Graphics Programs Reference
In-Depth Information
Chapter 12
Lighting
Itmay bedifficult atfirst toseeagoodreason formaking theeffort toinclude
lighting systemsina3Dbuilding model.Afterall,lighting canberepresented
by drafting symbols, can't it? Although that is true, a BIM project is much
more than just creating a 3D model. The data from an intelligent lighting
model can be used for analysis and can aid in design decisions.
Including light fixtures and their associated devices in an Autodesk
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Revit
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model will allow you to coordinate your complete electrical design by
providing electrical load information. They can also be used to develop
presentation imagery by generating realistic light in renderings.
Creating a lighting model with Revit MEP enables you to develop your design
while generating the necessary construction documents to convey the design
intent.
In this chapter, you will learn to do the following:
• Prepare your project for lighting design
• Use Revit MEP for lighting analysis
• Compare and evaluate hosting options for lighting fixtures and devices
• Develop site lighting plans
Efficient Lighting Design
Let's face it, ceiling plans are one of the biggest coordination pain points for
a design team. Nearly every MEP discipline has some type of element that
resides in the ceiling. Using intelligent lighting families will help you, the
electrical designer, stake your claim to that precious real estate. Using 3D
geometry to represent light fixtures means that you can detect interference
with other model elements. This does not mean that your lighting fixture
families will have to be modeled to show every trim ring, reflector,
tombstone, or lens. The basic geometry is usually enough to satisfy the
requirements for model coordination.
