Revit Architecture Essentials

This hands-on course covers the practicalities of using Autodesk® Revit® for building design through to construction documentation. Students will be introduced to the concepts of Building Information Modeling and the tools for parametric design and documentation. There is a strong emphasis on the practicalities of producing construction documentation as well as best practice techniques.

Topics Covered

• Understanding the purpose of Building Information Management (BIM) and how it is applied in the Autodesk Revit software.

• Navigating the Autodesk Revit workspace and interface.

• Working with the basic drawing and editing tools.

• Creating Levels and Grids as datum elements for the model.

• Creating a 3D building model with walls, curtain walls, windows, and doors.

• Adding floors, ceilings, and roofs to the building model.

• Creating component-based and custom stairs.

• Adding component features, such as furniture and equipment.

• Setting up sheets for plotting with text, dimensions, details, tags, and schedules.

• Creating details.

• Create basic content with the Family Editor.