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BIM Certification Course Online

via Virtual Design and Construction Institute Affiliated with Course Report

A five-course, 150-hour Revit Architecture series covering BIM fundamentals and intermediate practice. Students build 3D architectural models that generate their own 2D drawings, including floor plans and elevations, and work with existing buildings,...

What's included

  • Access to Revit for 6 months
  • Revit Certified User exam with retake
  • 150 hours of project-based instruction
  • 408 training videos
  • Instructor support for questions during the course
  • Bonus one-on-one training session
  • Verified digital certificate of completion
  • Instruction at an ACCET-accredited school
  • 15 CEUs
  • Quizzes

Overview

A five-course, 150-hour Revit Architecture series covering BIM fundamentals and intermediate practice. Students build 3D architectural models that generate their own 2D drawings, including floor plans and elevations, and work with existing buildings, partial demolition, new construction, and site elements such as topography, hardscape, and landscaping imported from external files.

Later coursework focuses on construction documents that combine site and building models, show project phasing, produce plan, section, and elevation views for sheet layouts, and generate renderings for presentation and documentation. The series prepares students for the Autodesk certification exam in Revit and includes six months of software access.

Who this course is for

Aspiring BIM professionals, and architects, engineers, and construction staff adding Revit-based BIM workflows to their projects.

Tuition & enrollment

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Preview the course

Watch free previews and explore the lessons included with enrollment at VDCI.

Intro to Revit Course Online

  • Introduction

    Lesson 1: UI and Basics

    9:34

    Cover file types, project types, parametric objects, bi-directional associations, user-defined rules, view types, levels, element hierarchy.

  • UI Setup

    Lesson 1: UI and Basics

    2:14

    Customize the user interface by unchecking unnecessary tabs in the options menu to simplify the ribbon for easier navigation.

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    UI Overview

    Lesson 1: UI and Basics

    9:12

    Cover the different components of the user interface in Revit.

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    Driving Lessons Part 1

    Lesson 1: UI and Basics

    4:16

    Open the example project in Revit and learn how to navigate and create new views within the software.

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    Driving Lessons Part 2

    Lesson 1: UI and Basics

    5:35

    Navigate through project views, adjust view range, and create new views to modify model elements.

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    Callouts

    Lesson 1: UI and Basics

    5:59

    Create a callout view, adjust boundary and detail level, toggle line weight, and manage grid line visibility in Revit.

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    V, V

    Lesson 1: UI and Basics

    7:31

    Explore visibility and graphics overrides, customize settings, and adjust line weights to enhance Revit project views.

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    3D Extents

    Lesson 1: UI and Basics

    4:37

    Adjust the grid lines in the east elevation view by moving the crop region above the grid lines to avoid inadvertently affecting other views.

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    Building Sections

    Lesson 1: UI and Basics

    6:11

    Create a building section by drawing a horizontal line across the project, adjusting the depth, left and right extents, and cropping as needed while ensuring elements update throughout the section.

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    3D Views Part 1

    Lesson 1: UI and Basics

    4:26

    Switch to tab views, close unnecessary sections, navigate to default 3D view, utilize 3D orbit, use section box for clipping and visualization, adjust visibility and graphic overrides.

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    3D Views Part 2

    Lesson 1: UI and Basics

    7:08

    Create a perspective view by changing the projection mode and adjusting lighting and shadows for a more realistic look.

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    Habitat Kickoff

    Lesson 1: UI and Basics

    3:02

    Open the Project 1 Start Revit model, save it as your own by replacing "Start here" with your first and last name, and start creating the floor plan, roof plan, and building elevations for the Habitat for Humanity house project.

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    Habitat Walls

    Lesson 1: UI and Basics

    6:52

    Create walls with proper dimensions and location lines to ensure accuracy and consistency throughout the project.

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  • Habitat Exterior Walls

    Lesson 2: The Habitat House

    6:25

    Draw exterior walls using rectangles and adjust dimensions using aligned dimensions to ensure correct sizing.

  • Habitat Interior Walls Part 1

    Lesson 2: The Habitat House

    4:48

    Mocking in interior walls by setting up wall types, creating new wall types, and roughing in wall locations according to the plan.

