Workshop Overview

In this workshop, we will explore the core features of the Pollination Revit plugin for extracting valid energy models directly from Revit.

By the end of the session, you’ll understand how to move from Revit to simulation-ready energy models efficiently — without redrawing analytical models from scratch.

Learning Objectives

Participants will:

• Understand the overall workflow for editing and exporting models
• Learn the differences between extruded and full-volume modes
• Identify common issues in Revit models
• Apply best practices to resolve modeling challenges
• Distinguish which tasks belong in Revit versus the Model Editor or other BEM software

Workshop Content

We begin by reviewing common modeling issues found in Revit projects. From there, we’ll walk through practical workflows using:

• The Pollination Revit plugin
• The Pollination Model Editor

The workshop concludes with guidance on:

• Working with linked Revit models
• Exporting to third-party tools such as Ladybug Tools, IES VE, eQuest, TRACE, OpenStudio, DesignBuilder, and IDA-ICE
• A preview of upcoming features

Who Should Attend

This workshop is designed for:

• Building performance analysts
• Energy modelers
• Engineers

Attendees should have a basic understanding of energy modeling and be looking to streamline the process of producing and simulating energy models from Revit.

Software Requirements

• Participants must bring:
• A Windows computer
• Revit 2021–2026 installed
• The latest version of the Pollination Revit plugin

All attendees will be provided with access to a Pollination Revit plugin license during the workshop.