This lecture covers modelling and integration in the building process




We will look at
  • models in the building process
  • Cad systems properties
  • The design process
  • Knowledge management




References

Delivered material
  • Christiansson P, 1999, " Properties of the Virtual Building". 8th International Conference on Durability of Builsing Materials and Components. Information Technology in Construction. (ed. M. A. Lacasse, D. J. Vanier). NRC Research Press, Ottawa, 1999. ISBN: 0-660-17743-9. (pp. 2909-2919). (May 30 - June 3, 1999 Vancouver, Canada.)
    KEYWORDS: Virtual building, modelling, multimedia, meta classification, temporal data.








Questions (examples):

  • What do we mean with 'islands of automation'?
  • Comment on the development of use of IT-tools in building process in a historic perspective.
  • What is a Virtual Building and how can it be used?
  • What is the differences between the Internet and an intranet?
  • What type of information can you find on the WWW? When can it be used?