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    Habitat Interior Walls Part 2

    Lesson 2: The Habitat House

    6:18

    Set dimensions for all interior walls in the floor plan.

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    Habitat Doors Part 1

    Lesson 2: The Habitat House

    6:00

    Add doors to the interior walls in Revit, ensuring correct placement and dimensions for each door.

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    Habitat Doors Part 2

    Lesson 2: The Habitat House

    3:40

    Add a three-foot wide door on the side and a 2-foot 4 by 80-inch door in the bathroom using the Align tool for placement.

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    Habitat Windows Part 1

    Lesson 2: The Habitat House

    5:55

    Add windows to the walls using the specified dimensions and align them correctly.

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    Habitat Windows Part 2

    Lesson 2: The Habitat House

    5:14

    Examine the 3D model and adjust window settings as needed, then use plan regions to display windows properly in the floor plan view.

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    Habitat Floors

    Lesson 2: The Habitat House

    4:34

    Create a floor by drawing a boundary line, defining the type, and adjusting the thickness to match the construction requirements.

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    Habitat Roofs

    Lesson 2: The Habitat House

    8:24

    Draw a roof on the building, adjust the slope, change the roof type, and attach walls to the roof for consistency.

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    Habitat Bathroom Fixtures

    Lesson 2: The Habitat House

    3:46

    Add fixtures for restroom including sink, toilet, and shower.

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    Habitat Kitchen

    Lesson 2: The Habitat House

    2:21

    Load in kitchen components, delete unnecessary dimension, insert family from Imperial library, select kitchenette medium, place and orient components in kitchen.

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    Habitat Rooms

    Lesson 2: The Habitat House

    5:56

    Place room tags on rooms and adjust their positions as needed.

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    Dimensions Part 1

    Lesson 2: The Habitat House

    6:28

    Adjust and optimize dimensions for better clarity and alignment on the plan.

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    Dimensions Part 2

    Lesson 2: The Habitat House

    4:39

    Add all dimensions for windows, doors, walls, and other elements on the floor plan, including annotations and text descriptions for clarity and consistency.

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    Roof Plan

    Lesson 2: The Habitat House

    5:57

    Clean up the roof plan by adjusting view range, changing line styles, adding dimensions, and using spot slope tool.

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    Sheets

    Lesson 2: The Habitat House

    3:15

    Create cartoon set of sheets for PDF project by adding title blocks, naming sheets (Floor Plan, Roof Plan, Elevations), and formatting views for printing.

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    Plan Views on Sheets

    Lesson 2: The Habitat House

    6:23

    Establish crop regions on views, adjust view titles, and position views on drawing sheets for printing.

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    Elevation Views on Sheets

    Lesson 2: The Habitat House

    5:34

    Adjust and place building elevations on sheets for printing as PDF.

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    Print to PDF

    Lesson 2: The Habitat House

    5:44

    Print the model to PDF with correct settings and review for accuracy before finalizing.

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    End of Habitat House

    Lesson 2: The Habitat House

    0:22

    Apply and expand upon skills learned in project one to build the example building in project two.

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  • Office Introduction

    Lesson 3: The Office Building

    0:34

    Begin building Project 2 from scratch, expanding on the lessons learned in the Habitat House and applying skills in new ways.

  • Office Kickoff

    Lesson 3: The Office Building

    1:30

    Open the project to start file from the BIM 101 folder and save it as BIM 101 project two.

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    Office Levels

    Lesson 3: The Office Building

    6:28

    Establish datum elements by setting up levels and heights for the project.

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    Office Walls

    Lesson 3: The Office Building

    7:06

    Add walls to the building footprint and adjust dimensions to ensure they are correct.

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    Office Grids Part 1

    Lesson 3: The Office Building

    5:49

    Add grid lines to exterior walls using the grid tool in Revit, ensuring proper alignment and spacing for each grid line.

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    Office Grids Part 2

    Lesson 3: The Office Building

    3:49

    Create a horizontal grid by adding dimensions and adjusting grid lines.

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    Office Review

    Lesson 3: The Office Building

    2:04

    Double check overall dimensions and grid line dimensions to ensure accuracy, review 3D view to confirm walls reach top of parapet and adjust if needed, save progress, and proceed to create interior walls.

