Objectives

As an introduction to the digital condition for the development of the architectural design process, the objectives of this course are:

• Study the fundamentals of 2D and 3D digital design and modeling using a BIM computer application;
• Acquire introductory techniques for an integral development of the architecture project in Revit and ArchiCAD;
• Explore associated communication processes through the production of communication images, and the preparation and printing of sheets/panels;
• Promote the complementary relationship between digital and manual design processes.

Program:

1. INTRODUCTION

0.1 Course presentation

0.2 BIM introduction

0.3 Software interface

1. DIGITAL DRAWING (2D)

1.1 2D drafting

1.2 Walls and openings

1.3 Annotations and printing

2. DIGITAL MODELING (3D)

2.1 Height, slabs, stairs and ramps

2.2 Doors, windows, roofs and other objects

2.3 Complex geometry modeling, composite walls, columns and beams

3. COMMUNICATION

3.1 Usage and control of 2D and 3D views

3.2 Layout composition: presentation and printing techniques

Working method::

Requires class attendance.

Assessment:

Distributed without final exam:

• participation in classes: 20%;
• laboratorial exercise: 80%.

Professional Abilities

With these Continuing Training Courses we intend to transmit the knowledge required for the elaboration of architectural models and drawings through the use of Revit and/or ArchiCAD software. This kind of software will be used in its BIM capability in which from a three-dimensional model of the building it’s possible to generate plans, sections and elevations, as well as other elements related to an architectural project.

With the frequency of the Continuing Training Courses in Revit and ArchiCAD it is intended for the student to be able to:

• Develop a three-dimensional thinking of the architectural design in close relation with its bi and three-dimensional communication tools;
• Develop architectural design and representation skills through the use of digital tools;
• Use the computer to design and represent design at the level of a virtual building;
• Understand and use the basic principles of operation of a BIM application in the parametric modeling of the virtual building;
• Produce an articulate, coordinated and expressive set of architectural design drawings

Information

Application: 24 May to 10 June 2021.
Application fee: 20¤

Preliminary results: 11 June 2021.
Final results publication: 28 July 2021.
Registration: 29 June to 2 July 2021.

Candidates will be sorted on a scale of 0 to 20 and according to the following criteria:

• weighted average (at the date of application), expressed in units (90%);
• Letter of motivation (10%);

A bonus factor will be added to this serialization:

• Student of the University of Porto - 10 points;
• Student of other higher education institutions - 7 points;
• Alumni UP - 4 points;
• Professionals - 1 point.

Breakout factor: evaluation of Letter of motivation (scale from 0 to 20).

Course: 5 to 9 July 2021.

ArchiCAD timetable: Monday to Friday 9:00 - 13:00;
Revit timetable: Monday to Friday 14:30 - 18:30;

100¤ for students, teachers and non-teaching staff at U. Porto;

150¤ for students outside U. Porto;

180¤ for the remaining situations.

*Students who have attended a previous edition of one of the courses may register in a new edition of the other course with a 20¤ discount

Each course will only be held with a minimum of 10 students, with a maximum admission of 20 students.

Comments

Requirements:

Laptop and a scroll-wheel capable mouse with chosen software already installed.
ArchiCAD:

• Windows or MacOS
• ARCHICAD 22 International (English) - learning version in http://myarchicad.com

Revit:

• Windows

Working Language:

Portuguese - suitable for english-speaking students.

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