The main reason for taking this course it was the title: Intelligent
Buildings. I have always looked for new information about construction, energy
and technology. Also, my goal, as an exchange student, it is to attend
different classes, which is not possible in my home university, but I am
totally able to do this here at Drexel.
Certainly, learn to work with Revit was the most significant part in
this course. I have always wanted to use Revit, a famous and now easy to use
software. Now I have another skill to add in my profile, and maybe it will be a
decisive point in my career.
The database assignment also teaches me something about Windows Access,
tool I had never used. Through videos-class, it was possible to easily learn
about using the Access software, how to generate tables, queries and reports.
Previously, most of my colleagues and I probably knew nothing, or almost
nothing about Database.
Professor Mitchell often came with group work, to stimulate the class
work together. In our professional life, group work with people relatively
unknown will be common, and begin to get used to the idea is important.
In fact, another curious topic, that previously I had little interest,
it was robotics. In the first weeks of school, I found very interesting the way
Professor showed us something new to me. I believe that robotics will be common
in the near future, and I think it's very important to know more, or be aware
of it.
Softwares such as Revit is very important nowadays, due to the fact
that more and more companies are using BIM as an essential tool for integrated
project. Building Information Modeling is used to avoid potential design
errors. BIM is a very efficient mechanism in relation to integrate the work of
the various professionals, such as engineers, architects and developers.
At the end of another term, I realize that I learned a lot about new
technologies, both actual and future.
Comments:
Zilong Juno Xiao: I totally agree with the last statement: “I truly
think this course is one of the most authentic architectural courses that I
ever had”. As Zilong, I also came to Intelligent Building course with no
knowledge of BIM, and many other topics related to IB.
Alex Nunes: Alex talked about lectures in class, how he thinks is
important to have an idea about “real life”, as work in construction and
project happens in big companies.
Rikki Moore: She really liked the course. She talked about the use of
technology in today’s society in building and construction. Rikki also explains
her exploration of Revit, Access and 3D printing, how she is interested how
long it takes to 3D printing of concrete will be more useful in construction.
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