REVIT Architecture 2010 – Parametric Garage Magic
 
Well, it’s time to learn 'Parametric Conceptual Massing'. BUT we take it two BIG steps further and incorporate the Building Maker Toolsand Material Takeoffs.

This series will open your eyes to the potential of the latest in Building Information Modeling (BIM). First we teach you undocumented tips on creating a parametrically controlled conceptual mass using the CADclips '4b' approach.

Then we load that mass into a project and skin it with the Building Maker Tools to create a roof, stud walls, foundation walls, floor slab, footing, doors and windows. But these are not ordinary building objects. . . Oh no, these objects are talking to the conceptual mass.

Then we create Material Takeoffs to sum up the plywood, roof shakes, and concrete volumes. Then with a few clicks we alter the original conceptual mass via 'parameters' and just like magic we see the model, dimensions and material takeoffs all update . . . very exciting in deed !
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  • Lesson 1: Demonstration of the Series End Product
  • Lesson 2: Brains and Bones for Garage Width and Depth
  • Lesson 3: Create Form by using Lines
  • Lesson 4: Create Form by using Reference Lines
  • Lesson 5: Building Height Control Options
  • Lesson 6: Load to Project and Balance with Mass Materials
  • Lesson 7: Brains and Bones for Sloped Roof
  • Lesson 8: Roof Body by Two Parameters
  • Lesson 9: Roof Body by One Parameter
  • Lesson 10: Roof Slope by Trigonometry Formula
  • Lesson 11: Balance the Mass in the Project
  • Lesson 12: Foundation Massing
  • Lesson 13: Prepare the Project Content
  • Lesson 14: Building Maker Walls
  • Lesson 15: Building Maker Roof
  • Lesson 16: Roof Overhangs
  • Lesson 17: Roof Overhangs by Nested Parametric Reference Planes
  • Lesson 18: Overhead Door and Constrain
  • Lesson 19: Windows, Man Door and Constrain
  • Lesson 20: Roof Level Fix
  • Lesson 21: View and Sheet Preparation Part 1
  • Lesson 22: View and Sheet Preparation Part 2
  • Lesson 23: Schedule Material Takeoffs
  • Lesson 24: Mass Floor and Takeoff
  • Lesson 25: Siding, Roofing Takeoff and Final Balance