Revit Architecture Introduction Training

Revit is Autodesk's flagship Building Information Modelling (BIM) software, allowing users to interrogate a database of facts and figures about building materials used, mechanical and thermal characteristics etc.

It can generate models, measurements, energy consumption estimates etc. about walls, doors, windows and every other object in a building. This makes Revit suitable for every construction industry professional, from architects, engineers and industrial designers, to IT project managers and investors.

Taught by our specialist 3D and architectural modelling tutor, our Revit course is a very hands-on course that illuminates the principle tools and best practice techniques of Revit. The course makes use of instructor-led projects to show how Revit skills can be effectively applied to the working environment.

Topics covered include Building Information Modelling (BIM), Revit architecture basics, Starting a design, Basics of the building model, Using general tools and referencing dimensions and constraints, Viewing the building model, Developing the building model, Detailing and drafting, Construction documentation and Presenting the building model.

Course Outline
Building Information Modelling

• Building Information Modelling for Architectural Design
• BIM defined and how it differs from CAD
• Bi-directional associativity

Revit Architecture Basics

• Exploring the user interface
• Working with Revit Elements and Families
• Understanding file types
• Starting a project

Starting a Design

• Adding and modifying levels
• Creating floor plans
• Adding and modifying grids
• Scoping of levels and grids
• Level and grid controls

The Basics of the Building Model

• Creating a Basic Floor Plan
• Adding and Modifying Walls
• Working with Compound Walls
• Using editing tools
• Adding and modifying doors
• Adding and modifying windows
• Loading additional door, window and Tag content
• Creating additional door and window types

Using General Tools and involving dimensions and constraints

• Using the Revit general toolset e.g. Split, Trim, Extend, Align, Array, Mirror, Copy, Offset, Creating Similar etc.
• Copy and paste aligned functions
• Adding and releasing Dimensional Constraints
• Equalisation constraints
• Locking and pinning

Viewing the Building Model

• Adding and amending sections
• Adding Callouts and Callout properties
• Creating elevations and cameras
• Creating, modifying and filtering of schedule data
• Creating Legends
• Creating and modifying cropped 3D views and crop regions
• Amending View properties (underlays, scale, detail level, view range etc).
• Planning regions (overriding the Cut Plane)
• Duplicating views and duplication options
• Creating colour fill schemes
• Creating and amending view templates
• Adding dimension, text annotations and tags to plans and elevations
• Visibility graphics and graphical overrides
• Adding linework to plans and elevations

Developing the Building Model

• Creating and modifying floors
• Working with ceilings
• Adding and modifying roofs
• Creating curtain walls
• Adding stairs and railings

Detailing and Drafting

• Creating and referencing detail Callouts and Drafting views
• Adding detailing components
• Creating and using detail groups
• Controlling and co-ordinating in 2D and 3D
• Keynoting and adding annotation

Construction Documentation

• Creating and modifying schedules
• Creating rooms and room schedules
• Creating Legends and Keynotes

Presenting the Building Model

• Working with drawing sheets
• Working with Titleblocks
• Managing revisions
• Creating renderings
• Using walkthroughs
• Using sun and shadow settings