This is a competition-based, hands-on challenge where student groups master Revit while following DIN (Deutsches Institut für Normung) standards - Germany’s national standardization system. BIM represents a shift from drawing-based representation to object-based modeling, where digital models integrate geometry with information and enable smarter, regulation-driven design. DIN compliance is a legal requirement for any building construction project in Germany, covering crucial parameters like fire regulations, stair heights, accessibility, and material safety standards.

Throughout the semester, students will learn to construct highly detailed, regulation-compliant BIM models while simultaneously developing computational workflows within Revit. The course emphasizes teamwork and cross-disciplinary coordination, simulating the collaborative environment in which BIM is used professionally. The first part of the course focuses on Revit fundamentals, ensuring students understand technical modeling, annotation, and regulatory documentation. This includes working with both new and existing buildings, where students learn how to interpret and adapt legacy plans, model renovation scenarios, and bring older structures into compliance with current standards. The latter part explores parametric BIM workflows, algorithmic computation, and design automation to improve efficiency and adaptability in large-scale projects.

The course culminates in a competition-based final project, where students work in teams to design and optimize a BIM model under real-world regulatory constraints. This peer-reviewed, jury-evaluated submission prepares students for the standards and precision expected in professional BIM practice.

No prior experience with BIM or Revit is required.