Architecture A 101: Modeling Walls, Doors and Windows


This video series contains instructions for getting started with Bentley’s BIM solution, OpenBuildings Designer.

You will learn how to create a new project WorkSet with a project Floor and Grid System, and then learn the basic modeling techniques for modeling walls, doors and windows to create the exterior of a small commercial building.

To view the complete course and download a workbook, visit the Bentley Learn Server.

Part 1 - Creating a New WorkSet

In this video we will create a new WorkSet and model file in order to start modeling a building project.

https://youtu.be/KGm8qfI1POE

https://youtu.be/Ygv0fQvhvnQ

Part 2 - Using Floors and Grids

In this video we will review the floor and grid system that has already been set up for the project.

Part 3 - Placing Walls

In this video we will use the grid as a basis to place the exterior walls of the lobby floor using the Place Wall tool.

https://youtu.be/3tqOyrXy1hQ

https://youtu.be/gMb9U9vl06g

Part 4 - Wall Clean-Up

In this video we will break and join walls and connect one wall to another to clean-up corners.

Part 5 - Modifying the Wall Type

In this video we will replace the default wall placed as a place holder earlier with a brick and metal stud wall.

https://youtu.be/0Tpb568KzPQ

https://youtu.be/leuFvAfc-yE

Part 6 - Placing Doors

In this video we will place a door in a wall using the Place Door tool.

Part 7 - Placing Windows

In this video we will place a window in a wall using the Place Window tool.

https://youtu.be/uM7AOjOcKaE

https://youtu.be/3xTOjuviGLc

Part 8 - Placing Curtain Wall

In this video we will place a curtain wall system using the Place Curtain Wall tool.

Part 9 - Copy and Modify

In this video we will efficiently create new geometry by copying and modifying the geometry previously modeled.

https://youtu.be/SQkYDqLB3QQ

https://youtu.be/J8C2FzawkwM

Part 10 - Placing Sloped Roofs

In this video we will create a parapet wall and a sloped roof form.

Part 11 - Placing a Profile

In this video we will add additional detail to the model using the Place Profile tool.

https://youtu.be/7By_DTFmeN4

Parent topic: Getting Started with Architectural Essentials