Existing Building Survey Modelling In Revit

Transform 2D CAD surveys into 3D Revit models using best practice workflows.

What you'll learn

Establish best practice workflows for existing building modelling in Autodesk Revit

Define workflows for converting 2D CAD information into 3D Revit models

Understand limitations within the software and solutons to best practice modelling

Consider future adaptation of existing models which influence modelling techniques for proposed designs

Requirements

A basic knowledge of Autodesk Revit is required

A basic knowledge of the Autodesk Revit family editor is recommended

A basic knowledge of Autodesk AutoCAD is recommended

This is a course demonstrating workflows expecting a basic knowledge of the software

Description

This course demonstrates how to convert measured survey information from 2D CAD into a 3D Revit existing building model. It takes into account the need to develop the existing design phase considering the future use of the model during the proposed design phase, demonstrating various modelling techniques to be adopted.The course begins with the preparation of the 2D CAD information. The lessons progress by linking 2D CAD and developing the 3D model using various best practice workflows, tips and tricks including non-uniform roof design and complex curtain wall styles.Detailed examples are illustrated using a live project which has been surveyed using AutoCAD, demonstrating how to model various details and building shapes without compromising the usability of the model.Various workflows are discussed along with their limitations to enable delegates to make informed decisions on the appropriate modelling methodology for any given scenario of existing building modelling.Tips and tricks are shared in the various lessons to enable delegates to learn specific workflows to overcome modelling challenges with existing complex geometry.The course focuses on the progressive development of an existing church model as a sample file which contains various complex elements within the façade, such as rebated windows and door reveals, cornices, plinths, spires and stone features.The course concludes by looking at the application of bespoke materials to the survey model to give a suitable level of aesthetics to the existing scheme and enable high-quality visuals to be generated from the existing building model.

Overview

Section 1: Introduction

Lecture 1 Course Overview

Lecture 2 Exercise Files

Lecture 3 Download Files

Section 2: Preparing Templates and CAD files

Lecture 4 Template Choice and Walls Styles

Lecture 5 View Phase, Elevations & Levels

Lecture 6 Stripping back and Preapring CAD Files

Lecture 7 Linking CAD Files for Tracing

Section 3: Working with Walls

Lecture 8 Creating Survey Wall Styles

Lecture 9 Basic Walls vs In-Place Walls

Lecture 10 Tracing CAD with Basic Walls

Lecture 11 Forming Decorative Mouldings in Basic Walls

Lecture 12 Deconstructing In-Place Families Part 1

Lecture 13 Deconstructing In-Place Families Part 2

Section 4: Working with Openings

Lecture 14 Survey Windows and Doors Principles

Lecture 15 Instance Based Survey Windows

Lecture 16 Survey Splayed Reveals

Lecture 17 Survey Doors Explained

Lecture 18 Survey Instance Columns

Lecture 19 Survey Curtain Walls

Section 5: Working with Basic Existing Roofs

Lecture 20 Stacked Roofs for Partial Demolition

Lecture 21 Roof by footprint and Partial Demolition

Lecture 22 In-Place Family Partial Roof Demolition

Lecture 23 Adding Roofs to the Church Model

Section 6: Working with Non-Uniform Existing Roofs

Lecture 24 Non-uniform Roofs Introduction

Lecture 25 Creating Non-uniform Mass

Lecture 26 Roof by Mass Face

Lecture 27 In-Place Ridge and Fascias

Section 7: Applying Survey Materials

Lecture 28 Existing Building Materials Introduction

Lecture 29 Painting Materials

Lecture 30 Creating a basic material

Lecture 31 Summary of other materials applied

This course is suitable for anyone who is responsible for modelling existing buildings in Autodesk Revit