03. Tutorial Revit Bahasa Indonesia - Curtain Wall

Introduction

This tutorial will guide you through the process of creating and modifying curtain walls in Revit. Curtain walls are essential for modern architectural designs, providing flexibility and aesthetic appeal. By the end of this tutorial, you'll be equipped to effectively use curtain walls in your Revit projects.

Step 1: Setting Up the Project

• Open Revit and create a new project or open an existing one.
• Ensure that you're in a floor plan view where the curtain wall will be placed.
• Navigate to the "Architecture" tab on the ribbon.

Step 2: Selecting the Curtain Wall Tool

• In the Architecture tab, find the "Wall" dropdown menu.
• Choose "Curtain Wall" from the list of wall types.
• Click to place the curtain wall in your desired location on the floor plan.

Step 3: Configuring Curtain Wall Properties

• After placing the curtain wall, select it to bring up the properties panel.
• Adjust the following settings as needed:
  • Type: Choose the appropriate curtain wall type for your design.
  • Height: Set the height of the curtain wall by adjusting the top constraint.
  • Base Offset: Modify the base offset to position the wall correctly above the floor.

Step 4: Adding and Modifying Grids

• With the curtain wall selected, go to the "Modify | Curtain Wall" tab.
• Click on "Add Grid" to insert vertical and horizontal grids.
• Adjust the grid lines by dragging them to create the desired panel sizes.
• To remove a grid line, select it and press the delete key.

Step 5: Inserting Curtain Wall Panels

• Select the grid lines where you want to insert panels.
• In the properties panel, choose the type of panel you wish to apply (e.g., glass).
• Click on the selected grid areas to place the panels.

Step 6: Editing Curtain Wall Types

• To edit the curtain wall type, select the curtain wall, then go to the properties panel.
• Click on "Edit Type" to open the type properties window.
• Here, you can:
  • Change the material of the panels.
  • Adjust the thickness of the curtain wall.
  • Modify other parameters to fit your design needs.

Step 7: Adding Doors and Windows

• To insert doors, select the curtain wall and navigate to the "Architecture" tab.
• Click on "Door" and choose the appropriate door type.
• Click where you want to place the door on the curtain wall.
• For windows, repeat the process using the "Window" tool.

Conclusion

You have now learned how to create and customize curtain walls in Revit, including adding grids, panels, doors, and windows. This skill is essential for modern architectural design, allowing you to create dynamic and visually appealing structures. Next steps could include exploring advanced curtain wall configurations or integrating additional building elements into your design. Happy modeling!