Piping: Plumbing
Plumbing pipes are not shown at this stage. During this phase, the plumbing pipes are modeled for the first time.Depending on the project scope, it may also be the case that the...
Lighting: General
Lighting refers to all artificial light sources. The required artificial lighting specifications are determined by the intended use of the space. The type of lighting—including...
Beam, Joist
"A beam is a structure that typically runs horizontally, is narrower and slimmer in relation to its length, and transfers the loads resting on it to walls or vertical supports....
2D Family Creation for Schematic Design
2D families are individual objects—multiple 2D objects make up a schema.This article provides instructions on how to create 2D elements and their properties using a template in...
Create walkthroughs
Walkthroughs are used to present, for example, a building model. In this process, a camera follows a predetermined path, resulting in a video.This article provides a clear,...
Cable route
Cable trays (also known as cable troughs) are used to route cable bundles (primarily horizontally) within buildings. There are also so-called riser trays, which run vertically....
Navisworks
Navisworks is a tool for reviewing integrated models and data in collaboration with all project stakeholders to better manage project outcomes. Keywords: software, program, tool,...
General Parameters
Parameters are the carriers of information for model elements. They are the "I" in BIM and are used for communication and control.This article describes the wide variety of...
Stairs: General
At this stage, it is not necessary to include a representation of a staircase. However, it is recommended that you include a placeholder; see Conceptual Modeling. A staircase is...
Tables - Table Workflow with Revit
The "Tables" tool is an add-in that allows you to edit Revit tables in the Excel worksheet window—without having to first export the data from the Revit model to an Excel file. It...
Resolving cable conflicts
"Resolve Pipe Collisions" automatically resolves intersections between selected pipes, saving you the trouble of modeling them manually. The add-in thus helps you solve a common...
Sizing cables
"Dimension Piping" allows you to adjust the dimensions of piping in building services design, thereby streamlining a time-consuming step in Revit. This feature enables you to...
Facade
Facades are a special type of interior wall. They form the vertical boundary of a building and are therefore part of the building envelope. Unlike solid exterior walls, for...
Opening, cutout, slot
At this stage, openings such as openings or slots are not yet represented as 3D objects. However, many BIM users employ openings at this stage to provide a simplified...
Wall: Removal
Information on working with walls in the early planning phases is described in the article "Walls: General Information." FeatureU-valueSound insulation classParametersTotal area...
Elevations, Sections, Floor Plans
Models can be displayed from different viewing angles using view settings. The Views, Sections, and Floor Plans features in Revit play a key role in this process. There are...
Color scheme
Air Duct: General Information
Air ducts are not yet shown in this design phase. The following characteristics are defined in this phase:Geometry of the main routes (two-line diagram by cross-section) In this...
Multilayeredness - Hybrid Modeling Approach
In hybrid models, structural elements such as floor slabs are modeled separately, while all other building components are modeled as multi-layer assemblies, such as a floor...
Grid / Building Axis
Grids are used to define the basic structure of a building. They also help with navigation within larger projects and facilitate communication during project work. In some BIM...