Learning Information
1 – Aims
The objectives of this CYPE Architectural tutorial are as follows:
To know a CAD software to create three-dimensional models of buildings.
To detect and correct interferences in the model.
To identify and correctly enter structural elements.
To configure and introduce architectural elements and furniture at will.
2 – Learning methodology.
The teacher will give an explanation about BIM modelling.
Students will read this tutorial and will watch the videos.
Students will follow the steps shown in videos 1, 2, 3 and 4:
Knowing the interface and operation of CYPE Architecture.
Introduction of structural elements and collision detection.
Introduction of architectural elements.
Introduction of furniture.
3 – Tutorial duration.
The practice described in this tutorial will be carried out in a computer classroom.
It will last 4 teaching hours.
4 – Necessary teaching resources
Computer room with PCs with internet access.
Required software: CYPE Architecture, AutoCAD
Hardware required: Pcs
5 – Contents
5.1 – Introduction
5.2 – Software installation
5.3 – Create a new project
5.4 – CYPE Architecture’s interface overview
5.5 – Task to do
5.5.1 – Video 1
5.5.2 – Video 2
5.5.3 – Video 3
5.5.4 – Video 4
6 – Deliverables
To assess the achievement of the practice, students will write a report of 4 pages maximum.
In this report, the student will explain the steps taken in practice, the difficulties found and the decisions taken. The report will be illustrated with photographs of structural elements, architectural elements, and furniture.
7 – What we have learned
The structural and architectural elements that make up a building.
To create a three-dimensional model. And BIM model.
To detect and correct collisions.
To insert and configure furniture.
8 – Files to use in this tutorial
Drawings of each floor in DWG format
Architectural model in CYPE Architecture format
Model in IFC format
