Digital Tools for Design and Construction

General

• Code: ΔΟΜ029
• Semester: 8th
• Study Level: Undergraduate
• Course type: Specialization
• Teaching and exams language: Ελληνικά
• Teaching Methods (Hours/Week): Lectures (4)
• ECTS Units: 5
• Course homepage: https://elearning.cm.ihu.gr/
• Class Schedule:
  • Fri 10:00 - 14:00: Θ - Βλαχονάσιου (ΗΥ1)
• Exams Schedule:
  • 09/06/2026, 12:00 - 14:00:

Course Contents

The course aims to introduce students to the creation of 3D geometry and 3D modeling in order to
support the construction of buildings. BIM, CAD/CAM technologies, 3D printing and parametric
modeling are key concepts that are presented and form the core of the projects handed to students.
Special emphasis is placed on the sharing of information and the interoperability between different
software. Students work with AutoCAD (3D), Revit and Rhinoceros, enabling them to work with a
wide range of 3D modeling tools, depending on the task at hand, indicating the digital expertise
needed to collaborate on a multitude of levels with other fields of engineering (geometry clashes,
schedules, cost estimates, thermal performance, building maintenance, etc.) according to the
project’s unique features.

Educational Goals

Upon completing this course students should be able to work with a range of different software for
the creation and constructional support of 3D objects. They should be able to model 3D geometry of
a building or smaller structure, to share and transfer information from one software to the other, to
select and share information required from other collaborating engineers and to familiarize with the
BIM procedures (schedules, cost estimates) that will be required of them to participate in complex
buildings.

General Skills

Search for, analysis and synthesis of data and information, with the use of the necessary technology
Adapting to new situations, Decision-making, Working independently, Team work, Working in an
international environment, Working in an interdisciplinary environment . Production of new research
ideas

Teaching Methods

Face to face.

Use of ICT means

Powerpoint presentations, CAD software (AutoCAD, Revit),
parametric modeling software (Rhinoceros), e-learning
platform for educational material.

Teaching Organization

Students Evaluation

– Short examination assignment (30%)
– Individual assignment (compulsory) (30%)
– Group assignement (compulsory) (40%)

Recommended Bibliography

• Βενέρης, Γιάννης (2011). “Πληροφορική και αρχιτεκτονική : Έννοιες και τεχνολογίες”, 1η
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• Λουλάκης, Χρ., «Autodesk Revit Architecture – Οδηγός Εκμάθησης», Λουλάκης Πολυχρόνης
  And Συνεργάτες Ε.Ε.Σ., 2013.
• Aubin, P., Stafford, S., Allen, L.,“The Aubin Academy Revit Architecture: 2016 and beyond”,
  G3B Press, 2015
• Stine, D., J., “Design Integration Using Autodesk Revit 2020”, SDC Publications, 2019)
• Kirby, L., Krygiel, E., Kim, M., “Mastering Autodesk Revit 2018”, Sybex; 1st edition, 2017.
• Eastman, C, Teicholz, P., Sacks, R., Liston, K., “BIM Handbook: a Guide to Building
  Information Modeling for Owners, Managers, Designers, Engineer and Contractor”, John
  Wiley and Sons Ltd, 3d edition, 2018.
• Crotty, R. D., “The Impact of Building Information Modeling – Transforming Construction”,
  Routledge; 1 edition, 2011.
• Krygiel, E. Nies, B. “Green BIM: Succesful Sustainable Design with Building Information
  Modeling”, Sybex; 1 edition, 2008
• Woodbury, R., “Elements of Parametric Design”, Routledge, 2010.
• Gramazio, F. Kohler, M, Willmann, J., “The Robotic Touch”, Park Books, 2014.
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  Kirby, L., Krygiel, E., Kim, M., “Mastering Autodesk Revit 2018”, Sybex; 1st edition, 2017.
  Eastman, C, Teicholz, P., Sacks, R., Liston, K., “BIM Handbook: a Guide to Building Information Modeling
  for Owners, Managers, Designers, Engineer and Contractor”, John Wiley and Sons Ltd, 3d edition, 2018.
  Crotty, R. D., “The Impact of Building Information Modeling – Transforming Construction”, Routledge; 1
  edition, 2011.
  Krygiel, E. Nies, B. “Green BIM: Succesful Sustainable Design with Building Information Modeling”, Sybex;
  1 edition, 2008
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