Module 2 - Points to Ponder

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Module 2 - Points to Ponder
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Please share your comments on 3 of the following Points to Ponder questions. (Choose 3 of the 5 questions below.)

How much detail should you include in your building model? How do you decide?

  • As you develop your initial design? I keep the model simple, focusing on massing, layout, and basic spatial relationships.
  • As you continue to iterate and develop on your design? Add more detail, such as structure, materials, and key systems, as decisions become more finalized.
  • What are the key stages?
    • Conceptual design: Low detail (overall form and layout).
    • Design development: Moderate detail (major components and systems).
    • Construction documentation: High detail (precise dimensions, materials, and specifications).
  • How much detail: Matching the level of detail to the project phase – only modelling what’s needed for that stage’s decisions.

Many door and window manufacturers provide Revit families for doors and windows that you can specify for your building design.

  • What is the advantage to manufacturers for providing these families? (it's not free to create and provide them...)

It promotes their products by making them easier for designers to specify directly in projects, increasing the chance their products are used.

  • What is the benefit to you as the designer of using these manufacturer-provided families? Is there an advantage to using them versus the families provided in the Revit library?

The families include accurate dimensions, performance data, and product information, ensuring realism and reducing errors. Manufacturer families represent real, purchasable products, while Revit’s default families are generic and less precise.

What are the advantages of getting the Revit component families (for furniture, equipment, and fittings) directly from the manufacturer versus from an online sharing website like RevitCity.com?

Getting Revit families directly from the manufacturer means that I am using components with accurate dimensions and real product details, which makes my model more reliable. In contrast, files from sites like RevitCity.com can vary in quality and may not always match real-world specifications.