Step-by-Step Guide to Calculating Area in Revit
When working with Autodesk Revit, calculating area is essential for various aspects of building design and project management. This guide will walk you through the steps to effectively calculate areas within your Revit project.
Accessing the Area Calculation Tool
Open the Quantification Tab: Launch Revit and navigate to the Quantification tab located on the main ribbon toolbar.
- Select the Area Calculation Feature: Look for the Areabook extension panel. Click on the “Calculate Areas” button to open the area calculation dialog.
Specifying Calculation Parameters
Choose Calculation Type: In the dialog that appears, you will need to select the calculation type. Options may vary depending on the specific areas you wish to analyze or detail.
Make Your Selection: Under the selection panel, click on the “Selection” button to open up a new dialog for selecting rooms.
- Select Rooms and Groups: In the Rooms/Room Groups Selection dialog, carefully choose the specific rooms or room groups you wish to include in your area calculation. This ensures that the right spaces are considered for the measurement.
Reviewing and Finalizing the Area Calculation
Review Calculated Areas: After making your selections, review the calculated area values that are displayed. Ensure that all selected rooms have been accurately accounted for in the calculations.
- Output and Reporting: Once you are satisfied with the selections and calculations, you can create a report or export the area data for use in documentation and further project planning.
Additional Area Calculation Methods
Using Boundary Lines for Accurate Area Measurement
Access the Home Tab: Click on the “Home” tab in the ribbon.
Select Area Options: Locate the “Room & Area” panel and click the dropdown arrow next to “Area.” Choose the “Boundary Line” option to start defining the area more precisely.
Draw or Pick Lines: Using your mouse, draw or pick lines directly on the area plan to define the edges of the space you are measuring.
- Finalize the Area: After completing the boundary, you can finalize and save the area measurement.
Measuring Room Volume in Revit
Understanding Volume Calculation: By default, room volumes are not automatically calculated in Revit. This feature must be enabled for accurate room volume analysis.
Activate Volume Calculation: Go to the Room settings and ensure that volume computation is turned on. Without this, the “Volume” parameter in room schedules will display as “Not Calculated.”
- Utilize Room Tags and Schedules: Once volumes are enabled, you can create room tags and schedules that show the volumes alongside area measures.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1: How do I check the total area of all rooms in a schedule?
To check the total area of all rooms, create a room schedule from the View tab. In the schedule properties, ensure that the “Area” field is included. This will allow you to view and sum the areas of all rooms in the project.
Q2: Can I measure areas in 3D using Revit?
Revit primarily focuses on 2D area measurements within a 3D modeling environment. To evaluate 3D spaces, you will need to generate volumetric calculations or create detailed section views.
Q3: What should I do if my walls have openings and I need accurate area measurements?
Revit provides wall area calculations as total wall area minus the openings (like doors and windows). If you require more precise area quantities, consider using the Material Takeoff schedule to generate detailed reports that account for such features.
