{"id":759,"date":"2020-08-25T17:02:22","date_gmt":"2020-08-25T11:32:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.axiumglobal.com\/dev\/?post_type=articles&p=759"},"modified":"2024-09-03T14:01:50","modified_gmt":"2024-09-03T08:31:50","slug":"5-compelling-reasons-to-use-revit-for-homebuilding","status":"publish","type":"articles","link":"https:\/\/axiumglobal.com\/test\/dev\/articles\/5-compelling-reasons-to-use-revit-for-homebuilding","title":{"rendered":"5 Compelling Reasons to Use Revit for Homebuilding"},"content":{"rendered":"

Intelligent design transforms a house into a desirable home, and designers need high-quality tools to help visually represent their design. Home designers, until recently, were of almost unanimously convinced that Revit does not work well for the homebuilding industry, which is surprising, considering the versatility of Revit. The prime grouse home designers had against Revit was that it is 3<\/span>D oriented, while they are comfortable producing 2<\/span>D documents in AutoCAD, which is a time-tested software. Home designers were able to fulfil the design requests of typical clients with ease on AutoCAD or other similar software and did not feel the need to switch to Revit and BIM (Building Information Modelling). That\u2019s changing now, and home designers and clients are seeing the advantages of using residential Revit BIM modelling for their home design requirements.<\/p>\n

As BIM is becoming a major innovation for homebuilder drafting services and architectural CAD services<\/a> as a whole, the need for using Revit is increasing, as it offers a plethora of features compared to its competition in residential BIM modelling. Five of the significant and compelling reasons for using Revit for home designing are discussed below:<\/p>\n

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Enables Preview:<\/h5>\n

Conceptual design is a significant requirement in home designing which is fulfilled via parametric modelling using Revit. Home designers can sketch through a floor layout plan or make quick changes to existing building designs and instantly show previews to clients. Using Revit, these changes can be applied at a very early stage of the homebuilding process, and it provides various design ideas in 3<\/span>D.<\/p>\n

Time Saving:<\/h5>\n

Architectural designing and drafting can be quickly and accurately delivered using Revit. During the designing phase, floor plans and building structures require frequent modifications. In Revit, whenever a change is made in the design or model, the changes are affected automatically in every related component and subsequently in the entire building model. This is made possible, because building components, such as plans, sections, elevations, etc., are intelligently connected to each other in Revit, saving a considerable amount of time.<\/p>\n

Design Library and Error Corrections:<\/h5>\n

Revit comes pre-installed with an entire set of parametric building components, which can be easily modified. Newly created and finalised designs can be stored in Revit and can be used for quick references in future projects, including furniture, lighting, glazing, partitions and other equipment. Manufacturers add details to Revit components, such as sizing, finishes, product codes, etc. The 3<\/span>D modelling in Revit helps architects identify areas of congestion and other clashes and resolve them to provide error-free designs.<\/p>\n

Accuracy and Coordination:<\/h5>\n

Revit automatically generates the bill of quantities using quantity take outs from the model data, keeping costs in line. Revit also improves overall coordination of the elements involved in homebuilding, as it unifies the design, drafting and related processes.<\/p>\n

Flexibility:<\/h5>\n

As more tools are being integrated within the Revit software and many other add-ons are available to pair with it, multiple users from varied platforms are able to use Revit and store all the designs in a single project file. Hence, merging disciplines in one file is made possible with Revit. Revit\u2019s massing tools enable organic modelling easily, helping to develop construction-ready drawings for any shape.
\nThere are many more reasons that make Revit one of the most sought-after software tools in the home designing sector, and it is also worth noting that Revit can handle structural and MEP designs services along with architectural files with ease. Some of the other reasons that homebuilders opt for Revit are:<\/p>\n

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Scheduling<\/h5>\n
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  • Scheduling can be set up early in the design phase, so that almost all tasks stay within budget.<\/li>\n
  • Schedules update automatically, so the amount of surface area, wall covering, windows etc. can be compared between design options, allowing for measurable and realistic evaluations.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n
    Integration of Disciplines<\/h5>\n
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    • Revit handles the architectural, structural and MEP design phases, making it useful to outsource CAD services that can\u2019t be handled in house.<\/li>\n
    • All the design and engineering elements can be in one master Revit file.<\/li>\n
    • Output drawings of different disciplines can be delivered on time and with maximum clarity.<\/li>\n
    • By using one model and cutting multiple sections, it becomes easier to detect clashes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n
      3<\/span>D Output<\/h5>\n
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      • Revit enables stakeholders to view a 3<\/span>D model with a section box and decide how it relates to adjacent architectural features.<\/li>\n
      • High-end renders of finishes and details can be produced, and it works well with industry favourites, such as 3<\/span>dsMax.<\/li>\n
      • The 3<\/span>D model generated is an accurate model and not a close approximation of 2<\/span>D plans and elevations.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n
        Phasing<\/h5>\n
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        • While restoring older houses or adding extensions, phasing can be more effectively controlled using Revit, so that the existing building and the final building match properly.<\/li>\n
        • Phasing can ensure a smooth construction execution.<\/li>\n
        • A survey from a local contractor can be used by any Revit specialist to develop drawings and models with a full understanding of the project.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n
          Sustainable Design<\/h5>\n

          Revit can help find the right parameters to optimise for maximum solar gain, account for wind distribution and thermal load, helping design sustainable homes.<\/p>\n

          Quality<\/h5>\n
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          • Revit can scale down to 1<\/span>:5<\/span> drawings and even 1<\/span>:1<\/span> if needed.<\/li>\n
          • Important details that cover wall-ground, wall-roof and other junctions are treated to great attention.\n<\/li>\n
          • Custom furniture can be detailed for manufacturing and assembly.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n

            For all these reasons, homebuilding companies have come to realise that Revit is an effective and advanced software to address the requirements of clients. All the available BIM information can be taken forward with 2<\/span>D details in Revit, while relying on supplier information for additional data. Specialised residential drafting and BIM modelling services providers will most likely already have the typical details at hand and easily adapt them to needed configurations.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":2779,"template":"","format":"standard","categories":[9,12],"class_list":["post-759","articles","type-articles","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-articles","category-homebuilding"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\nResidential Revit BIM Modelling for Homebuilding<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Home designers and clients see the many advantages of using residential Revit BIM modelling for their home design requirements.\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/axiumglobal.com\/test\/dev\/articles\/5-compelling-reasons-to-use-revit-for-homebuilding\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" 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