REVIT ARCHITECURE  PROJECT BASED COURSE 

Course Overview 

The Revit course offered by Future Point is meticulously crafted to equip participants with the essential skills needed to leverage Revit, a leading Building Information Modeling (BIM) software, for creating and managing building designs and documentation proficiently. Here’s a breakdown of the key components and objectives of the course:

  1. Introduction to Revit: Participants will receive an overview of Revit’s interface, tools, and functionalities, gaining familiarity with the software’s capabilities.

  2. Building Information Modeling (BIM) Concepts: Understanding the fundamental principles of BIM and how Revit facilitates the creation of intelligent 3D models to support the entire building lifecycle.

  3. Creating and Editing Revit Elements: Learning how to create and modify architectural elements such as walls, floors, roofs, doors, and windows using Revit’s modeling tools.

  4. Managing Project Settings: Exploring project settings, units, levels, and grids to set up projects effectively and ensure consistency across all project elements.

  5. Working with Views and Sheets: Mastering the creation and management of views, sheets, and schedules to present design information clearly and effectively.

  6. Collaboration and Coordination: Understanding how to collaborate with team members and consultants by linking and coordinating Revit models, ensuring seamless integration and consistency.

  7. Creating Construction Documentation: Utilizing Revit’s tools to generate construction drawings, detail views, and annotations, streamlining the documentation process.

  8. Visualization and Rendering: Exploring visualization techniques and rendering options to create compelling presentations and communicate design intent effectively.

  9. Project Workflow Optimization: Learning best practices and time-saving tips to optimize project workflows and increase productivity in Revit.

  10. Hands-on Exercises and Projects: Engaging in practical, hands-on exercises and projects that reinforce learning objectives and provide real-world experience.

By the end of the course, participants will have acquired the knowledge and skills to confidently utilize Revit for creating, managing, and documenting building designs, empowering them to excel in their professional endeavors.”

This comprehensive course provides participants with the necessary tools and knowledge to excel in utilizing Revit for architectural design and documentation. With hands-on exercises and real-world projects, participants gain practical experience and confidence in their abilities.

  1. Introduction to Revit:

    • Participants will be introduced to the fundamentals of Revit, including its interface, tools, and functionalities.
    • They will gain an understanding of how Revit differs from traditional CAD software and the advantages of using BIM for building design.
  2. BIM Principles:

    • The course will cover the principles of Building Information Modeling (BIM) and how it revolutionizes the way architects, interior designers, and engineers collaborate and communicate on projects.
    • Participants will learn how BIM enables the generation and management of digital representations of both physical and functional characteristics of buildings.
  3. Building Design and Documentation:

    • Participants will learn how to use Revit to create building designs, including architectural elements, structural components, and MEP (mechanical, electrical, plumbing) systems.
    • They will explore tools for generating floor plans, elevations, sections, and 3D models, as well as adding annotations and dimensions for documentation purposes.
  4. Collaboration and Coordination:

    • Revit facilitates collaboration and coordination among project team members by allowing them to work on a shared model simultaneously.
    • Participants will learn how to manage worksharing, coordinate model changes, and resolve conflicts and clashes within the model.
  5. Parametric Modeling:

    • Revit utilizes parametric modeling techniques, allowing users to create intelligent, data-rich building models.
    • Participants will learn how to establish parametric relationships between building elements, enabling changes made to one part of the model to automatically update across all related components.
  6. Visualization and Rendering:

    • Participants will learn how to visualize their building designs using realistic rendering and visualization tools in Revit.
    • They will explore techniques for creating photorealistic renderings, walkthroughs, and presentations to communicate their design concepts effectively.
  7. Project-Based Learning:

    • The course will include project-based learning exercises, allowing participants to apply their skills to real-world design projects.
    • Participants will have the opportunity to work on a variety of building projects, from conceptual design to construction documentation.

By the end of the Revit course, participants will have acquired the skills and knowledge to leverage Revit effectively for building design and documentation tasks. They will be able to create coordinated and consistent building models, collaborate with project team members, and communicate their design ideas with clarity and precision.

Bidirectional Associativity: Revit offers bidirectional associativity, meaning that changes made in one part of the model automatically update across all related components. This ensures that design modifications are seamlessly reflected throughout the entire project, reducing errors and saving time.