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    Office Interior Walls Part 1

    Lesson 3: The Office Building

    7:48

    Add interior walls along grid lines, create a corridor, and adjust trim using Revit tools.

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    Office Interior Walls Part 2

    Lesson 3: The Office Building

    2:40

    The walls are divided and mirrored to create six private offices on one side of the building.

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    Office Interior Walls Part 3

    Lesson 3: The Office Building

    3:39

    Draw walls for stairwells and bathrooms, adjust dimensions, split walls for vestibule, and trim corners.

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    Office Interior Walls Part 4

    Lesson 3: The Office Building

    3:49

    Create walls for entrance area using offset tool, adjust parameters, copy walls, trim and extend to clean up plan, set wall height to top constraint level two with offset of eight foot eight.

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    Office Interior Walls Review

    Lesson 3: The Office Building

    1:07

    Review and adjust wall heights in the 3D view to ensure proper alignment and constraints for exterior and interior walls in Revit model.

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    Office Wall Types

    Lesson 3: The Office Building

    5:56

    Change wall types to exterior and interior, ensuring correct dimensions are maintained, then adjust interior wall construction to match exterior walls for consistency in design.

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    Office Edit Profile

    Lesson 3: The Office Building

    5:29

    Edit the profile of the wall in the 3D view using pick lines and trim extend to corner tools.

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    Office Wall Joins

    Lesson 3: The Office Building

    4:52

    Split the wall, change the wall type, align the faces, and join the walls to create the desired configuration.

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    Office Doors

    Lesson 3: The Office Building

    6:24

    Add doors and windows to the project, using mirror pick axis and create similar tools to quickly and efficiently place them on level one and copy them to level two.

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    Office Windows

    Lesson 3: The Office Building

    4:07

    Add windows to the building using the fixed window type and adjust parameters to match the desired dimensions. Mirror pick axis tool to quickly place windows in each office and copy windows to the second floor.

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    Office Ribbon Windows

    Lesson 3: The Office Building

    5:53

    Establish the extents of the ribbon windows using reference planes, set parameters for the curtain wall, and draw the wall within the stud.

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    Office Ribbon Windows Part 2

    Lesson 3: The Office Building

    2:13

    Set up curtain wall size parameters, including base offset and top constraint for sill and head heights respectively, ensuring consistency with other walls. Copy and paste windows to higher levels for all windows creation.

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  • Office Floor Slab

    Lesson 4: Floor, Ceiling, and Roof

    4:46

    Create level 1 floor slab using the draw lines tool with a concrete material.

  • Office Floor Deck

    Lesson 4: Floor, Ceiling, and Roof

    4:17

    Create level two floor using pick walls tool, adjust boundary with trim tool, manually draw lines for walkway, and finalize with don't attach option.

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    Office Ceilings Part 1

    Lesson 4: Floor, Ceiling, and Roof

    5:51

    Add ceilings to the building using different types and adjust height and surface patterns as needed.

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    Office Ceilings Part 2

    Lesson 4: Floor, Ceiling, and Roof

    2:44

    Edit boundary of gypsum board ceiling on level two, adjust boundaries to fit room dimensions, delete unnecessary lines, trim and finish sketch. Add two by two ceiling in offices, adjust grid pattern for lighting fixtures.

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    Office Roof

    Lesson 4: Floor, Ceiling, and Roof

    3:14

    Create the roof by drawing a rectangle and adding slopes to the lines.

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    Office Roof Slope

    Lesson 4: Floor, Ceiling, and Roof

    2:56

    Add ridge lines and low points to establish roof slope on a flat roof by selecting the roof, adding split lines at grid lines, adjusting heights, and setting low points.

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    Office Roof Annotations

    Lesson 4: Floor, Ceiling, and Roof

    4:07

    Add roof annotations such as spot elevations and spot slopes to define the roof features and ensure proper slope and elevation distribution.

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    Office Attach and Join

    Lesson 4: Floor, Ceiling, and Roof

    5:22

    Cut a section through the roof to examine the slope and relationship with walls, then adjust the wall-roof connections for a cleaner view.

