Should I use Architectural or Revit do design these towers?

[ben52ZTY]

Hi

I have been tasked with designing walkways/towers similar to the attached images. I have used ACAD, Inventor and 3DS Max for many years but am looking for the most efficient way to design these structures. If it means learning something new that's great I just want the  best way to do it, although I'm not an architect. I have access to a full suite of Autodesk products including Architectural and Revit so if someone could tell me how an expert would tackle this that would be great. Thanks Ben

[dbroad]

If you've never used either program (ACA or Revit), both will be extremely challenging to learn.  Both have ramps, stairs, columns, railings, structural framing, roofs, footings, and a display management system.  Both could be used. It looks as though you've already modeled it though.  Be sure to hire an engineer.  Neither program will do the structural engineering for you.

[ben52ZTY]

Hi Thank you for taking the time to respond. The tower shown was designed by an outside company and yes a structural engineer will be on hand to do the calculations. I accept they'll be challenging to learn but if I could just go back to my original question, would you recommend one over the other for these specific tower designs? Thanks

[pendean]

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[R_Tweed]

It depends on how you plan to present the material and how many revisions you anticipate during the design process.  I'm not an expert in Revit, but I know it shines in that respect.  The example shown can be easily modeled in ACA and modified fairly easily as well.  It would be easier to answer the question of how can I model this using ACA rather than which is more efficient. Both programs are efficient if you are familiar with the way they work.

[ben52ZTY · Accepted solution]

Hi

Thanks for the reply. I decide to quickly learn ACA and have produced my first design. It's worked really well for what I needed and am now eager to dive a bit deeper into it.

Thanks

Ben