Educational framework for the integration of BIM in the Architecture and Urbanism curriculum: a strategy for undergraduate education

Abstract

This article presents the results of a doctoral research that investigates the implementation of Building Information Modeling (BIM) in undergraduate Architecture and Urbanism programs in Brazil, considering the existing challenges in the structured curricular implementation of this approach. Grounded in the Design Science Research methodology, the study aims to propose and validate an educational framework to guide the incorporation of BIM through continuing learning modules. The artifact was designed for integration in existing curricula, either through direct insertion into courses with compatible thematic interfaces or through extension courses organized based on prior educational prerequisites. Validation was carried out using the Delphi method, restricted to academic experts in the field of BIM, achieving a consensus rate above 70% in the conducted rounds, which confirmed its suitability for the class of problems investigated. The results demonstrate that the framework contributes to systematizing the curricular implementation of BIM by providing structured guidelines that support the updating of educational programs and the alignment of higher education with public policies and contemporary demands of the construction sector. It is concluded that the main distinctive feature of the proposal lies in its adaptability to different academic contexts, providing flexibility in the implementation process and expanding its potential for institutional replication.