Digital Modeling in architectural analysis for training engineers to building design

The Architectural Design course at the Faculty of Engineering of the University Sapienza of Rome, has as its goal is learning the methods of graphic representation that the development of analytical skills for understanding and knowledge of architecture. Then through the learning of techniques, procedures and methods of the architectural modeling is the ability to amplify spatial conception of the student. Starting from data metric, infographic from the documentation made available to it and having understood the process of construction of the architecture under investigation in the prior realization of a model material, the student acquires the ability to develop a three-dimensional digital model with which to communicate effectively the different architectural components (formal, historical, structural, functional, etc...). The methodology provides for the joint application in computational steps of the process: 1)Implementation of the geometric model for the analysis of volumes and spaces; 2)Application of textures and materials for a pseudo-realistic visualizzaione 3) Context. Knowledge of three-dimensional modeling results, so in a useful and powerful instrument for market development, representation and communication of the building process and the building itself, with which the engineer may, in the right direction, as well as expand its planning potential