Twenty-first-century architecture and urban planning have at their disposal numerous technologies that help architects and planners think about space. Today, innovations such as augmented reality, hyper-realistic renderings, and 3D printing, among others, are part of the daily routine of the profession. Yet, none of these may influence the design process as profoundly as BIM technology, the acronym for Building Information Modeling. Its application demands that architects adopt a new approach to the construction of our buildings.
