ENHANCING BIM COLLABORATION THROUGH LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY®: AN INNOVATIVE APPROACH TO UNIVERSITY

In the changing educational landscape, new learning methodologies put the focus on active participation, critical thinking and problem solving over traditional passive instruction. This article presents an innovative teaching model implemented at Politecnico di Torino, where LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY® (LSP) methodology was used to enhance discussions and reflections on building information modeling (BIM). Based on experiential learning principles, the workshops encouraged active student participation in collaborative, hands-on activities, using LSP to creatively and interactively explore complex BIM concepts. By creating physical models with LEGO®, participants were able to visualize abstract ideas, communicate their perspectives more effectively, and build a shared understanding of BIM processes and challenges together. This method has proven particularly effective in fostering active learning, critical thinking, and teamwork, which are key skills related to higher-level cognitive processes in Bloom's taxonomy.