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−	~~= Introduction =~~	+	#redirect:[[Revit_families\|Revit families]]
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−	Some people work to tight deadlines and don’t have free hours in the day to build up their Revit libraries. This is where online libraries can be so valuable. They can help save time and increase model options by allowing users to download ready made content. Some of the content is manufacturer specific, which means it can be integrated as ‘real-life’ products into projects at an earlier stage.	+
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−	~~= Reliability of Revit families =~~	+
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−	It can be hard to tell how a Revit family has been made and to anticipate how it will behave when brought into a model. Some free Revit families are good and some are bad, so it's important to be prepared to spend a significant amount of time getting them up to the required standards.	+
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−	This post features a list of popular BIM and Revit online libraries with free content to download. Users are invited to try them and include evaluations in the comments section at the end of the article.	+
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−	~~= Tools to try =~~	+
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−	~~== 1. [https~~:~~//market.bimsmith.com/ BIMsmith (US)] ==~~	+
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−	BIMsmith is an online resource with lots of free Revit families to download. There is a good mix of products, but generally centred around architectural families (lots of furniture, lighting, appliances etc.) which makes sense as the site and content are created by former architects.	+
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−	~~They also have a tool called~~ [~~https://forge.bimsmith.com/landing1 BIMsmith Forge], which helps users create flooring, wall, ceiling and roof assemblies layer-by-layer and then downloaded as a system. On top of that is~~ [https://www.bimsmith.com/ MyBIMsmith] which features free, private cloud storage for any of these families. This allows users to save their favourite families or configurations and come back to download them later.	+
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−	~~== 2. [http://www.nationalbimlibrary.com/ NBS National BIM Library (UK)] ==~~	+
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−	~~This is one of the best sites to find free~~ Revit families~~. It includes a whole range of different families, both manufacturer specific and generic.~~	+
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−	The UK has been leading the way in BIM adoption and standards, and therefore all families available have been created to the NBS BIM Object Standard. This standardises things like IFC and COBie parameters, meaning they contain a lot of data which is useful for interoperability.	+
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−	~~== 3. [https://www.bimstore.co.uk/ BIM Store (UK)~~] ==	+
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−	Similar to the NBS, BIMstore creates all free Revit families according to the ‘BIM Store Bible’ which is a best practice family creation guide. Containing IFC and COBie parameters - with a wide range of content from UK Manufacturers – this is a great site to find content.	+
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−	~~== 4. [http://bimobject.com/en-us BIM Object (Intl)~~] ==	+
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−	BIM Object now hosts all of the Autodesk Seek’s BIM content, which means users can find a range of manufacturer specific content from all around the world. It is easy to search by brand, catagory, materials, building types and functional spaces.	+
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−	~~== 5. [http://www.modlar.com/ Modlar (US/Intl)] ==~~	+
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−	Another BIM library with a wide range, this site offers manufacturer specific content as well as user created generic content. A helpful feature allows users to search by country, so it's possible to find families that are relevant to a specific location/market.	+
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−	~~== 6. [https://3dlibrary.rubysketch.com/specific_search/5 RubySketch (Aus)] ==~~	+
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−	~~This site has a lot of SketchUp content – but also a whole heap of Revit families as well. It includes a diverse range of products with lots of mechanical and plumbing fixtures.~~	+
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−	~~== 7. [https://www.specifiedby.com/search SpecifiedBy (UK)] ==~~	+
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−	This is a resource for manufacturer specific content from a wide range of product catagories. They claim to have “the largest library of BIM content in the UK”, and the site is easy to navigate, search and filter so users can find exactly what they're looking for. All Revit families are supplied by the manufacturers (not by SpecifiedBy), so content quality could vary from product to product. Nevertheless this helpful for users who are looking for free Revit content.	+
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−	~~== 8[https://measuredsurvey365.co.uk/category/revit-families/ . MeasuredSurvey365] ==~~	+
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−	~~This site offers a large number of Revit families – all for free! Users will find a good selection of architecture and interiors families in easy to find sections.~~	+
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−	~~== 9. [http://www.revitcity.com/downloads.php Revit City] ==~~	+
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−	Similar to above, Revit City has many families to download (more than 17096 at the time of this review). These have been created by a lot of different users without a set standard, so quality is hit and miss.	+
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−	~~== 10. [http://www.arcat.com/bim/bim_objects.shtml Arcat] ==~~	+
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−	~~With lots of manufacturer specific and generic content, this site offers a good range of free Revit families; however, it can be difficult to browse for families.~~	+
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−	~~== 11. [http://library.smartbim.com/ Smart BIM Library] ==~~	+
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−	~~This site offers a large range of easy to find Revit families. It includes both manufacturer specific and generic content.~~	+
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−	~~== 12. [http://bimetica.com/en/ BIMetica] (Spain) ==~~	+
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−	~~This BIM library offers a large number of Revit families. However, some catagories are empty.~~	+
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−	~~== 13. [https://bimcatalogs.partcommunity.com/portal/portal/bimcatalogs BIM Catalogs] ==~~	+
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−	~~A good place to find manufacturer specific content, this is a bit hard to navigate and find products without knowing the manufacturer first.~~	+
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−	~~== 14. [http://www.polantis.com/objects/types Polantis (Euro)] ==~~	+
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−	This site offers a wide range of 3D content, but many of the Revit families are not “true” Revit familes in the sense they have been created in other 3D programmes and just imported and saved as a Revit family file. UPDATE: Polantis says most (if not all) 3D content is now made with Revit, so users should have no issues with them not being “true” Revit families.	+
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−	~~== 15. [http://bimbox.co.uk/library/ BIMbox (UK)] ==~~	+
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−	BIMbox has a decent amount of Revit content available for free download. Most of the content is geared towards interiors (sofas, tables, shelving and so on), and the site is well presented. Most Revit content is IFC compliant as well.	+
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−	~~--[[User:ChrisAlby\|ChrisAlby]]~~	+
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−	~~= Related articles on Designing Buildings =~~	+
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−	* COBie.	+
−	* How should Facility managers use Revit BIM?	+
−	* Industry Foundation Classes IFC.	+
−	* NBS National BIM Report 2020.	+
−	* NBS BIM object standard.	+
−	* Revit.	+
−	* Revit families.	+

