Revit Architecture Advanced

Courseware Description

This courseware covers a wide range of advanced topics in Revit® Architecture, continuing to build on the
concepts introduced in the Revit Architecture Essentials course. Students learn about site design, advanced
rendering techniques, phasing and design options, creating families of custom components, and collaborating on
a design.

This courseware offers both imperial and metric hands-on exercises representing real-world design scenarios.

Suggested Course Duration: 2 days
Pages: ~294
Trial CD: No
Onscreen Exercises Included? Yes

Objectives

The primary objective of this courseware is to teach students the powerful tools and advanced techniques for
creating complex designs and professional-looking renderings, creating conceptual designs, creating and
customizing objects, and collaborating on designs with other team members using Revit Architecture.

Who Should Attend

This courseware is designed for experienced users of Revit Architecture.
Prerequisites
Students should have completed the Revit Architecture Essentials course or have equivalent experience using
Revit Architecture. Architectural design, drafting, or engineering experience is highly recommended. It is also
recommended that the student have a working knowledge of Microsoft®Windows® XP or Microsoft®Windows®
2000.

Course Outline

Day 1

Importing and Exporting Files

• Importing and Using External Files
• Exporting to External Files

Linking Files

• Working with Revit Architecture Linked Files
• Monitor and Coordinate Linked Projects

Conceptual Design

• Working with Mass Shapes
• Converting Mass Shapes to Building Components

Creating Advanced Components

• Creating and Using In-Place Families
• Creating and Modifying Parametric Families
• Creating Nested Families
• Working with Component Groups

Day 2

Design and Analysis

• Designing in Phases
• Using Design Options
• Checking and Fixing Interference Conditions

Revit Architecture Worksharing

• Managing Project Sharing with Worksets
• Managing Worksets and Multiple Users

Working with Professionals

• Working with a Civil Engineer on Site Design
• Working with a Structural Engineer

Advanced Rendering

• Creating Realistic Presentations
• Creating Rendered Interior Scenes

Note: The suggested course duration is a guideline. Course topics and duration may be modified
by the instructor based upon the knowledge and skill level of the course participants.