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2010 Ceiling Systems Structural Systems 
Revit OpEd
MAY 14, 2012
of Echo - Dont use the Basic Ceiling. When an architect uses the Basic Ceiling-Generic type they are creating a situation for the Revit MEP user they may not be aware of. Face based content does not orient themselves to the correct side or face of this ceiling. Labels: Ceilings , Revit MEP , Tips , Troubleshooting.
Revit OpEd
MAY 10, 2012
It allows a Civil 3D user to define the shared coordinate system to be passed on to a Revit project. Note that it uses a file formatted as ACCSXML (Autodesk Consulting Coordinate System eXtensible Markup Language). Missing Foreword for Introducing Revit 2010. of Echo - Don't use the Basic Ceiling. ► 2010.
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Revit OpEd
JULY 6, 2012
For readers that are already familiar with the Point Known PKNail site measuring system it appears to be similar, at least in concept. Missing Foreword for Introducing Revit 2010. Any reference to Revit, Revit Architecture, Revit MEP or Revit Structure on this site is made acknowledging this ownership. ► 2010.
Revit OpEd
JULY 5, 2012
It offers a Curtain Grid Manager that controls both panels and grids now, offers a preview of the system as well as helping to distinguish between vertical and horizontal orientations. Missing Foreword for Introducing Revit 2010. Moving Ceiling Grid Pattern. ► 2010. ► December 2010. (30). ► 2010.
Revit OpEd
JULY 19, 2012
Missing Foreword for Introducing Revit 2010. Any reference to Revit, Revit Architecture, Revit MEP or Revit Structure on this site is made acknowledging this ownership. Moving Ceiling Grid Pattern. ► 2010. ► December 2010. (30). ► November 2010. (31). ► October 2010. (30).
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Revit OpEd
JULY 20, 2012
For Autodesk Revit Architecture, Autodesk Revit Structure, and Autodesk Revit MEP, you can find the update in the Data & Downloads > Updates section of each product page: Autodesk Revit Architecture 2013 UR1. Autodesk Revit Structure 2013 UR1. Autodesk® Revit® Structure 2013 Enhancements. Moving Ceiling Grid Pattern.
Revit OpEd
JULY 18, 2012
Moving Ceiling Grid Pattern. He wrote: "When you tab through to the ceiling grid while in the move command, look near the top (meaning Options Bar) at the "disjoin" check box. The next time you go to move the ceiling grid the box should be unchecked!". Labels: Ceilings , Dept. Missing Foreword for Introducing Revit 2010.
Revit OpEd
JUNE 11, 2012
To make this possible you need to edit the walls structure and select a layer to unlock, like this: 1 - Click Modify, 2 - Select the edge of a layer, 3 - Unlock the padlock. Interestingly, in Ceiling Plan views only, when we take advantage of this we lose the ability to show just two lines with Detail Level: Coarse. ► 2010.
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Revit OpEd
MAY 9, 2012
When Revit Systems was released in 2006, the essence of Autodesks marketing commentary was, "this is new software so it probably doesnt make sense to tackle a project with it unless the architecture team is using Revit too." There wasnt a Revit Structure or MEP when Revit was introduced. Missing Foreword for Introducing Revit 2010.
Revit OpEd
MAY 4, 2012
Missing Foreword for Introducing Revit 2010. Any reference to Revit, Revit Architecture, Revit MEP or Revit Structure on this site is made acknowledging this ownership. of Echo - Don't use the Basic Ceiling. ► 2010. ► December 2010. (30). ► November 2010. (31). ► October 2010. (30).
Revit OpEd
MAY 16, 2012
Missing Foreword for Introducing Revit 2010. Any reference to Revit, Revit Architecture, Revit MEP or Revit Structure on this site is made acknowledging this ownership. of Echo - Don't use the Basic Ceiling. ► 2010. ► December 2010. (30). ► November 2010. (31). ► October 2010. (30).
Revit OpEd
SEPTEMBER 12, 2012
The concept of View Discipline appeared with Revit Structure. It was meant to make it simple to alter the appearance of our model to be more in sync with what a structural engineer wants to see. So is it possible to show the ceiling grid and have the air terminal families show below the duct? ► 2010. Post a Comment.
Revit OpEd
JULY 24, 2012
Another "inside" gem from Inside the System which offers deeper insight to how the numbers work. Missing Foreword for Introducing Revit 2010. Any reference to Revit, Revit Architecture, Revit MEP or Revit Structure on this site is made acknowledging this ownership. Moving Ceiling Grid Pattern. ► 2010.
Revit OpEd
APRIL 19, 2012
System families have a Function setting. Thats true for Walls, Floor, Roofs and Ceilings. Missing Foreword for Introducing Revit 2010. Any reference to Revit, Revit Architecture, Revit MEP or Revit Structure on this site is made acknowledging this ownership. ► 2010. ► December 2010. (30).
