3D Spatial Models

About this course

Create 3D spatial models that serve a clear purpose. Work with city models, BIM, georeferencing, levels of detail and asset information, then prepare efficient models for web delivery.

This practitioner course is part of the Smart Cities, Digital Twins & Urban Systems school. Delivery: Self-Paced / Instructor-Led. Estimated study time: 16 h.

Course curriculum

• Module 1 — 3D Data for Twins
• Module 2 — City Models and Levels of Detail
• Module 3 — CityGML and CityJSON
• Module 4 — BIM, IFC and Moving from BIM to GIS
• Module 5 — Heights, Datums and Georeferencing in 3D
• Module 6 — Asset Information Management
• Module 7 — 3D Tiles and Web Delivery
• Module 8 — Choosing the Level of Detail for the Purpose

Applied learning

• Case Study — Three Models of Harrowby That Did Not Line Up
• Lab 1 — An LOD1/LOD2 Model of Harrowby's Centre
• Lab 2 — Putting the Health Centre's BIM into the City Model
• Lab 3 — A 3D Tiles Package That Meets Its Budgets
• Capstone — A 3D Model Fit for Its Purpose

Who this course is for

Engineer / Architect; Government Professional

Prerequisites

NE-DT-102

Course details

• Course code: NE-DT-202
• Level: Practitioner
• Estimated duration: 16 h
• Delivery: Self-Paced / Instructor-Led

Includes online course lessons and practice activities. Course scenarios use simulated data. Course materials are in pilot review.