Appendix 5

Guidelines to create Building Information Modelling (BIM) models for

AAP, P1, SOM & SPC

Preparation for Architectural Assessment Panel(AAP) Submission

(Same details requirements on Revit models for P1, SOM & SPC Submission)

1. Procedures for site model creation

1.1 Start new project with standard template

Fig.1.1

1.1.1 Set the level of the project

 Set the base level of the site

 Set other levels for main structures (e.g. two domestic block sit on different
levels)

1.2 Import base plan (site layout/setting plan) as reference

1.2.1 Set Origin as the project co-ordinate (in AutoCAD)

Fig.1.2.1
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1.2.2 Clean-up the CAD file (dwg) before import to Revit

 Delete all areafill (i.e. solid pattern, hatching etc.)

 Delete unnecessary annotation and geometry
 Purge the CAD file
 If you found that some blocks were not in the original position after import in
Revit, explored those blocks before import.
1.2.3 Import CAD file (dwg) as base plan

Fig. 1.2.3

1.2.4 Setting for plan location

Fig. 1.2.4

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 Suggestion for the setting:-
 Import the CADD file as link
 Import Units set to millimetre
 Positioning set to Auto – Origin to Origin
 If you checked the Current view only, that means the base plan
will display in the plan view only and not in 3D views or
elevations.

1.2.5 CAUTION: If the site is far away from the Origin or the site coverage is large, the
following warning would be encountered.

Fig. 1.2.5

1.2.6 Check the import plan in the right position

Fig. 1.2.6

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1.3 Create toposurface

1.3.1 Import survey data

Refer to Guideline for handling 3D spartial data from LandsD

1.3.2 Create toposurface by survey point/base plan

1.3.2.1 Create the toposurface by selecting/input the survey point/level point

Fig. 1.3.2.1a

Fig. 1.3.2.1b

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 Fig. 1.3.2.1c
1.4 Create Pad to form building platform

Fig. 1.4

Summary

Index Procedures for site model creation Reference

1.1 Start new project with standard template Fig. 1.1
(path:- Z:\BIM\Standard Template\ Architectural.rte)
1.2 Import base plan (site layout/setting plan) as reference Fig.1.2.1, 1.2.3, 1.2.4, 1.2.5, 1.2.6
1.3 Import survey data to create toposurface Fig. 1.3.2.1a, 1.3.2.1b, 1.3.2.1c
1.4 Create Pad to form building platform Fig. 1.4

2. Procedures for Flat Mix (typical floor plan) model creation

2.1 Start new project with standard template (refer to 1.1)

2.2 Create Flat Mix model

2.2.1 Create reference line or grid line for setting out

Fig. 2.2.1

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2.2.2 Import standard modular flats to create the flat mix

2.2.2.1 Import the standard modular flats from HA Library

(path: z:\Bim\HA Library|\Grouped Model\ Standard Modular Flats)

Fig. 2.2.2.1a

Fig. 2.2.2.1b

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 2.2.2.2. Compose modular flats to create flat mix floor plan

Fig. 2.2.2.2
Tips for compose modular flats
 Import modular flat as link
 Use rotate, move, mirror and copy functions to compose the modular
flats
 Group function is not recommended for composing modular flats, since
it consume a lot of resource)

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2.2.3 Create common area (i.e. lift core, corridor, staircase & service room etc.) to
complete the typical floor plan

Fig.2.2.3

Tips for create common area

 Create construction line
 Import Grouped Model as link (e.g. staircase, loft core, service rooms etc.)
 If no suitable Grouped Model, create the component in field
 Export the plan view as the typical floor plan for flats mixing
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Summary

Index Procedures for site model creation Reference

2.1 Start new project with standard template Fig. 1.1
(path:- Z:\BIM\Standard Template\ Architectural.rte)
2.2 Create Flat Mix model and export the plan view as the Fig. 2.2.1, 2.2.2.1a, 2.2.2.1b
typical floor plan for flats mixing submission Fig. 2.2.2.2, 2.2.3

3. Procedures for Massing of blocks creation

3.1 Export the typical floor models to 2D CAD files, for more easy to handle in Revit.

Uncheck the xref views on sheets to create single CAD file. If checked, the
linked files in Revit model will created as Xreference. Fig. 3.1

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3.2 Import the typical floor plan and locate in right position.