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    Office Curtain Wall Frame

    Lesson 4: Floor, Ceiling, and Roof

    5:37

    Create a curtain wall with vertical and horizontal grids, add a door bay, and insert panels and mullions.

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    Office Curtain Wall Mullions

    Lesson 4: Floor, Ceiling, and Roof

    3:30

    Establish curtain wall panels, replace one with a door, set it as a system panel type, add mullions to complete the curtain wall.

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    Office Stairs

    Lesson 4: Floor, Ceiling, and Roof

    5:17

    Add stairs to connect level one and level two using the preloaded settings and simple method available in the software.

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    Office Floor Openings

    Lesson 4: Floor, Ceiling, and Roof

    1:58

    Modify the floor boundary to create an opening for the stairs and adjust the sketch accordingly.

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  • Office Groups

    Lesson 5: Groups and Fixtures

    6:42

    Add furniture and plumbing fixtures to rooms using model groups for efficient project organization.

  • Office Plumbing Fixtures

    Lesson 5: Groups and Fixtures

    2:41

    Add plumbing fixtures such as sinks and toilets to the bathrooms on level one and copy them to level two.

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    Office Rooms

    Lesson 5: Groups and Fixtures

    9:58

    Add room separators, tag rooms with proper numbers, rename rooms with appropriate names, update room tags to include area information, and adjust tags as needed.

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  • Office Color Fill Plans

    Lesson 6: Graphics, Elevations, and Sheets

    6:10

    Embellish floor plan with color-coded departments and add a legend to define the colors.

  • Office Floor Plan Graphics

    Lesson 6: Graphics, Elevations, and Sheets

    6:54

    Clean up the floor plan by removing unused elements, adjusting section cuts, updating room tags, changing furniture color, and modifying department legend shapes and text.

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    Office Elevations Part 1

    Lesson 6: Graphics, Elevations, and Sheets

    4:28

    Clean up the building elevations by adjusting grid and level lines, adding a bold line at the bottom with a filled region, and moving section tags for a more visually pleasing presentation.

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    Office Elevations Part 2

    Lesson 6: Graphics, Elevations, and Sheets

    5:57

    Adjust shadows, line weight, and lighting settings to create depth and improve visual appearance of the elevation.

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    Office Sections

    Lesson 6: Graphics, Elevations, and Sheets

    6:54

    Fix the building section by adding a wall to close the hole and a railing for completion.

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    Office 3d View

    Lesson 6: Graphics, Elevations, and Sheets

    4:33

    Create a 3D view of the building with adjusted lighting, shadows, and visual style for presentation.

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    Office View Setup

    Lesson 6: Graphics, Elevations, and Sheets

    5:40

    Create project sheet with title block and add floor plans and roof plans with adjusted views.

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    Office Views on Sheet

    Lesson 6: Graphics, Elevations, and Sheets

    6:51

    Arrange and place views on the sheet for final submission.

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    Office Print to PDF

    Lesson 6: Graphics, Elevations, and Sheets

    4:48

    Review the model for any issues before printing, adjust underlay settings, correct dimensions, set up print settings, and print the document for final review and submission.

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Intermediate Revit Course Online

  • Family Info

    Lesson 1: Design Options

    0:56

    Download the Revit family library to resolve import issues in Revit.

  • Design Options Intro

    Lesson 1: Design Options

    2:00

    Explore design options by modeling multiple options and cycling through them using visibility graphic overrides.

  • Design Options Setup

    Lesson 1: Design Options

    5:49

    Create design options for restroom layouts by setting up new option sets, renaming options, and moving elements to different sets for customization.

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    Restroom Layout Part 1

    Lesson 1: Design Options

    3:34

    Layout new restroom design by creating walls, adjusting dimensions, and placing doors.

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    Restroom Layout Part 2

    Lesson 1: Design Options

    7:52

    Add toilet partitions to the restroom fixtures, adjust width parameters, and mirror for men's room partition.

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    Restroom Layout Part 3

    Lesson 1: Design Options

    7:13

    Add stall and urinal partition, place plumbing fixtures, adjust dimensions, mirror toilet, add urinal, place sink, copy elements to level two.

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    Code Check

    Lesson 1: Design Options

    3:23

    Check dimensions of the restroom design to ensure code compliance.

