Sustainable, Resilient, and Smart Cities: Project Management in Architecture in the Era of Digital Technologies
Research across Brazil has shown the potential of digital technologies, particularly Building Information Modeling (BIM), in reducing errors and inconsistencies in design through automated requirements verification and the production of higher-performing buildings. The possibilities offered by City Information Modeling (CIM) have also been discussed, especially due to the interest in combining both (BIM and CIM). Additionally, City Information Modeling (CIM) can contribute to the promotion of smart cities.
In this context, two distinct yet complementary aspects should be highlighted: (1) the incorporation of digital technologies to improve the quality of the built environment, aiming to promote smart, sustainable, and resilient buildings and cities; and (2) the dissemination of the potential offered by digital technologies for integrated design projects (BIM and CIM).
The adoption of digital technologies in the modeling of buildings and cities depends on a solid professional education based on knowledge, competencies, and skills. This research aims to explore the potential of digital technologies, used in an integrated manner, for the design of sustainable, smart, and resilient buildings and cities.
The specific objectives include: identifying bottlenecks and alternatives for the adoption of BIM and CIM in architecture and urban planning education; assessing the potential of BIM and CIM when used in an integrated way and their impact on architectural project management; and evaluating the relationship between sustainable, smart, and resilient city indicators and the possibilities offered by digital technologies for improved built environments.
Students involved: Graduation: (1) / Specialization: (0) / Academic master's: (2) / Professional master's: (2) / Doctorate: (2).