Autodesk 24000-000000-9860 - Revit Architecture - PC User Manual page 1518

bubble A shape (such as a circle or cloud) that contains identification text for a grid, level, view title, callout,
or annotation.
building information modelling (BIM) A design methodology that maintains a single database of
information about a building design. All information for a building design, from geometry to construction
data, is stored in a project file. This information includes components used to design the model, views of
the project, drawings of the design, and related documentation.
In a Revit project, every drawing sheet, 2D and 3D view, and schedule is a representation of information
from the same underlying building model database. For more information, see What Is a Project? on page
73
Building Maker A conceptual design and modeling environment that takes any overall building form
described conceptually, and maps it to building elements, such as roofs, curtain walls, floors, and walls.
See Massing Studies and Building Maker on page 518.
building model A design created using building information modeling.
building pad A flat surface that is designed to be occupied by buildings and is prepared by grading, excavating,
filling, or a combination of these.
In Revit Architecture, you can add a building pad to a toposurface, and then modify the structure and depth
of the pad. For more information, see Building Pads on page 902.
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