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Integrating BIM into Architectural Education: Developing adoption for the Chinese context

  • Zhelun Zhu
  • , Silvia Albano
  • Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University

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Abstract

Despite the rapid spread of BIM methodology in the professional market worldwide, its adoption in China is particularly difficult. The thwart is largely due to a vicious cycle of a shortage of professionals and the company's effort to nurture talents with expertise in BIM, together with a lack of requests from the market. To overcome this situation, it is necessary to incorporate BIM methodology into education programmes. The present research aims to systematically introduce BIM into an architectural programme in a Chinese university, where it was previously absent from all modules. The effectiveness of the teaching is then evaluated by a questionnaire and the results are presented graphically. The research seeks to enhance the quality of education by aligning the curriculum with international standards.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings of the 43rd Conference on Education and Research in Computer Aided Architectural Design in Europe, eCAADe 2025
EditorsArzu Gönenç Sorguç, Müge Kruşa Yemişcioğlu, Serda Buket Erol, Mustafa Eren Bük, Dilara Güney, Betül Aktaş Sulayıcı, Mert Akol
PublisherEducation and research in Computer Aided Architectural Design in Europe
Pages379-388
Number of pages10
ISBN (Print)9789491207396
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2025
Event43rd Conference on Education and Research in Computer Aided Architectural Design in Europe, eCAADe 2025 - Ankara, Turkey
Duration: 1 Sept 20255 Sept 2025

Publication series

NameProceedings of the International Conference on Education and Research in Computer Aided Architectural Design in Europe
Volume1
ISSN (Print)2684-1843

Conference

Conference43rd Conference on Education and Research in Computer Aided Architectural Design in Europe, eCAADe 2025
Country/TerritoryTurkey
CityAnkara
Period1/09/255/09/25

Keywords

  • Architectural Education
  • BIM
  • Digital Literacy in AEC
  • Digital Pedagogy

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