BIM objects / Revit ceiling models

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Two-dimensional drawing layouts and views only illustrate a limited idea of the final design. Therefore, architects and designers often face the challenge of displaying complex plans realistically to their customers. To excite investors and clients about a project, three-dimensional and photorealistic visualisations, known as 3D renderings, are essential.

However, complex 3D building models can only be brought to life if the architects chosen FF&E components are realistically displayed. Luckily Revit, the 3D modelling program from Autodesk, can achieve this. The widely used BIM modelling software opens up entirely new possibilities for users. Revit features integrated parametric models and supports the new Building Information Modelling (BIM) technology. BIM software creates and integrated database which digitally records all relevant product data to improve communication and collaboration.

In everyday use, changes to a window or door in the 3D view of the external façade will automatically replicate in the floor plan. This saves the architect an enormous amount of time and simultaneously minimises the risk of planning errors.

For example, if the architect is incorporating an acoustic ceiling, each system BIM object will contain all technical data available such as minimum heights, distances and tile sizes. Also, the program calculates the materials needed for the project.

One of the special features of the software is its visualisation capability. In our example, the architect can display all ceiling system designs and surfaces from a library provided by OWA and present them to his or her customer. The realistic display of colours and textures with natural light depiction make the computer-generated rooms appear deceptively real.

NB. Unfortunately, lighting products cannot be supplied to the UK at present.

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