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    Adding Rooms

    Lesson 1: Design Options

    4:25

    Add back the rooms that were previously deleted by selecting the appropriate design option and placing the rooms with correct numbering and names.

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    Design Option Views

    Lesson 1: Design Options

    8:05

    Create call-outs for the views of the design options and place them on a sheet.

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    Views on Sheets

    Lesson 1: Design Options

    5:24

    Adjust the settings, select all views, change scale and detail level, tighten views, create sheet, arrange views on the sheet.

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    Print to PDF

    Lesson 1: Design Options

    2:35

    Print sheet to PDF for midterm submission.

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  • Family Introduction

    Lesson 2: Working with Families

    5:16

    Create custom family content in Revit using the casework wall-based template, adjusting parameters to customize dimensions and types.

  • Base Cabinet

    Lesson 2: Working with Families

    5:34

    Create an extrusion for the casework family and lock constraints to reference planes, flexing parameters as needed.

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    Toe Kick Part 1

    Lesson 2: Working with Families

    5:40

    Create a toe kick void by adding reference planes, dimensions, and parameters in the right elevation view.

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    Toe Kick Part 2

    Lesson 2: Working with Families

    3:47

    Create a void extrusion for the toe kick by using the rectangle tool and adjusting dimensions accordingly to fit the model.

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    Upper Cabinet

    Lesson 2: Working with Families

    5:23

    Create a reference plane for the upper cabinet depth, draw a dimension, associate a parameter, and adjust dimensions for the upper cabinet framework.

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    Symbolic Lines

    Lesson 2: Working with Families

    2:57

    Create a symbolic line to represent upper cabinet depth in the floor plan view.

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    Visibility Settings

    Lesson 2: Working with Families

    3:15

    Associate the visibility parameter with the upper cabinet and symbolic line elements to control their display based on type settings.

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    Family Types

    Lesson 2: Working with Families

    5:29

    Create various types with different dimensions and options for the family, load the family into the project, adjust parameters as needed, and place it in the desired location.

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    Placing Families

    Lesson 2: Working with Families

    5:02

    Add preloaded table family to project and adjust layout by rotating and moving furniture as needed.

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    Nested Families

    Lesson 2: Working with Families

    6:24

    Start a new family and import furniture systems for the workstation family creation process.

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    Workstation Family

    Lesson 2: Working with Families

    7:00

    Load all missing components, place cubicle panels and desk elements, align and copy components to complete workstation family, save and load into project.

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    Placing Workstations

    Lesson 2: Working with Families

    7:06

    Load the nested family workstation family into the architecture tab and component, place it in a bank layout, adjust positioning, and add cabinets for storage in the office space.

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    Door Tag Part 1

    Lesson 2: Working with Families

    3:38

    Create a door tag annotation family by drawing a rectangle, dividing it in half, adding corner radius, and adding parameters for door number, width, and height.

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    Door Tag Part 2

    Lesson 2: Working with Families

    5:39

    Add labels with door mark, width in inches, and height in inches to the door family.

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    Tag All Not Tagged

    Lesson 2: Working with Families

    4:26

    Tagging elements in the model using the "tag all" option to quickly assign door and window tags, ensuring correct placement and avoiding errors caused by incorrect origin points.

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  • Housekeeping

    Lesson 3: Tagging and Schedules

    3:10

    Clean up your file folder by deleting unnecessary backup files to have a more organized workspace.

  • Tag by Category

    Lesson 3: Tagging and Schedules

    6:30

    Explore options for tagging furniture elements, such as tables and chairs, in a Revit project.

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    Tagging Nested Families

    Lesson 3: Tagging and Schedules

    4:20

    Tagging elements of a nested family by using appropriate tags for each item.

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    Plumbing Fixture Tags

    Lesson 3: Tagging and Schedules

    5:57

    Adjust plumbing fixture tags to avoid conflicts with room tags and ensure clear and easy-to-read drawings.

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    Furniture Tags

    Lesson 3: Tagging and Schedules

    4:39

    Create an enlarged furniture plan by tagging furniture pieces in the office layout.

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    Level 2 Tags

    Lesson 3: Tagging and Schedules

    5:38

    Review and tag all elements on level two floor plan.

