Revit

Learn and Master Architectural Design

Architecture & Industrial Design4.8(63)21h 5m56 lectures16 sections

What you'll learn

  • Install Revit and get to know its interface
  • Draw different types of walls
  • Add doors, windows and furniture
  • Create elevation and section sheets and schedules
  • Design stairs, railings, ramps and foundations
  • Set up materials professionally for the project
  • Produce high quality architectural renderings
  • Prepare print sheets for the architectural project

About this course

This course teaches Revit for architectural and structural design, from the basics to professional architectural visualization. It is a complete course for anyone who wants to learn how to draw, design and present architectural projects using BIM technology. You start by getting and installing the software, exploring its interface and setting it up. Then you move on to drawing basics, selection and editing tools, adding levels and grids, and drawing different types of walls, including basic, stacked and glass walls, and importing files from AutoCAD. After that you add doors, windows and furniture, create elevation and section sheets, and work on floors, roofs, stairs, railings, ramps, foundations and columns. You also build the site plan, add dimensions, text and schedules, and prepare print sheets, and finally you create families, set up materials and produce architectural renderings of different kinds. The course suits architects, structural engineers, engineering students and architects who want to learn a new program. No previous Revit experience is needed, although a background in architectural drawing or AutoCAD helps. It is mainly practical, with step by step exercises on a full building model. By the end, the learner can design a complete architectural project in Revit and deliver a high quality rendering.

Expected outcomes

  • Ability to use Revit to create integrated architectural and structural designs.
  • Prepare professional projects and link them with other programs like AutoCAD.
  • Master the design of walls, ceilings, doors, windows, and roofs.
  • Develop high-quality architectural rendering skills and prepare realistic materials.
  • Execute integrated architectural projects and present them professionally.

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  • ★★★★★Sayed H.·منذ 1 شهرشاهد 100٪

    كورس متكامل يحتوي على كل ما يحتاجه المنهدس المعماري ليصل إلى مرحلة الإحتراف، بالأضافة إلى وضوح الشرح العلمي والتطبيقي. أنصح به وبشدة.

  • ★★★★★أحمد م.·منذ 1 شهرشاهد 50٪

    ممتاز جدا ويوجد بها كم هائل من المعلومات

  • ★★★★★Lujain·منذ 2 شهرشاهد 51٪

    جيدة جدا لكن المشكلة ليس فيها تفاصيل كثيرة لعمل اشكال معمارية صعبة او قشور لمباني وايضا ليس فيها تفاصيل عمل الواجهات

  • ★★★★★Ahmed K.·منذ 2 شهرشاهد 58٪

    كورس غني جدا بلمعلومات

  • ★★★★★Abueleaz301·منذ 2 شهرشاهد 55٪

    كورس ممتاز جدا يوهلك لاخراج لوحات احترافية

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Course content

1

Setup and Revit Interface

4 lectures
  1. IntroductionIntroduces Revit and how the BIM concept differs from CAD drawing as in AutoCAD, the BIM dimensions from 2D and 3D to scheduling and cost, and the software versions.11:03
  2. Getting Revit Software and Installing it on the DeviceExplains how to legally get Autodesk Revit for free through the student and educator version: creating an Autodesk account, then downloading, installing and launching the program.12:46
  3. Understanding the Program InterfaceIntroduces the Revit interface: the Home Screen and template choices, and interface parts such as the Quick Access Toolbar, Title Bar, Info Center, Options Bar and status bar.19:46
  4. Adjusting the Interface and Program WindowsExplains customizing the Revit interface: arranging the Quick Access Toolbar tools, pulling Panels out of their place, switching Ribbon states, and moving and docking windows such as the Project Browser.16:03
2

Drawing and Modifying Tools

7 lectures
  1. Understanding Program Commands and Drawing a Building ModelA first hands-on session in Revit to break the fear: creating a new project, setting units, and drawing a simple building with walls, doors, windows and a roof.29:01
  2. Working with Files and TemplatesExplains file handling in Revit: creating a Template with custom units and ordering templates, saving and backup copies, and exporting files to AutoCAD and importing from it.17:09
  3. Working with Viewports and View ToolsExplains zooming and navigating inside Revit's drawing views using Zoom, Orbit, the Steering Wheel, the ViewCube and the compass, and arranging open windows.29:27
  4. Basics of Drawing in RevitExplains the basics of drawing in Revit: tools for lines, circles, arcs and polygons, setting Snaps, controlling increments, and using Pick Lines to draw walls on existing lines.30:14
  5. Selection Commands and ToolsExplains selection commands and tools in Revit: selecting with Ctrl, Shift and a drag window, the Filter, hiding and revealing elements, and grouping elements into a Group and editing it.29:35
  6. Editing Commands and Tools (Part One)Explains the first Modify commands in Revit: temporary dimensions, the Move, Copy and Rotate commands, options for attaching to nearby elements, and copying an element while rotating it around a point.21:30
  7. Editing Commands and Tools (Part Two)Continues Modify commands: Trim/Extend, Split to cut elements apart, Align to line them up, Array to repeat an element at equal spacing and change the count and ungroup it, and the Scale command.31:07
3

