Publication date : 05/10/2024

Course : Revit Architecture, introduction

Practical course - 4d - 28h00 - Ref. RAV
Price : 1650 € E.T.

Revit Architecture, introduction




Building Information Modeling (BIM) technology is changing the way buildings are designed and constructed. You will master the functionalities of Revit Architecture to produce an architectural model based on a BIM template in a collaborative work context.


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Practical course in person or remote class
Available in English on request

Ref. RAV
  4d - 28h00
1650 € E.T.




Building Information Modeling (BIM) technology is changing the way buildings are designed and constructed. You will master the functionalities of Revit Architecture to produce an architectural model based on a BIM template in a collaborative work context.


Teaching objectives
At the end of the training, the participant will be able to:
Understanding BIM
Discover the graphical interface, workspace and help of Revit Architecture
Modeling a building
Managing a project in compliance with the BIM charter and conventions

Intended audience
Building designers, architects, engineers, project managers, manufacturers, designers, draftsmen, design offices and project owners.

Prerequisites
Good knowledge of a graphical operating system.

Course schedule

1
BIM concepts and principles

  • Digital mock-up.
  • Categories, families, types and occurrences.
  • Project design method.
  • Notion of object and view.
  • Standard concept and project template.
Hands-on work
Open a digital model.

2
User interface

  • Project Explorer.
  • Navigation in plan, ceiling, floor and reference views.
  • Creation of elevation views linked to project georeferencing.
  • Create/delete levels according to project.
  • Hide and temporarily isolate objects.
Hands-on work
Create customized workspaces.

3
Modeling a simple building

  • Wall creation: height, justification, types, intersections and materials.
  • Door and window sash insertions and settings.
  • Creation of slabs, floors, ceilings, roofs, posts, stairs, railings and access ramps.
  • Create natural terrain from a 3D survey plan or point file.
  • Import a digitized cadastral plan, DWG file or IFC file.
  • Scale, orient and position.
Hands-on work
Model a complete building.

4
Skinning, rendering and virtual tour

  • Create legends, components, symbols, bills of materials and quantities.
  • Temporary and permanent ratings.
  • Tools for measuring and calculating part surfaces.
  • Control display by view or by element.
  • Annotations: dimensions, door and window labels, plan and sectional elevations.
  • 3D views, camera, natural lighting, artificial lighting, rendering, virtual tour.
Hands-on work
Finalize a project with the trim.

5
Layout and printing of views in a sheet with title block

  • Prepare the views to be placed in the sheets.
  • Frame the area to be printed.
  • Display cast shadows, define sun position.
  • Print in PDF format.
Hands-on work
Distribute a project in print and digital format.

6
Collaborative work (BIM)

  • Manage standardized file formats.
  • Manage master files and synchronize.
  • BIM data portal and library.
Hands-on work
Produce a template in compliance with the BIM charter and conventions.


Dates and locations

Last places available
Guaranteed date, in person or remotely
Guaranteed session
From 24 to 27 March 2026 *
FR
Remote class
Registration
From 1 to 4 December 2026
FR
Remote class
Registration

REMOTE CLASS
2026 : 24 Mar., 1 Dec.