An Overview
Autodesk Revit is Building information modeling (BIM) software for architects, structural engineers, MEP engineers, designers and contractors. It allows users to design a building and structure and its components in 3D, annotate the model with 2D drafting elements and access building information from the building models database. Revit is 4D BIM capable with tools to plan and track various stages in the building’s lifecycle, from concept to construction and later demolition. The latest released version is Revit Architecture / Structure / MEP 2014.
Revit is specifically built for Building Information Modeling (BIM) and has comprehensive features that make it an idea solution for the entire building team. You can use Revit to design, build, and maintain higher-quality, more energy-efficient buildings.
Revit MEP is the design and construction documentation solution for mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) engineering. Revit MEP allows engineers to see their designs before they’re built, allowing them to accurately create MEP systems for today’s complex architectural designs. All changes are automatically coordinated everywhere in a project.
It lets engineers to seamlessly collaborate
with architects using Revit Architecture software in an intuitive design environment. Engineers can minimize coordination errors with architects and structural engineers using the Revit platform and building information modeling (BIM) workflows. They can provide better decision making and building performance analysis support for the engineer.
Revit supports more accurate and efficient building systems design projects from concept through construction. Engineers can design building systems more accurately using coordinated, consistent information inherent in the intelligent Revit MEP model and analyse for efficiency with integrated analysis earlier in the process.
Engineers can keep documentation coordinated and consistent with parametric change management technology and deliver 3D models and documentation to support the building lifecycle.
Following are some of the key features of Revit MEP and their applications:
Point Cloud support – to capture existing conditions and visualize point clouds.
Model building systems – to use mechanical, electrical and plumbing design tools.
System design tool enhancements – to add details to ducts and pipes such as insulation and lining, and use sloped piping tools.
Modeling enhancements – to create duct and pipe placeholders and later convert to detailed objects. Add parallel pipe and conduit runs.
Panel Schedules – to display panel schedule totals in current or load values.
Construction documents – to automatically generate plans, sections, elevations and details.
Revit Server – to maintain integrated Revit models on a single server, and access from local servers.
Other key highlights of Revit MEP are: It supports sustainable designs by performing building performance analysis using integrated tools as well as partner applications.
And with parametric change technology, any change that engineers make is automatically coordinated everywhere in their project including model views, drawing sheets, schedules, sections, and plans.
Designed for an intuitive, straightforward design process, Revit MEP mirrors the real world of engineering. It works holistically, treating information in terms of the entire building, linking mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems with the building model.
Engineers can get design feedback instantly from the building information model when working within a Revit based architectural and engineering (A&E) workflow, and realize the benefit of data-driven design to easily keep track of a project’s scope, schedule, and budget.