Perception of Students’ understanding of BIM with Sustainable Design

The research aims to analyze the students' perception of understanding Building Information Modeling (BIM) with Sustainable Design in a university's architecture and construction management program. This study investigates four main aspects of students' perceptions toward a BIM application of Sustainable Design and construction, including: (1) to analyze the current trends and future developments of BIM and Sustainable Design; (2) to improve students' understanding of BIM and Sustainable Design; (3) to implement the design practice of BIM and Sustainable Design; and (4) to promote student competencies with adequate resources and have better preparation for their future careers in the construction industry. This study surveyed distinct levels of architecture and construction students. Adopting the student population from Kennesaw State University as the case study, this research initiated a questionnaire-based approach followed by statistical analysis. The research from the student perspective would address perceptions of Sustainable Design using BIM applications, how BIM impacted Sustainable Design, and how BIM tools affect students' learning of building systems in the context of Sustainability. Students expect to respond to survey data accurately and honestly during the entire process, based on their background and experiences with BIM, Sustainable Design, and construction performance. This research is expected to find the gap in the academic curriculum of BIM with Sustainable Design. Researchers and educators can improve the curriculum to empower students' skills and help them be ready and adapt to the construction industry towards Sustainability using BIM technology.