BIM. You either know
what it means or you don’t. And even if you do, there’s still a good chance
you’re off. Many people, perhaps even you, think Building Information Modelling
(BIM) is a new line of software, with Revit
falling under that
umbrella. Revit is not BIM. It is a distinction worth taking a few moments to
understand and we have it all laid out for you to quickly get up to speed. What
Is BIM? BIM is a process not an application. It’s based around
models used for the planning, design, construction and management of building
and infrastructure projects faster, more economically and with less
environmental impact. These BIM models are different from CAD drawings that may
be 2D or even 3D. BIM models are made up of intelligent objects that when
changed stay updated throughout the design no matter who is working with it.
What Is Revit
Revit is a single
application built for Building Information Modelling with features for architectural
design, MEP (mechanical, electrical and plumbing) and structural engineering
and construction. Revit is not BIM. Revit is built for BIM. Revit and other
applications made for BIM help designers design, simulate, visualize and
collaborate in order to capitalize on the advantages of the interconnected data
within a BIM model. The key word in BIM is “Information”. BIM is centred on
models made up of objects. Revit creates these objects which consist of data
designers can see in different views: 2D drawings, 3D models and schedules
(lists). When one piece of data changes in one view, it is updated in all other
views automatically by Revit because each view is displaying the same data.
Objects can also be related to other objects. So, to repeat, if one object
changes, any related objects reflect those changes as well.
Does Revit Do Everything
No.
There is still a place for CAD software like AutoCAD, which designers still use for detailing and documenting.
Visualization software, like 3ds Max and Photoshop, are still used for highly-detailed design visualizations.
Other analysis applications can perform advanced simulations to improve design
efficiency as well. The BIM models Revit creates can integrate into the
workflows of designers using these applications to further enhancing the effectiveness
of the design team from design to construction. With at least 6 out of 10
architects in the U.S. creating BIM models1, BIM has become almost unavoidable and there are plenty of
designers lamenting a breakdown in the lexicon surrounding BIM. The best way to
prevent confusion is education and Digital-Tutors Revit tutorials can teach you industry-proven techniques to take full
advantage of BIM methodology so you can create your best designs faster, more
cost-effective and more efficient than ever.
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