WD Project Tasks

Print them.

Just to keep momentum in this project going....
From last weeks class you should have by today.

Created a series of 1:100 scale drawings, derived from the design drawings.
As discussed, these have been stripped of entourage, and walls that were black or grey now have some basic underlying materials pattern. Grey and black are now only being used for existing walls.

The 1:100 drawing set should have the basic working drawings checklist applied to them. Exclude annotation and dimensioning elements at this point. At the very least, room names, room numbers, floor finishes. Reduced levels, near changes of level, Structural grids (dimensioned). Titleblocks, general notes.

Once you have completed 2. That is generic 1:100 plans, elevations, sections...print them out, then close revit, and open your browser software...

Again as mentioned last week; review your drawing set, (colour code if necessary with some pencils), the basic materials being used by your building. HINT: if it appears to be all concrete and glass, it is quite likely wrong.

After determining basic materials go to some websites to search materials.

Look for technical data, not just pretty pictures. Find where possible standard details of the basic materials, that you may be able to use on your own projects.

I keep mentioning Detail Magazine, and other equivalent technical magazines and resources, these are crucial in helping you to understand both the construction method and the graphical style used to clearly set out how modern contemporary details are presented.

Look through your 1:100 set. When I start to look at what sections you should be drawing I first look for...

Some structural overhang, or interesting exterior wall, that either connects to the existing building or adjoins an exterior space, balcony, deck etc... Structure and water control are points of interest.

I also look for any corner or connection in section that may have multiple materials being connected together. The relationship of disparate materials is always worth consideration for detailing.

Look for window/door head and sill details, particularly if set back from the wall and if there is a deep reveal or louvre system being used.