A comperative analysis on user interface and user experience differences in building information modeling tools

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2024-4

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Bulut Dönmez, Gözde

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Building Information Modeling (BIM) has grown in importance in the Architecture Engineering Construction (AEC) industry in recent years due to technological advancements and the increasing complexity of architectural projects. BIM offers numerous advantages across various aspects of construction projects. As Building Information Modeling gains widespread adoption, it becomes critical to explore which BIM software offers the most efficient platform for architects. Determining which software can be more easily learned and effectively streamline the architectural project production process is crucial. In this evaluation, the user interface and user experience emerge as the most significant factors to consider. This thesis presents a comparative study of two prominent BIM software in the industry by evaluating the user interface (UI) and user experience (UX), and their impact on the architectural design process across various user groups with different levels of experience. The study emphasizes that UX is as important as UI in determining the effectiveness of BIM software in architectural projects. By examining various BIM tools and their historical development, this research provides a comprehensive understanding of the UI and UX evaluations of these software. Usability tests are conducted to gather data from architects with different levels of expertise in order to understand the effects of UI and UX on users. Additionally, interviews are conducted to gain deeper insights, ensuring a thorough analysis of each software’s strengths and weaknesses. As a result, by incorporating both hands-on exercises and interviews, this research shows that different interfaces of BIM tools affect the efficiency of architects.

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Yapı bilgi modeli, Kullanıcı arayüzü, Kullanıcı deneyimi, İnsan bilgisayar etkileşimi

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https://hdl.handle.net/11511/109514

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Graduate School of Natural and Applied Sciences, Thesis