Course Information
SemesterCourse Unit CodeCourse Unit TitleT+P+LCreditNumber of ECTS CreditsLast Updated Date
4FAD 204BIM ADVANCES IN INTERIOR ARCHITECTURE3+0+03528.07.2026

 
Course Details
Language of Instruction English
Level of Course Unit Bachelor's Degree
Department / Program Interior Architecture and Environmental Design (English)
Type of Program Formal Education
Type of Course Unit Elective
Course Delivery Method Face To Face
Objectives of the Course The aim of this course is to enable students to create digital and data-driven digital twins of interior architectural projects using the Building Information Modeling (BIM) approach and to effectively utilize these models throughout the design, construction, and operation phases. The course aims to equip students with the knowledge and skills required to manage interdisciplinary collaboration, data management, and coordination processes in accordance with professional BIM workflows.
Course Content The course covers the fundamental principles of the BIM approach, digital modeling, and the concept of digital twins in interior architecture. Students engage in both theoretical and practical studies on BIM-based model creation, interdisciplinary coordination, data sharing and collaborative workflows, clash detection, project integration, quantity takeoff and cost management (5D BIM), construction scheduling (4D BIM), technical documentation, facility management, and building lifecycle management. In addition, decision-making processes, digital transformation, and current industry standards in BIM are examined.
Course Methods and Techniques The course is delivered through lectures, computer-based laboratory sessions, case studies, hands-on BIM modeling exercises, interdisciplinary collaborative project work, project-based learning, and a comprehensive semester project. Students develop practical experience in BIM-based project development, data management, coordination, and presentation techniques through both individual and group work. Throughout the course, current BIM software, Common Data Environments (CDEs), and industry-standard digital collaboration tools are utilized.
Prerequisites and co-requisities None
Course Coordinator None
Name of Lecturers Associate Prof.Dr. Ece Kumkale Açıkgöz
Assistants None
Work Placement(s) No

Recommended or Required Reading
Resources Eastman, C., Teicholz, P., Sacks, R., & Liston, K. (2018). BIM Handbook: A Guide to Building Information Modeling for Owners, Designers, Engineers, Contractors, and Facility Managers. Wiley.
Course Notes Eastman, C., Teicholz, P., Sacks, R., & Liston, K. (2018). BIM Handbook: A Guide to Building Information Modeling for Owners, Designers, Engineers, Contractors, and Facility Managers. Wiley.
Hardin, B., & McCool, D. (2015). BIM and Construction Management. Wiley.
Krygiel, E., & Nies, B. (2008). Green BIM: Successful Sustainable Design with Building Information Modeling. Wiley.
Autodesk Revit and Autodesk Construction Cloud official documentation.
Current IFC and OpenBIM standards and technical publications by buildingSMART International.
Course notes, digital resources, and sample BIM projects provided by the instructor.

Course Category
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Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Activities are given in detail in the section of "Assessment Methods and Criteria" and "Workload Calculation"

Assessment Methods and Criteria
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ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration Total Work Load
Course Duration 14 3 42
Hours for off-the-c.r.stud 14 3 42
Assignments 2 5 10
Mid-terms 1 6 6
Practice 10 3 30
Final examination 1 6 6
Total Work Load   Number of ECTS Credits 4,53333333333333 136

 
Course Learning Outcomes: Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
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1 Explain the fundamental concepts, standards, and applications of Building Information Modeling (BIM) in the field of interior architecture.
2 Apply the principles of 4D construction scheduling and 5D cost management within BIM-based project development processes.
3 Relate BIM-based digital models to facility management and building lifecycle management processes through integrated information systems.
4 Evaluate the impact of digital transformation, data management, and interdisciplinary coordination on design quality and project efficiency within BIM workflows.
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1 Develop data-driven BIM models and digital twins for interior architectural projects.
2 Integrate architectural components, material information, and project data into BIM models using industry-standard digital modeling tools.
3 Manage interdisciplinary collaboration, data sharing, and coordination processes within a BIM environment
4 Perform clash detection analyses using BIM tools and propose appropriate design solutions to resolve project conflicts.
5 Produce technical drawings, quantity takeoffs, reports, and project documentation in accordance with professional project delivery standards.
6 Develop interior architectural projects using current BIM technologies and professional workflows in compliance with national and international industry standards.

 
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
WeekTopicsStudy MaterialsMaterials
1 Course introduction. BIM concepts, digital transformation, OpenBIM, and digital twin approach. Reserach on the basic concepts of BIM Course description, BIM Handbook Chapter 1.
2 BIM processes, project lifecycle, and BIM applications in interior architecture. Inquiring example BIM projects BIM Handbook Chapter2-3, case studies.
3 BIM software environment. Revit interface, project setup, coordinates, and basic modeling. Installing the software, examining the interface. Autodesk Revit User Guide.
4 Parametric modeling of interior elements (walls, floors, ceilings, doors, windows, furniture). Basic modelling exercise Course material and example Revit files.
5 BIM Families, parametric component creation, and information management. Exploring Ready Family files Autodesk Family Guide.
6 Materials, information input, quantity takeoff, and schedules. Applying materials on the previous model Revit Documentation, application materials.
7 Technical documentation: Plans, sections, elevations, details, and sheet preparation. Preparing the mdoel for techical draing output Autodesk Documentation Guide.
8 Midterm assessment / Practical evaluation. Model submission Assesment Rubric
9 Interdisciplinary coordination, linked models, and Common Data Environment (CDE). Examining examples of coordination Autodesk Construction Cloud documents.
10 Clash detection and coordination management. Waching example video on Navisworks Autodesk Navisworks User Guide.
11 4D BIM (construction scheduling), 5D BIM (cost management), and project integration. Reserach on BIM 4D examples. BIM Handbook related chapters.
12 Digital twins, facility management (FM), building lifecycle, and sustainability. Examining Digital Twin examples. buildingSMART and FM sources.
13 Emerging BIM technologies: Artificial intelligence, cloud workflows, IFC, OpenBIM, and future trends. Short reserach on emerging BIM technologies. buildingSMART publcations, recent articles.
14 Final project presentations, evaluation, and course review. Final submission and presentation. Final project files and evaluation form.

 
Sustainable Development Goals
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
P1 P2 P3 P4 P5 P6 P7 P8 P9 P10
In1 4
In2 4
In3 4
In4 3
Sk1 4
Sk2 2 2 3 3
Sk3 3
Sk4 3
Sk5 4 3
Sk6 4

  Contribution: 1: Very Slight 2:Slight 3:Moderate 4:Significant 5:Very Significant

  
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