Phase-appropriate modeling
Compared to 2D design, modeling digital building models initially involves additional effort. It is therefore particularly important to carefully tailor the modeling effort to the...
Information about our training system
We offer training courses for all software platforms and skill levels. At our training centers in Vienna and Innsbruck, we offer a wide range of BIM and CAD training courses for...
Exporting a building from Revit to Solar
To simplify all calculations in Solar Computer, the Revit building model can be exported and imported. This should always be done before performing the necessary calculations,...
Foundation
A foundation is part of the overall structural foundation of a building. Foundations are generally classified as slab, wall, or individual foundations. In certain situations, pile...
Kitchen
In the construction industry, the term "kitchens" refers to kitchen units and their individual components, including elements with technical installations for water supply and...
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Overview of BIM Standards
The standardization of BIM practices in German-speaking countries is still largely in its infancy. Internationally, however, there are hundreds of different BIM standards.You can...
Create editing areas
Editing areas (BAB) are a useful tool for organizing data sets in large projects. Both complete models and individual components or component groups (e.g., the entire ventilation...
IFC Export from ArchiCAD to SOLIBRI
In this article, you will learn more about exporting IFC files from ArchiCAD to Solibri. Before you begin, you should determine what type of data or geometry the IFC export should...
Ceiling mirror layout
Ceiling layout plans are usually not required until the construction phase and result from the interaction of building services and architectural elements.To make all the...
IFC Interface to IDA-ICE
This document explains how to export a Revit model for energy analysis in IFC format.The Revit model is exported to IFC and then imported into the IDA-ICD software.
Door: Exterior door
In the early stages, no distinction is made between facade panels and their use as facade doors. FeatureDoor Panel ConstructionSound insulation classU-valueParametersOutline...
Stairs: Cast-in-place concrete
Cast-in-place concrete stairs are one of the most common types of stairs in multi-story construction. In Revit, this type of staircase is drawn separately from any flooring; see...
Grid / Building Axis
Grids are used to define the basic structure of a building. They also help with navigation within larger projects and facilitate communication during project work. In some BIM...
Surveyor's model
This article describes how to collaborate with an external surveying firm in compliance with BOA regulations.This section explains how data is transferred and how an external...
User Interface in Revit
BIM Fundamentals Course: Model-Based Communication
This training course provides an introduction to the possibilities of model-based communication and coordination.In addition to the basic techniques for using the tools and data...
Facade: External thermal insulation composite system (ETICS)
An external thermal insulation composite system (ETICS) is used for exterior facade insulation and essentially consists of two components. The first is the insulation core, which...
Multilayer components
Depending on the software configuration, interdisciplinary scenario, and application objective, three different modeling approaches are used, each with its own advantages and...
Apply filter
"Transfer Filters" transfers view filters—including graphical overrides—from an active or external model to the view templates of the active model. Manually adding filters to...