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LIEW XIAO HUI / 0353121
BACHELOR OF DESIGN (HONOURS) IN CREATIVE MEDIA / COMPUTER APPLICATIONS
Project 01: Building Modelling and Documentation
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Project 01: Building Modelling and Documentation
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Project 01: Building Modelling and Documentation
This project requires us to create a Revit model based on an architectural design of our choice sourced from the internet. We need to use architectural components such as walls, roofs, and more to complete the model. Once the model is finalized, it will be utilized to generate documentation drawings using Revit Architecture's documentation tools.
Progress
In the second week, after the lecturer briefed us about the project, I began searching online for architectural designs. I used ArchDaily to find a design that matched my aesthetic preferences and piqued my interest while still presenting some modeling challenges to ensure it wouldn't be too easy to complete. After spending a few hours exploring different options, I shortlisted three building designs that I liked and presented them to my lecturer during the following week's class. I aimed to find a building design with curved or unique shapes to make the project more interesting and visually appealing.
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| Figure 1.1 Building design 01 (ArchDaily), |
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| Figure 1.2 Building design 02 (ArchDaily), |
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| Figure 1.3 Building design 03 (ArchDaily), |
After reviewing my choices, the lecturer noted that the measurements provided for the designs were too limited, which could make the modeling process challenging. He advised me to find another building design with more detailed measurements and additional elevation or section views.
I realized that many of the buildings featured on ArchDaily lacked comprehensive dimensions, so I decided to explore other websites. During my search, I discovered Architizer, which I found very useful as it provided more complete dimensions, numerous images of the buildings, and detailed elevation views. As before, I shortlisted three building designs that I liked and presented them to the lecturer in the following week's class.
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| Figure 1.4 Building design 04 (Architizer), |
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| Figure 1.5 Building design 05 (Architizer), |
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| Figure 1.5 Building design 05 (Architizer), |
Sir suggested that I proceed with Building Design 04, which was also my first preference. In the following week, I began using Revit for the building modeling, starting with the floor, walls, and other components.
Grid/ Dimensions
I began by placing the plan view image sourced from the internet into Revit and rescaling it to match the exact size using the given dimensions. After that, I created grid lines for the building to establish a framework for the model.
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| Figure 2.1.1 Progress screenshot (grid). |
Figure 2.2.1, 2.2.2 Progress screenshot (walls).
After completing all the walls, I realized that the building design included multiple floor levels. To accommodate this, I created different level lines in Revit based on the given dimensions.
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| Figure 2.3.1 Progress screenshot (levels). |
Afterward, I created the floors and aligned each one to its corresponding level height, ensuring the structure matched the intended design accurately.
Figure 2.4.1, 2.4.2 Progress screenshot (floors).
I used the stair tool in Revit to create the stairs and spent a significant amount of time exploring how to model them to match the exact shape and design of my chosen building. While I managed to model some of the stairs using the Revit stair function, there were parts of the design I couldn't replicate. I decided to leave those sections for now and plan to ask Sir for guidance in the next week's class.
Figure 2.5.1 - 2.5.4 Progress screenshot (stairs).
Sir suggested using the Model in Place feature to address the issue. Following his advice, I tried using Model in Place to complete the remaining stairs, ensuring they matched the design accurately.
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Figure 2.5.5 - 2.5.8 Progress screenshot (stairs).
Next, I began adjusting the wall heights and used the Edit Profile tool to modify some of the walls, cutting them into shapes that matched the design in the image.
Figure 2.6.1 - 2.6.3 Progress screenshot (walls height).
Once the basic structure of the building was complete with the addition of walls, floors, and stairs, I proceeded with creating my own Revit family to meet the project requirements.
Figure 2.8.1 - 2.8.4 Progress screenshot (revit family).
Figure 2.9.1, 2.9.2 Progress screenshot (revit family).
After creating two Revit families, I continued with modeling the roof.
I created the curved roof, but it didn’t exactly match the shape from the reference. I decided to ask Sir for assistance with modeling it. However, when Sir reviewed it, he mentioned that it didn’t need to be an exact match with the reference, and the current shape was already perfect. He advised me to continue working on the other components.
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| Figure 3.1.1 Progress screenshot (roof). |
I created curtain walls for both the front and back of the building. However, the mullion in the back elevation wasn't showing, while the front elevation worked fine. I was confused, so I asked Sir if I had made any mistakes. Sir tried to troubleshoot the issue, but it still didn’t work, and we couldn’t figure out what was causing it. After the consultation, I decided to recreate the curtain wall in the back elevation, but the mullion did not appear correctly after I proceeded with other steps.
Figure 3.2.1 - 3.2.3 Progress screenshot (curtain walls).
I also asked Sir how to create a door within the curtain wall, as I had tried several methods and learned from YouTube videos, but it still wasn’t working. During the consultation, Sir showed me how to create it, but when I tried to complete it on my own, I still encountered errors. I then decided to create a new file using the Default Metric template and modeled the curtain wall with the door. In the Default Metric template, the door was able to be added to the curtain wall smoothly. I then copied the curtain wall from the Default Metric template and pasted it back into my Project 01 file.
Figure 3.2.4 - 3.2.7 Progress screenshot (curtain walls).
To make it easier to manage, I decided to create the louvered door by creating a door family.
Figure 3.3.1 - 3.3.6 Progress screenshot (revit family).
Arched Door Family
I searched online to find a solution to complete the arched door, as I had tried to create it on my own but it kept turning out in a rectangular shape.
Figure 3.4.1 - 3.4.3 Progress screenshot (revit family).
I also used the Model in Place tools to create the frame for the window.
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| Figure 3.5.1 Progress screenshot (window). |
Louvered Panel
There is a louvered panel in front of the curtain wall. I used Model in Place, as taught by Mr. Khairool, to first create the frame and then add the louvered panels with the correct angle within the frame.
Figure 3.6.1- 3.6.5 Progress screenshot (louvered panel).
Brise-soleil
I modeled the brise-soleil using Model in Place. The pattern was quite complicated, so I had to redo it a few times to match the shape accurately with the reference image.
Figure 3.7.1 - 3.7.8 Progress screenshot (brise-soleil).
Lastly, I decided to change the color of the entire building to match the reference image more closely. Since each component I had created was inconsistent in color, the model appeared messy. After adjusting the colors, the building looked much more cohesive and like a complete model.
Figure 3.8.1 - 3.8.4 Progress screenshot (building colors).
After completing all the modeling, I began working on the documentation using Revit, following the methods that Mr. Khairool taught us. I was able to finish it and submit the project on time.
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Final Revit Documentation
Figure 4.1.1 Final Revit documentation - PDF.
Week 03
Measurements provided for the designs were too limited, which could make the modeling process challenging. Mr. Khairool advised me to find another building design with more detailed measurements and additional elevation or section views.
Week 04
Mr. Khairool suggested to proceed with Building Design 04.
Week 05
Mr. Khairool taught to use Model in Place tool to create the stairs, handrails and other components.
Week 08
He mentioned that it didn’t need to be an exact match with the reference, and that the current shape was already perfect. He advised me to continue working on the other components.
Week 10
As for the issue with the mullion not showing in the north elevation, Mr. Khairool weren’t sure what was causing the problem.
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