On World Architecture Day, celebrated on the first Monday of October, the architectural sector highlights its crucial role in addressing contemporary global challenges. This year, the International Union of Architects (UIA) has adopted the theme ‘Design for Strength,’ inviting reflection on how design can contribute to building a more resilient and equitable world. The strength of buildings increasingly transcends aesthetics and must include social, environmental, and technological considerations.
The current context, marked by climate change and rapid urban growth, demands that architecture not only focus on creating attractive structures but also provide solutions that adapt and evolve over time. In this regard, emerging methodologies such as Building Information Modeling (BIM), alongside cutting-edge technologies like Artificial Intelligence and Augmented Reality, become essential tools for tackling the challenges of contemporary design.
The BIM methodology has transformed the management of architectural projects, allowing for the centralization of information in a digital model and facilitating the simulation of structural behaviors, energy efficiency analysis, and sustainable maintenance planning. However, this digital transformation has also created the need for new professional profiles equipped to handle the complexity of these processes.
As BIM adoption increases, fundamental roles within architecture, engineering, and construction are emerging. Among these are the BIM Modeler, responsible for creating and managing 3D models; the BIM Coordinator, who ensures compliance with requirements in each discipline; and the BIM Manager, who leads the implementation of this methodology within teams and organizations. Additionally, the roles of analysts, programmers, and managers of collaborative environments are becoming crucial in this new professional ecosystem that surpasses traditional technical drawing.
Celebrating World Architecture Day is recognizing the continuous evolution of this discipline. Designing with strength means, now more than ever, doing so through data, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration, and looking towards the future. To meet the challenge posed by ‘Design for Strength,’ the sector must adopt new technologies and prepare the professionals who will guide this transformation.
Source: MiMub in Spanish