This article presents a descriptive, correlational, and quantitative study investigating the learning processes of undergraduate construction engineering and architecture students. The study aims to analyze the effectiveness of an alternative learning method compared to traditional approaches in engineering, architecture and construction education. The study focuses on the use of a mobile application (CAMPUS Javeriana) as a tool for experiential learning by using digital technologies, such as construction videos and photos, infographic images, building information modeling (BIM) models, virtual and augmented reality, among others, within the app. Forty‐six architecture students participated in the study, divided into control and experimental groups within each of three undergraduate courses. Pretest and posttest questionnaires were administered to assess the students' learning outcomes, preferences, and perception of the importance of learning technologies. The test results were analyzed using scatter plots, and statistical analysis was conducted using the Jamovi package in R Studio. The students' perceived importance of the mobile app and their preference to use it in the future were also evaluated. Contextual factors such as student characteristics, available resources, and instructors' teaching style were taken into consideration. The study implemented rubrics based on the Expected Learning Results for each course to measure the overall academic performance. Furthermore, the study explores the concept of learning gain and its relationship with the obtained results, shedding light on experiences, perceptions, and academic performance in the specific context of construction education. Findings suggest a positive impact on learning outcomes and perception as a result of using a series of multi‐media technologies in the mobile application.

The integration of digital technologies in managing technical and design information is transforming architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) processes within educational institutions. Despite this, construction education lacks practical, interactive learning tools, and there is insufficient collaboration between academia and the construction industry. To address these challenges, the CAMPUS 2.0 project at Pontificia Universidad Javeriana developed a web-based platform that integrates building information modeling (BIM) and gamification elements. This platform improves project coordination, facilitates interdisciplinary learning, and enhances the management of technical and design information for campus buildings. CAMPUS 2.0 also promotes collaboration and active user engagement, filling a critical gap in the practical tools in construction education. This study assesses the usability of CAMPUS 2.0 among 235 students, teachers, and staff members, demonstrating a positive impact on the university community. The findings provide insights into how digital tools can improve project management, interdisciplinary collaboration, and knowledge sharing within educational settings, offering broader implications for other institutions.

The integration of digital technologies in managing technical and design information is trans-forming the fields of architecture and construction. This article presents a website developed to compile detailed information on the construction processes of buildings at Pontificia Universidad Javeriana (PUJ) campus. The site offers comprehensive construction records and interviews with designers, engineers and other professionals who collaborated to align design approaches with technical construction requirements. A chronological record of the construction processes was maintained, from inception to completion of the buildings. Digital tools include interactive modules that facilitate access and data updates, improving coordination and efficiency for man-aging future projects. Gamification elements and social media dissemination boost user engage-ment. The study also assesses the impact of the website on the university community, analyzing usability and user (N=235), among students, teachers, and staff members. Findings indicate that digital technologies optimize construction processes and improve the management of technical and design information, and reveal opportunities for future projects and research, benefiting both internal and external stakeholders.

Este trabajo transdisciplinario, realizado en Bogotá, Colombia, 2024, investiga la presencia de hongos patógenos en viviendas vulnerables de Bogotá y su posible impacto en la salud. A través del análisis microbiológico en una casa ubicada en el barrio Arabia, de la localidad de Ciudad Bolívar en Bogotá, se identificaron hongos de los géneros Trichoderma spp., Mucor spp., Penicillium spp. y Rhizopus spp., que proliferan en ambientes con alta humedad y ventilación deficiente, lo que puede afectar la calidad de vida de los habitantes. El estudio destaca la importancia de integrar enfoques pluriversales, promoviendo una visión más holística de la relación entre los habitantes y su entorno microbiológico. Al concientizar sobre la coexistencia con “otros” organismos, se fomenta la adopción de estrategias arquitectónicas sostenibles preliminares, que no solo mejoren la infraestructura, sino también la salud ambiental dentro de las viviendas. Esta investigación subraya la necesidad de un diseño arquitectónico inclusivo, que considere el microbioma fúngico como un indicador de los problemas de habitabilidad y apunta a intervenciones que aborden tanto los factores arquitectónicos como los ambientales. Así, se propone una metodología que permita la comprensión de espacios vulnerables, desde los microorganismos que lo habitan. Este enfoque es un inicio transdisciplinario para generar un cambio sostenible en las viviendas populares, mejorando las condiciones de vida y el bienestar general de las comunidades marginales de Bogotá.