INTEGRATED DIGITAL LEARNING ENVIRONMENT IN ARCHITECTURAL EDUCATION

SA.
2025;
: 115-122
Authors:
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Institute of Architecture and Design National University Lviv Polytechnic Lviv

The article thoroughly analyzes and substantiates the necessity of integrating the Common Data Environment (CDE), structured in accordance with the international ISO 19650 standard, into the educational process for students pursuing the first (Bachelor's) level of higher education under the educational and professional program 191 "Architecture and Urban Planning" at Lviv Polytechnic National University. The relevance of this work is determined by the critical need to adapt educational programs to the digital transformation of the AEC industry (Architecture, Engineering, and Construction) and to train highly qualified specialists for the needs of national reconstruction. The study substantiates the limitations of the existing Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) for supporting collaborative design, thereby proving the necessity of implementing CDE as a simulator of real-world production practices in BIM-coordination and data management, which is critically important in modern conditions. The key scientific novelty is the development and approbation of a hybrid CDE model based on the Laboratory of Information Modeling of Architectural Objects (LIMAO), which combines a local server repository with cloud services to ensure the resilience, security, and continuity of the educational process, mimicking distributed real-project teams. The article describes in detail the CDE architecture, its role as a central repository for the shared element library, regulatory documentation, and regulated workflows with controlled document exchange and status, in accordance with the requirements of ISO 19650. The proposed model is an effective educational tool aimed at developing students' practical skills in collaborative BIM work, coordination, and adherence to industry standards, and the research findings serve as a methodical foundation for integrating advanced practices into the AEC education

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