Question 1

What is a Revit family?

Accepted Answer

A Revit family is a reusable BIM component used inside Autodesk Revit projects. It can represent many types of building elements, such as doors, windows, furniture, equipment, façade parts, lighting fixtures, MEP components or manufacturer products.
A good Revit family is not just a 3D object. It should include useful parameters, correct categories, materials, dimensions, visibility settings and performance-friendly geometry.
For manufacturers, Revit families help their products become easier to use in real BIM projects.

Question 2

What is a BIM object?

Accepted Answer

A BIM object is a digital representation of a building product, component or system. It usually includes geometry and information.
A BIM object may include dimensions, materials, product codes, manufacturer data, classification codes, technical properties, performance data and links to documentation.
For manufacturers, BIM objects help make products more accessible to architects, engineers and contractors. For contractors, BIM objects help improve coordination and installation planning.

BIM Object

What is a Revit family?

What is a BIM object?