Chapter 1. The BIM and Revit Architecture: The Building Information Model and BIM Software
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Chapter Objectives
• Understand the history and concept of Building Information Modeling (BIM).
• Understand the concept of parametric modeling.
• Understand why parametric building modeling matters.
• Understand the concept of the one-model Building Information Modeling concept.
Introduction
Thirty-one years ago, Autodesk created AutoCAD and revolutionized architectural drafting for the masses. With the introduction of AutoCAD, production time decreased significantly. Regardless, AutoCAD was only ...
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