Fig. 3.2

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3.3 Trace the outline of the building and create the Massing

Trace the outline of the

building

Create Mass

Create all buildings in the project

Fig. 3.3
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3.4 Apply colour to the Mass

Edit the Materials in Element Properties of

the Mass

1. Select material or duplicate material to create a new material colour

2. Adjust the Transparency if necessary
3. Apply Surface Pattern if necessary

If required to apply different

colour to the surface of Mass,
use Paint function (e.g. Green
R f)
Fig. 3.4
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 Tips for creating Mass
 Give meaningful name to the mass
 Create mass as Solid Extrustion (most common), if for special shape, you might need
to create mass by other forms
 Change the material in element properties to assign colour to the mass
 Use Paint function to apply colour to individual surface of the mass
 Set Shading with Edges on

3.5 Export 3D views and elevations for submission

Fig. 3.5
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Summary

Index Procedures for site model creation Reference

3.1 Export the typical floor models to 2D CAD files Fig. 3.1
3.2 Import the typical floor plan as reference Fig. 3.2
3.3 Trace the outline of the building and create the Massing Fig. 3.3
3.4 Apply colour to the Mass Fig. 3.4
3.5 Export 3D views and elevations for submission Fig. 3.5

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Appendix 6

Preparation for Project Design Review Committee (P2) Submission

(Same details requirements on Revit models for BC, DDRP1 & DDRP2 Submission)

1. Procedures for site model creation

1.1 Method 1:-

Retrieve the site model from previous submission (i.e. AAP, P1, SOM or SPC).

1.2 Method 2:-

Create the site model from zero. Refer to Part 1 of Guidelines for creating BIM
models for AAP, P1,SOM & SPC submission

2. Procedures for Flat Mix (typical floor plan) model creation

2.1 For P2 & BC Submission:-

Retrieve the typical floor plan (LD2 modular flats) from previous submission (i.e.
AAP, P1, SOM or SPC).

2.2 For DDRP1 & DDRP2 Submission:-

2.2.1 Retrieve the typical floor plan (LD2 modular flats) from previous submission;
replace the modular flats with LD3 modular flats models.
2.2.2 Input details to common areas.

3. Procedures for creating Ground Floor, First Floor and Roof models

3.1 Method 1:-

If you have the CADD files (i.e. AutoCAD files) of the floor plans, insert the floor
plan to Revit and base on the CADD drawing to create the model.

3.2 Method 2:-

If you do not have any CADD files of the floor plans, start with standard template in
Revit, create the model in Revit directly.

Tips:- When creating each floor of building model, they should use the same co-ordinate
and level system, and then the model will be in right position when linked
together.

4. Procedures for building blocks creation (LD2)

4.1 For elevations creation:-

Retrieve the typical floor plan (LD2 modular flats) from previous submission; replace
the modular flats with LD1 modular flats models.

4.2 For elevations creation:-

Retrieve the typical floor plan (LD2 modular flats) from previous submission.

4.3 For building block creation:-

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To compose the Ground Floor model, First floor model, Typical Floor model (LD1
modular flats for elevations creation and LD2 modular flats for section creation) and
Roof model to form the building block.

