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

1.

AIM:What is BIM? Summarize the features of BIM and benefits of using BIM over 2D CAD tools.

ANSWER:

Building Information Modelling is an collaborative platform which allows engineers,architects,electrician ,contractor,designer to plan and construct in a 3D model.BIM objects, the components that make up a BIM model, are intelligent, have geometry, and store data. If any element is changed, BIM software updates the model to reflect that change. This allows the model to remain consistent and coordinated throughout the entire process so that structural engineers, architects, MEP engineers, designers, project managers, and contractors can work in a more collaborative environment.

Features and Benefits of BIM over 2D-CAD:

• BIM is more time effeicient as the changes in one view reflects on the all the parameters ,but in 2D CAD the changes has to be done on all the parameters individually
• Worsharing method of BIM as different field of engineers adn architects can work on the same plan without any techinical difficulties,whereas 2D ACD doesn't give sufficient success in that.
• 2D CAD only allows the 2D drafting where as BIM allows 2D along with the 3D modelling.
• Models created using 3D BIM software are intelligent, meaning each element placed in the model contains information about the element that can later be reused for other purposes in the project.

2.

AIM:Understand the concept of Categories, Families, Elements, Instances in Revit. Go to Insert Tab, choose a category. Pick a family and element. Understand the instances and insert it to Revit model

ANSWER:

Categories families element are the component in revit which are used in the filling of the house details,They are connected to each other :

CATEGORIES:These are the like the materials which are to be required fora house and are visible through eyes.Ex: Doors,windows,stairs etc.

FAMILIES:These are the sub category of the topic mentioned above.i.e. If we take table category,we need to specify the shape of it ,so the familiesare defines about which type of shape u want in that category.

ELEMENT:Element shows about the size and dimension of the families .It differentiate it from the other families and can be used accordigly as the space required

INSTANCES:Instance is a parameter as if the familiy is made INSTANCE ,the changes in dimension done on it doesn't affect the dimesnsion of the same family.

• Click on insert tab
• go to "load family"

• Select list of folder will appear ->select the family you want ot upload
• from the project browser panel ->go to families
• Click on column(selected in this case)->M_Metal clad column
• Click on the object->Go to "Edit family" in "Modify" tab

• A new tab will open ->Click on Family types

• Click on the pencil icon(parameter properties)

• Now to If u have a type parameter ->Change it to Instance parameter or vice versa

3.

AIM:Setting up a Project – Open a project file with architectural template. Save the file with appropriate name. Set up the project units to Imperial / Metric based on your convenience of modelling. Complete the project information under Manage tab. Set up the maximum backups for project file to 3

PROCEDURE:

• Open revit
• Click on new file
• Select "architectural template"
• Go to File->Save as
• NAme the file as you want

• Click on "Options"
• A new tab will open
• set the max. backup file to 3.->Click on OK

• Now go to manage tab
• Click on project information

• Enter the details as asked by the customer/company->Click oK
• In the manage tabe go to project units-.Change units as clients asked(imperial/metric)

RESULT:We learned about opneing the architectural template anf keeping the backup for file in cae of data loss and saving the project info forr the clients

4.

AIM: Understand the concept of Levels and Grids. Follow the naming and conventions. Create the following Levels: ( Convert to metric equivalents if metric is your units)
Ground Floor @ 0’
First Floor @ 10’
Second Floor @ 20’
Roof @ 30’

Grids Transverse Grids A, B,C,D, E @ 10’ spacing
Longitudinal Grids from 1 to 10 @ 20’ spacing

PROCEDURE:

STEP1 For levels

• Go to Architectural panel
• On Datum tab
• Click on "level"
• Now from the project browser->Go to levels //To draw the levels at different heights(Level1)
• Click at a point and stretch it in horizontal direction //Name the level as ground level
• Enter the level height of 0ft (ground level)
• From the ground level go 10' up for first floor

//Repeat the method for 2nd and roof floor and name them accordingly

STEP2 for grids

• Go to floor level //Floor 1
• Go to architectural panel
• On the datum tab ->Click on Grids
• Now click on the drawing space and stretch it horizontally //name it as "A"
• From the first grid take 10' distance and draw a grid downwards //name it as "B"

//Do the procedure for C,D& E at a distance of 10' from each other

For the transverse grid

• Create a vertical grid crossing all the horizontal grid //Starting from the left direction towards right ,name it as "1"
• At 20' distance from the first grid line draw another vertical line //Towards right ,anem it as "2"

//Repeat the above methods and make 10 grid lines at a distance of 20' from each other

5.

AIM: 3D modelling of residential unit – From looking at your house / or a place you aspire. Create a conceptual layout of the residential unit. You can measure using a tape or
you can access your residential plan to create a similar layout.

PROCEDURE:

• Go to Architectural tab
• CLick on wall
• Go to properties pane; ->choose wall thickness as suits your design
• click on floor plans->level1 //Location line=wall centerline
• Draw the floor plan of the house as per your design

• click on default 3D view from quick access toolbar
• from the View Cube ->click on SE corner to get into the view
• Clcik on visual style ->realistic view //To be properly visible

RESULT: We created a residential unit and gave a 3d height to the plan

6.

AIM:In the layout created draft the level of details you are planning to include – Dimensions of room, components you plan to add in the residential unit.

PROCEDURE:

For Dimensions

• OPen the file
• Go to Annotate TAb
• Click on "ALIGNED" //For giving dimensions

• Click on the inner walls for the inner dimensions of rooms

//Do it for every room of the plan to give dimension of the room

• For the Plan Size ,click on exterior side of the walls on both the farthest wallsof plan
• Do it for both vertical and horizontal direction

For Tagging room

• Go to Architectural tab
• Click on "ROOM" on the modify tab.
• move the cursor inside the room you want to give tag
• Click in the tag name to rename it

RESULT:We used annotation to give dimension to the house plan

7.

AIM.Identify the residential model elements such as Door, Windows, Tables, Chair, Couch, Bed, Lamps from the library and insert them to the model

PROCEDURE:

To insert family in the plan

• Go to floor plan //Level1
• Click on Insert Tab->LOAD FAMILY

• A new window will open
• Go to the family folder uyou want to insert in the plan //Ex:Doors,windows,lamps sofa etc.
• Select the family ->Click OK

//Similarly select the windows,doors family you want //To bring it on the project browser panel

• Go to project browser panel
• Go to family and expand it.->Go to certain family as show below

• Select the element you like ->click the element and move cursor to plan and release the button
• You can also see the preview of the element youe selected, in the tab

• Put all the elemnt in the plan in the place suited to you.

//Wall lights are not visible in floor view,switch to elevation view to make it visible.

RESULT:

2D plan of the house

3D view