Revit OpEd
MAY 18, 2012
Missing Foreword for Introducing Revit 2010. Any reference to Revit, Revit Architecture, Revit MEP or Revit Structure on this site is made acknowledging this ownership. of Echo - Don't use the Basic Ceiling. ► 2010. ► December 2010. (30). ► November 2010. (31). ► October 2010. (30).
Revit OpEd
MAY 3, 2012
If you are preparing for installing the 2013 Revit products via the Building Design Suites then you might want to start with the System Requirements PDF documents for each version. Missing Foreword for Introducing Revit 2010. of Echo - Don't use the Basic Ceiling. ► 2010. ► December 2010. (30).
Revit OpEd
JULY 30, 2012
Missing Foreword for Introducing Revit 2010. Any reference to Revit, Revit Architecture, Revit MEP or Revit Structure on this site is made acknowledging this ownership. Moving Ceiling Grid Pattern. ► 2010. ► December 2010. (30). ► November 2010. (31). ► October 2010. (30).
56 Revit OpEd
SEPTEMBER 26, 2012
Much like annotation graphics in lighting fixtures wont show up on sloped ceilings, just the 3D geometry. Missing Foreword for Introducing Revit 2010. Any reference to Revit, Revit Architecture, Revit MEP or Revit Structure on this site is made acknowledging this ownership. ► 2010. ► December 2010. (30).
Revit OpEd
JUNE 13, 2012
A zone would wrap up the spaces that are served by a single system as you described. They did this w/o also carrying over an additional piece of the puzzle which is a check box for is "Space Bounding" for elements such as walls, ceilings etc. Missing Foreword for Introducing Revit 2010. ► 2010.
Revit OpEd
MAY 17, 2012
Revit 2013 added Saved Selection Sets, a feature that was part of an extension for Revit Structure originally. Missing Foreword for Introducing Revit 2010. Any reference to Revit, Revit Architecture, Revit MEP or Revit Structure on this site is made acknowledging this ownership. of Echo - Don't use the Basic Ceiling.
Revit OpEd
MAY 2, 2012
Missing Foreword for Introducing Revit 2010. Any reference to Revit, Revit Architecture, Revit MEP or Revit Structure on this site is made acknowledging this ownership. of Echo - Don't use the Basic Ceiling. ► 2010. ► December 2010. (30). ► November 2010. (31). ► October 2010. (30).
Revit OpEd
MAY 11, 2012
Missing Foreword for Introducing Revit 2010. Any reference to Revit, Revit Architecture, Revit MEP or Revit Structure on this site is made acknowledging this ownership. of Echo - Don't use the Basic Ceiling. ► 2010. ► December 2010. (30). ► November 2010. (31). ► October 2010. (30).
Revit OpEd
MAY 2, 2012
Missing Foreword for Introducing Revit 2010. Any reference to Revit, Revit Architecture, Revit MEP or Revit Structure on this site is made acknowledging this ownership. of Echo - Don't use the Basic Ceiling. ► 2010. ► December 2010. (30). ► November 2010. (31). ► October 2010. (30).
Revit OpEd
MAY 15, 2012
Missing Foreword for Introducing Revit 2010. Any reference to Revit, Revit Architecture, Revit MEP or Revit Structure on this site is made acknowledging this ownership. of Echo - Don't use the Basic Ceiling. ► 2010. ► December 2010. (30). ► November 2010. (31). ► October 2010. (30).
Revit OpEd
MAY 3, 2012
Missing Foreword for Introducing Revit 2010. Any reference to Revit, Revit Architecture, Revit MEP or Revit Structure on this site is made acknowledging this ownership. of Echo - Don't use the Basic Ceiling. ► 2010. ► December 2010. (30). ► November 2010. (31). ► October 2010. (30).
Revit OpEd
MAY 8, 2012
Missing Foreword for Introducing Revit 2010. Any reference to Revit, Revit Architecture, Revit MEP or Revit Structure on this site is made acknowledging this ownership. of Echo - Don't use the Basic Ceiling. ► 2010. ► December 2010. (30). ► November 2010. (31). ► October 2010. (30).
Revit OpEd
MAY 23, 2012
Missing Foreword for Introducing Revit 2010. Any reference to Revit, Revit Architecture, Revit MEP or Revit Structure on this site is made acknowledging this ownership. of Echo - Don't use the Basic Ceiling. ► 2010. ► December 2010. (30). ► November 2010. (31). ► October 2010. (30).
Revit OpEd
MAY 27, 2012
Missing Foreword for Introducing Revit 2010. Any reference to Revit, Revit Architecture, Revit MEP or Revit Structure on this site is made acknowledging this ownership. of Echo - Don't use the Basic Ceiling. ► 2010. ► December 2010. (30). ► November 2010. (31). ► October 2010. (30).