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Editor at 17:02, 20 October 2021

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	* COBie.		* COBie.
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	* NBS National BIM Report 2020.		* NBS National BIM Report 2020.
	* NBS BIM object standard.		* NBS BIM object standard.
		+	* Revit.
	* Revit families.		* Revit families.

	[[Category:DCN_Product_Knowledge]] [[Category:DCN_Software]] [[Category:Products_/_components]] [[Category:BIM]]		[[Category:DCN_Product_Knowledge]] [[Category:DCN_Software]] [[Category:Products_/_components]] [[Category:BIM]]

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	= Introduction =		= Introduction =

−	Some people work to tight deadlines and don’t have ~~the required~~ free hours in the day to build up their Revit libraries. This is where online libraries can be so valuable. They can help save time and increase model options by allowing users to download ready made content. Some of the content is manufacturer specific, which means it can be integrated as ‘real-life’ products into projects at an earlier stage.	+	Some people work to tight deadlines and don’t have free hours in the day to build up their Revit libraries. This is where online libraries can be so valuable. They can help save time and increase model options by allowing users to download ready made content. Some of the content is manufacturer specific, which means it can be integrated as ‘real-life’ products into projects at an earlier stage.

	= Reliability of Revit families =		= Reliability of Revit families =
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	* Revit families.		* Revit families.