Datum Elements

3 lectures
  1. Adding LevelsExplains adding Levels in Revit, the three element types Model, Datum and View, and editing levels, showing or hiding the head and data, and deleting them.32:43
  2. Adding GridsExplains adding Grids in Revit as a drawing aid that columns and walls attach to, changing their appearance and type, and how edits propagate across views and levels.27:53
  3. Reference Planes & Work planesExplains the difference between Work Plane and Reference Plane in Revit, setting the drawing plane with Set, and using reference planes as guide lines and as boundaries for geometry inside a Family.12:17
4

Walls

7 lectures
  1. Basics of Wall DrawingExplains the basics of drawing walls in Revit, setting their height and offset from the level, and wall types and layers such as exterior finish, interior finish and insulation.23:44
  2. Practical Training on Wall DrawingA hands-on exercise drawing walls from a simple plan: setting up Grids at the required spacing, drawing walls on them accurately, and using Mirror and a curved wall to review earlier commands.27:52
  3. Importing AutoCAD FilesExplains importing AutoCAD files into Revit, setting import options such as inverting colors and positioning, then exploding the file into basic elements so its lines can be used to build walls.17:06
  4. Creating Wall LayersExplains editing wall layers and properties in Type Properties, such as Core, interior and exterior layers with their materials and thickness, ordering their priorities, and creating a new wall type with different layers.26:53
  5. Wrapping/Sweep/RevealExplains the Wrapping, Sweep and Reveal commands for shaping a wall, adding a cornice or a raised or recessed profile, setting its height, offset and material, and finishing wall ends.23:02
  6. Split and Stacked WallsExplains Stacked Walls and dividing a wall into parts with two different materials using Split Face and assigning a Finish to each part, then building a stacked wall from several walls of different heights.13:37
  7. Curtain WallsExplains Curtain Walls and their three types, adding Grid Lines and Mullions, setting their profiles, sizes and borders, and editing the wall type and its settings.23:55
5

Doors and Windows

4 lectures
  1. Adding Doors/Windows/FurnitureExplains adding doors, windows and furniture in Revit, setting their position, size, opening direction and window height, and loading new family types.22:04
  2. Creating Elevations ViewsExplains creating Elevation views in Revit, adding, adjusting and hiding the four elevation symbols, and changing the tag shape through system family properties.18:50
  3. Creating Sections ViewsExplains creating and viewing Sections in Revit, setting the viewing direction and section depth, controlling its boundaries and lines, and showing the full section or only the needed part.12:42
  4. Creating Repetitive FloorsExplains building and repeating floors at different heights, dividing the building with extra walls, adding an elevator door, copying elements between levels and creating a 3D Section.30:31
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Floors

3 lectures
  1. FloorsExplains drawing Floors in Revit, joining them to walls, their layers, adding slope with a slope point, and splitting a floor into an area such as a bathroom with a different material.30:47
  2. View Range/Object StylesExplains View Range in plan views and how it decides which elements appear based on their height relative to the cut plane, plus setting Object Styles for the lines and patterns of cut and uncut elements.25:30
  3. Practical Application of Editing Skills in the BuildingA hands-on exercise fixing drawing errors in the building, such as overlapping and unjoined walls, creating a new wall type instead of editing the original, and adjusting wall constraints and heights.23:41
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Roof and Ceilings

3 lectures
  1. Footprint RoofExplains creating a roof with the Footprint Roof method in Revit, setting slope lines and angle, and adding elements such as fascia, gutter and the roof soffit.23:45
  2. Extrusion and by face roofContinues creating roofs in Revit with the Extrusion Roof and By Face Roof types, drawing a curved roof from an elevation, making a dome from a mass, and making the roof transparent or glass.16:22
  3. CeilingsExplains creating suspended Ceilings from Ceiling Plans, setting their height, cutting openings and shapes in them, then placing lighting fixtures, with camera settings to view the ceiling.22:57
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Stairs and Ramps

