Mastering Autodesk® Revit® Architecture 2012

Chapter 11: Designing with Design Options and Groups

Use the Phasing tools to create, demolish, and propose a new design. Time is such an important element to the design process and nearly impossible to capture with traditional CAD tools. Don't use phasing for construction sequencing (there's a better way). Embrace phasing for communication, not just illustration.

Master It How can you use phasing to communicate your design across a series of key stages? What kind of project is best suited to phasing?

Solution Phasing works great in the presence of existing conditions, some of which need to be retained, and others that need to be demolished before proposed design can proceed. Actively search for a tenant fit-out to start using Revit.

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