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	BIMbox has a decent amount of Revit content available for free download. Most of the content is geared towards interiors (sofas, tables, shelving and so on), and the site is well presented. Most Revit content is IFC compliant as well.		BIMbox has a decent amount of Revit content available for free download. Most of the content is geared towards interiors (sofas, tables, shelving and so on), and the site is well presented. Most Revit content is IFC compliant as well.
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		+	--[[User:ChrisAlby\|ChrisAlby]]

	= Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki =		= Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki =

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	== 1. [https://market.bimsmith.com/ BIMsmith (US)] ==		== 1. [https://market.bimsmith.com/ BIMsmith (US)] ==

−	BIMsmith is an online resource with lots of free Revit families to download. There is a good mix of products, but generally centred around architectural families (lots of furniture, lighting, appliances etc.) which makes sense as the site and content are created by former architects.~~<br />~~	+	BIMsmith is an online resource with lots of free Revit families to download. There is a good mix of products, but generally centred around architectural families (lots of furniture, lighting, appliances etc.) which makes sense as the site and content are created by former architects.
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	They also have a tool called [https://forge.bimsmith.com/landing1 BIMsmith Forge], which helps users create flooring, wall, ceiling and roof assemblies layer-by-layer and then downloaded as a system. On top of that is [https://www.bimsmith.com/ MyBIMsmith] which features free, private cloud storage for any of these families. This allows users to save their favourite families or configurations and come back to download them later.		They also have a tool called [https://forge.bimsmith.com/landing1 BIMsmith Forge], which helps users create flooring, wall, ceiling and roof assemblies layer-by-layer and then downloaded as a system. On top of that is [https://www.bimsmith.com/ MyBIMsmith] which features free, private cloud storage for any of these families. This allows users to save their favourite families or configurations and come back to download them later.

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		+	* COBie.
	* How should Facility managers use Revit BIM?		* How should Facility managers use Revit BIM?
−	* NBS National BIM Report ~~2015~~.	+	* Industry Foundation Classes IFC.
		+	* NBS National BIM Report 2020.
		+	* NBS BIM object standard.
	* Revit families.		* Revit families.
−	* Revit Family Creation: A detailed study.

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−	* Custom Revit Family Library for AEC, BPM, & Furniture Companies.
	* How should Facility managers use Revit BIM?		* How should Facility managers use Revit BIM?
	* NBS National BIM Report 2015.		* NBS National BIM Report 2015.

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	== 14. [http://www.polantis.com/objects/types Polantis (Euro)] ==		== 14. [http://www.polantis.com/objects/types Polantis (Euro)] ==

−	This site offers a wide range of 3D content, but many of the Revit families are not “true” Revit familes in the sense they have been created in other 3D programmes and just imported and saved as a Revit family file. UPDATE: Polantis ~~now~~ says most (if not all) 3D content is now made with Revit, so users should have no issues with them not being “true” Revit families.	+	This site offers a wide range of 3D content, but many of the Revit families are not “true” Revit familes in the sense they have been created in other 3D programmes and just imported and saved as a Revit family file. UPDATE: Polantis says most (if not all) 3D content is now made with Revit, so users should have no issues with them not being “true” Revit families.

	== 15. [http://bimbox.co.uk/library/ BIMbox (UK)] ==		== 15. [http://bimbox.co.uk/library/ BIMbox (UK)] ==

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−	* Custom Revit Family Library.
	* Custom Revit Family Library for AEC, BPM, & Furniture Companies.		* Custom Revit Family Library for AEC, BPM, & Furniture Companies.
	* How should Facility managers use Revit BIM?		* How should Facility managers use Revit BIM?

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	= Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki =		= Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki =
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		+	* Custom Revit Family Library.
		+	* Custom Revit Family Library for AEC, BPM, & Furniture Companies.
		+	* How should Facility managers use Revit BIM?
		+	* NBS National BIM Report 2015.
		+	* Revit families.
		+	* Revit Family Creation: A detailed study.

