Salient features of Revit Architecture that aids Architectural BIM

Posted on: January 28, 2019, By: Bhagwati Pathak

Introduction:

Revit Architecture is a graphical and parametric software application that helps architects and building professionals to create robust architectural design and documentation. It is one of the 6 disciplines or trades of Revit and is designed to support Building Information Modeling workflows. Revit Architecture is widely used in the AECO industry by architects, and building professionals providing Architectural BIM Services to create 3D data-rich models for building construction.

Revit Architecture leverages dynamic information to the intelligent models, thereby allowing complex buildings and structures to be precisely designed and documented in a short span of time. Each project is represented by a single model and the information is stored as a single database file. This enables changes made in one part of the model to be automatically updated to its other parts, thereby improving the workflow of the BIM project. The software’s ability to handle multiple users, parametric features and design option benefits has made it indispensable within the industry.

What are the salient features?

Revit architecture has got multiple salient features that aid in BIM Drafting Services. Some of them are listed below:

• Parametric model:

Architectural models developed using Revit Architecture helps in the creation of parametric featured models. This means we can develop a model, make changes in one area which reflects in all areas of the model.

• Co-ordination of Architectural model with other disciplines:

Revit allows multiple users to work on a single project. Changes, revisions or any other modeling tasks can be seamlessly executed without disturbing the other services. End users can collaborate with the team members and communicate the design information with each other. One can also make conceptual designs of the building using Revit.

• Supports IFC file and CAD files:

It supports all kinds of IFC and CAD files. Usually, the modeling is done with the support of 2D CAD Drafting Services have files to cover all the necessary drafting documents can be easily imported in Revit architecture for executing architectural modeling services.

• Worksharing:

Revit has an option of storing the information in a central file which can be used by multiple users to save their work and can be accessed by them at any point in time.

• Energy analysis:

BIM Energy analysis can be carried out for the architecture of the building with the assistance of Revit architecture. To perform the energy analysis the Revit users will have to click on the dialog box named as  ‘energy settings’ which will take them to the ‘Use Building Element Mode,’ and by using, use building element mode the Revit users can develop the crucial energy models.

Conclusion:

Revit Architecture is utilized by building architects, building experts, and Architectural BIM Service Provider to help minimize risk, acquire knowledge into how structures will perform before construction starts, improve project delivery, and produce enhanced designs. Architectural firms can use Revit Architecture to accelerate the complex process of design and construction of the building and provides a window for future maintenance & improvement of the building and infrastructure. In a nutshell, Revit Architecture is used to create precise designs while minimizing the time and efforts of designing and coordination in a virtual environment. This, in turn, helps in maintaining uniformity across projects while processing the ideas faster.

Written By:
Bhagwati Pathak

Bhagwati Pathak is an Executive Director at Tesla Outsourcing Services. Technical Project Management, BIM, Client Management, and Leadership are her forte. With an expertise in BIM and a flair for writing, her articles provide a direction to contractors, sub-contractors, engineers, and architects in employing the right methodology for an Architectural, Structural, or MEP CAD / BIM project.