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    Plan Views on Sheets

    Lesson 3: Tagging and Schedules

    4:54

    Create a sheet with level one and level two floor plans, and an enlarged plan, ensuring correct scale, detail level, and crop region placement.

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    Door Schedule Setup

    Lesson 3: Tagging and Schedules

    7:50

    Create door schedule in Revit by selecting door category, defining columns with parameters, adding new parameters for door material and frame finish, and arranging them in the schedule.

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    Sorting and Grouping

    Lesson 3: Tagging and Schedules

    6:37

    Organize the schedule by sorting and grouping the doors by level and mark, then hide the level column for better clarity.

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    Grouping Headers

    Lesson 3: Tagging and Schedules

    2:48

    Refine the schedule by grouping headers based on common categories and adjusting column widths.

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    Schedule Data Entry

    Lesson 3: Tagging and Schedules

    5:58

    Fill out door schedule efficiently and accurately by adding information such as door type, material, finish, frame material, and finish using software tools.

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    Schedule Appearance

    Lesson 3: Tagging and Schedules

    3:51

    Format the door schedule appearance with grid lines, an outline, wide lines, and a bold font for the title, then place it on the sheet.

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    Door Legend Setup

    Lesson 3: Tagging and Schedules

    5:52

    Create a door types legend by adding door elevations, text tags, and aligning components.

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    Door Legend Notes

    Lesson 3: Tagging and Schedules

    4:46

    Refine the door legend by adding dimensions, glass types, and text, then place it on the sheet under the schedule.

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    Multi Category Setup

    Lesson 3: Tagging and Schedules

    7:41

    Create a multi-category schedule in Revit, filter out irrelevant categories, sort by category and type mark, assign prices to items, and condense the schedule to make it more concise.

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    Multi Category Appearance

    Lesson 3: Tagging and Schedules

    6:10

    Adjust the schedule to condense unique types, calculate totals, and add footers for category and grand totals.

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    Floor Finish Part 1

    Lesson 3: Tagging and Schedules

    6:59

    Create a room schedule using room category with fields for number, name, floor finish, area, and material cost per square foot.

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    Floor Finish Part 2

    Lesson 3: Tagging and Schedules

    5:13

    Add flooring information to office floor plan schedule.

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    Housekeeping Midterm

    Lesson 3: Tagging and Schedules

    7:10

    Print the necessary PDF documents for the midterm submission.

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  • Lesson Intro

    Lesson 4: Building Area

    1:02

    Calculate gross building area, rentable area, and office area using Revit tools, and create corresponding schedules and sheets.

  • Gross Area Setup

    Lesson 4: Building Area

    5:30

    Create area plans for Level 1 and Level 2, define boundaries, and add area tags for gross building area calculations.

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    Gross Area Graphics

    Lesson 4: Building Area

    6:30

    Refine graphics by hiding elements, applying color fill, and creating view template for gross area plan.

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    Building Area Sheet

    Lesson 4: Building Area

    2:40

    Create a building area plan sheet with level one and level two gross area plans aligned and labeled appropriately.

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    Gross Area Schedule

    Lesson 4: Building Area

    3:59

    Create a gross area schedule with name and area, calculate totals, and format for clarity.

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    Rentable Area Setup

    Lesson 4: Building Area

    5:58

    Create rentable area plans by drawing boundary lines for specialty spaces, adding building common areas, major vertical penetrations, and office areas, and utilizing detailed color fills for clear designation.

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    Rentable Area Graphics

    Lesson 4: Building Area

    4:54

    Adjust names for lobby, stairs, office area, and restroom, move tags appropriately, apply view template, add color fill legend, edit legend to differentiate building common area color, create view template for level two.

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    Rentable Area Graphics Level 2

    Lesson 4: Building Area

    7:02

    Add area boundaries and designated spaces for each area type, ensuring accurate calculations and proper designation.

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    Rentable Area Sheet

    Lesson 4: Building Area

    3:06

    Adjust the graphics for placement on a sheet and create schedules for rentable area.

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    Rentable Area Schedule

    Lesson 4: Building Area

    4:08

    Create a rentable area schedule by adding fields, sorting by level and area type, formatting values, and placing it on a sheet for the building area plans.

