FreeCAD for architecture  - BIM modeling (Workshop)

Ever wanted to create architectural models like a professional, but felt held back by pricey software and a steep learning curve? Welcome to our FreeCAD for Architecture and BIM Modeling Introductory Workshop, designed to get you started on your journey of creating your architectural masterpieces, with no prior experience required!

Ever wanted to create architectural models like a professional, but felt held back by pricey software and a steep learning curve? Welcome to our FreeCAD for Architecture and BIM Modeling Introductory Workshop, designed to get you started on your journey of creating your architectural masterpieces, with no prior experience required!

Imagine being able to create stunning architectural models with the precision and sophistication of a professional architect, all at your own pace and in the comfort of your own home.

FreeCAD for BIM modeling

FreeCAD not only allows you to create precise architectural models, but also facilitates an effective BIM (Building Information Modeling) workflow. With its ability to export drawings as DXF and IFC for BIM, you'll have the freedom to work seamlessly with other professionals in the industry.

Are you ready to dive into the world of architectural design with FreeCAD? Take the first step towards becoming a proficient user of FreeCAD and embrace the possibilities of creating architectural models using BIM.

Sign up for our FreeCAD for Architecture and BIM Modeling Introductory Workshop today. Learn, create, and be part of the future of architectural design!

What You Will Learn

• Lesson 1: Get started with FreeCAD by learning how to download the software, set up your preferences, install the BIM extension, and navigate the 3D interface.
• Lesson 2: Dive into FreeCAD’s basic tools, from managing the workplane, creating lines, using snap tools to changing drawing properties. You'll also understand how to input numerical values precisely in both metric and imperial units.
• Lesson 3: Delve deeper into the architectural tools of FreeCAD. Learn to manage layers for drawings, create walls with polylines, use transformation tools, and design architectural elements such as doors and windows. This lesson also covers adding dimension lines for detailing.
• Lesson 4: Start exploring advanced modeling techniques in FreeCAD with extrusion, boolean operations, and the repetition of operations. Discover how to quickly update properties to streamline your wall creation process.
• Lesson 5: Understand how to manage multiple files and create a basic BIM setup for architecture. Learn how to make walls, assign them to a floor, and add groups to your BIM structure. We'll also touch on shading modes for a realistic view of your designs.
• Lesson 6: Deep dive into door creation and property updating. Find out how to use the host option for assigning doors to walls, change door frames with sketches, and master the art of window creation and placement.
• Lesson 7: In this lesson, you'll learn how to create new floors, add IFC properties to 3D models, create slabs from polylines, and model structural elements for your building design.
• Lesson 8: Learn to create walls from polylines, adjust lines in your model, and insert doors and windows into walls. We'll also teach you how to generate and manage 2D drawings using sections and the TechDraw workbench.

Throughout this workshop, you'll acquire the skills and knowledge to navigate FreeCAD's interface confidently and utilize its tools to create architectural models using BIM.

Workshop structure:

Lesson 1

1. How to download FreeCAD (02:18)
2. Preferences units and workbenches (05:44)
3. Installing the BIM extension (02:33)
4. 3D Navigation and the User Interface (05:08)

Lesson 2

1. Managing the workplane (07:18)
2. Creating lines and selection options (02:42)
3. Snap tools in FreeCAD (04:13)
4. Numeric input and precision options Metric (05:43)
5. Numeric input and precision options Imperial (04:43)
6. Changing drawing properties (02:45)

Lesson 3

1. Managing layers for drawings (06:08)
2. Drawing walls with polylines (06:10)
3. Transformation tools for drawing (06:12)
4. Drawing a door (04:15)
5. Creating and duplicating windows (02:26)
6. Adding dimension lines (06:03)

Lesson 4

1. Working with the extrude (06:46)
2. Boolean operations for modeling (04:04)
3. Repeating the difference operation (02:05)
4. Updating properties to quickly create walls (03:47)

Lesson 5

1. Working with multiple files (02:56)
2. Creating a basic BIM setup for architecture (02:59)
3. Making walls and assigning them to a floor (06:29)
4. Adding groups to the BIM structure and shading modes (02:25)

Lesson 6

1. How to create doors (04:42)
2. Updating door properties (03:03)
3. Using the host option to assign doors to walls (03:47)
4. Changing the door frame with sketches (02:26)
5. Creating and placing windows (04:25)

Lesson 7

1. How to create new floors (04:15)
2. Adding IFC properties to 3D models (02:49)
3. Creating slabs from polylines (03:58)
4. How to model structural elements (03:47)

Lesson 8

1. Drawing polylines to create walls (06:24)
2. Modeling walls and adjusting lines (03:22)
3. Adding doors to the walls (06:39)
4. Inserting windows into walls (04:42)
5. Using the section to generate 2D drawings (06:36)
6. Using the TechDraw to manage 2D drawings (08:24)