Autodesk Conceptual Design 2011 Curriculum

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Unit 1 – BIM Modeling Basics
- Lesson 1: Modeling Building Elements
- Lesson 2: Building Envelope
- Lesson 3: Curtain Systems
- Lesson 4: Interiors and Circulation
- Lesson 5: Fixtures, Fittings, and Furniture
- Lesson 6: Views and Visualization
- Lesson 7: Materials, Lighting, and Rendering
Unit 2 – BIM Design Process
- Lesson 1: Area and Space Planning
- Lesson 2: Project Phases and Phased Design
- Lesson 3: Design Options
- Lesson 4: Detailed Design/Construction Documents
- Lesson 5: Detailed Design/Schedules and Quantities
Unit 3 – Green Building Design
- Lesson 1: Passive Design
- Lesson 2: Material Properties and Energy Impact
- Lesson 3: Water Use and Collection
- Lesson 4: Power Use and Generation
- Lesson 5: Daylighting
Unit 4 – Multidisciplinary Coordination
- Lesson 1: Preparing to Share Models
- Lesson 2: Modeling Structural Elements
- Lesson 3: Modeling Electrical Systems
- Lesson 4: Modeling Plumbing Systems
- Lesson 5: Modeling Mechanical Systems
- Lesson 6: Coordination and Interference Checking
Unit 5 – Using BIM in Integrated Project Delivery
- Lesson 1: Model Integration and Management
- Lesson 2: Identifying and Resolving Issues
- Lesson 3: Scheduling and 4D Simulation
- Lesson 4: Presenting the Project Model
Unit 6 – Performance-Based Conceptual Design
- Lesson 1: Program, Site, Set Up
- Lesson 2: Parametric Modeling with Design Options
- Lesson 3: Exploring Options through Analysis
- Lesson 4: Next Steps – Refining with Pattern Based Families
Unit 7 – Extending BIM Beyond Design
- Lesson 1: Modeling for Construction
- Lesson 2: 4D Simulation and Construction Planning
- Lesson 3: Model-Based Estimating and Quantity Takeoff
- Lesson 4: Using BIM for Fabrication
- Lesson 5: Using BIM for Operations and Facilities Management

Autodesk Conceptual Design 2011 Curriculum

The Autodesk Conceptual Design 2011 curriculum includes objectives and key terminology, and combines theory and practice from scientific principles to hands-on application. A handful of architecture professors and practitioners developed these professional modular lessons and interactive teaching tools that support the fundamentals of conceptual design using the Autodesk® BIM portfolio.

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Exercise 1.1 - Geometric Exploration

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