Revit: Site and Context Modeling

Explore the extensive suite of topography tools in the 2024 version of Revit, the building information modeling software used by AEC professionals around the world.

Introduction

• Modeling topography and site context in Revit
• An introduction to Revit topography tools
• Enhancements to topography 2025 and later

1. Getting Started with Topography

• Creating a simple toposolid
• Editing a toposolid

2. Creating Toposolid Elements

• Toposolid from imported CAD (basic)
• Toposolid from imported CAD (advanced)
• Using the Split tool on toposolid
• Toposolid elements from legacy toposurface elements
• Creating excavation in Revit 2025
• Adjusting hosted elements and building pads from converted topo
• Using Autodesk Forma to create site studies
• Creating topography from linked Civil 3D surfaces

3. Editing Toposolid Elements

• Understanding Add Point Elevation Base
• Modifying points on a toposolid
• Manipulating building surroundings
• Adjusting the heights of surrounding buildings
• Creating subdivisions for toposolid elements
• Creating water
• Simplify a toposolid element

4. Performing Cuts on Toposolid Elements

• Cutting toposolids with walls and other model elements
• Creating excavation with in-place masses or families
• Cutting toposolids with opening elements
• Cutting toposolids with loadable families

5. Toposolid Type Settings

• Working with and creating toposolid types
• Understanding contour line settings
• Customizing visibility and graphic overrides for topography

6. Site and Context Items

• Adding site elements
• Topography and phasing: Graded regions
• Exploring the sample model
• Third-party tools

Conclusion

• Next steps