Autodesk Revit Architecture Fundamentals

Course Description:

  The Autodesk Revit Architecture Fundamentals course is for Architects that want to utilize Autodesk Revit to design dynamic architectural diagrams.

The Autodesk Revit software is a powerful Building Information Modeling (BIM) program that works in the way that architects think. The software streamlines the design process via the use of a central 3D model, where changes made in one view cascade across all views and on the printable sheets.

The course teaches students the Autodesk Revit functionality as they would work with it throughout the design process. Students begin by learning about the user interface and basic drawing, editing, and viewing tools. Then they work with design development tools including how to model walls, doors, windows, floors, ceilings, stairs and more. Finally, students will learn the processes that take the model to the construction documentation phase.

The course is taught using the Windows version of AutoCAD, and is not designed for Mac users

Topics covered in the course include:

• Understanding Building Information Management (BIM and how it is used in the Autodesk Revit software.
• Navigating the Autodesk Revit workspace and interface.
• Work with the basic drawing and editing tools.
• Create Levels and Grids as datum elements for the model.
• Create a 3D building model with walls, curtain walls, windows, and doors.
• Add floors, ceilings, and roofs to the building model.
• Create component-based and custom stairs.
• Add component features, such as furniture and equipment.
• Set up sheets for plotting with text, dimensions, details, tags, and schedules.
• Create details.

Target Student: This course is ideal for students who want to become proficient in AutoDesk Revit and have a sound foundation of architectural terminology.

Chapter 1: Introduction to BIM and Autodesk Revit
  - BIM and Autodesk Revit
  - Overview of the Interface
  - Starting Projects
  - Viewing Commands
  - Exercise 1a: Open and Review a Project

Chapter 2: Basic Sketching and Modify Tools
  - Using General Sketching Tools
  - Editing Elements
  - Exercise 2a: Sketch and Edit Elements
  - Working with Basic Modify Tools
  - Exercise 2b: Working with Basic Modify Tools
  - Working with Additional Modify Tools
  - Exercise 2c: Working with Additional Modify Tools

Chapter 3: Setting Up Levels and Grids
  - Setting Up Levels
  - Exercise 3a: Set Up Levels
  - Creating Structural Grids
  - Adding Columns
  - Linking and Importing CAD Files
  - Exercise 3b: Adding Structural Grids and Columns

Chapter 4: Modeling Walls
  - Modeling Walls
  - Modifying Walls
  - Exercise 4a: Model the Exterior Shell
  - Exercise 4b: Adding Interior Walls

Chapter 5: Working with Doors and Windows
  - Inserting Doors and Windows
  - Exercise 5a: Insert Doors and Windows
  - Loading Door and Window Types from the Library
  - Creating Additional Door and Window Sizes
  - Exercise 5b: Load and Create Door Types

Chapter 6: Working with Curtain Walls
  - Creating Curtain Walls
  - Adding Curtain Grids
  - Exercise 6a: Working with Curtain Walls
  - Working with Curtain Wall Panels
  - Attaching Mullions to Curtain Grids
  - Exercise 6b: Adding Mullions and Panels to Curtain Walls

Chapter 7: Working with Views
  - Setting the View Display
  - Duplicating Views
  - Exercise 7a: Duplicate Views and Set the View Display
  - Adding Callout Views
  - Exercise 7b: Adding Callout Views
  - Creating Elevations and Sections
  - Exercise 7c: Creating Elevations and Sections

Chapter 8: Adding Components
  - Adding Components
  - Modifying Components
  - Exercise 8a: Adding Components

Chapter 9: Modeling Floors
  - Modeling Floors
  - Exercise 9a: Model Floors
  - Creating Shaft Openings
  - Creating Sloped Floors
  - Exercise 9b: Creating Shaft Openings and Sloped Floors

Chapter 10: Modeling Ceilings
  - Modeling Ceilings
  - Adding Ceiling Fixtures
  - Exercise 10a: Model Ceilings and Add Ceiling Fixtures
  - Creating Ceiling Soffits

Chapter 11: Modeling Roofs
  - Modeling Roofs
  - Creating Roofs by Footprint
  - Exercise 11a: Creating Roofs by Footprint
  - Establishing Work Planes
  - Creating Roofs by Extrusion
  - Exercise 11b: Creating Roofs by Extrusion

Chapter 12: Modeling Stairs, Railings, and Ramps
  - Creating Component Stairs
  - Modifying Component Stairs
  - Exercise 12a: Creating Component Stairs
  - Working with Railings
  - Exercise 12b: Modify and Add Railings
  - Creating Ramps
  - Exercise 12c: Creating Ramps

Chapter 13: Creating Construction Documents
  - Setting Up Sheets
  - Placing and Modifying Views on Sheets
  - Exercise 13a: Creating Construction Documents
  - Printing Sheets

Chapter 14: Annotating Construction Documents
  - Working with Dimensions Modifying Dimensions
  - Exercise 14a: Working with Dimensions
  - Working With Text
  - Adding Detail Lines and Symbols
  - Exercise 14b: Annotate Construction Documents
  - Creating Legends
  - Exercise 14c: Creating Legends

Chapter 15: Adding Tags and Schedules
  - Adding Tags
  - Exercise 15a: Adding Tags
  - Adding Rooms and Room Tags
  - Exercise 15b: Adding Rooms and Room Tags
  - Working with Schedules
  - Exercise 15c: Working with Schedules

Chapter 16: Creating Details
  - Setting Up Detail Views
  - Adding Detail Components
  - Annotating Details
  - Exercise 16a: Creating a Detail Based on a Section Callout
  - Exercise 16b: Creating a Detail in a Detail View
  - Keynoting and Keynote Legends
  - Exercise 16c: Creating an Additional Detail
  - Exercise 16d: Creating a Detail Based on a CAD File

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