Revit Architecture - Taylor Pro College

Course Content

Topic 1: Introduction to Revit Architecture

Introduction to Revit Architecture
LO1: Explain the Fundamental Concepts, Interface, and Building Information Modeling Workflow used in Revit Architecture
LO2: Describe the Primary Tools, Project Environment, and Modeling Features available in Revit Architecture
LO3: Analyze the Role of Revit Architecture in developing Coordinated Architectural and Building Projects

Topic 2: Starting a New Project

Topic 3: Creating and Modifying Walls and Rooms

Topic 4: Working with Doors and Windows

Topic 5: Adding Components and Fixtures

Quiz I

Topic 6: Working with Floors and Roofs

Topic 7: Creating and Managing Views

Topic 8: Detailing and Annotations

Quiz II

Topic 9: Creating and Using Families

Topic 10: Project Phasing and Design Options

Topic 11: Construction Documentation

Topic 12: Rendering and Visualization

Topic 13: Collaboration and Sharing

Topic 14: Advanced Revit Techniques

Final Exam Quiz

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Course Content

Topic 1: Introduction to Revit Architecture

Introduction to Revit Architecture

LO1: Explain the Fundamental Concepts, Interface, and Building Information Modeling Workflow used in Revit Architecture

LO2: Describe the Primary Tools, Project Environment, and Modeling Features available in Revit Architecture

LO3: Analyze the Role of Revit Architecture in developing Coordinated Architectural and Building Projects

Topic 2: Starting a New Project

Starting a New Project

LO1: Identify the Templates, Units, Levels, Grids, and Project Settings required for Starting a New Project

LO2: Demonstrate the Procedures for configuring Templates, Units, Levels, Grids, and Initial Project Settings when Starting a New Project

LO3: Compare available Templates and Project Settings to determine suitable Configurations for Starting a New Project

Topic 3: Creating and Modifying Walls and Rooms

Creating and Modifying Walls and Rooms

LO1: Classify Wall Types, Wall Properties, Room Elements, and Boundaries used when Creating and Modifying Walls and Rooms

LO2: Apply appropriate Revit Tools and Parameters when Creating and Modifying Walls and Rooms within an Architectural Model

LO3: Interpret Wall Constraints, Room Boundaries, Dimensions, and Properties when Creating and Modifying Walls and Rooms

Topic 4: Working with Doors and Windows

Working with Doors and Windows

LO1: Evaluate Door and Window Types, Dimensions, Placement Requirements, and Properties when Working with Doors and Windows

LO2: Select appropriate Doors and Windows according to Architectural Design Requirements, Wall Conditions, and Project Specifications

LO3: Organize Doors and Windows by adjusting their Types, Properties, Dimensions, Orientation, and Placement within the Building Model

Topic 5: Adding Components and Fixtures

Adding Components and Fixtures

LO1: Summarize the Purpose and Applications of Components and Fixtures within Architectural Building Models

LO2: Integrate Components and Fixtures into Building Spaces using appropriate Families, Placement Tools, and Parameters

LO3: Assess the Placement and Properties of Components and Fixtures according to Space Planning and Architectural Requirements

Quiz I

Quiz I

Topic 6: Working with Floors and Roofs

Working with Floors and Roofs

LO1: Explain the Tools, Properties, Boundaries, Structural Layers, and Methods involved in Working with Floors and Roofs

LO2: Describe the Use of Sketches, Slopes, Profiles, Materials, and Constraints when Working with Floors and Roofs

LO3: Analyze Floors and Roofs to determine suitable Types, Materials, Slopes, and Configurations for Architectural Models

Topic 7: Creating and Managing Views

Creating and Managing Views

LO1: Identify Plan, Elevation, Section, 3D, Drafting, and other Views involved in Creating and Managing Views

LO2: Demonstrate the Use of View Properties, Templates, Visibility Settings, Crop Regions, and the Project Browser when Creating and Managing Views

LO3: Compare different View Configurations to support Model Visualization, Coordination, and Project Documentation

Topic 8: Detailing and Annotations

Detailing and Annotations

LO1: Classify Dimensions, Text, Tags, Symbols, Detail Components, and other Tools used for Detailing and Annotations

LO2: Apply suitable Detailing and Annotations Tools to communicate Architectural Design and Construction Information

LO3: Interpret Detailing and Annotations to ensure Clarity, Consistency, and Accuracy in Architectural Documentation

Quiz II

Quiz II

Topic 9: Creating and Using Families

Creating and Using Families

LO1: Evaluate System, Loadable, and In-Place Families based on their Characteristics and Applications when Creating and Using Families

LO2: Select appropriate Family Types, Parameters, Reference Planes, and Constraints for specific Architectural Requirements

LO3: Organize Family Types and Instance Properties to support efficient Creating and Using Families within Revit Projects

Topic 10: Project Phasing and Design Options

Project Phasing and Design Options

LO1: Summarize the Principles and Applications of Project Phasing and Design Options in Architectural Project Development

LO2: Integrate Project Phasing and Design Options to represent Existing, Demolished, New, and Alternative Design Conditions

LO3: Assess Project Phasing and Design Options for managing Construction Stages and Alternative Architectural Design Solutions

Topic 11: Construction Documentation

Construction Documentation

LO1: Explain the Purpose, Structure, and Key Components of Construction Documentation generated from a Revit Building Model

LO2: Describe the Use of Plans, Elevations, Sections, Details, Schedules, Dimensions, and Sheets in Construction Documentation

LO3: Analyze Construction Documentation for Completeness, Accuracy, Consistency, and Coordination with the Architectural Model

Topic 12: Rendering and Visualization

Rendering and Visualization

LO1: Identify Materials, Lighting, Cameras, Environments, and Presentation Settings used in Rendering and Visualization

LO2: Demonstrate Rendering and Visualization Techniques to produce Realistic Architectural Views and Effective Project Presentations

LO3: Compare Rendering Settings, Lighting Conditions, Materials, and Viewpoints to improve Architectural Visualization

Topic 13: Collaboration and Sharing

Collaboration and Sharing

LO1: Classify the Tools and Workflows used for Collaboration and Sharing in Individual and Multi-User Revit Projects

LO2: Apply Worksharing, Linked Models, Central Models, and Coordination Tools to support Collaboration and Sharing in Revit Projects

LO3: Interpret Model-Sharing and Coordination Requirements to support effective Collaboration and Sharing among Project Teams

Topic 14: Advanced Revit Techniques

Advanced Revit Techniques

LO1: Evaluate Advanced Revit Techniques used in Parametric Modeling, Complex Building Development, and Project Management

LO2: Select appropriate Advanced Revit Techniques, Constraints, Parameters, and Modeling Tools for Complex Architectural Requirements

LO3: Organize Advanced Model Elements, Parameters, Constraints, and Relationships to improve Revit Project Performance and Accuracy

Final Exam Quiz

Final Exam Quiz

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