When I first registered for the class I
had assumed that the class was going to be about responsive HVAC systems and
BIM. Though we did spend quite a bit of time on BIM, a lot more of the class
focused on construction than I had expected, which was a pleasant surprise.
There were three main aspects of the class: blog posts, lectures and a project.
Each gave different experiences and benefits, and as a whole I think that I
gained quite a bit from the class.
Blog
Posts
The blog posts have required us to
research various topics in some detail and be able to explain concepts so that
others. Some topics had provided reading, such as the Interoperability chapter
in the BIM Handbook available online. Others required a bit of outside
research, such as investigating what SQL is and how it works. I did learn quite
a bit by reading other blog posts, as well. Reading the impressions and
responses from the others in my groups gave me some extra perspective on the
topics.
Lectures
The lectures, both those run by Professor
Mitchell and those which were presented by outside experts, have given us an
opportunity to learn more about the topics in application. For example,
the videos showing robotic applications were very interesting. The talks by outside
speakers were very interesting as well, as they were able to give examples of
when the different programs and equipment worked and what needed work for each.
In addition, the guest lectures allowed for at least a small bit of networking,
and some also very helpful gave career advice.
Project
The project, in my case on 3D concrete
printing, gave me the option to look into a specific topic in depth which
interested me. I learned quite a bit about the way that the 3D concrete is
produced and about the properties of the material. This may not be particularly
helpful immediately, but if 3D printing gains as much ground as it is expected
to this knowledge could be very helpful in the future.
Comments:
Bryan Cummings, James Redus, Mark Lodato
Comments:
Bryan Cummings, James Redus, Mark Lodato
I like how you structured your reflection to these 3 aspects. Each is well explained. I particularly agree with what you have reflected on lectures. Dr. Mitchell is a very intelligent professor, and surely he knew how to caught our attention by showing us those robotic related videos. Although it seems unrelated to our later content, it certainly aims at a direction which many people would expect that the building industry would lean more towards robotic fields.
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ReplyDeleteAs mentioned above, breaking down the class into its three main sections was an clever idea. I also enjoyed the use of the blog post to gain extra perspective on the same material. In addition, although they initially seemed tedious, I learned to appreciate the weekly posts as I had a reason to research the topic for the upcoming week so I was better prepared for class.
ReplyDeleteYour final project on 3D printing sounds awesome and I look forward to hearing more about it in the next two weeks!
I think it is interesting that you have discussed what you thought this class would be about. I think that coming into the class many of us were unsure of what to expect and were pleasently surprised. I also think that your paper on 3-D printing will prove to be very informative and I would like to do some research on the topic myself.
ReplyDeleteI had also expected an emphasis on Revit and BIM for designers, so was surprised by the lectures on “the future” and construction applications. I really appreciated hearing how the guest lecturers used BIM and other intelligent building technology in their professional lives. Also, I’m looking forward to your presentation on 3D printing with concrete. I hope you get to present to the class.
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