Schematic Design Model

Now that we have  committed to our primary design option, and after creating a "save as" of our models, moved forward on the next assignment, the "Schematic Design Model."
The title of this phase is a bit of a misnomer since many of you already have models that are far beyond the "schematic" phase. To that end, I expect your models to include the following, by next Thursday (Feb 14):

• accurate wall types with any sweeps and reveals
• generic furniture that is in a similar size to what you will use for the final
• ceilings with appropriate heights and materials
• generic light fixtures 
• floors with appropriate heights, designs, and finishes
• interior glazing (including interior windows, curtain walls, etc.)
• casework: you can use generic components or take a stab at modeling custom
• any exterior fenestration changes
• at least one in-place model

While I will not be grading  you on your designs per se, you should consider adding a level of complexity that shows your understanding of Revit.  For instance, designing a unique grid pattern in a curtain wall, creating multiple floor heights or ramps, designing a unique ceiling with varying levels and materials, creating custom wall sweep profiles, etc.

We will continue to work on your models in class on Tuesday, and you should come to class with any questions and challenges you might have. 

Submit your Revit file to the class Drop Box by 2:00pm on Thursday, February 14th.  Make a folder in your dropbox called, "Schematic Model," and place your file within.

Checkpoint 2

On Thursday, January 24th you will be submitting your models for the 2nd checkpoint.  The check-in will occur at the end of class so that we can continue to develop curtain walls.  It is in your best interest to have everything complete with the exception of the curtain walls by the beginning of class. This review will look at the following:

1. Ceilings:  Correct heights, dimensions, offsets, and materials.  (This includes those pesky metal, square pendants as well as the drywall soffit running along the corridor)
2. Floors: Correct placement and the ramp
3. Walls: All walls to have base molding and any other required trim.  Adjust wall types to include layered construction (Gypsum wall board -- or other material -- and central structure).
4. Curtain Wall:  We will continue to review and discuss curtain walls on Thursday, but will be using curtain walls for the partitions between classrooms.  

Remember... everything up to this point should be drawn on the EXISTING phase.  Also, please make corrections from your previous checkpoint mistakes, if applicable. 

Checkpoint 1

On Thursday, January 17, I'll be reviewing your as-built models to ensure that you have adding all of the content we've discussed in class thus far.

To receive full credit, you'll need to have the following in your models:
Columns: appropriate type (architectural), height, and size
Column Lines (with sequential numbering and lettering)
Multiple Generic Wall Types: exterior wall thickness, furring, and interior walls should be shown differently
Window: correct dimensions and placement
Doors: correct dimension and placement; unique type (glass, wood, etc.) optional but recommended

All of your modeled content must be set to the "Existing" phase so that we are prepared for creating demo plans in the future.  You also need pay attention to elevation heights -- this includes window placement, door heights, wall heights, etc.

Schematic Model Images

Here are some images from the models that were submitted on Tuesday.
Everyone is making great progress!

Art Studio and Bar

Art Studio and Bar

Baby Food Store

Candy Shop & Kitchen

Ceramics Studio with Custom Kilns

Fashion Design Studio

Fashion Design Studio with Crazy Corridor Ceiling!