International Journal of Engineering and Advanced Technology (IJEAT)

ISSN: 2249 – 8958, Volume-9 Issue-2, December, 2019

Design and Modelling of G+5 Commercial

Building by Autodesk Revit Architecture
E. Rakesh Reddy, S. Kailashkumar

ABSTRACT---In this project we are detailed explanation how •The purpose of Autodesk Revit Architecture is made for
do we design and modelling of G+5 commercial building by BIM. BIM is an integrated process built on coordinated,
Autodesk revit architecture, which renders complete vision of reliable information about a project from design through
construction. With BIM new technology it is easy to model the
building and we can connect to revit architecture, Revit MEP,
construction and intooperations.
Revit structure, Built for Building Information Modeling (BIM).
In general, for building design and model can be employed by the
architecture of Autodesk Revit. In addition, it can give you an
exact vision via design, construction and documentation. Use the
information-rich models that Autodesk Revit Architecture is
useful for make more informed Building designs decisions to
support0sustainable design, clash detection, construction
planning, and fabrication Installation. Revit Architecture will
clear picture of building excellent visualization by using V-ray
software, that is made for Rendering purpose. For commercial
buildings it will very helpful for visualize building before
construction is made in the field.
When the Revit Architecture window is displayed, there we can
see the different types of templates such as construction template,
structure template, Architecture template. To accomplish this
project i.e for design and modeling we use to select Architecture Fig. 1. BIM Process
template.
B. Starting a Project:
Keywords : Families, components, mass IN-site, Levels,Grid 1. Double Click and open Revit software
lines. 2. Initially 1st we need to select Revit architecture
template from template panel
I. INTRODUCTION 3. Then we will entering into the Revit GUI
The Revit Architecture software will give the plan view, 4. We can see left side properties box and right side
3d model with exllent elevation, detailing diagrams, project browser.
schedules for each structural elements, and with V-ray 5. In view menu manage units and set the units as per
rendering software we can have realistic view with high need
efficiency, Building information modeling (BIM) gives the 6. Now set the grids.
information about project design, its different views, scope, 7. Go to application menu bar save the file with require
quantities, and phases when you need it. In the Revit model, name in specified folder.
every project we did will give the 2d , 3d, section views,
elevations with detailing and schedules, quantities also it II .PROJECT IN REVIT
will provide us.
A. Creating a Project:
Revit Architecture collects information about each
structural elements material its visualization realistic in 1. Before going to design the model in revit get the plan
nature and its design such as thickness height and in from architect.
schedule it will give no of data such as cost type of family, 2. As per need set the units.
no. of brick, no of doors, no. of windows etc across0all other 3. Using grid line draw the plan view.
representations of the project. In revit we can have these all 4. Using draw panel draw the grid lines.
2D, 3D, nd sectional views, elevations and detailing drawing 5. In draw panel we have line. circle rectangle, arc etc
etc. in one cpmplete sheet. options.
6. Using these draw panel select the tools and complete
A. Building Information Modeling(Bim): the grid line diagram.
•Now a days it is need of deliver of projects rapidly, more 7. In properties box some modifying tools will be there to
economically, and wit enhanced potential for reduced modify the grid lines.
environmental impact. 8. Using copy, move, rotate, array options we can
complete the grid diagram in less time.

Revised Manuscript Received on December, 30 2019.

E. Rakesh Reddy, Civil Engineering, Malla Reddy Engineering
College, Hyderabad, Telangana, India.
S.Kailashkumar, Civil Engineering, Malla Reddy Institute of
Technology, Hyderabad, Telangana, India

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B. Name and Save The Project File:

1. After deciding project name save the file as soon as
possible
2. If we save the file means we can avoid the file
distraction at any moment due to power loss problem etc.
3. Click Application menu bar
4. Click on save
5. Select the required path folder, then give the name,
to easy identify
B. Zoom To a View:
1. In Revit we have various zoom options to see the
model very clearly.
2. Zoom in Region.
3. Zoom out (2X).
Fig. 3. Available Components
4. Zoom to fit.
5. Zoom all to fit.
6. Window zoom.
7. Zoom Sheet size.
8. We have full navigation wheel also to have clear
visualization of the model.
C. Rename Levels:
1. As per the requirement we need to create the levels
also for the multystoreyed building
2. For levels in go to architecture panel
3. Select level option in datum panel
4. Now draw the levels by giving floor height
Fig. 4. Components Placed In our Model
5. Name the each level such grounf floor, 1sr floor etc
6. Using offset option we can give the floor height 6. Family Creation:
7. In level at the two ends of the level line we have 1. Families are nothing but components like door
grids for adjusting level line and it will show temporary windows, furniture, railings, post balusters, columns, gates
dimensions also for changing. etc, but we need to create these as per need and we can place
D. Components: it in our model.
2. Creating families is very important in Revit
1. In component panel we have some categories in that
Architecture
we have doors, windows, Gates, Railings, Beds, all
3. Using reference lines and reference planes, we need
furnitures etc. objects, which have already created and it will
to draw Profile of the object as per our need
available by installing Revit Architecture software itself.
4. To make these components we have number of
2. We can import those components by selecting
advanced tools.
component option, go to browse, select the components as
5. Go to create panel in design panel we have tools
per need then place it in our model as per our requirement.
like Extrusion, sweep, Blend revolve, Swept Blend etc
3. Wherever we want we can place it, and double click on
6. Using these above tools we can draw the
that component it turns to new window in that we can
components, and we have to save it in specifies path as
modify the component modify it also, as per our need. This
family
is best option in Revit, very userfriendly to modify the
7. To save go to application menu
components as per our need.
8. Select save as
9. Then select family, save with required name
example 'Table' could be considered one of the families
within the category of Furniture.

