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BIM academy · L3 Foundation · 14 hours

Model a campus module to LOD 200

Build a campus module and a small learning studio in a model, using our element library and naming rules.

BIM academyThe BIM and LOD rules

task, condition, standard

What you will be able to do

  • Task. Model one learning studio inside a module shell, with doors, glass wall, ceiling and furniture.
  • Condition. A blank project, our element library, our naming rules and the studio space rule (30 seats, 6 m x 8 m clear).
  • Standard. Seat count shows 30, all elements carry codes and LOD 200, and the exit route is at least 0.9 m clear.

four modules

Modules, with worked examples

Module 1: Set up a project the standard way (3 h; Apply)
  • Set units, levels and grids first.
  • Load only elements from our library.
  • Save a first version with the naming pattern.

Worked example. File name: C01-B1-L1-ARC-CS-SH-01. Anyone can tell what it holds.

Activity. Create the project with two levels and one grid.

Standard. Project opens with the right units and levels.

Module 2: Place the shell and openings (3.5 h; Apply)
  • Place the module shell, the terrace and the stair.
  • Cut openings for the door and the glass wall.
  • Check that the route clear width is at least 0.9 m.

Worked example. A sliding door 1.8 m wide gives a clear route of about 0.9 m per leaf.

Activity. Place two modules, one stair and one door.

Standard. Route width checked and noted.

Module 3: Place furniture and count seats (3.5 h; Analyse)
  • Use element codes for desks, chairs and boards.
  • Seat count is a model value, not a guess.
  • Leave aisles and a space for a wheelchair.

Worked example. A studio with 30 stackable chairs, 4 desks and a teaching wall passes the seat rule.

Activity. Fill a studio to 30 seats with clear aisles.

Standard. Seat count equals 30.

Module 4: Check, name and hand over (4 h; Analyse)
  • Run a short checklist: names, codes, levels, doors, seats.
  • List any problem in an issue note.
  • Save a hand-over version with a short text description.

Worked example. A model with one missing code gets one issue note and is fixed in a minute.

Activity. Run the checklist on your studio and fix each issue.

Standard. Checklist complete with no open issue.

five checks

Check yourself

Think of your answer first, then open the question.

Q1. Why set units and levels first?

Model answer. Everything placed later depends on them. Changing them late causes errors.

Q2. What does a route clear width of 0.9 m protect?

Model answer. Safe, step-free movement and wheelchair access.

Q3. How is seat count found?

Model answer. From the model, by counting seat elements. It is a model value.

Q4. Why use library elements only?

Model answer. So codes, names and quantities stay clean and brand neutral.

Q5. What goes in an issue note?

Model answer. The problem, where it is, who owns it and the date.

where this takes you

Jobs this supports

  • Junior BIM modeller. Builds rooms and details to LOD 200.
  • Space planner assistant. Counts seats and checks layouts.

ladder L1 to L7

The seven levels

Step in at your level and move up. Credits stack.

  1. L1 Basic: Buildings and models: the basics
  2. L2 Awareness: BIM awareness: read a model and a standard
  3. L3 Foundation: Model a campus module to LOD 200 (you are here)
  4. L4 Practitioner: Coordinate trades and take off quantities (LOD 300)
  5. L5 Specialist: Fabrication models, programme and cost (LOD 350 to 400)
  6. L6 Advanced: Lead a BIM project: plans, rules and audits
  7. L7 Super expert: Campus network standards and digital twins

Learning material, not a design or safety instruction. Real buildings are designed and signed off by licensed professionals under local rules.