4.3.1 Start a new model with standard temple

4.3.2 Create Levels for the building block

Fig. 4.3.2

4.3.3 Import Revit models

Fig. 4.3.3

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 Tips:- For Positioning of the import model, it depended on the setting when
you creating the model. Auto - Center to Center & Auto - Origin to
Origin are the most common setting for single block. When import
the building block to site base model, we should use Auto – By
Shared Coordinates

4.3.4 Import the Ground Floor + First Floor +

Typical Floor (LD1 modular flats – for elevations) or
Typical Floor (LD2 modular flats – for sections) +
Roof to form the building block

Fig. 4.3.4a Ground Floor

Fig. 4.3.4b Ground Floor + First Floor

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Fig. 4.3.4c Ground Floor + First Floor + Typical Floor

Fig. 4.3.4d Ground Floor + First Floor + Typical Floor + Roof

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Fig. 4.3e Elevation of Building Block

Fig. 4.3f Section of Building Block

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5. Import the building blocks model to site base model to create the project model

Fig. 5a Site Base + Carport + External work

Fig. 5b Site Base + Carport + External work + One Domestic Block

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Fig. 5c Site Base + Carport + External work + Two Domestic Blocks

Fig. 5d Site Sectional Elevation A

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 Fig. 5e Site Sectional Elevation B

Tips:- i) Simply the models to minimum

ii) When import huge model (e.g. the domestic block) into the site
model, you might need to unload other link files temporary, and
then reload afterward. It can decrease the re-generation time
and speed-up the file loading.
iii) Delete all necessary views, elevations and sections. Since each
view need resource to re-generate.
iv) Be patient.

6. Other Details

For complex details, please draw in AutoCAD (e.g. aluminium window details, details of
expansion joints etc.). If you draw everything in the Revit project models. The application
will be corrupted.

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Appendix 7

Handling 3D Spatial Data from Lands Department in BIM models

1. Import 3ds file (file from Lands Department) to AutoCAD

1.1 3ds file from Lands Department

Fig.1.1

1.2 Import 3ds file to AutoCAD

1.2.1 Import to AutoCAD

Fig.1.2.1

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1.2.2 Select 3ds file

Fig. 1.2.2

1.2.3 Define import options

Fig. 1.2.3a

Fig. 1.2.3b
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1.2.4 File imported in AutoCAD

Plan View

Fig.1.2.4a

3D View

Fig.1.2.4b

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1.3 Move all elements close to Origin

1.3.1 Select all elements

Fig.1.3.1

1.3.2 Define base point

Fig. 1.3.2

1.3.3 Move all elements to the origin

Fig. 1.3.3a Fig. 1.3.3b

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1.4 Re-scale the file to 1:1
(Since the files from Lands Department are 1:1000 or 1:5000, normally 1:1000 )

1.4.1 Select all elements (Refer to 1.3.1)

1.4.2 Define Base point

Fig.1.4.2

1.4.3 Re-scale all elements – input scale command

Fig.1.4.3

1.4.4 Input scale factor - 1000

Fig.1.4.4
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1.5 Separate the terrain and existing building blocks into different files
(Save the file before process)

1.5.1 Delete & purge all existing building blocks and save the terrain profile
(If the terrain is not suite as our site formation, you might need further touch-up for
the terrain by other application – e.g. Autodesk Civil 3D)

Fig. 1.5.1

1.5.2 Open the original file, delete & purge the terrain and save the existing building blocks

Fig. 1.5.2

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1.6 Delete the existing building blocks within the site boundary (building in red colour)

1.6.1 Before delete

Plan View

Fig. 1.6.1a

3D View

Fig.1.61b

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1.6.2 After deleted

Plan View

Fig. 1.6.2a

3D view

Fig. 1.6.2b

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2. Works in Revit

2.1 Import the terrain, existing buildings and new layout plan (AutoCAD format) into
Revit as reference

Refer to step 1.2 in Guidelines to create Building Information Modelling (BIM)

models for AAP, P1, SOM & SPC submission

2.2 Create the massing of new blocks

Refer to step 3.3 & 3.4 in Guidelines to create Building Information Modelling (BIM)
models for AAP, P1, SOM & SPC submission

2.3 Export 3D views and elevations for submission/presentation

Refer to step 3.5 in Guidelines to create Building Information Modelling (BIM)

models for AAP, P1, SOM & SPC submission

Fig. 2.3a

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 Fig. 2.3b

3. Export the new building block to 3D MAX for further touch-up

Fig. 3a

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 Fig. 3b

4. Output from 3D MAX

Fig. 4a

Fig. 4b
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