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

Created byMurat Salcigil

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

Course content

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

Ingredients for defining a unitized curtain wall panel2:10
Develop a unitized curtain wall panel by examining plan, section, and elevation details, focusing on stack joint, transom marlin, and jump marlin (spitball) to create a repeatable, water-tight facade.
Absolute beginner's guide to unitized curtain wall panel parts and pieces2:16
Explore the main unitized curtain wall panel parts, including split Malians, head marlin, seal marlin, stack joints, vision panel, and the opaque and spindle insulation areas.
Don't know where to start? Try listing the key characteristics of the wall first4:10
Identify key curtain wall characteristics for Revit modeling, including a unitary, pre-assembled, pressure-equalized system with thermal separator, interlocking modules, and continuous structural silicone on glass.
Bluebeam is not perfect, but it's close enough for sketching - stack joint6:20
Learn to sketch curtain wall details in bluebeam, define reference lines, and model glass and aluminum assemblies with soft joints, gaskets, insulation, and thermal breaks for watertight, well-protected edges.
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
Sketch the split mullion curtain wall detail in Bluebeam, defining module center line, the face of glass, panel depth, and 45-degree miters, with two legs and gasket alignment.
Revit Detail - Split Mullion1:08
Name every detail to avoid confusion and keep plan details in a Revit family for mullion alignments; use reference lines and visibility to rotate and place split mullion details.
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
Learn to detail a transom mullion in revit, translate marlin section details, and add shadow box and sealing locations, reinforcing that repeating drawings reveals the secret to great details.
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 curtain wall detailing in Revit by repeating standard parts for efficiency, and address spindle panel condensation by converting vents to drainage near the transom.
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
Save curtain wall profiles as separate files to simplify modeling, then assign yes/no instance parameters to each detail and push the three-parameter family to a project.
Make details that you can be proud of2:50
Build curtain wall details in Revit by using reference lines to close gaps. Attach panels with embed, hook, and fist, and create a soft joint with fire saving.

Unitized vs Stick Systems4:14
Unitized curtain wall panels are pre assembled in the shop for repetition and planning, while stick systems rely on field assembly and on-site adjustments.
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
Define a closed profile and push into the curtain wall panel family; use speech to generate the head's centerline and sweep, then repeat for the split marlin.
Building transom mullion & vision & spandrel glass2:43
Model transom mullions, vision glass, and spandrel glass in Revit, aligning transfer modules and joints using bottom of marlin placement, reference lines, and extrusion profiles.
What is my design is more interesting than a simple mullion ?0:52
Explore using 2D profiles and the sweep method in Revit to create interesting curtain wall designs, shaping profiles with curves and rounded edges to extrude complex geometry and shading elements.
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
Generate stunning curtain wall drawings directly from the 3d model. Separate panel glass from vision glass, assign distinct materials, and add border and marlin lines to reveal modules and elevations.
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.

Requirements

Beginner to Intermediate level Revit experience
Curiosity for facade detailing and curtain walls
Ambition for becoming a better architect

Description

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?

Like a very technical architect
Knowledgeable about high-performance curtain wall systems
Ready to make impressive facade details

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

Setting up work points and reference lines
Sketching details - stack joint, split mullion and transom mullion
Making technical details the right way
Preparing 2D details for 3D modeling

Part 2

Tactics for:

Making bulletproof models
Generating top-quality graphics
Leveraging 2D details in 3D models
Testing design options

Who this course is for:

Architects
Architecture Students
Facade Architects

Become Great at Modeling and Detailing Curtain Wall in Revit

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Course content

Part 1: What New York City's elite architects know about detailing curtain walls14 lectures • 39min

How To Make Fast, Flexible And High-Detail Unitized Curtain Wall Models10 lectures • 27min

Requirements

Description

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