Revit OpEd
JULY 17, 2012
Missing Foreword for Introducing Revit 2010. Any reference to Revit, Revit Architecture, Revit MEP or Revit Structure on this site is made acknowledging this ownership. Moving Ceiling Grid Pattern. ► 2010. ► December 2010. (30). ► November 2010. (31). ► October 2010. (30).
53 Revit OpEd
JULY 25, 2012
Missing Foreword for Introducing Revit 2010. Any reference to Revit, Revit Architecture, Revit MEP or Revit Structure on this site is made acknowledging this ownership. Moving Ceiling Grid Pattern. ► 2010. ► December 2010. (30). ► November 2010. (31). ► October 2010. (30).
Revit OpEd
JULY 27, 2012
We're basically building the same product we built 75 years ago, with a few new systems stuck in there. Missing Foreword for Introducing Revit 2010. Any reference to Revit, Revit Architecture, Revit MEP or Revit Structure on this site is made acknowledging this ownership. Moving Ceiling Grid Pattern. ► 2010.
Revit OpEd
APRIL 25, 2012
Rooms and areas can be deleted in model views like floor plans and ceiling plans. Missing Foreword for Introducing Revit 2010. Any reference to Revit, Revit Architecture, Revit MEP or Revit Structure on this site is made acknowledging this ownership. ► 2010. ► December 2010. (30). ► August 2010.
Revit OpEd
MARCH 31, 2012
Related to this is the notion that there are representations that wed like to control for floor plan orientation and offer a different appear for the reflected ceiling plan (RCP) version. Missing Foreword for Introducing Revit 2010. ► 2010. ► December 2010. (30). ► November 2010. (31).
Revit OpEd
MAY 1, 2012
Missing Foreword for Introducing Revit 2010. Any reference to Revit, Revit Architecture, Revit MEP or Revit Structure on this site is made acknowledging this ownership. of Echo - Don't use the Basic Ceiling. ► 2010. ► December 2010. (30). ► November 2010. (31). ► October 2010. (30).
Natural Building
AUGUST 16, 2019
Another new, more high-tech way of integrating nature into a building’s design is through biomimicry, otherwise known as basing a system or structure off of biological processes. For example, large, floor-to-ceiling windows have the ability to let in sunlight, making a space feel warmer, especially at certain times of day.
Natural Building
SEPTEMBER 20, 2010
Earthbag Structures for Disaster-Prone Areas. September 20, 2010. I am going to focus on what is the most prevalent “alternative” system for homes: geothermal and radiant heating systems. It seems that geothermal systems are the first building block that people are using with their sustainable houses.
Building Information Management
JULY 2, 2012
Open information exchange of Heating, Ventilating and Cooling systems (HVACie), released by the Engineer Research and Development Center for public review. HVACie extends the existing Industry Foundation Class Coordination View including equipment and system information streamlining construction shop drawing and fabrication.
40 Building Information Management
JULY 2, 2012
Open information exchange of Heating, Ventilating and Cooling systems (HVACie), released by the Engineer Research and Development Center for public review. HVACie extends the existing Industry Foundation Class Coordination View including equipment and system information streamlining construction shop drawing and fabrication.
40 Revit OpEd
MAY 21, 2012
Missing Foreword for Introducing Revit 2010. Any reference to Revit, Revit Architecture, Revit MEP or Revit Structure on this site is made acknowledging this ownership. of Echo - Don't use the Basic Ceiling. ► 2010. ► December 2010. (30). ► November 2010. (31). ► October 2010. (30).
Natural Building
JULY 22, 2008
Using Earthbags as Ceiling Insulation. California has adopted the nations first statewide green-building standards, which will become mandatory in 2010. Use pre-manufactured floor and roof systems to eliminate solid sawn lumber whenever possible. Global Warming Media. Earthbag Building in Haiti. Subscribe to Posts [ Atom ].
UK Construction Blog
SEPTEMBER 16, 2023
A Kent elementary school’s RAAC failed in 2018, causing a ceiling fall. There were no injuries in the Saturday incident, but the Department for Education investigated and the Standing Committee on Structural Safety and the Institution of Structural Engineers surveyed public buildings like schools and hospitals.
Construction Specifier
APRIL 30, 2021
In buildings with ceilings, it is the combination of the floor and ceiling assembly that establishes the overall noise isolation performance between rooms. There is far less information and test data about the noise isolation performance of floor-ceiling assemblies compared to partitions. Requirements in building standards.
The Pro Builder
FEBRUARY 18, 2024
Honoring the past while giving new life to a structure—and with it, often an entire neighborhood—requires creative thinking to successfully meld modern codes with preservation goals. was abandoned after spinning its final thread in 2010. of units: 238 (460 – 1,133 sf) Rental rate: $2,000 – $3,000/mo.
Building Information Management
JUNE 22, 2012
In accordance with the Federal Buildings Personnel Training Act 2010 (FBPTA), the enclosed core competencies are identified for personnel performing building operations and maintenance, energy management, sustainability, water efficiency, safety (including electrical safety), building performance measures and design functions.
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