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Objective
This exercise will introduce Autodesk Revit, which is a Building Information Modeling (BIM) software used by architects and structural engineers. The goal of this exercise is to design a 350-400 ft2 furnished apartment using Autodesk Revit.
Overview
A design firm has contracted with New York City’s Department of Housing Preservation and Development to solve a pressing problem in the Big Apple. There are only about one million studio and one-bedroom apartments available for 1.8 million one and two-person households in New York City. To meet this high demand, new apartments have to be created for New York residents and college students. This apartment should be furnished. It must have adequate lighting (at least one window) and space. Design an apartment layout with the following specifications:
- A 350-400 ft2 floor plan layout of the entire apartment
- A bathroom with furnishings
- A kitchen with furnishings
- A bedroom with a bed, a table, and a desk
Design Consideration
- Maximize the living space in this apartment
- Be creative and create a coherent space
- Make the apartment comfortable
Procedure
- Sketch a solution to the design considerations and indicate the square footage. Have the sketch approved by a TA.
- Open Revit. Do NOT use Revit 2021. Select New, then select Architectural Template (Figure 1).