Course Code	Semester	Course Name	LE/RC/LA	Course Type	Language of Instruction	ECTS
MIMY0125		BUILDING INFORMATION MODEL	3/0/0	DE		6

Course Goals	As a result of the development of construction industry, buildings are required to model multidimensionally, such as form, material, time etc. In order to meet the requirements of construction industry,  IAI (International Alliance for Interoperaility) was founded by various software firms. IAI develops an international standart, called IFC (Industry Foundation Classes) which models the buildings digitally by using STEP (Standart for the Exchange of Product Model Data) standard. Architectural softwares are using IFC in common and the usage of IFC in construction sector is increasing day by day. In the scope of the course,  the application of IFC in architecture is examined and the basic principles of the structure of IFC is explained. The information of IFC compatible architectural softwares is provided to the students and a case study is conducted by using IFC compatible softwares at the end of the semester.
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Instructor(s)	DR. ÖĞR. ÜYESİ ESİN HASGÜL
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Teaching Methods and Techniques	Various seminars and practices are realized after the transformation of basic information. There is no midterm examination. Two research reports are prepared to explain the progress of case study, which is evaluated as final examination.
Principle Sources	Graphisoft BIM Curriculum, http://www.graphisoft.com/education/curriculum/ Graphisoft ArchiCAD Interactive Training Guides http://www.graphisoft.com/education/training_guides/   ArchiCAD 9 : Mimari Modelleme Görselleştirme ve Projelendirme, Salih Ofluoğlu, Akademya Eğitim yayınları   Eastman, C., (1999), “Building Product Models: Computer environments supporting design and construction”, CRC Press, Florida. Eastman, C.M., Siabiris, A., (1995), “A Generic Building Product Model Incorparating Building Type Information”, Automotion in Construction 3 (4), 283-304. Froese, T., (2003), “Future Directions for IFC-Based Interoperability”, ITcon, Vol.8, 231-246. Kiviniemi, A., (2008), “IFC Certification Process and Data Exchange Problems”, ECPPM 2008 eWork and eBusiness in Architecture, Engineering and Construction, Sophia Antipolis, France, 10-12 September 2008, 517-523, ISBN 978-0-415-48245-5.    Kiviniemi, A., Tarandi, V., Karlshöj, J., Bell, H., Karud, O.J., (2007), “Review of the D evelopment and Implementation of IFC Compatible BIM”. Kymmel, W., (2008), "Building Information Modelling", McGrawHill, USA. Sun, M. & Howard, R. (2004), “Understanding IT in Construction”, London, Spon Press. van Grembergen, W., (2001), “Information Technology Evaluation Methods and Management”, Hershey, PA, Idea Group.  A Short History of the IAI and the IFC Information Model. http://www.iai-international.org/About/History.html  International Alliance for Interoperability. http://www.buildingsmart.org.uk  The IFC Building Model: A Look Under the Hood. http://www.aecbytes.com/feature/2004/IFCmodel.html http://www.aia.org. Facilitating Interoperability in the Building Industry: http://www.aia.org/nwsltr_tap.cfm?pagename=tap_a_200506_ifc IFC Exchange Guide Between 3D CAD Applications. http://iai-forum.teknologisk.dk/_root/media/22001_IFC%20Exchange%20Guide,%20April%202006.pdf  Grobler, F. (2000). Introduction: The IAI and Interoperability for AEC+FM Software. http://www.cecer.army.mil/EARUpdate/NLFiles/2000/IAI1pv.cfm  Constructware. http://usa.autodesk.com  eBuilder. http://www.ezone.com  Meridian ProjectTalk. http://meridiansystems.com  PrimeContract   http://www.stenstromgroup.com/prima_primcon.html  Citadon. http://www.citadon.com  Tonta Y., (2001), Bilgi erişim sorunu. www.yunus.hacettepe.edu.tr
Other Sources	Rowe, G. P., (1987), “Design Thinking”, The MIT Press, Massachusetts.  Mitchell, W.J., (1995), “City of Bits: Space, Place and Infobahn”, MIT Press, Cambridge, MA. Kalay, Y.,(2004), “Architecture's New Media. Principles, Theories and Methods of Computer Aided Design”.

Course Schedules
Week	Contents	Learning Methods
1. Week	Introduction to the course	Verbal expression
2. Week	General knowledge about the construction industry	Verbal expression
3. Week	Multi-dimensional concepts of construction industry	Verbal expression
4. Week	What is IFC?	Verbal expression
5. Week	Basic IFC Standards - I	Verbal expression
6. Week	Basic IFC Standards - II	Verbal expression
7. Week	I.Research work	Seminar
8. Week	The importance of IFC and Architecture	Verbal expression
9. Week	How to set up the relation between Architecture and IFC	Verbal expression
10. Week	General knowledge about IFC compatible software	Verbal expression
11. Week	II.Research work	Seminar
12. Week	How to use IFC during design process - I	Practice
13. Week	How to use IFC during design process - II	Practice
14. Week	How to use IFC during design process - III	Practice
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Assessments
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Homework / Term Projects / Presentations	2	30
Practice	3	30
Final Exam	1	40

Program Outcomes PO-1 Having knowledge to produce critical and original work in the fields of architectural theory, design methods and design philosophy. (KNOWLEDGE) PO-2 Having knowledge to produce critical and original work in the fields of social and cultural geography and on the concepts of space and time. (KNOWLEDGE) PO-3 Having knowledge to produce critical and original work in the field of built environment and human/society relationship within the framework of human-environment-behaviour. (KNOWLEDGE) PO-4 Ability to direct the experience gained from architectural design and other knowledge areas to new fields and generate strategies. (ABILITY) PO-5 Ability to conduct research, examination, interpretation; to use adequate techniques and produce original results in the field of academic knowledge and design process. (ABILITY) PO-6 Ability to use the theoretical and practical knowledge of architectural design referring to undergraduate competence. (ABILITY) PO-7 Competence for analyzing and interpreting architectural products within the framework of architectural concepts. (COMPETENCE) PO-8 Competence for relating architectural design, architectural theory and building construction with social sciences and humanities such as psychology, philosophy and political economy. (COMPETENCE) PO-9 Competence for presenting a work - made individually or in a group- systematically, in a foreign language, using the required computer programs, verbal, written and visual. (COMPETENCE) PO-10 Competence for conducting an original academic/scientific study. (COMPETENCE)

Learning Outcomes LO-1 Understanding of multi-dimensional construction industry LO-2 Basic knowledge about IFC standards LO-3 Understanding of architecture and IFC relation LO-4 Setting relation between architectural problem and IFC LO-5 Basic knowledge about IFC compatible software using these software

Course Assessment Matrix:

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