1 – Aims

Ability to develop a BIM Architectural Model, a Terrain Model, create schedules and sheets using Revit software;

Ability to create 3D views and rendering using Revit software;

Ability to transmit information using BIM.

2 – Learning methodology

The teacher will give an explanation about the use of the tool.

Students will read this tutorial and see the videos, carry out the exercise and explore the architectural tools and environment.

To assess the achievement of the practice, each student needs to create the terrain model, the architectural model, the sheets designs and the rendering.

3 – Tutorial duration

The practice described in this tutorial will be carried out in a computer classroom.

It will last 8 teaching hours.

4 – Necessary teaching resources

Computer room with PCs with internet access.

Required software: Revit

Hardware required: Computer with the capacity to support the software.

5 – Contents

5.1 Introduction

5.2 Revit Interface

5.3 Starting a project

5.4 Definition of project levels

5.5 Load a Family

5.6 Import a CAD file

5.7 Create a Terrain Model

5.8 Building Pads

5.9 Create an Architectural Model

        5.9.1 Create walls

        5.9.2 Place Doors

        5.9.3 Place Windows

        5.9.4 Create Floors

        5.9.5 Create Stairs and Railings

        5.9.6 Create Ramp

        5.9.7 Create Roof

        5.9.8 Create Section Views

        5.9.9 Join Elements

        5.9.10 Components: Furniture

5.10 Annotations

        5.10.1 Room Tags

        5.10.2 Text

        5.10.3 Dimensions

        5.10.4 Spot Elevation

        5.10.5 Tags

        5.10.6 Detail Lines

5.11 Create Schedules

5.12 Create Sheets and Print Setup

5.13 Rendering

6 – Deliverables

A report of 4 pages showing the execution of the exercise.

7 – What we have learned

How to create and use BIM Modelling based on Revit

How to create an architectural project model based on imported files in dwg format.

How to create a terrain model, place construction elements (walls, doors, windows, floors, stairs, ramp, roof and furniture), insert annotations, create schedules, create sheets and rendering.

8 – Files to use in this tutorial

Three files in dwg format:

• Basement;
• Ground Floor;
• Elevations.