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1. I find that producing accurate schedules is a time consuming task.
2. I am spending far too long creating and updating my Sections and Elevations.
3. I wish there was a quick and easy way to identify element collisions in my Designs.
4. I want to bring our 3D visualisation work in-house.
5. I find project co-ordination is a nightmare.
6. I want to integrate sustainable design processes into my working practice.
7. I find that Detailing is a long and laborious process.
8. I want to be able to quantify my materials at all stages of the design process.
9. I am tired of having to do my conceptual design work using a number of different packages.
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1. I find that producing accurate schedules is a time consuming task.
Did you know that in Autodesk Revit Architecture, schedules are automatically generated and when a change in any other view is made your schedules are automatically updated?
Likewise, changes to a schedule view are automatically reflected in all other views. Functionality includes associative split-schedule sections and selectable design elements via schedule views, formulas, and filtering.
2. I am spending far too long creating and updating my Sections and Elevations.
Did you know that with Autodesk Revit Architecture you are generating a virtual 3D model, which means that sections and elevations are generated automatically as part of the design process?
Bidirectional Associativity means that a 'change anywhere is a change everywhere.' Autodesk Revit Architecture, model information is stored in a single, coordinated database. Revisions and alterations to Information are automatically updated throughout the model, minimizing conflicting versions and significantly reducing errors.
3. I wish there was a quick and easy way to identify element collisions in my Designs
Did you know that Autodesk Revit Architecture has an interference check tool?
When using AutoCAD applications you would be required to export to a third party application such as Navisworks to check for clashes. However, with Revit Architecture you can use the in-built interference checking tool to quickly and easily scan your model for collisions between elements.
4. I want to bring our 3D visualisation work in-house.
Did you know that Autodesk Revit Architecture has integrated Mental Ray rendering software?
With Autodesk Revit Architecture you can create and capture fully photo realistic design ideas to experience your project before it is built. Integrated Mental Ray rendering software is easy to use, and delivers high quality output, faster render times, and a superior design presentation.
5. I find project co-ordination is a nightmare.
Did you know that Building Information Modelling is an integrated process built on coordinated, reliable information about a project from design through construction and into operations?
Autodesk Revit Architecture is purpose-built for building information modelling (BIM). BIM is an integrated process built on coordinated, reliable information about a project from design through construction and into operations.
By adopting BIM, architecture firms can use this consistent information throughout the process to design and document innovative projects, accurately visualize appearance for better communication, and simulate real world performance for better understanding of cost, scheduling, and environmental impact.
Autodesk Revit Architecture helps provide a competitive advantage by delivering better coordination and quality across project phases and disciplines. As a result, Autodesk Revit Architecture can contribute to better efficiency and higher profitability for architects, designers, and the rest of the building team.
6. I want to integrate sustainable design processes into my working practices.
Did you know that Autodesk Revit Architecture can support sustainable design processes from the earliest stage of the project?
Autodesk Revit Architecture empowers sustainable design by allowing designers to calculate material quantities, quickly analyse sun position and solar effects, and output intelligent gbXML green building extensive markup language) to energy analysis applications. Use this data to study building performance by using Autodesk Ecotect, and perform an energy analysis by using Autodesk Green Building Studio.
7. I find that Detailing is a long and laborious process.
Did you know that within Revit Architecture there is an extensive detail library, which can be tailored to accommodate your company standards?
The extensive detail library and detailing tools provided within Autodesk Revit Architecture enable extensive pre-sorting, easing alignment with the CSI format. Detail libraries can be created, shared, and tailored so that they are relevant for your particular project work and organisations standards.
8. I want to be able to quantify my materials at all stages of the design process.
Did you know that Autodesk Revit Architecture has a Material Takeoff tool, which allows you to calculate detailed material quantities?
This tool is ideal for use on sustainable design projects and for precise verification of material quantities in cost estimates. Material Takeoff significantly smooth's the material quantity tracking process. As your project evolves the Autodesk Revit Architecture parametric change engine helps ensure material takeoffs are always up to date.
9. I am tired of having to do my conceptual design work using a number of different packages.
Did you know that Autodesk Revit Architecture has innovative features to aid in conceptual design all in one environment?
New and innovative Autodesk Revit Architecture conceptual design features provide easy-to-use tools for free-form modelling and parametric design, and the ability to perform early design analyses.
Sketch freely, create 3D forms quickly, and manipulate forms interactively. Prepare your models for fabrication and construction with built-in tools for conception and clarification of complex forms. Autodesk Revit Architecture automatically builds a parametric framework around your most complex forms as you continue to design, offering you greater levels of creative control, accuracy, and flexibility. Take your design from concept model all the way through construction documents, all within one intuitive environment.
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