	[[Category:DCN_Product_Knowledge]] [[Category:DCN_Software]] [[Category:BIM]] [[Category:Products_/_components]]		[[Category:DCN_Product_Knowledge]] [[Category:DCN_Software]] [[Category:BIM]] [[Category:Products_/_components]]

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	== 3. [https://www.bimstore.co.uk/ BIM Store (UK)] ==		== 3. [https://www.bimstore.co.uk/ BIM Store (UK)] ==

−	~~Another great site from the UK.~~ Similar to the NBS, BIMstore creates all ~~FREE~~ Revit ~~Families~~ according to the ‘BIM Store Bible’ which is a best practice family creation guide. Containing IFC and COBie parameters, with a wide range of content from UK Manufacturers – this is a great site to find content.	+	Similar to the NBS, BIMstore creates all free Revit families according to the ‘BIM Store Bible’ which is a best practice family creation guide. Containing IFC and COBie parameters - with a wide range of content from UK Manufacturers – this is a great site to find content.

−	4. [http://bimobject.com/en-us BIM Object (Intl)]	+	== 4. [http://bimobject.com/en-us BIM Object (Intl)] ==

−	BIM Object now hosts all of the Autodesk Seek’s BIM content, which means ~~you~~ can find a ~~huge~~ range of manufacturer specific content from all around the world. ~~Easliy~~ search by brand, catagory, materials, building types and functional spaces.	+	BIM Object now hosts all of the Autodesk Seek’s BIM content, which means users can find a range of manufacturer specific content from all around the world. It is easy to search by brand, catagory, materials, building types and functional spaces.

−	5. [http://www.modlar.com/ Modlar (US/Intl)]	+	== 5. [http://www.modlar.com/ Modlar (US/Intl)] ==

−	Another BIM ~~Library~~ with a ~~huge~~ range, ~~you can find~~ manufacturer specific content, as well as ~~User~~ created generic content. A helpful feature ~~is you can~~ search by ~~Country~~, so ~~you can~~ find families that are relevant to ~~your~~ location/market.	+	Another BIM library with a wide range, this site offers manufacturer specific content as well as user created generic content. A helpful feature allows users to search by country, so it's possible to find families that are relevant to a specific location/market.

−	6. [https://3dlibrary.rubysketch.com/specific_search/5 RubySketch (Aus)]	+	== 6. [https://3dlibrary.rubysketch.com/specific_search/5 RubySketch (Aus)] ==

−	This site has a lot of SketchUp content – but also a whole heap of Revit families as well. A diverse range of products, with lots of ~~Mechanical & Plumbing~~ fixtures.	+	This site has a lot of SketchUp content – but also a whole heap of Revit families as well. It includes a diverse range of products with lots of mechanical and plumbing fixtures.

−	7. [https://www.specifiedby.com/search SpecifiedBy (UK)]	+	== 7. [https://www.specifiedby.com/search SpecifiedBy (UK)] ==

−	This is a ~~great~~ resource for manufacturer specific content from a ~~huge~~ range of product catagories. They claim to have “the largest library of BIM content in the UK”, and the site is easy to navigate, search, and filter to find exactly what ~~you’re~~ looking for. All Revit families are supplied by the manufacturers, (not by SpecifiedBy) so content quality could vary from product to product. Nevertheless this ~~is a great site if your’e after Free~~ Revit content.	+	This is a resource for manufacturer specific content from a wide range of product catagories. They claim to have “the largest library of BIM content in the UK”, and the site is easy to navigate, search and filter so users can find exactly what they're looking for. All Revit families are supplied by the manufacturers (not by SpecifiedBy), so content quality could vary from product to product. Nevertheless this helpful for users who are looking for free Revit content.

−	8[https://measuredsurvey365.co.uk/category/revit-families/ . MeasuredSurvey365]	+	== 8[https://measuredsurvey365.co.uk/category/revit-families/ . MeasuredSurvey365] ==

−	This ~~is a great~~ site ~~which~~ offers a large number of Revit families – all for ~~Free~~! ~~You~~ will find a good selection of architecture and interiors families in easy to find sections.	+	This site offers a large number of Revit families – all for free! Users will find a good selection of architecture and interiors families in easy to find sections.

