Article | REF: C3203 V1

The Architect and BIM (Building Information Modeling)

Author: Zeina KHAWAM

Publication date: February 10, 2017

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3. Computational design: simulation and decision-making tools

This title, for an architect who is basically a creator, is very barbaric, but if you develop it a little and try to understand what the profession is all about, you'll be able to realize the importance of the evolution of design mores.

3.1 Parametric design and building lifecycle analysis

Before any introduction to BIM, the main role of an architect or architectural firm is to design and create a project, starting from the famous "blank page".

Traditional sketch-based design has gradually been replaced by computer-aided design (CAD).

CAD, which in recent years has become an indispensable link in the production chain of architectural firms, is now being propelled towards VDC (Virtual Design Construction) or (Construire...

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