Creating Architectural and Structural model with 3D rendering using REVIT

PROJECT - 1

REVIT

Question no. 1: Select the type of structure you want to build from one of the three below:
a. Multi-Unit Residential Apartment
b. Office Buildings
c. School

Answer:

• The model selected for the project ts a multi-Unit Residential Unit.
• The model is made with the location as Chennai.
• The unit is a Appartment containg two 3BHK houses in a floor.
• It has lift and stair to access the floors.

FRONT ELEVATION

BACK ELEVATION

Question no. 2: Assume reasonable assumptions for geographic and location details for your project modeling. Based on assumptions and type of structure selected identify the modeling requirements from NBC.

Anawer:

• The location off the project is set to be Chennai.
• The national building to be follwed is of Indian stanDARDS.
• Thus the required standards are followed.
• The follower standars are:

• Height Limitations:
• As per NBC 2005, Clause C-2.5
• the height of the building shall not exceed 15m.
• The model of the building created is 6.4m which is permissible according to the NBCV.

• Area Limitations:
• According to NBC 2005, the minimum plot size with ground coverage not exceeding 75%,
• And shall not be less than 40sq.m in small and medium town.
• And not less than 30sq.m in metropolitan area.
• The model created has a plot size of 110ft x 51ft Which is 5610sq.ft
• Which is 521 sq.m
• This area is permissible according to the codal norms.

• Room Sizing:
• The room sizing norms ofa building is given in
• NBC 2005, C-3.3
• The room area is greater than the said codal provision.

• Wall height:
• The NBC 2005 states the limitations for the wall heights in clause F-3.4,
• The limitations are shown below.
• In the model created by me, The wall heights are of 10ft which is 3m.
• The height in my model is permissible as per NBc provisions.

• Thickness based on fire life and safety:

• The thickness of the wall depends on the usage of the wall to the corresponding rooms.
• The provision given by teh NBC 225 is shown below.
• In my model, I have used 8" for the main walls walls which is 203mm which is permissible.

• And for parttioning walls i have used 6" walls which is 152 mm.
• And both thicknees of wall which I have used is permissible by the NBC 2005.

• Passageway requirements:
• The passageway requirement of a standard building is given below.
• In the model i have created the passageway access are under the suggested limitations.

Question no. 3: Using the structural model, include the following components based on the type of structure selected
a. Foundation – Isolated / Wall/Matt Foundation
b. Columns
c. Beams Connected to Columns
d. Roof Framing/ Truss
e. Floor / Decks
f. Floor Openings for Elevators and Stairs

Answer:

• All the above said structural components were placed as per the structural requirememt of the building.

Question no. 4: Using the architectural model, include the following components based on the type of structure selected
a. Wall Layout with appropriate material and finishing
b. Exterior façade with fancy finish
c. Interior partition walls to size rooms
d. Components to add details to a room ( Desk, Chair, Lighting, Plumbing fixtures)
e. Add components such as stairs Elevators
f. Have at-least one side of the building with curtain walls and glass panels
g. Include interior and exterior lighting fixtures
h. Place proper topographic components from outside ( Trees, Parking, Plants) to add details to the model

Answer:

• The wall layout is shown above.
• The rooms are divided with partitioning walls.
• The required components in the residential unit is placed.

• The lift part of teh building is covered with the curtain wall completely.
• Except the lift pit and the Lift machine roof in the roof