−	9. [http://www.revitcity.com/downloads.php Revit City]	+	== 9. [http://www.revitcity.com/downloads.php Revit City] ==

−	Similar to above ~~– HEAPS of~~ families ~~for you~~ to download (17096 at ~~last check!~~). ~~Created to no standard and~~ by a lot of different users – quality is hit and miss ~~but well worth a look~~.	+	Similar to above, Revit City has many families to download (more than 17096 at the time of this review). These have been created by a lot of different users without a set standard, so quality is hit and miss.

−	10. [http://www.arcat.com/bim/bim_objects.shtml Arcat]	+	== 10. [http://www.arcat.com/bim/bim_objects.shtml Arcat] ==

−	With lots of manufacturer specific and generic content, this site offers a good range of ~~FREE~~ Revit ~~Families. I found~~ it ~~quite hard~~ to browse for families ~~however~~.	+	With lots of manufacturer specific and generic content, this site offers a good range of free Revit families; however, it can be difficult to browse for families.

−	11. [http://library.smartbim.com/ Smart BIM Library]	+	== 11. [http://library.smartbim.com/ Smart BIM Library] ==

−	~~Another pretty good~~ site ~~with~~ a large range~~, and~~ easy to find Revit families. ~~Both~~ manufacturer specific and generic content~~, this is a great site to check out~~.	+	This site offers a large range of easy to find Revit families. It includes both manufacturer specific and generic content.

−	12. [http://bimetica.com/en/ BIMetica] (Spain)	+	== 12. [http://bimetica.com/en/ BIMetica] (Spain) ==

−	~~Again, another~~ BIM library ~~with~~ a large ~~amount~~ of Revit families. ~~Some~~ catagories are empty ~~however which can be annoying!~~	+	This BIM library offers a large number of Revit families. However, some catagories are empty.

−	13. [https://bimcatalogs.partcommunity.com/portal/portal/bimcatalogs BIM Catalogs]	+	== 13. [https://bimcatalogs.partcommunity.com/portal/portal/bimcatalogs BIM Catalogs] ==

−	A good place to find manufacturer specific content, a bit hard to navigate and find products without knowing the manufacturer first~~. Worth a look however~~.	+	A good place to find manufacturer specific content, this is a bit hard to navigate and find products without knowing the manufacturer first.

−	14. [http://www.polantis.com/objects/types Polantis (Euro)]	+	== 14. [http://www.polantis.com/objects/types Polantis (Euro)] ==

−	This site offers a ~~huge~~ range of 3d content, ~~however a lot~~ of the Revit families are not “true” Revit familes, in the sense they have been created in other ~~3d programs~~ and just imported and saved as a Revit ~~Family~~ file~~. Good site if your just after content for visualization purposes~~. UPDATE: Polantis ~~assure me that~~ most (if not all) 3D content is now made with Revit, so ~~you~~ should have no issues with them not being “true” Revit families.	+	This site offers a wide range of 3D content, but many of the Revit families are not “true” Revit familes in the sense they have been created in other 3D programmes and just imported and saved as a Revit family file. UPDATE: Polantis now says most (if not all) 3D content is now made with Revit, so users should have no issues with them not being “true” Revit families.

−	15. [http://bimbox.co.uk/library/ BIMbox (UK)]	+	== 15. [http://bimbox.co.uk/library/ BIMbox (UK)] ==

−	~~Another great site from the UK,~~ BIMbox ~~have~~ a decent amount of Revit content available for ~~Free~~ download. Most of the content is geared towards interiors (~~Sofas~~, ~~Tables~~, ~~Shelving etc.~~) and the site is well presented. Most Revit content is IFC compliant ~~which is great~~.	+	BIMbox has a decent amount of Revit content available for free download. Most of the content is geared towards interiors (sofas, tables, shelving and so on), and the site is well presented. Most Revit content is IFC compliant as well.

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