Design Assist Revit plug said to replace days of repetitive work with seconds of automated calculations
Swedish HVAC systems manufacturer Swegon has launched Design Assist, a Revit plug-in designed to automate acoustic design for ventilation systems.
Working with the building and space data held within the Revit model, the software is said to perform detailed calculations that technical consultants normally carry out manually to ensure their HVAC systems are compliant.
The software places sound attenuators in the right duct section, sizes them to match the duct, and then recalculates the space to check. Schedules can then be created for drawings and specifications.
According to the company, large ventilation systems can be analysed in under five minutes, with a level of accuracy that is consistent, transparent and highly reliable.
“Being first with this type of automation reflects our ambition to push the industry forward. Design Assist removes repetitive work, strengthens design quality and gives consultants more time for the creative and analytical parts of their projects,” says Sofia Rudbeck, CMO Swegon Group.
“On typical projects, acoustic verification and product selection can take days of manual checks and revisions. With Design Assist, engineers can get a reliable result in minutes and spend their time where it matters, reviewing the concept, coordinating with other disciplines, and improving overall system performance,” says Michael Ward, BIM and digital construction manager, Swegon Group.
Design Assist for Acoustic Design is available free of charge to consultants working with BIM-based ventilation design.