Parametric Relationships: Revit employs parametric modeling techniques, allowing users to establish relationships between different elements of the building model. By defining parameters and constraints, users can create intelligent and dynamic designs that adapt to changes in real-time.

Levels and Grids: Users can easily create and modify levels and grids within Revit to establish the framework for their building design. Levels represent horizontal planes at specific heights, while grids provide a reference system for aligning building elements.

Basic Floor Plan Creation: Revit facilitates the creation of basic floor plans by providing intuitive tools for drawing walls, adding doors, windows, and other architectural elements. Users can define the layout and dimensions of rooms and spaces, adjusting them as needed.

Walls and Compound Walls: Revit offers a variety of tools for creating and modifying walls, including basic walls, curtain walls, and compound walls. Users can customize wall types, thickness, materials, and other properties to meet design requirements.

Editing Tools: Revit provides a comprehensive set of editing tools for manipulating building elements and geometry. Users can easily modify shapes, dimensions, and properties using intuitive commands and features.

Doors and Windows: Revit allows users to add doors and windows to their building designs, with options to customize size, style, and placement. Doors and windows are intelligent components that maintain parametric relationships with surrounding elements, ensuring accuracy and consistency throughout the design process.

In summary, Revit is an indispensable tool for building design and documentation, offering advanced BIM capabilities, bidirectional associativity, parametric modeling, and a range of intuitive features for creating and editing building elements. Whether you’re an architect, interior designer, or engineer, Revit provides the tools and functionality needed to efficiently and effectively bring your designs to life.

 

Introduction
•. History
•. Features
•. Revit File Types
•. Exploring User Interface
•. Building Elements
•. Start a New Project

Module: 2

Drawing Aids
Project Units
Levels
Drawing a plan as per Dimension
•. Adding Levels
•. Modifying Levels
•. Creating New Level Element Type
•. Constraining Levels
•. Remove Constrains
•. Remove Level Lines
•. Walls
•. Location Line
•. Creating Walls
•. Tips for Creating Wall

Module: 3

Compound Structure
• Wall joins
• Sweeps and Reveals
• Wall Shapes and Openings
• Stacked Wall

Module :4

Modify Tools, Move, Copy, Paste, Create Similar, Rotate, Mirror, Array, Scale, Split Element, Trim, Align, Offset, Pin, Unpin, Delete,

Door, Window, Match Type, Tape Measure, Keyboard Shortcuts, Visual Styles, Dimensions-

 

Module :5

Temporary/Permanent Dimension, Modify Dimensions, Constrains

Temporary Dimensions
• Permanent Dimension
• Creating Custom Dimension
Type
• Modify Dimensions

 

Module :5

   Adding floor
• Editing Floor Sketch
• Sloped Floor
• Floor Slab Edges
• Creating Ceiling
. Practice: Hands On

Module :6

Practice session 

Module :7

 

  Roof by Footprint
• Roof by Extrusion
• Shape editing for Floors and
Roofs
• Join/Unjoin Roof
• Roof Soffit
• Roof Fascia
• Roof Gutter
• Opening on Face and Vertical

Module :8

 

  • Creating Curtain Wall
    • Curtain Grids
    • Mullions
    • Reshaping Curtain Wall Panels
    • Merging Curtain Grids
    • Adding Curtain Door Panel

Module :9

 

 Model Text
• Tag
• Callout Views
• Detailing
• Creating Detail View
• Drafting View
• Inserting Detail Component

 

Module :10

  • Schedule/ Quantities
    • Material Take Off
    • Annotation Schedule or Note Block

Module :11

 

  • Schedule Keys
    • Area
    • Color Schemes
    • Legend views
    • Keynotes

Module :12

  • Print Setup
    • Print Preview

Module :13

  • Topo-surfaces
    • Sub-Region
    • Split Surface
    • Merge Surface
    • Building Pad
    • Graded Region
    • Parking Components
    • Site Components

Module :14

Link Revit Models
• Managing links
• Design Options
• Project Phasing
• Creating Phases
• Phase Filter
Export
• Export to CAD format
• Exporting to DWG or DXF
• Exporting to DWF format
• Room and Area Reports
• Exporting to IFC