Fig. 2. Component Panel

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3. Store front: It will be available with Curtain grids

and Mullions.

Fig. 5. Family Creation Model

Fig. 7. Types of Curtain Wall

Fig. 6. Family in Realistic View Model

Fig. 8. Combination of Curtain Wall and Generic Wall
III. ADDING EXTERIOR WALLS
IV. ADDING A ROOF
In this exercise, we will know how to create the wall and
In this exercise, we can know the how to create the roofs
creating different types wall such as
with diffent shapes and different types
1. Generic walls
1. Go to architecture tab
2. Curtain wall
2. Select the roof
3. Stacked wall
3. Then using draw panel draw the roof shape as per
4. Go to architecture panel
need
5. Select the wall panel
4. from properties we can give slope value as per need
6. Then select wall Architectural
5. By removing define slope we can have the flat slab.
7. Then go to properties browser
6. We have roof by extrusion option to have the roof
8. Select the type of wall which you want
by drawing a plan like arc, line or combination of line and
9. Then go to edit type, duplicate it and name it
arc from elevation view
10. Again go to edit option to change thickness material
also
11. After that give the height for the wall
12. Then using draw panel draw the wall as per Architect
plan by taking reference as the grid line diagram
13. But for the stacked wall, and curtain wall it will
different:
14. For the stacked wall firstly we need to create normal
walls of different thickness, height, as per need
15. Then we will combine those walls from properties
browser.
16. For curtain walls there are 3 types:
1. Curtain wall: it will give directly plain type wall,
there will be no curtain grids, mullions, we need add these Fig. 9. Types of Roofs
after drawing the wall.
2. Exterior Glazing: it will available with Curtain
grids only.

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1. Using offset option we can give the setbacks also 2. Additional Settings button
2. Using modify tools such as trim/extend, split tool 3. Temporary Dimensions.
we can modify the roof.
3. After creation of roof then from properties browser
edit type we can change thickness and we can give the
materials also.

Fig. 12.Temporary Dimension Property

VI. RESULTS
Schedules & Quantities:
Fig. 10. Roof after Assigning Material Procedure:
1. Click View tab
V. ADDING FLOORS 2. Create panel
In this exercise, we can create floors in different shape 3. Schedules drop-down
1. Select floor plan from project browser 4. Schedule/Quantities.
2. Then architecture panel 5. In the New Schedule dialog, select a category from
3. Select architecture floor the category list as doors.
4. Using draw panel draw the floor plan shape 6. Select field from available fields such as family,
5. Go to properties edit type, duplicate it, and name it width, height etc.
with required name 7. Click OK.
6. We can change thickness and material also 8. Select the scheduled Fields tab to add/remove field
7. We can the floors using the Pick line method, pick names in the schedule.
wall edge method 9. Using filter option we can filter the Doors by
8. Drawing a closed figure in already drawn closed selecting the fields which we have selected previously.
boundary will create hole in that particular area 10. On the Sorting/Grouping tab of the Schedule
9. Like that select each floor plan and draw the floors We can sort by using different fields as we initially
as per need selected like height, thick, and family type etc.
10. If the floors for all floors is same then we can copy 11. Using formatting option we can set orientation and
also by using copy to clip board and paste option. alignment for door specifications which we have selected
initially.
12. Using Appearance tab we can change the grid
lines, outer lines style, and also we can change the text style.

Fig. 11.Floor in Model

A. Temporary Dimensions Settings:
1. we can change the dimension by double click on
dimension line Fig. 13.Door Schedule Property Box
2. we can lock the dimension to avoid changing the
dimension.
B. To Specify Temporary Dimension Settings:
1 .Click Manage tab

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AUTHORS PROFILE
Mr. E. Rakesh Reddy holds M.Tech (Structural
Engineering) from Malla Reddy Engineering College
(Autonomous), Hyderabad. Heis currently working as
Assistant Professor in Malla Reddy Engineering
College (Autonomous). He has published a paper on
“Application of Green material for the preparation of
Eco friendly Bricks and Pavers” in IJET Scopus
Journal in September 2018. He has Participated the International
Conference on “ Transformations in Engineering Education- Imparting
Futuristic Skills” in SRM University-Amaravathi.

Mr. S. Kailash Kumar holds M.Tech (Structural

Engineering) from Malla Reddy Engineering
College (Autonomous), Hyderabad. Heis currently
working as Assistant Professor in Malla Reddy
Institute of Technology. He has published an
International Journal in IJRSAE and also Scopus
Fig. 14.Door Schedule Fields Details Indexed Journal in IJITEE. Organized a Two day
FDP -ITCE 2K17 in MRIT College.Participated in National conference in
VII.CONCLUSION MREC college
This project gives the realistic modeling of building and
accurate families ranging from furniture to lighting fixtures,
as well as import existing models from other softwares like
Auto CAD etc. We can get the approximate estimations of
building also using Revit Architecture. In this Project we
have done planning, modeling, scheduling of Doors and we
have created families also for this commercial building.
A clear design and modeling of a commercial building
with the efficient0structural and architectural plans. It
provides the0overall knowledge of material take off and
schedule/quantities in the model of the building defined in
the0project. 3 D realistic view give0the clear picture about
the family and the components placed with in the building
model.

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