| dc.description.abstract | Among the digital technologies used in the architecture design process, nowadays,
BIM stands out. According to Kowaltowski et al. (2013), BIM introduces the idea of an
integrated project practice from the early stages of design. The various designers
involved in the project participate in a collaborative way since the beginning of
conception, making the projects compatible in a single model. In spite of studies on the
use of BIM in Brazil, it is perceived the need to advance in research on the subject,
such as studies that should reflect on the current dynamics of collaborative processes
and the integration of academic disciplines with the aid of BIM technologies in
partnership with architecture offices and engineering. In this perspective, this
dissertation aims at characterizing collaborative processes aiming to the integration of
projects, resulting from the implementation of BIM technologies in architecture offices
in Natal/RN. The specific objectives in this study are: to understand conceptually the
BIM technology, collaborative processes and integration of architecture and
complementary projects; to collect as well as to understand collaborative processes
that aim at integrating projects by using BIM technology in partnership with architecture
and engineering offices, taking into consideration the international, national and
Natal/RN contexts; identify categories of collaborative processes that aim at integrating
projects, considering the analyzed cases; and explore the professional area of BIM
use in Natal and in the state of Rio Grande do Norte (RN). Considering the objectives
presented, the study is exploratory. Methodologically the research focuses on multipurpose
study of collaborative design processes in partnership with architecture and
engineering offices, as well as based on semi-structured interviews. Then, the content
analysis was carried out, according to Bardin (2011). Parallel to the multi-purpose
study, an on-line consultation was conducted through an electronic form with the
architects of Rio Grande do Norte in order to understand the use of BIM in the design
process. The results show that, in relation to the analyzed cases, Natal-RN presents
two scenarios of collaboration: in the first, the complementary projects are modeled
from links with the architecture proposal, and then the interference is verified, which
are not performed automatically with specific revision tool, nevertheless in the
modeling software itself based on visual observation. In this scenario there is greater
possibility of data inconsistency and redundancy. In the second scenario, the
collaborative process, although presenting similarities to the previous one, regarding
the modeling process and the professionals involved, the use of specific coordination
and revision tools during the integration of the academic disciplines contribute to the
reduction of data inconsistencies. Considering the on-line consultation the results
indicate that approximately two-thirds of RN architects still use CAD applications in the
design process. However, most of the architects intend to use BIM tools, which is a
growing trend in the use of BIM in Natal-RN. Therefore, from the results, it is concluded
that there is a need for advances in the engineering professional area of Natal-RN,
regarding the use of BIM, both in the use of the technological resources that enhance
the collaborative processes of the offices, as well as in the project practices focused
on collaboration with the aid of BIM. | |
