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An introductory course to BIM with Archicad in nine units (M101–M109): from the BIM concept and the interface to architectural modelling, documentation, structure, building services, Open BIM and deliverables management.
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A complete introductory course to BIM with Archicad, made up of nine learning units (M101–M109) recorded from live sessions. It starts from the BIM concept and the Archicad interface and progresses through architectural modelling, documentation, structure, building services, Open BIM and deliverables management.
Each unit combines an introduction and its video-recorded lessons, with its own quiz as evidence of achievement. Once all units have been passed, the course's final exam draws questions from all of them. Approximate total duration of the lessons: around 34 hours.
Description: This session will provide a theoretical presentation of BIM as a methodology and will demonstrate the possibilities of Archicad as a working tool within this system. In addition, practical learning of the fundamentals of Archicad will begin. Agenda: - BIM as a working methodology - Why Archicad? - Drawing method in Archicad
Description: In this session, the fundamental construction principles for working in Archicad will be learnt through building materials and composite structures, and work will begin with basic constructive elements such as walls, columns or slabs. Agenda: - Construction principles in Archicad - Basic constructive elements
Description: In this session, work will begin with parametric library objects such as doors, windows and furniture, and participants will learn to manage the various types of libraries available in Archicad. In addition, Layers management within the BIM model will be explained, and the fundamentals of collaborative work through BIMcloud will be demonstrated and practised. Agenda: - Libraries and parametric objects - Layers management in the BIM model - Internal collaboration and teamwork
Description: In this session, we will work on the vertical management of the building. First, you will learn how to work with the definition of the environment, location and storey management. You will work with the definition of terrain based on external information and with the main vertical connection elements, stairs and railings. Agenda: - Defining the environment and topography - Vertical connection elements
Description: In this session you will learn to create different types of roofs and work with one of the most important elements of the BIM model, zones or spaces. Work will also begin with non-graphic information, learning to extract measurements and using schedules as a tool for controlling and extracting metadata from the BIM model. Agenda: - Roofs - Space management - Information control and measurement extraction
Description: In this session we will work with attribute management and learn in detail how to use Pen Sets and hatchings in Archicad. In addition, we will begin the documentation work of the BIM model using two main tools, dimensions and details, learning in detail all their possibilities and workflows. Finally, one of the most important points in the management of BIM model documentation in Archicad will be explained: working with 2D views and 3D views. Agenda: - Attribute management - Documentation elements: dimensions and details - Management of BIM model views
Description: In this session you will learn how to manage the structural BIM model from Archicad. To do so, you will learn to work with specific tools such as beams, grids, etc., and you will experience the complete working process of creating and checking the structural model. In addition, you will work on creating complex parametric profiles, which will allow the user to customise construction elements without limits. Agenda: - The structural BIM model - Complex parametric profiles
Description: In this session, the fundamentals of building services modelling (MEP) will be introduced for the generation of basic pipework, ductwork and cabling networks. Work in OPEN BIM will also begin, covering the collaborative workflow between different disciplines and the basic principles of interoperability in Archicad. Agenda: - Connection of Constructional and Structural Elements - Fundamentals of Building Services Modelling - Interoperability in OPEN BIM
Description: In this session, participants will work on creating final documentation in various formats and with different presentation standards. They will learn to generate traditional drawings and export them in different formats, pdf, dwg, etc., as well as new forms of presentation based on Hypermodels. Real-time communication through BIMx will be experienced in order to complete the GRAPHISOFT ecosystem. Agenda: - Elevations and sections - Deliverables management - Access to BIM data