Architectural Design Development & BIM

Course Overview

The Architectural Design Development and BIM program is designed for architecture students, fresh graduates, and working professionals who want to gain hands-on expertise in BIM workflows, architectural design development, and construction documentation.

Through 4 real-world international projects at various Levels of Detail (LOD 200, LOD 300, LOD 350), you’ll work with the latest BIM tools and global standards to mirror real AEC industry workflows.

From conceptual massing to construction-ready documentation, you’ll collaborate on multi-disciplinary projects integrating Architectural, Structural, and MEP models.

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Course Highlights

• Comprehensive BIM & Design Training – Gain mastery in industry-leading tools: Revit (Architecture & Structure), Navisworks Manage, SketchUp + V-Ray, Lumion, Recap Pro, Autodesk Forma, Twinmotion, Rhino + Grasshopper, BIM 360, Dynamo, DiRoots plugins, and advanced BIM workflows.
• Advanced Architectural Design Development – Learn conceptual massing, façade detailing, parametric families, BIM standards, phasing & design options.
• International Standards Module – Understand RIBA Plan of Work, ISO 19650, and global BIM best practices.
• Hands-On Practical Assessments – Complete 5+ real-time assessments, including family creation and 3D modeling of residential villas.
• Industry-Based BIM Projects – Work on 4 real-world international projects.

• LOD 200 : Schematic Design – Residential Villa (UAE-Based)
• LOD 300 : Detailed Design & Construction Docs – Commercial Building (US-Based)
• LOD 300 : Team-Based BIM Coordination – Residential Building (UAE-Based)
• LOD 350 : Construction-Ready BIM Model – Commercial Building (UK-Based) with MEP integration, clash detection, COBie data, and as-built documentation

• Scan-to-BIM & Reality Capture – Learn Recap Pro & point cloud processing for existing conditions modeling.
• BIM Coordination & Clash Detection – Use Navisworks Manage for federated models and multidisciplinary design coordination.
• Construction Documentation – Generate shop drawings, quantity takeoffs, COBie data, and as-built deliverables.
• Architectural Visualization Mastery – Create photorealistic renders, animations, and immersive walkthroughs in Lumion, Twinmotion, and SketchUp + V-Ray.
• Multi-Disciplinary BIM Collaboration – Work seamlessly across Architectural, Structural, and MEP disciplines.
• Industry Case Studies – Analyze real BIM projects to understand successful global implementation strategies.

Certification & Career Benefits