CS ArtisanRV landscape for Autodesk® Revit®- TRIAL

Welcome to our review of CS ArtisanRV Landscape for Autodesk® Revit® - TRIAL, an innovative plugin designed to empower landscape professionals to fully embrace Building Information Modelling (BIM) within their workflows. In this article, we will explore the key features and capabilities of CS ArtisanRV, highlighting how it can enhance your landscaping projects in Revit.

Introduction to CS ArtisanRV

CS ArtisanRV is a web-integrated landscape BIM software that was launched in 2015 as the FIRST of its kind for Revit. It provides comprehensive tools for collaboratively working on landscaping projects within the Revit environment. Whether you are working on detailed planting designs, terrain manipulation, or parametric fencing, CS ArtisanRV offers a range of functionalities to streamline your workflow.

Key Features of CS ArtisanRV

Let's dive into some of the standout features of CS ArtisanRV that set it apart as a must-have plugin for landscape professionals:

Planting Families and Palettes

CS ArtisanRV allows you to place detailed planting in your models as individual specimens, hedges, avenues, beds, woodlands, and more. Planting families are generated on-the-fly when selecting from user-defined palettes, with model content dynamically created in 2D, 3D, section/elevation, and schedule views. Planting is accurately placed in the model, hosted automatically to the topography, floor, region, or area, and sized according to specification details. The ability to age (grow) planting to the species' ultimate height/spread based on the defined number of years to maturity is a game-changer for realistic design visualization.

Plant Browser and Tagging

Manage planting model content efficiently with the intelligent edit and substitution tools in the Plant Browser. The dedicated panel displays all planting model content in a structured list view and associated graphical plan view. Dynamic switching between standard, compact, and type mark tags allows for enhanced customization and organization of planting elements within your project.

Concept Planting and Existing Trees

CS ArtisanRV offers tools for creating concept planting elements such as single plants, linear features, or areas, enabling quantifiable early-phase content in your designs. For existing trees, you can manually place them or import survey data collected on site based on industry standards like BS5837:2012. The Root Balls feature dynamically creates root systems for trees, informing tree pit design and facilitating clash detection with underground services or features.

Terrain Tools and Parametric Fencing

Efficiently manipulate topography in Revit with CS ArtisanRV's terrain tools, allowing you to define path width, gradient, and embankments cut or filled to a specified slope. The Topo to Floor feature converts toposurfaces and split topos to Revit floors, facilitating material take-off for profile build-up. Parametric fencing and railing are projected onto the underlying topography, floor, or wall with accurate placement of posts based on true dimensions.

Shadow Coverage and More

CS ArtisanRV includes a shadow coverage analysis tool that calculates the percentage shadow coverage of targeted elements, essential for projects in hot climates where external spaces require specific design considerations. Additionally, the plugin offers features for creating mix libraries, managing planting associations, and specifying root barriers to prevent tree roots from interfering with underground services or features.

Conclusion

CS ArtisanRV Landscape for Autodesk® Revit® - TRIAL is a powerful plugin that expands the capabilities of Revit for landscape professionals. With its comprehensive features for detailed planting, terrain manipulation, fencing design, and more, CS ArtisanRV streamlines the BIM workflow and enhances collaboration on landscaping projects. Whether you are new to BIM or a seasoned professional, this plugin offers a wealth of tools to elevate your designs and bring your vision to life. Try CS ArtisanRV today and experience the future of landscape design in Revit!