‘BIM’ is spreading like wildfire through the corridors of many companies operating in the construction sector. But what exactly is a Building Information Model? And what does it mean for architects and architecture itself?

Our world is changing at breakneck speed. The population is growing, family structures are changing, and we are living in ever larger and more densely populated cities. The cost of land, materials, labour and energy is skyrocketing, and construction is becoming increasingly complex. Moreover, construction has to happen ever faster, and more and more specialised parties are involved. The industry is attempting to tackle all these challenges with the help of technology. BIM appears to be the solution.