Course syllabus

Model Based Design
Modellbaserad projektering

VBEF45, 7.5 credits, G2 (First Cycle)

Valid for: 2024/25
Faculty: Faculty of Engineering LTH
Decided by: PLED V
Date of Decision: 2024-04-17
Effective: 2024-05-08

General Information

Depth of study relative to the degree requirements: First cycle, in-depth level of the course cannot be classified
Elective for: IBYA3, IBYI3, IBYV3
Language of instruction: The course will be given in Swedish

Aim

The construction industry is among the world’s most polluting sectors and is being forced to take bold steps to reduce its environmental footprint. The Architecture, Engineering and Construction (AEC) industry moves rapidly, asking designers across the globe to be equipped with the most advanced tools to address the challenges that they will face and to shift the change towards a more sustainable practice, by applying the principles of the circular economy. In order to master the future challenges in the digitalization of the construction industry, digital, innovative solution approaches are needed. Students willing to become the leading professionals of tomorrow should embrace the computational challenges that can empower them to boost innovative approaches to architecture and design. The theory should provide insights into how the architect's object models are organized to support design for disassembly. The purpose of the course is, therefore, to provide knowledge of and skills in digital management of a project with a focus on computational design techniques and building construction in the perspective of Circular Economy.

Learning outcomes

Knowledge and understanding
For a passing grade the student must

Competences and skills
For a passing grade the student must

Judgement and approach
For a passing grade the student must

Contents

Theoretical overview of computational design (e. g. generative design) development in the construction industry. Special attention is paid to design for disassembly and reuse.

Practical training in generative design modeling techniques to support design for reuse in building construction.

Examination details

Grading scale: TH - (U, 3, 4, 5) - (Fail, Three, Four, Five)
Assessment: The course participants are assessed on the basis of individually reported exercises and approved theory quiz with grade scale F, P. Final grade (TH) with subsections graded with both TH grade and UG grade. Mandatory attendance at lectures.

The examiner, in consultation with Disability Support Services, may deviate from the regular form of examination in order to provide a permanently disabled student with a form of examination equivalent to that of a student without a disability.

Modules
Code: 0121. Name: Model Based Design.
Credits: 7.5. Grading scale: TH - (U, 3, 4, 5).

Admission

Admission requirements:

Assumed prior knowledge: VBEA30
The number of participants is limited to: 25
Selection: Completed university credits within the programme. Priority is given to students enrolled on programmes that include the course in their curriculum.

Reading list

Contact

Course coordinator: Margherita Lisco, margherita.lisco@construction.lth.se
Course administrator: Kolbrun Arnadottir, kolbrun.arnadottir@construction.lth.se
Course homepage: http://www.bekon.lth.se/utbildning/grundutbildning/

Further information

Assignments, other instructions and information will be on Canvas.