ArchiCAD - Revit Structure Workflow

Architecture – CM/Engineering
openBIM Design Collaboration
ArchiCAD – Revit Structure Workflow
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Monte Chapin - Business Process Leader
Drew J. Fibus - Account Manager

GRAPHISOFT
25 Localized versions
17 Languages
102 Countries

Topics
• GRAPHISOFT ArchiCAD
• openBIM Concept
• ArchiCAD to CM/Engineering - An Integrated Workflow
• Summary
Residential Complex in Sevilla, Spain (Architects: Antonio Bandrés y Mª Victoria Palomino)
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openBIM Approach
• GRAPHISOFT uses IFC (Industry Foundation Classes)
• IFC
– An open, vendor neutral, non-proprietary object-oriented file
format
– Developed by the buildingSMART
– Commonly used exchange format for Building Information
Modeling (BIM)

BIM forerunners
“
Graphisoft has been
developing and delivering
Building Modeling solutions
for longer than its
competitors combined.
Jerry Laiserin, AEC Analyst
“
“
Tekla has been BIM even
before the name was
created.
“
Professor Charles M. Eastman
Georgia Tech, US

Why IFC?
Reference model
3D geometry representation
Intelligent data storage
Complete, but filterable model information
Open standard (buildingSMART Alliance)

openBIM Collaboration

Virtual Building Benefits
• Focus on Design/Constructability
• Design Evaluation
• Managing Changes
• Coordination
• Collaboration

Integrated Structural Workflow
Modeling, Classification
Model Filtering / Classification
Model Export
Model Import, Referencing
Version Tracking
Modeling
Analysis Detailing
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Reference Model Concept
Architect
Clear ownership of models!
Change management
Different disciplines means different modeling concepts
Engineer/CM
Architect
Engineer/CM
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Structural-Related
Modeling
“Smart Construction”

Classification
Element Type Structural Function Position

Standard Steel Profile Catalogue
National Standard Profiles

Windows & Doors vs. Openings
3D View Floor Plan

Layer-System
Layer Combination Layer

Filter Model for Load-Bearing Parts
project
Architectural model Structural model
&
Core

Architectural
3D Model Export
“Streamlined Export”

“What You See is What You Export”
3D View
Floor Plan View

One-Click, Optimized Export
Translators
Analysis
Softwares
Custom…

Model Element Filter
IFC Domain
All, Structural, Custom
Translator Export Settings
Structural Function
All, Load-Bearing, Non-Bearing
2D Elements
All line types, Fills, Texts, Labels,
All dimension types (Texts&Lines)
Structural Domain
Grid System, Grid Element
Zone

Translator Export Settings
Export Options
Elements to export
Visible or All elements
Units of the export
Metric or Imperial unit system
IfcSite Export
Without geometry, Mesh & Site Object

Translator Export Settings
Export Options
Elements to export
Visible or All elements
Units of the export
Metric or Imperial unit system
IfcSite Export
Without geometry, Mesh & Site Object
Mesh & Site Object
“BREP”
“Geometric set”
“Face-based surface”

Translator Export Settings
Export Options
Elements to export
Visible or All elements
Units of the export
Metric or Imperial unit system
IfcSite Export
Without geometry, Mesh & Site Object
Complex Element Options
Special connections & geometries
Extruded geometry
Precise geometry (BREP)

Translator Export Settings
Export Options
Elements to export
Visible or All elements
Units of the export
Metric or Imperial unit system
IfcSite Export
Without geometry, Mesh & Site Object
Complex Element Options
Special connections & geometries
Precise geometry (BREP)
Extruded geometry

Export Options
Elements to export
Visible or All elements
Units of the export
Translator Export Settings
Metric or Imperial unit system
IfcSite Export
Without geometry, Mesh & Site Object
Complex Element Options
Special connections & geometries
Precise geometry (BREP)
Extruded geometry

Detailed Workflows

Arch.
model
01
Detailed Workflow (IFC)
Arch.
model
01
Struct.
model
01
Steps:
1. AC: Define architectural model (AM01)
2. AC: Filter structural parts
3. AC: Architectural model export
4. TS: Insert reference model
Filtering by architectural layers
5. TS: Define structural model (SM01)
Inquire architectural Properties
Column/beam converter

Arch.
model
01
Arch.
model
01’ Struct.
model
01
Detailed Workflow (IFC)
Arch.
model
01
Struct.
model
01
Steps:
1. AC: Define architectural model (AM01)
2. AC: Filter structural parts
3. AC: Architectural model export
4. TS: Insert reference model
Filtering by architectural layers
5. TS: Define structural model (SM01)
Inquire architectural Properties
Column/beam converter
6. TS: Filter elements for export
7. TS: Structural model export
8. AC: Open Merge SM01 as to a AM01’ new file
Link Filtering SM01 elements as an ArchiCAD
model Insertion to AM01’ on special layers
9. AC: Compare SM01 & AM01’
Trace & Reference
Inquire structural properties
10. AC: Modify architectural model

