Start designing the model by defining levels, grids, and project location, creating a site plan, and more.
Topics in this section
Create Modeling Views
Create views of the building model that you can use during the design and modeling process.
Levels and Grids
To establish context and guidelines for the project, create levels and grids.
Project Location and Orientation
Specify a project's geographic location for location-specific analyses, and change Project North and True North when needed.
Site Design
Sketch a toposurface, and then add property lines, a building pad, and parking and site components.
Conceptual Design Environment
During the conceptual phase, create masses to explore design ideas and perform early analyses. As the design matures, manipulate these forms to use as the basis for more detailed architecture.