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Enhancing 3D Families with 2D Components in Revit

by Jason Chen

Throughout this Revit tutorial, we will discuss how we can easily enhance our 3D families with 2D components. Software required: Revit 2014.

What you'll learn

Throughout this Revit tutorial we will discuss how we can easily enhance our 3D families with 2D components. We will start with the big picture of the final curtain wall panel and move down to the small details in our family. We will learn how to model families to the appropriate level of detail and than to enhance them with 2D components. By the end of this tutorial you will be able to effectively create a complex curtain wall panel by nesting separate components. Software required: Revit 2014.

About the author

Jason is a Senior Digital Designer at Skidmore, Owings & Merrill in New York City. His responsibilities include developing and implementing BIM practices, mentoring staff in BIM and other digital design tools, and researching future technology. Jason has been embedded into project teams, creating and refining work flows from the ground up. He also manages multiple project teams advising best practices, project planning, and troubleshooting. Jason continues to practice architecture with a focus o... more

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