Arch.
model
01
Arch.
model
01’ Struct.
model
01
Detailed Workflow (IFC)
Arch.
model
01
Arch.
model
02
Struct.
model
01
Struct.
model
02
Steps:
1. AC: Define architectural model (AM01)
2. AC: Filter structural parts
3. AC: Architectural model export
4. TS: Insert reference model
Filtering by architectural layers
5. TS: Define structural model (SM01)
Inquire architectural properties
Column/beam converter
6. TS: Filter elements for export
7. TS: Structural model export
8. AC: Merge SM01 to AM01’
Filtering elements
Insertion on special layers
9. AC: Compare SM01 & AM01’
Trace & Reference
Inquire structural properties
10. AC: Modify architectural model (AM02)
11. AC: Architectural model export
12. TS: Insert AM02 as a reference
13. TS: Compare reference models
New/deleted/modified...
14. TS: Track changes (SM02)

Arch.
model
01
Arch.
model
01’
Arch.
model
02
Struct.
model
01
Struct.
model
02
Detailed Workflow (IFC)
Arch.
model
01
Arch.
model
02
Struct.
model
01
Struct.
model
02
Documentation
Steps:
1. AC: Define architectural model (AM01)
2. AC: Filter structural parts
3. AC: Architectural model export
4. TS: Insert reference model
Filtering by arch. layers
5. TS: Define structural model (SM01)
Inquire architectural properties
Column/beam converter
6. TS: Filter elements for export
7. TS: Structural model export
8. AC: Merge SM01 to AM01’
Filtering elements
Insertion on special layers
9. AC: Compare SM01 & AM01’
Trace & Reference
Inquire structural properties
10. AC: Modify architectural model (AM02)
11. AC: Architectural model export
12. TS: Insert AM02 as a reference
13. TS: Compare reference models
New/deleted/modified ...
14. TS: Track changes (SM02)
Cycles
15. TS: Structural model export
16. AC: Merge SM02 to AM02
17. AC: Compare AM02 & SM02
Trace & Reference
18. AC & TS:
Final documentation

Structural Model
in ArchiCAD
“Reference Concept”

Referenced Structural Model
Separate Layer System Visual Differentiation

Imported Structural Properties
Intelligent Data Scheduling

Version Tracking
“Change Detection”

Detect Changes in Architectural Model
Architectural
Version 1
Architectural
Version 2
Structural
Application
Model Checker
Inserted
Deleted
Changed

Detect Changes in Structural Model
Structural
Version 1
Structural
Version 2
Compares IFC GUIDs
Compares Geometry
New
Deleted
Modified

Mechanical

GRAPHISOFT MEP Modeler
The GRAPHISOFT MEP Modeler
can be used to create, edit or
import 3D MEP networks and
coordinate them with the
ArchiCAD Virtual Building.
• BIM Workflow
• 2D Workflow
• Collision Detection
• AutoCAD & Revit MEP link

Integrate with Engineering
MEP Modeler
System Creation
• Object by Object
• With Routing
Collaboration
• IFC 2X3 Compatibility
• AutoCAD MEP Export Plugin
• Revit MEP Export Plugin
M E P
Editing
• Object Level
• System Level
MEP Object Library
• Smart Connection Points
Custom Part Creation
Coordination Support
• Automatic Collision detection

Best Practice Workflow
� Modeling
� Model Filtering
� Model Export
� Model Import / Referencing
� Version Tracking
MEP Design
& Modeling

Steps:
1. Architectural modeling
2. Architectural model export
Save as IFC/DWG
IFC/DWG Translators
3. Import IFC/DWG in MEP application
4. MEP system modeling and design
5. IFC export of MEP model
GS Plug-In GS Add-In Export to AC
6. Merge MEP model to AC project
7. MEP Modeler functions
8. Track MEP version changes
Detect changes in geometry
Detailed Workflow
MEP Version
1
MEP Version
2
New
Deleted
Modified

Steps:
1. Architectural modeling
2. Architectural model export
Save as IFC/DWG
IFC/DWG Translators
3. Import IFC/DWG in MEP application
4. MEP system modeling and design
5. IFC export of MEP model
GS Plug-In GS Add-In Export to AC
6. Merge MEP model to AC project
7. MEP Modeler functions
8. Track MEP version changes
Detect changes in geometry
Detailed Workflow
Compare
Deleted New
Modified
Modified

Integrated

ArchiCAD as the BIM ‘Integrator’ Tool
• Owner of the architectural data
• Coordinate with other disciplines
– Exchange and reference model data
– Visualize the entire BIM project
– Collision detection
– Change management

Summary
• Technology to solution
• Reference model workflow
• Filtered, relevant information
• IFC model change tracking
• Informed design & coordination decisions
GRAPHISOFT developed Revit Add-Ins available from
www.graphisoft.com/support/archicad/downloads/interoperability/
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