Become Great at Modeling and Detailing Curtain Wall in Revit

Name: Become Great at Modeling and Detailing Curtain Wall in Revit
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Step-by-step guide for translating sketches into complex façade details

Last updated 7/2022

English

What you'll learn

Master tried and tested Revit workflows top architecture firms use
Make Revit details that you can be proud of
Unlock the secret for generating amazing drawings straight from the Revit model
Gain an understanding of what makes curtain walls a high performance facade system

2 sections • 24 lectures • 1h 6m total length

Ingredients for defining a unitized curtain wall panel2:10
Absolute beginner's guide to unitized curtain wall panel parts and pieces2:16
Don't know where to start? Try listing the key characteristics of the wall first4:10
Bluebeam is not perfect, but it's close enough for sketching - stack joint6:20
How to transfer Bluebeam sketch into Revit - Stack Joint1:51
Learn to transfer Bluebeam sketches into Revit by using reference lines and the intersection insertion point to outline curtain wall modules, glazing, and annotations with simple profiles.
Bluebeam sketch - Split Mullion3:03
Revit Detail - Split Mullion1:08
Bluebeam sketch - Transom Mullion3:58
Explore transom mullion detailing in curtain walls and the kiss model. Review glazing chair, setting block, shadow box vents, and vapor barrier terminations.
Revit detail - Transom Mullion0:57
How to turn a few simple rectangles into an impressive detail5:45
Create repeating detail items for gaskets, nuts and bolts, and seals, then refine glazing chair and setting block to produce a realistic curtain wall detail ready for contractors.
Level Up ! Transom Mullion1:37
Level Up ! Split Mullion1:49
Level up your curtain wall detailing in Revit by defining back-module joint line, gasket engagement, and the male–female module relationship to ensure two lines of defense against water and air.
This tiny hack will save your from the pain of making a separate file each time1:25
Make details that you can be proud of2:50

Unitized vs Stick Systems4:14
How to build a unitized panel that would save your hours of work3:40
Design unitized curtain wall panels in Revit by assembling a complete panel family, establishing wireframe reference lines, and locking parametric joint sizes to streamline modeling and detailing.
Little known ways of making mullion extrusions4:48
Develop pattern recognition by distilling complex curtain wall details into visible mullion extrusions, then model them in Revit with a sweep anchored to reference lines.
Building head and split mullions1:06
Building transom mullion & vision & spandrel glass2:43
What is my design is more interesting than a simple mullion ?0:52
The ultimate test: Is my panel family going to make it or break ?1:08
Test your curtain wall panel design in the project environment to verify that the parametric panel family works and delivers detailed elevations and graphics.
The secret to generating amazing drawings straight from the model2:29
More secrets !4:02
Explore improving curtain wall sections in Revit by applying materials, controlling projection and cut lines with object styles, and embedding 2D details in 3D families for scalable drawings.
Proof of concept and final words2:22
Test the alternative panel design with a transit modern to prove the workflow's power. Emphasize fundamentals—water control, air leakage, tolerances, movement, expansion—while noting limits of unionized panel methods.

Do you want to learn about the best practices used in detailing and modeling unitized curtain walls in Revit?

Let's arm you with powerful tactics and knowledge!

How are you going to feel after finishing the course?

What kind of course is this?

This is a Zero to Hero guide for learning about unitized curtain wall systems and the (best) way they are detailed and modeled in Revit

The course and chapters are organized sequentially.
You need to follow the order to make the best out of step-by-step explanations.
There is plenty of technical information based on my work experience working in NYC.

Why learn from me?

I worked at architecture firms such as SOM, KPF, AAI, and Grimshaw.
I collaborated with engineers from TT, ARUP, GMS, and Heintges.
I did projects with contractors like Tishman, Turner, Enclos, Permasteelisa, Benson, W&W, AZA, and MCohen.

I was very lucky to learn from the best.
Now, I want to share my expertise with you ( leverage my +10 years of experience )

Part 1

Strategies for

Part 2

Tactics for: