As-builts and Linking ACAD

In order to get our projects off to a good start, we've successfully measured our space, created a basic AutoCAD drawing, and have properly set-up our Revit files. The next step will be to link the ACAD drawing into our Revit files and begin adding the modeled elements. We'll start with generic walls, a column grid, and architectural columns.

 To make sure that we'll be able to create existing, demo, and new plan documents, we'll need to use phasing for the modeled elements representing the as-built conditions. We'll work with phasing next week and discuss how to customize our walls so that they reflect the unique conditions of the space.

For those of you who still need an ACAD drawing, below you'll find a link to Chris's file which he has generously offered to share with the class.

AutoCAD As-built drawing

Welcome to Summer 2012

Hi all and welcome to Summer Quarter 2012 BIM for Interior Design (ELDS 335).  This quarter we'll be exploring how we can effectively use the building information modeling tool, Revit, along with other design software to communicate a small, commercial interior design project.  Starting with ACAD as-built drawings, you'll learn about phasing, design options, linking file types, custom family creation, project deliverables, and rendering. As you'll see in the syllabus schedule, the pace of the class moves rather quickly, and each phase builds on the previous, so it would be in your best interest to keep up.  I know that summer classes can be tricky with pools, beaches, and barbecues lurking around every corner, but rest assured that the effort you put into this class will serve you well both in your future academic studios and professional practice.

Look to this blog for resources, project descriptions, and examples.  I will occasionally be posting your work as examples as well.  If you have any information or questions that you'd like to share with the class feel free to post comments on the blog (where they are permitted).  

Looking forward to a great quarter!

Christian


ELDS 335 SU12 Syllabus