FM2ARBS75 Building Simulations

FM2ARBS75 Building Simulations

  • Course description
    • Course Code
      FM2ARBS75
    • Level of Study
      5.2
    • Program of Study
      Technical Design Building Information modelling BIM
    • Credits
      7.5
    • Study Plan Coordinator
      Carlos Henriquez
Teaching Term(s)
2025 Autumn
2026 Spring
About the Course

​​The course provides knowledge of energy and project execution simulations to collect data from 3D models in the design and execution phases. Candidates are provided skills to optimize Building Information Models for proprietary and third-party software analysis. The course provides knowledge and skills in simulation techniques to add value to Building Information Models and increase their usability and functionality.  

​The course builds on previous courses' competence but requires the tools provided by project management. The aim of the course is to apply knowledge in practical applications, where industry-relevant simulations are performed to extract valuable information from building models.  

​Environmental regulation is becoming increasingly demanding; extracted data from 3D models is vital in building, reducing carbon emissions, and creating more environmentally responsible infrastructure.​ 

Course Learning Outcomes
Knowledge

The candidate:  

  • ​​has knowledge of concepts, processes, and tools that are used to generate simulations from Building Information Models. 
  • ​can plan and carry out the production of useful data for the analyses of designers in different fields of the industry. 
  • ​is familiar with different types of simulations used in the building industry.​ 
Skills

​​The candidate:  

  • ​can contribute to prepare simulations and communicate results to superiors and colleagues. 
  • ​can explain his/her choices for preparing Building Information Models for simulation and has some insight into the scope and intentions behind the request. 
  • ​can reflect on his/her own methods to produce simulations and understand how these improve and add value to Building Information Models. 
  • ​can find and refer to information in Building Information Models that could be utilized to produce more environmentally responsible infrastructure​ 
General Competence

The candidate:  

  • ​​can plan and carry out a simulation using Building Information Models. 
  • ​can contribute to analyse digital buildings and present the results. 
  • ​can contribute to implement modifications on Building Information Models to add value and optimize simulations guided by a responsible designer.​ 
Learning Activities

Digital Learning Resources
The learning management system (LMS) is the primary learning platform where students access most of their course materials. The content is presented in various formats, such as text, images, models, videos or podcasts. Each course follows a progression plan, designed to lead students through weekly modules at their own pace. Exercises and assignments (individual or in groups) are embedded throughout the courses to support continuous practice and assessment of the learning outcomes.

Campus Resources
In addition to the digital learning resources, campus students participate in physical learning activities led by teachers as part of the overall delivery.

Guidance
Guidance and feedback from teachers support students' learning journeys, and may be provided synchronously or asynchronously, individually or in groups, via text, video or in-person feedback.

Assessments
Form of assessmentGrading scaleGroupingDuration of assessment
Course Assignment
Pass / Fail
1 Week(s)
Reading List

Teaching materials, reading lists, and essential resources will be shared in the learning platform and software user manuals where applicable.