Beginner's Revit Course: Lecture 1

Introduction

• Instructor: Kyo, Master's student studying Architecture in South Australia
• Purpose: To teach Revit in an easy, fast, and enjoyable way
• Course Duration: 9 parts available on YouTube and on the instructor's website (ad-free with additional materials)
• Final Project: Model a three-story residential property (Instructor's old house)

Importance of Revit

• Revit: Leading software in the architecture industry
• Usage: Essential for architectural projects
• Accessibility: Free for students with a student license

Course Structure

Software and Interface Overview

• Revit Version: 2020
• Starting Screen: Models and Families
  • Models: Entire projects
  • Families: Individual components within the project
• Project Setup: Choose an architectural template (for architects)

Interface Breakdown

• Workspace: Primary area for modeling
• Toolbar (Ribbon): Contains tabs for different functions
  • Tabs Overview: Architecture, Structure, Systems, Insert, Annotate, Analyze, Massing, Site, Manage
• Properties Panel: Adjust properties for selected objects/activities
• Project Browser: Navigates floor plans, elevations, sections, etc.

Modeling Basics

Starting the Project

• First Steps: Insert the ground floor plan image; scale correctly using provided dimensions
• Toolbar Tabs: Main tabs for beginners: Architecture, Insert, Annotate
• Properties Panel: Adjust characteristics of selected elements
• Project Browser: Access different views like floor plans, elevations, 3D views

Viewing and Adjusting Models

• Elevation Views: Access with elevation markers and arrows
• 3D View: Use 3D view button to see modeled elements
• Adjusting Elements in 3D: Changes reflect across all views (2D and 3D)

Key Concepts

BIM (Building Information Modeling)

• Difference from SketchUp: Models are representative of real-life structures with accurate dimensions/details
• Components: Include walls, floors, ceilings with specific properties

Phasing

• Purpose: Manage different stages of construction (e.g., existing, new construction)

Project Walkthrough

Setting Up Levels

• Importance: Critical to have levels correct in practice
• Process: Create levels for all floors and their respective roofs

Example Project - Instructor’s Old House

• Image Insert: Insert floorplan image into Revit, scale to correct dimensions
• Determining Heights: Estimating building element heights (counting bricks, using known dimensions)
• Levels: Create and adjust levels based on estimations and reference images

Next Steps

• Next Lesson: Type properties and materials in Revit
• Additional Resources: Course files, materials, and ad-free content available on instructor’s website