Computer Applications in Architecture

Contents:
1. Mathematical Modeling………………………………………..……………..3
1.1 Introduction………………………………………………………..…………3
1.2 Why Do We Do Mathematical Modeling?……………………………………….4
1.2.1 Mathematical Modeling and the Scientific Method…………………….4
1.2.2 Mathematical Modeling and the Practice of Engineering…………….6
1.3 Principles of Mathematical Modeling………………………………………7
1.4 Some Methods of Mathematical Modeling………………………….……9
1.4.1 Dimensional Homogeneity and Consistency………………………….10
1.4.2 Abstraction and Scaling…………………………………………………10
1.4.3 Conservation and Balance Principles…………………………………11
1.4.4 Constructing Linear Models…………………………………………….13
1.4.4.1 Standard Form for Linear Programming…………………………….14
1.4.4.2 Examples of Mathematical Modeling………………………..………16
1.5 Microsoft® Office Excel®……………………………………………….…..37
1.5.1 Introduction……………………………………………………..………..37
1.5.2 Excel With the Basics…………………………………………..………38
1.5.3 Use functions (prewritten formulas)…………………………………….42
1.5.4 Use cell references………………………………………………………46
1.5.5 Simplify formulas by using functions……………………………..……51
2. Building Information Modeling (BIM)………………………………..…….56
2.1 Introduction…………………………………………………………………56
2.2 WHAT IS BIM?…………………………………………………………………………57
2.3 The Development of the Building Information Modeling……………….59
2.4 The main advantages of BIM ………………………………….…………67
3. Revit® Architecture………………………………………………………….70
3.1 Introduction…………………………………………………………..….….70
3.2 Creating a Project………………………………………………………….75
3.3 Creating Walls……………………………………………….………..……79
3.4 Creating Terrain…………………………………………………………….82
3.5 Adding Exterior Walls…………………………………………….….…….87
3.6 Adding a Roof……………………………………………………………….89
3.7 Adding Floors………………………………………………………..……..92
3.8 Adding Interior Walls………………………………………………………96
3.9 Adding Doors………………………………………………………..…..…99
3.10 Adding Windows…………………………………………………….…..104
3.11 Adding a Curtain Wall…………………………………………………..111
3.12 Attaching Walls to the Roof………………………………….……..…114
3.13 Modifying the Entry Deck……………………………………..………..116
3.14 Adding a Sloped Floor………………………………………….………121
3.15 Adding Stairs and Railings……………………………………….……123
3.16 Modifying the Roof…………………………………………………..…132
3.17 Documenting the Project…………………………………………..…..134
3.18 Creating a Solar Study…………………………………………………144
3.19 Creating a Sheet…………………………………………………………146
Appendix…………………………………………………………………..…..149
References………………………………….…………………………………187