An example of BIM integrated into architectural curriculum

Abstract

The subject of the present paper is a course called "Building Information Modeling," compulsory in an undergraduate architecture program of an Istanbul university. The aim of the course is to describe how basic BIM knowledge can be used throughout the design process. Approximately 500 students have taken this course between 2007 and 2015. The content and products of the course are discussed. A survey was developed to evaluate the efficacy of the course, and results are reported. The importance of BIM in architectural education is