Have you ever struggled with calculating or representing patterned surfaces — especially on large projects like malls, airports, or public buildings?
Here's a trick that saved me weeks of manual work:
🚀Use the Parts Tool in Revit to divide surfaces into custom areas!
As a BIM manager working on large-scale architecture and structural teams, I often faced the challenge of preparing floor, wall, and ceiling finish patterns — with accurate area schedules and clear design intent.
Why the Parts tool is a game changer:
Allows you to split any system element (floor, wall, etc.) into custom Parts
Each Part can be visually styled and measured independently
The area of each Part can be scheduled automatically
You can export the data to Excel or share it via BIM 360 Design with clients or engineers
This tool has no true equivalent in Archicad, where I also worked extensively. In Revit, it becomes a powerful engine for precise quantification and design communication — especially in high-detail, high-volume finishing scenarios.
Tutorial + Example
I demonstrated this method in one of my most popular YouTube tutorials (over 18,000 views):
Watch: Landscaping Plate Pattern in Revit using Parts Tool
You can also check screenshots and the full project here:
Autodesk Gallery Project Page
Let me know if you’ve used the Parts tool in a similar way — or if you’d like help applying this method in your own projects!
