Modern building design involves a process of constant change and revision. The scope and accuracy of the software tools that enable these reviews is part of the technical foundation of the industry. As 3D architectural modeling adds more and more depth to construction procedures, the use of Revit Architecture for architectural services is quickly becoming a preferred software option.
A BIM (Building Information Modeling) software, Autodesk Revit enables the design of a building, its structure and its components in 3D. Notes, parameters, comments, or explanations can be added to the 3D model, and 2D drawings and construction information from the model database can also be accessed. Revit is believed to be short for “Check It”. It allows the design and documentation of architectural elements and structures with 3D modeling of geometric, non-geometric and constructive information. Special Revit features include processes where components, views, notes, and comments are seamlessly integrated, so any modification, addition, or deletion would automatically update those changes throughout the model. This association between components is a key advantage of Revit.
In Revit Architecture, you can work with entire building models in the project environment, or you can work with individual 3D components in the family editor environment. Revit tools can be useful for designing precast units / objects or imported geometric models.
Models can appear quite realistic with the Revit rendering engine and renderings can be produced quickly. This can be done with a pre-made model of walls, floors or tools or by making the models, walls and materials themselves. With ‘generic’ material, the rotation, size, brightness and intensity of textures, brightness maps, transparency maps, reflection maps, oblique reflection maps, hole maps and maps of relief can be defined and modified as required.
Additionally, Revit can enable design, cross-discipline collaboration, and visualization during each stage of the process. Building components can be used to design models. Revit tools can analyze and simulate structures, and documentation can be generated from these models.
Revit enables collaboration so that multiple project stakeholders can work on central shared models, hosted on cloud servers, created with high-definition 3D images, and therefore design can be easily and accurately communicated.
Revit architectural 3D modeling services enable a number of activities beneficial to the architecture and construction industries, as listed below:
A glossary of benefits:
Multidisciplinary BIM platform: Revit can be used to create BIM, an integrated platform that enables cross-service and interdisciplinary collaboration, reducing data translation errors and streamlining the design process.
Coordination: Revit enables coordination between members of an extended project team in multiple locations. Import, export and link information.
For architects: Revit walks through all architectural stages, from conceptual design to construction documentation.
For structural engineers: Revit uses structure-specific design tools to build structural models integrated with other building components.
For MEP engineers: MEP systems can be created with improved precision and more detailed coordination between architectural and structural components.
For construction professionals: The feasibility and design intent of the structure can be assessed. Materials, their quantity and quality, can be monitored by Virtual Design and Construction (VDC) professionals.
Why Revit is popular:
Well, there are many reasons, the main reason being that it is a specially designed building design program. Some of the most popular reasons for its popularity include:
• Visualization of future homes: Home designers can quickly sketch a floor plan design and even edit the layout. Future houses can be viewed in advance and changes can be made accordingly.
• Easy to change: In the design and planning phase, there is always the possibility of making numerous changes to the structure and floor plans. With Revit’s BIM modeling software, these are done easily, automatically, and accurately.
• Data storage: Revit offers a set of parametric components. This makes it easy to change design components. These parametric components can be stored or used as a reference for other projects.
• Creation of high-quality construction documentation: Revit modeling software uses 3D technology to link 3D models and plans, sections, and schedules to the base 3D model, resulting in accurate construction documents.
• Project costing: With Revit, a builder can generate automatic quantity lists. Also, since all changes, for example from light fixtures to pipes, are associative and differences in expenses can be monitored as a result, it becomes an effective cost control measure.
Revit brings the scope of new capabilities with Collaboration for Revit (C4R). What C4R essentially does is connect equipment. C4R helps project teams from different disciplines, locations, or companies work together in the cloud, with centralized access to Revit models. This allows all team members to participate in the BIM process.
Therefore, Revit is not just a simple desktop-based client software. Revit is about connecting people, information, and processes. With each new release, Revit reinvents itself and revitalizes business processes, allowing users to work more flexibly with a design and, if the need arises, ‘REVise IT’ instantly and progress the design to the next phase.