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Lighting: Outdoor area
In the construction industry, the term "outdoor lighting" refers to the installation of structures containing light sources (commonly referred to as "lights") that provide...
UPS system
"An uninterruptible power supply (UPS) is used to ensure the power supply to critical electrical loads in the event of power grid disruptions. This should be distinguished from a...
Revit Advanced Course: Dynamo Basics
Dynamo is a visual programming tool that can be used to automate Revit processes.During this training session, you will learn about Dynamo and its various applications.Contents:...
Light switch
Light switches are a special type of component; the general guidelines for modeling components apply. Light switches are switches in a building that turn on the lights in a room...
Piping: General
Piping systems, also known as routings, are responsible for distributing the treated medium (air, water, etc.) throughout a building. Piping systems are classified by material....
What are the basics of BIM?
Building Information Modeling is associated with a wide range of terms, methods, and processes. This section describes the theoretical foundations of this methodology, explains...
Enscape
Enscape is a visualization tool. It allows you to view real-time renderings directly within Autodesk Revit. This interactive model presentation allows you to walk through a...
TGA Template 2019_3: Documentation
Creating Coordination Models in Navisworks
Coordination models are a key component of model-based communication; they serve as the linchpin of cross-disciplinary coordination. They can be used by all project participants...
IFC Export from ARCHICAD
The following article describes what to keep in mind when exporting an IFC model from ArchiCAD. For more information on IFC and interfaces, see the article "Overview of IFC...
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Multilayeredness - Single-layer modeling approach
In single-layer modeling, each layer of a composite building system (such as an insulated, load-bearing exterior wall) is modeled individually. Thus, for a four-layer wall (e.g.,...
Emergency power system
The design of the emergency power system is based on the power requirement assessment for emergency power systems and on the currently applicable standards and technical...
Create and edit topography
In the construction industry, the term "topography" refers to the natural surface of the earth and the surface altered for a construction project, excluding any objects,...
Speaker
The first step is to determine whether the system is an electroacoustic emergency warning system (AT: ENS, DE: SAA) that complies with current standards or a standard public...
Stairs: Covered stairs
Floor-cladding stairs are required because, in Revit, the stair treads and their layers should be separated from the load-bearing structural element. These are therefore two...
BIM Coordination
The term "BIM coordination" encompasses various areas of responsibility that govern the content and quality of digital building models at the project level. BIM coordination can...
Wall: Masonry
Masonry walls are a special type of structural wall. Contrary to popular belief, masonry walls—just like concrete walls—are simply assigned the building material type "masonry"...
Revit: Worksharing Monitor
The Worksharing Monitor is an add-on for Revit. It makes it easier to work in Revit environments that use file-based work sharing.Note: The Worksharing Monitor only works if Revit...