Description
Do you want to learn about the best practices used in detailing and modeling unitized curtain walls in Revit?Let's arm you with powerful tactics and knowledge!How are you going to feel after finishing the course?Like a very technical architectKnowledgeable about high-performance curtain wall systemsReady to make impressive facade detailsWhat kind of course is this?This is a Zero to Hero guide for learning about unitized curtain wall systems and the (best) way they are detailed and modeled in RevitThe course and chapters are organized sequentially.You need to follow the order to make the best out of step-by-step explanations.There is plenty of technical information based on my work experience working in NYC.Why learn from me?I worked at architecture firms such as SOM, KPF, AAI, and Grimshaw.I collaborated with engineers from TT, ARUP, GMS, and Heintges.I did projects with contractors like Tishman, Turner, Enclos, Permasteelisa, Benson, W&W, AZA, and MCohen.I was very lucky to learn from the best.Now, I want to share my expertise with you ( leverage my +10 years of experience )Part 1Strategies forSetting up work points and reference linesSketching details - stack joint, split mullion and transom mullionMaking technical details the right wayPreparing 2D details for 3D modelingPart 2Tactics for:Making bulletproof modelsGenerating top-quality graphicsLeveraging 2D details in 3D modelsTesting design options

Overview

Section 1: Part 1: What New York City's elite architects know about detailing curtain walls

Lecture 1 Ingredients for defining a unitized curtain wall panel

Lecture 2 Absolute beginner's guide to unitized curtain wall panel parts and pieces

Lecture 3 Don't know where to start? Try listing the key characteristics of the wall first

Lecture 4 Bluebeam is not perfect, but it's close enough for sketching - stack joint

Lecture 5 How to transfer Bluebeam sketch into Revit - Stack Joint

Lecture 6 Bluebeam sketch - Split Mullion

Lecture 7 Revit Detail - Split Mullion

Lecture 8 Bluebeam sketch - Transom Mullion

Lecture 9 Revit detail - Transom Mullion

Lecture 10 How to turn a few simple rectangles into an impressive detail

Lecture 11 Level Up ! Transom Mullion

Lecture 12 Level Up ! Split Mullion

Lecture 13 This tiny hack will save your from the pain of making a separate file each time

Lecture 14 Make details that you can be proud of

Section 2: How To Make Fast, Flexible And High-Detail Unitized Curtain Wall Models

Lecture 15 Unitized vs Stick Systems

Lecture 16 How to build a unitized panel that would save your hours of work

Lecture 17 Little known ways of making mullion extrusions

Lecture 18 Building head and split mullions

Lecture 19 Building transom mullion & vision & spandrel glass

Lecture 20 What is my design is more interesting than a simple mullion ?

Lecture 21 The ultimate test: Is my panel family going to make it or break ?

Lecture 22 The secret to generating amazing drawings straight from the model

Lecture 23 More secrets !

Lecture 24 Proof of concept and final words

Architects,Architecture Students,Facade Architects

Published 7/2022
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