Creating Levels, Grids, Layout and model elements for a residential unit using REVIT

1. BIM, Features and Benefits

• BIM stands Building Information Modelling, It is an 3D modelling facility to provide all information through out the lifecycle of the structure from planing to all construction phases
• BIM is the visual representation of physical and functional charaterisitcis of the facility from inception onwards. As such, it serves as a shared information repository for collaboration throughout the facility lifecycle

Features of BIM

• Easy access to information
• Making the process more expressive
• Comprehensive view of the project

Benefits of BIM

• Complete representation
• Instant updates
• Time constraint
• Resource tracking

2. The Concept of Category, Family, Type and Instances

Category - it is heriarchy it consists of family

Family - It is the 2d and 3d information of common features example doors, windows etc

Type - It is sub division in family which specifices its usage such as residential, commercial

Instances - It is basic unit in revit have unique features by which we can select the dimension which we need

Inserting a element

• Open Revit software, In home page select the project
• Select place component in tab
• Then select pick desk family
• Then choose student desk type
• Then choose the element and its dimension

3.Setting Project, Project Information, Steeing Backups

Aim

To create project, give project information and Setting Backups

Steps

• tap the file tab on upper left corner, then select save as
• then give project name as challenge 2
• While saving give backups 3

4. Concepts of Levels and grids

Aim

To Give Levels as given in the challenge

Steps

• Open New project
• Select Elevation in properties browser then levels will be accessible
• Then tap levels
• Two levels level 1 and level 2 will come as default
• Then rename as ground floor and first floor
• Then again tap level , then pick line option will be available
• Then give offset 10'0'', then give 2 more levels
• Then rename it as second floor and roof

Result

Aim

To Give grids as given in the challenge

Steps

• Open New project
• Tap Architerure tab, then select grid
• Draw Horizontal line
• Then select pick a line, give offset 10'0''
• Then offset the grid lines then give name A to E
• Repeat the steps for vertical lines
• Then gice names from 1 to 10

Result

5.3D modelling of residential unit

Aim

To create the residential unit using revit

Steps

• Open new project in revit software
• Create one residential layout of 3BHK flat
• Draw the wall outline of flat 30' *30'
• Create partitions master bedroom, 2 bedrooms, kitchen, hall and toilets of size 18'*11', 12'*11', 11'*8', 11'*6', 19'*11', 6'*4' respectively
• Load doors and windows from library, main door double glass door, room door single glass door, toilet door single flush door, window double casework window
• Give room tag

Result

6. Give dimension for the residential unit

Steps

• Go to annotate tab,
• Choose aligned
• Give dimensions to the rooms

Result

7. Load Components to the model

Steps

• Go to components tab
• Select place components
• Then go to load library
• Then select english imperial
• Then go to residential,then select doors, windows, (waterclosets, bathtub and sink select from plumbing mep fixures) and kitchens equipments from special equipments and then place the components

Result