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ERIC Number: EJ1373024
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2023-Apr
Pages: 14
Abstractor: As Provided
ISBN: N/A
ISSN: ISSN-0950-4222
EISSN: EISSN-2043-6858
Towards Greater Integration of Building Information Modeling in the Architectural Design Curriculum: A Longitudinal Case Study
Laovisutthichai, Vikrom; Srihiran, Kaweekrai; Lu, Weisheng
Industry and Higher Education, v37 n2 p265-278 Apr 2023
Building information modeling (BIM) has been a disruptive development in the global architecture, engineering, construction and operations (AECO) industry. While architecture schools have sought to integrate BIM into their curricula, most current pedagogical approaches and lessons are derived from engineering and construction management perspectives. There is a scarcity of investigations to monitor outcomes, reveal difficulties and articulate strategies for this context. This research explores how to better incorporate BIM into the architectural design curriculum. It does so by gathering pedagogical strategies, redesigning the curriculum and taking action in one of Thailand's top architecture schools. The study reveals that treating BIM as a discrete topic in the architectural curriculum -- where BIM is not so much the main focus, is misunderstood and is alleged to jeopardize creativity -- is ineffective. Instead, infusing BIM learning modules throughout the existing curriculum structure, core design studio and supporting areas allows for the consistent and concurrent development of BIM skills and architectural knowledge. The concepts and practice examples developed in this research, along with feedback received and challenges met, constitute a valuable resource for further BIM-integrated architecture curriculum development. Future studies are recommended to improve BIM learning and advance the full potential of BIM in the education of next-generation architects.
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
Audience: N/A
Language: English
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Authoring Institution: N/A
Identifiers - Location: Thailand
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