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Aug 3, 2024, 9:03:58 PM8/3/24

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How Collaboration for Revit Changed the Way Architects Work Together

Collaboration for Revit is a cloud-based service that enables architects and engineers to work together on building information models (BIM) in real time. It was launched by Autodesk in 2014 as a solution for overcoming the barriers of corporate firewalls, physical location, and network infrastructure that often hamper joint venture projects. In this article, we will explore how Collaboration for Revit has transformed the collaborative design process for many firms, using the example of the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library (MLKML) renovation project in Washington D.C.

The Challenge of Joint Venture Projects

Martinez + Johnson Architecture is an architectural firm specializing in the restoration and adaptive reuse of historic structures and performing arts venues. The firm uses Autodesk Revit as its primary design tool and often works on joint venture projects with other design firms who are also using Revit software. One of the firmâs current projects is the modernization of the MLKML, a steel and glass structure designed by famed modernist architect Ludwig Mies van der Rohe. Martinez + Johnson and Netherlands-based Mecanoo Architecten are design partners on this project.

Joint venture projects like this library renovation require a collaborative design platform that allows team members in different disciplines, firms, and locations to access and work on the same Revit models. However, traditional solutions for sharing models such as FTP sites, email, or VPNs can be costly, complex, and insecure. They can also disrupt the design workflow by requiring external communication tools such as Skype or instant messaging. Moreover, they can create latency and bandwidth issues when dealing with large Revit files.

The Solution of Collaboration for Revit

In mid-2014, Martinez + Johnson began investigating cloud collaboration strategies for the MLKML project, particularly ways to provide shared access to Revit models without the heavy IT cost and burden. They discovered Collaboration for Revit, a new cloud-based service from Autodesk that connects project teams with centralized access to BIM project data in the cloud.

Collaboration for Revit enables team members to work on shared building information models regardless of their physical location or network configuration. The models are hosted on Autodesk A360 cloud servers, which means that no additional hardware or software is required. The service also provides a real-time chat capability within models, allowing team members to communicate and coordinate without leaving the Revit environment. The chat window displays messages and images from individual team members or groups.

Collaboration for Revit also integrates with other Autodesk cloud services such as BIM 360 Team, which provides a central hub for project data and collaboration. BIM 360 Team allows team members to view, share, and comment on 2D and 3D design files from any device. It also supports linking cloud workshared Revit models to DWG files in the same BIM 360 Team project.

The Benefits of Collaboration for Revit

By using Collaboration for Revit, Martinez + Johnson and Mecanoo Architecten have been able to streamline their collaborative design process for the MLKML project. They have been able to access and work on the same Revit models without worrying about network infrastructure, security risks, or data loss. They have also been able to communicate and coordinate more effectively within models using the chat tool. As a result, they have been able to save time, reduce errors, and improve quality.

Collaboration for Revit has also enabled Martinez + Johnson to work more flexibly and efficiently on other projects that require inter-office or inter-company collaboration. The firm can now leverage its distributed design team and staff working remotely without compromising on performance or productivity. The firm can also scale up or down its collaboration needs depending on the project requirements.

Collaboration for Revit has changed the way architects work together on BIM projects by providing a cloud-based platform that is simple, secure, and seamless. It has helped firms like Martinez + Johnson to overcome the challenges of joint venture projects and deliver better outcomes for their clients.