When designing a project...
- Should the building adapt to the terrain?
- Or, should you adapt the terrain to the building?
It depends on the project’s purpose, location, and environmental goals. Adapting the building to the terrain minimizes environmental impact, preserves natural features, and can enhance the building’s connection to its surroundings. on the other hand, adapting the terrain to the building might be necessary for projects requiring specific layouts, structural needs, or accessibility. Ideally, I think the approach probably balances functionality, sustainability, and aesthetics to suit the site and design objectives.
Why do stairs follow specific proportions with a set relationship between the tread length and riser height?
- How can building modeling help prevent the mistakes that often occur when designing and installing stairs?
Stairs follow a set relationship between tread length and riser height to ensure they are safe, comfortable, and easy to use, with the right balance to prevent trips or falls .Building modeling can help check and adjust these dimensions to meet safety rules and avoid mistakes before construction starts
Describe a case when it would be worthwhile to create a new custom component in Revit… How do you decide when customize versus using readily available components?
You’d want to create a custom component in Revit when you need something unique or specific that existing components can’t handle—maybe like a funky-shaped window or a staircase that’s a big design feature. I’d say it’s worth customizing if it’s something super important to the project’s look or function. But if there’s already a component that works, it would probably be smarter to stick with it since it saves time and keeps things consistent.