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Course Description
Students use Revit Architecture to learn about building information modeling and the tools for parametric building design and documentation. Students begin the three‐day course by learning the fundamental features of Revit Architecture, and then progressing through schematic design and construction documentation, before finishing with design visualization. Students should be able to complete their first Revit Architecture project after completing this course.

Course Outline

Day 1

• Building Information Modeling
• Revit Architecture Basics
• Exploring the User Interface
• Working with Revit Elements and Families
• Starting a Project
• Starting a Design
• Creating a Basic Floor Plan
• Creating and Modifying Levels
• Working with Grids
• The Basics of the Building Model
• Adding and Modifying Walls
• Working with Compound and Vertically Compound Walls
• Using Editing Commands
• Working with Doors
• Adding and Modifying Windows
• Loading Additional Building Components
• Adding and Modifying Component Families

Day 2

• Viewing the Building Model
• Managing Views
• Controlling Object Visibility
• Working with Section and Elevation Views
• Creating and Modifying 3D Views
• Using Dimensions and Constraints
• Working with Dimensions
• Applying and Removing Constraints
• Developing the Building Model
• Creating and Modifying Floors
• Adding and Modifying Ceilings
• Adding and Modifying Roofs
• Creating Curtain Walls
• Adding Stairs and Railings

Day 3

• Detailing and Drafting
• Creating Callout Views
• Working with Text and Tags
• Working with Detail Views
• Working with Drafting Views
• Construction Documentation
• Creating and Modifying Schedules
• Creating Rooms and Room Schedules
• Creating Legends and Keynotes
• Presenting the Building Model
• Creating and Printing Drawing Sheets
• Working with Title Blocks
• Managing Revisions
• Creating Renderings
• Using Walkthroughs
• Using Sun and Shadow Settings

Course Prerequisites
No previous CAD experience is necessary. However, architectural design, drafting, or engineering experience is highly recommended. It is also recommended that the student have a working knowledge of Microsoft® Windows® XP or Microsoft® Windows® 2000.