scope of the initiatives indicated that the focus of student actions is basically on software training, as collaboration skills, communication and coordination are still little explored, indicating opportunities for improvement.