Revit Architecture 2014 Essentials

Course details

The aim of the Autodesk Revit Architecture Essentials course is designed to teach delegates the principles of Building Information Modelling, through producing complete 3D architectural project models, introducing parametric building design tools and creating working drawings from the models. The training concentrates on the necessary tools that the delegates will need to understand and use effectively to work with Autodesk Revit Architecture software from schematic design through to construction documentation, visualisation and detailed design/construction.

PREREQUISITES:

No previous CAD experience is required. Users with an Architecture or Engineering qualification or equivalent experience is recommended.

COURSE CONTENT:

Building Information Modelling

• Building Information Modelling for Architectural Design
• Overview of Interface
• Starting Projects
• Viewing Commands

Basic Drawing and Editing Commands

• General Drawing Tools
• Editing Elements

Viewing the Building Model

• Managing Views
• Controlling Object Visibility
• Working with Section and Elevation Views
• Creating and Modifying 3D Views

Datum Elements

• Creating and Modifying Levels
• Creating and Modifying Grids
• Adding Columns

Working with Walls

• Creating a Basic Floor Plan
• Adding and Modifying Walls
• Working with Compound Walls
• Using Editing Tools

Doors and Windows

• Adding and Modifying Doors & Windows
• Loading Component Families

Curtain Walls

• Creating Curtain Walls
• Adding Curtain Grids
• Working with Curtain Wall Panels

Floors

• Creating Floors
• Creating Sloped and Tapered Floors
• Openings in Floors

Reflected Ceiling plans

• Creating Ceilings
• Adding Ceiling Fixtures

Roofs

• Creating Roofs by Footprint
• Creating Roofs by Extrusion
• Reference Planes & Work Planes

Stairs & Railings

• Creating Assembled Stairs
• Sketching Custom Stairs
• Working with Railings

Construction Documentation

• Creating and Modifying Schedules
• Creating Rooms and Room Schedules
• Creating Legends and Keynotes

Detailing and Drafting

• Creating Callout Views
• Working with Text and Tags
• Working with Detail Views

Presenting the Building Model

• Working with Drawing Sheets
• Working with Titleblocks
• Creating a Render
• Using Sun and Shadow Settings