Digital Environment | Revit8330 · University of CanberraRevit Studio
Semester 2, 2026
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Week 10 · Class: 1h lecture + 2h tutorials

Build the core model

Levels, structure and building envelope

10 review questions ↓

Interpret drawing references and coordinate the office building’s columns, walls, floors, roofs and openings.

Learning goals

  • Read grid, centre and face references correctly.
  • Check wall, floor and roof connections.
  • Position and verify doors and windows.
Lecture / 16:46

Week 10 · Build the core model

Select a chapter to jump to a topic.

In this video 09 chapters

  1. Build the core model
  2. Decide which reference you are measuring
  3. Columns need position and extent
  4. The envelope is a connected arrangement
  5. Roof slope is a deliberate decision
  6. A level constraint and an attachment differ
  7. Openings belong to a host and a layout
  8. Windows need horizontal and vertical checks
  9. Use the method with your assigned values
Tutorial / 61:43

Week 10 · Real Building · Part 1

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In this video 07 chapters

  1. Lesson overview
  2. Part 1 — Starting a Project
  3. Part 2 — Creating Walls
  4. Part 3 — Creating Floors
  5. Part 4 — Creating Roofs
  6. Part 5 — Placing Doors
  7. Part 6 — Placing Windows
Completed office building model used as the reference outcome for the Real Building series
Build the core model — reference model
Your model

Practice

Build the office model using the demonstrated method. For assessed work, use the dimensions in your assignment brief.

Week 10 review

Check your understanding

Answer first, then open the suggested answer.

10
QUESTIONS
01Why create levels and grids before building elements?
Suggested answer

They provide reference heights and positions for placing and checking the model.

Review in video · 02:05
02How can columns reach different roof heights?
Suggested answer

Set each column’s Top Level to the appropriate roof level, then check the result in 3D.

Review in video · 14:00
03A column is off-grid. What should you check?
Suggested answer

Check the grid spacing and column position in plan. Confirm its type and alignment against the exercise drawing.

Review in video · 02:46
04Why check wall constraints as well as the plan outline?
Suggested answer

The outline shows horizontal position. Base and top constraints determine the wall’s vertical extent.

Review in video · 03:30
05Why trim the floor sketch lines?
Suggested answer

To close corners and remove unwanted extensions so the boundary matches the intended floor.

Review in video · 26:11
06How do footprint edges control a roof’s shape?
Suggested answer

The Defines Slope setting and slope value on each edge determine the roof form. Check the finished roof in 3D.

Review in video · 07:44
07How do you make wall tops follow a sloping roof?
Suggested answer

Use Attach Top/Base to attach the wall tops to the roof. Check for gaps or unintended intersections in 3D.

Review in video · 08:28
08What should you check after placing a door?
Suggested answer

Check its type, position, host wall and swing direction against the layout.

Review in video · 11:46
09What does a window’s sill height control?
Suggested answer

The height of the window sill above its associated level. Check the result in elevation or 3D.

Review in video · 12:25
10How can you position windows precisely?
Suggested answer

Use aligned dimensions to the window centres, then select a window and edit its dimension to set the required spacing.

Review in video · 55:46