Journals / Gazi University Journal of Science Part B: Art Humanities Design and Planning / 2018 / Cilt: 6 - Sayı: 4
CAD AND BIM IN ARCHITECTURE EDUCATION: AWARENESS, PROFICIENCY AND ADVANTAGES FROM THE STUDENT PERSPECTIVE
- Pages
- 167–178
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Abstract
This study assesses the level of awareness and proficiency of Computer Aided Design (CAD) and Building Information Modeling (BIM) as well as their advantages from 64 MSc students at Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria-Nigeria. Results reveal extensive use of AutoCAD (92%) and Revit (87%). Significant differences were recorded in awareness and proficiency for BIM 4D-7D. Overall, these were rated lower than CAD 2D and BIM 3D. High ratings for advantages of CAD and BIM relate to design and visualization of pre-construction documents. The study concludes that industry trends, practice requirements and employment potentials motivate learning of CAD/BIM from the student perspective.