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Beginner's Revit Course Notes

Jul 26, 2024

Beginner's Revit Course Overview

Instructor Introduction

  • Name: Kyo
  • Background: Master's student in Architecture, South Australia.
  • Professional Experience: Works in a commercial and residential practice using Revit.

Course Goals

  • Learn Revit the easy, fast, and enjoyable way.
  • Model a three-story residential project from scratch.
  • Build skills and confidence in using Revit for architectural projects.

Course Format

  • Length: Nine parts.
  • Platforms: Course released on YouTube over two weeks & available ad-free on Kyo’s website.
  • Resources: Project files available on the website.

About the Project

  • Focus: Modeling Kyo's old house (a large residential property).
  • Flexibility: Use your own house or any building for practice.
  • Learning Method: Follow along with step-by-step procedures.

Getting Started with Revit

  • Version: Using Revit 2020.
  • Student License: Free for students, requiring proof of enrollment in an educational institute.

Interface Overview

  • Initial Screen: Contains Models and Families.
    • Models: Your project files (similar to SketchUp).
    • Families: Individually designed components (e.g., screws, tables, trusses).

Creating a New Project

  1. Select New to create a new model.
  2. Choose an Architectural Template for the project.
  3. Workspace Layout: Similar to AutoCAD and SketchUp.

Understanding Key Features

  • Architecture Tab: Main area for adding fundamental elements like walls, doors, and roofs.
  • Properties Panel: Modify properties of selected components (e.g., wall thickness, heights).
  • Project Browser: Access different views (floor plans, elevations, etc.) of your project.
  • 3D View: Provides a three-dimensional perspective of your model.

Building Information Modeling (BIM)

  • Definition: Revit is a BIM software representing real-life buildings.
  • Components: Includes walls, floors, ceilings, and structural elements.

Adding Elements to the Model

  • Walls can be created in the Ground Floor Plan view.
  • All modifications in any view will reflect in subsequent views (elevations, sections, etc.).
  • Elevation Markers: Access and represent different elevation views.

Managing Levels & Dimensions

  • Create levels to correspond with the building's structure (e.g., Ground floor, Level 1, Level 2).
  • Height Measurements: Utilize images and dimensions to set accurate heights for the levels.

Tips for Effective Modeling

  • Always double-check dimensions.
  • Use the measure tool to ensure components are to scale.
  • Maintain organized project management for efficient editing and updates.

Phasing in Revit

  • Introduction to Phasing: Sets up documents in different phases (Existing, New Construction).
  • Important for modeling existing buildings when developing modifications.

Next Steps

  • Move towards modeling the defined design of the old house.
  • Continue exploring type properties and materials in Revit in the upcoming lesson.

Resources

  • Access to course files and materials available via the instructor’s website for deeper learning.
  • Next Lesson: Focusing on type properties and floor modeling

Personal Anecdotes

  • Kyo shares memories associated with different parts of the house being modeled, enhancing relatability.
  • Humor: Light anecdotes about personal experiences related to the house (e.g., childhood memories).

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