What types of building information are best portrayed in 3D views?
Building model: The overall and local models of a building, including appearance, internal structure, floor and room layout, etc. Building materials: Different building materials, such as bricks, concrete, glass, wood, etc., can be presented in high-resolution 3D views. Building equipment and systems, such as HVAC systems, lighting systems, safety systems, etc., can be clearly represented in 3D views. Building service facilities: For example, elevators, stairs, corridors, porches, etc. can be displayed in detail in 3D views. The physical characteristics of buildings, such as insulation performance, lighting performance, sound insulation performance, etc., can be visualized and analyzed through 3D views. Building data and spatial information: For example, data information such as building area, space utilization rate, building height, as well as spatial information such as spatial layout and streamline design, can be visually displayed through 3D views. The landscape and environment around the building, including parks, streets, squares, trees, and other landscapes, can be presented in a 3D view. These pieces of information perform particularly well in 3D views.
- Which stakeholders require 2D views, and why?
The following stakeholders may require a two-dimensional view: Architectural designers: They usually use 2D views to express their design concepts and intentions. They can use 2D views such as floor plans, elevations, and sections to display the exterior, internal layout, material usage, and more of the building. Structural Engineer: Structural engineers need to use 2D views to express their structural design. They can draw structural plans, elevations, and sections, as well as detailed structural component details. These views can assist structural engineers in structural design, calculation, and analysis to ensure the safety and stability of buildings. HVAC Engineers: HVAC engineers typically need to use 2D views to express their HVAC system design. They can draw plans, elevations, and sections to display the layout of HVAC systems, the location and connections of pipes and equipment. Electrical engineers: Electrical engineers need to use 2D views to express their electrical system design. Construction party: The construction party needs to use a 2D view to understand and execute the building drawings. They can view building plans, elevations, and sections to understand the detailed design and requirements of the building. These views can assist the construction party in construction planning, material procurement, and on-site coordination.
Give examples of how the building information for a specific location in the project needs to be filtered for different audiences and purposes?
In a project, building information at specific locations may need to be filtered for different audiences and purposes to provide more accurate and useful information. Here are some examples: Architectural designer: Architectural designers may need to conduct detailed design and planning on the exterior, internal layout, material usage, and other aspects of the building. Therefore, they may need to view detailed dimensions, shapes, colors, and other design elements for specific locations in the building. For example, designers may need to draw building plans, elevations, and sections to showcase the appearance and internal layout of specific locations in the building. Structural Engineer: Structural engineers need to ensure the structural safety and stability of buildings. Therefore, they may need to view detailed information such as structural components, materials, and connection methods at specific locations in the building. For example, structural engineers may need to draw detailed structural drawings, reinforcement drawings, etc. to demonstrate the structural design and analysis of specific locations in the building. Construction party: The construction party needs to understand and execute the building drawings, and carry out construction planning, material procurement, and on-site coordination based on the actual situation. Therefore, they may need to view detailed information such as construction details, materials, and processes at specific locations in the building. For example, the construction party may need to review building plans, elevations, and sections to understand the construction requirements and details of specific locations in the building.
How can schedule views be used to assist with procurement and model-based estimating?
- Create a schedule view: In Revit, open the project file and select 'Schedule View' from the 'Views' tab. Then, you can choose to create a new schedule view or open an existing schedule view.
- Configure Schedule View: After creating or opening a schedule view, you can configure the view by clicking the "Configure" button in the "Properties" palette. Here, you can set time intervals, time ranges, display content, and more.
- Add parameters: In the schedule view, you can add various parameters, such as cost, quantity, area, etc. To add parameters, click the "Add Parameter" button in the Properties palette. Then, you can select the type of parameter to add and specify a name and unit for it.
- Add tasks and events: In the timeline view, you can add tasks and events to track the progress and plan of the project. To add a task or event, click the "Add Task" or "Add Event" button in the "Properties" palette. Then, you can choose the name of the task, start and end times, as well as related parameter values.
- Conduct procurement and estimation: Based on the tasks and events you have added, you can conduct procurement and estimation based on the model. For example, you can analyze material requirements, labor costs, and other related expenses over different time periods.
- Export Data: Finally, you can export the data in the schedule view for further analysis and planning. To export data, click the "Export" button in the "File" tab, and then select the export format (such as Excel)