Systems Analysis
2018 to 2020
As the lead designer for integrating Systems Analysis into Revit, I built upon the existing Energy Analytical Model to enhance Revit's capabilities. This integration introduced new data features that enabled engineers to define analytical systems and their connections to analytical spaces within the Energy Model. These systems included Water Loops, Equipment Zones, and Air Systems, allowing for more detailed and comprehensive analysis. To achieve a complete cycle from analytical modeling to analysis results within a single product, we integrated OpenStudio and Energy Plus into Revit.
Throughout this project, we conducted extensive customer interviews and presented the workflow at Autodesk University. During live sessions, we guided customers through the workflow, gathered their feedback, and incorporated their suggestions. A key finding from these sessions was the need for a non-linear data workflow, enabling customers to add data to the model at their convenience.
While Systems Analysis was well-received, initial adoption was gradual. Analysis workflows are inherently challenging to introduce to users, who often exhibit reluctance towards new platforms and prefer to wait until a critical mass of adoption is achieved.