Revit Architecture

Students are introduced to the concepts of Building Information Modeling and the tools for parametric building design and documentation.

Course Content

Day 1

Building Information Modeling

* Building Information Modeling Revit Architecture Basics

* Exploring the User Interface

* Working with Revit Elements and Families

* Starting a Project Starting a Design

* Creating a Basic Floor Plan

* Creating and Modifying Levels

* Working with Grids The Basics of the Building Model

* Adding and Modifying Walls

* Working with Compound and Vertically Compound Walls

* Using Editing Commands to Add Walls

* Adding and Modifying Doors

* Adding and Modifying Windows Loading Additional Building Components

* Adding and Modifying Component Families

Day 2

Viewing the Building Model

* Managing Views

* Controlling Object Visibility

* Creating and Modifying Section and Elevation Views

* Creating and Modifying 3D Views Using Dimensions and Constraints

* Placing Dimensions and Tags

* Applying and Removing Constraints Developing the Building Model

* Creating and Modifying Floors

* Adding and Modifying Ceilings

* Adding and Modifying Roofs

* Adding Curtain Walls

* Creating Stairs and Railings Day 3 Detailing and Drafting

* Creating Callout Views

* Working with Detailed Views

* Working with Drafting Views Construction Documentation

* Creating and Modifying Schedules

* Creating Rooms and Room Schedules

* Creating Legends and Keynotes Presenting the Building Model

* Working with Drawing and Printing Sheets

* Managing Revisions

* Working with Titleblocks

* Creating Renderings

* Using Sun and Shadow Settings

* Using Walkthrough Technique

Our goal is to make sure your class meets your objectives, not ours. Therefore, all of our outlines are treated as guides to help steer the workshop. We may change or alter course topics to best suit the classroom situation. A certificate will be given on completion of the course and you may also have the opportunity to sit for an accredited exam. Courses may also be customized to fit your exact requirements.