Start with the general building components (walls, floors, roofs). Then slowly refine the design, adding more detailed components (stairs, rooms, furniture) as you proceed.
Topics in this section
Design the Preliminary Layout
Establish the larger context of the building model by starting with a massing study or an existing design, and defining levels and grids.
Add Basic Building Elements
Place generic elements in the building model to plan the layout. You can assign specific element types later when you refine the design.
View the Model
Create different views of the building model, such as sections, elevations, and 3D views. When you change the building model in one view, Revit propagates those changes throughout the project.
Add More Elements to the Model
After creating the preliminary layout, add more details to the building model to further develop the design.