Revit Architecture Fundamentals

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Duration: 3 Days (CEU 21)

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Revit Architecture is a powerful Building Information Modeling (BIM) program that works the way Architects think. From Preliminary Design through Design Development, and into Construction Documents, the program streamlines the design process with a central 3D model. Changes made in one view update across all views and on the printable sheets. The name “Revit” implies this ease of revision that is at the heart of the software.

• Detailed Course Outline

Fundamental Topics:

• Understand the purpose of Building Information Management (BIM) and how it is applied in Revit.
• Use the Revit Architecture workspace and interface.
• Add walls to a massing study and create a presentation sheet.
• Work with the basic drawing and editing tools in Revit.
• Create Levels and Grids as datum elements for the model.
• Create a 3D building model with walls, windows, and doors.
• Add floors and roofs to the building model.
• Create standard and custom stairs.
• Detail Reflected Ceiling Plans with ceilings and lighting fixtures.
• Add component features, such as furniture and equipment.
• Set up sheets for plotting with text, dimensions, details, tags, and schedules.

Prerequisites: An understanding of Architectural terminology is an asset.

Course description shown for Revit Architecture 2009.
Topics, curriculum, and/or prerequisites may change depending on software version.