5 lectures
  1. Stairs ParametersExplains creating stairs in Revit and their components such as Run, Tread, Riser and Landing, and setting parameters and calculation rules for riser height, step count and stair material.27:33
  2. Stairs ModelingExplains editing a stair's model in Revit through Edit Stairs, such as changing the Landing, Railing and curved step shapes, then repeating the stair across levels and cutting the matching opening.18:29
  3. RailingsExplains creating Railings with user-controlled detail, through a hands-on example of two rooms on the first floor of a garage, sketching the railing path and tying it to the stair.26:06
  4. RailingsExplains setting Railing properties and its main components such as Top Rail, Handrail, Balusters and Posts, adjusting height, profile and material, and adding new Rails.37:00
  5. RampsExplains creating Ramps in Revit, such as a garage ramp between levels, setting width and slope and the length to height ratio in Type Properties, sketching the path and adding side railings.22:55
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Columns and Foundations

2 lectures
  1. FoundationsExplains how to add structural and architectural columns at Grid intersections, choose the column type and load the right Family, then change a column's dimensions and material and create a new type.13:04
  2. Structural and Architectural ColumnsExplains creating the building's structural foundations: load-bearing concrete walls with their type, thickness and material, then adding Isolated Columns in consultation with the civil engineer.12:52
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Massing and Site

2 lectures
  1. Creating the General Site (Part One)Explains building the site in Revit with a Topo Surface that has rises and dips, merging surfaces, and creating a parking area with a curb made from a wall and placing cars inside it.28:14
  2. Creating the General Site (Part Two)Continues the site design: isolating the building footprint from the Topo Surface with a Building Pad, drawing the road and curb using offsets, exporting the surface to AutoCAD, then adding trees, light poles and cars.17:43
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Annotations

3 lectures
  1. DimensionsExplains adding Dimensions to drawings in Revit, including the EQ equality mark, and customizing dimension types, leaders, arrow style, color and measurement units.31:37
  2. TextExplains adding text in Revit in its two kinds: 2D Text for annotations on drawings and 3D Model Text, with formatting, alignment, find and replace, and handling Arabic fonts.20:28
  3. Door Tags/Room Tags/Area TagsExplains placing Tags on doors, rooms and areas, editing the tag Family, defining room boundaries with Room Bounding, and creating a Color Scheme to color rooms by name or number ahead of schedules.32:15
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Schedules and Sheets

2 lectures
  1. SchedulesExplains creating quantity Schedules in Revit, entering Identity Data for elements, choosing fields, filtering and sorting, adding a calculated field with a formula, and formatting the table.24:09
  2. SheetsExplains preparing Sheets for printing: placing plans, filling in the Title Block and project information, setting the drawing scale and paper size, then printing to a plotter, printer or PDF.23:43
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Families

4 lectures
  1. Block Titles FamiliesExplains creating a new sheet as a Title Block family from scratch in Revit, setting its size and orientation, adding a logo, text and project name and number fields, then loading it into the project.13:56
  2. Reinstall and Download Metric TemplatesExplains that everything in Revit is a Family, and how to download content and metric templates from the Autodesk website and set the default templates so new projects start with metric units instead of imperial.13:57
  3. Families ModelingExplains creating a new Family in Revit from a Furniture template, modeling a table with Reference Planes, Extrusion and Sweep, and setting the insertion point and part heights.30:33
  4. Families ParametersContinues Family creation by adding Parameters such as width, length and leg size, setting their group and Tool Tip, linking them to dimensions, writing a formula that makes length half the width, then testing in a project.18:54
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Materials

3 lectures
  1. Graphic ParametersExplains Materials in Revit as the basis of rendering, setting the detail level, creating a new material, and the Graphics and Appearance tabs with hatch settings.22:59
  2. Generic and BumpContinues Materials, setting the Appearance tab such as color and image, creating a Bump map from an image in Photoshop to show surface relief, tiling the image and adding a Tint layer.35:13
  3. Reflectivity/Transparency/Coutouts/Self illuminationContinues Materials: Reflectivity and glossiness, Transparency and Translucency, Cutouts using a black and white image to make patterns, and Self Illumination.17:25
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Rendering

3 lectures
  1. Sun path settings and exterior renderingExplains exterior architectural rendering in Revit, enabling shadows, setting Sun Settings and direction, then choosing image resolution and render quality and how they affect time.29:55
  2. Render in cloud and interior renderingExplains rendering an interior scene in Revit: splitting lights into groups and controlling their intensity, adjusting exposure, saturation and color temperature, and using Render in Cloud and its credits.20:09
  3. Walk-throw and Panorama 360Explains making a Walkthrough video inside and outside the building with a path camera, setting Key Frames and the path, quality, frame count and render time, then creating a 360 Panorama and a lighting analysis image.22:00
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Instructor

Ahmed Hassan Khamis

Ahmed Hassan Khamis

He has developed computer science curricula for various Arab universities and taught at Alexandria University. He has authored over 120 educational books in computer science.
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