Chapter 8Advanced Modeling and Massing
Every design starts with an idea. That can be shapes drawn out on trace paper, or a chipboard model, or a conceptual form in a 3D model. This idea becomes the basis for your design and ultimately your building. While you might sketch out several variations to give your ideas shape, there comes a point in the design process where you need to begin testing your assumptions. Does the floor plan fit within the building’s massing? Does it meet the client’s functional requirements? Is the design energy efficient?
Massing is a set of unique tools within Revit Architecture software specifically created for this kind of early design analysis. By creating the “big” design idea at a macro level, you’re able to quickly ...
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