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    Building Area Wrap Up

    Lesson 4: Building Area

    4:20

    Demonstrate how Revit creates boundary lines for area plans using both gross building and rentable options, showing the flexibility and control available for area boundary creation.

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  • Lesson 5 Intro

    Lesson 5: Advanced Walls

    1:02

    Explore customizing wall panels, mullions, and profiles in curtain wall systems, add sweeps and reveals for control joints, and create custom wall shapes using model in place components.

  • Curtain Grids

    Lesson 5: Advanced Walls

    6:19

    Customize the curtain wall by adding and removing segments, adding curtain grids, and creating solid panels.

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    Spandrel Panels

    Lesson 5: Advanced Walls

    7:22

    Create a Spandrel panel by duplicating a glazed panel, adjusting the material transparency and color, and applying it to selected panels along the curtain wall.

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    Metal Panels

    Lesson 5: Advanced Walls

    2:57

    Modify the bottom panels by adding metal panels with a two-inch thickness and an aluminum panel material.

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    Tapered Mullion Profile

    Lesson 5: Advanced Walls

    5:53

    Create a tapered mullion profile by drawing lines and trimming them in Revit.

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    Adding Mullions

    Lesson 5: Advanced Walls

    4:01

    Load the profile into the project and apply it to the mullions to customize the curtain wall design.

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    Reveal Profile

    Lesson 5: Advanced Walls

    4:15

    Create a profile reveal family with a half-inch by one-inch dimension and load it into the family.

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    Vertical Reveals

    Lesson 5: Advanced Walls

    5:10

    Load the profile into the project and add vertical control joints to the wall using the specified profile in the 3D view.

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    Horizontal Reveals

    Lesson 5: Advanced Walls

    4:53

    Add horizontal reveals to the building by applying them to the wall type and specifying the locations for each reveal.

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    Metal Coping

    Lesson 5: Advanced Walls

    7:32

    Create metal coping sweep for wall using a custom profile in Revit.

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    In Place Family Setup

    Lesson 5: Advanced Walls

    3:32

    Create a custom ceiling element using the InPlace family tool in the interior of the building.

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    Model In Place Extrusion

    Lesson 5: Advanced Walls

    6:40

    Create a wall portal feature with a solid extrusion form, adjusting dimensions and angles as needed.

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    Model In Place Sweep

    Lesson 5: Advanced Walls

    7:17

    Create a bench using the sweep tool in Revit by drawing a path and defining a profile for it.

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    Model In Place Edits

    Lesson 5: Advanced Walls

    6:19

    Adjust the sweep profile to extend beyond the wall, create a void to cut the excess, refine the profile with rounded edges, model a top cap, adjust dimensions, join geometry, and finish the model.

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    Slanted Walls

    Lesson 5: Advanced Walls

    4:11

    Adjust the angle of the wall to create a slanted effect and explore different options for wall modeling in Revit.

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  • Lesson 5 Intro

    Lesson 6: Detailing

    0:37

    Create building sections and detailed wall sections, learning to create details using three different methods.

  • Building Sections

    Lesson 6: Detailing

    7:16

    Create building sections, adjust detail levels, join geometry, add foundation, and adjust scale for a more realistic look.

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    Building Section Graphics

    Lesson 6: Detailing

    9:06

    Create a view template from the current building section view and apply it to all other building sections for graphic consistency. Add room tags to the spaces in the building sections for additional detail and alignment. Adjust depth cueing settings to control the visibility and blending of elements in the background of the section views.

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    Wall Sections

    Lesson 6: Detailing

    6:26

    Create a wall section with detail elements, including break lines and insulation.

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    Naming Views

    Lesson 6: Detailing

    1:34

    Rename views in your project browser to ensure clarity and avoid accidental deletion.

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    Import CAD Details

    Lesson 6: Detailing

    4:15

    Create a drafting view in Revit, import a CAD file, explode it, and clean up the unnecessary elements.

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    Convert CAD Linework

    Lesson 6: Detailing

    9:01

    Explode the CAD file, delete unnecessary elements, filter and adjust line styles, modify text types, add leaders to text boxes, delete old lines, adjust line weights, and add filled regions as needed.

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    CAD Detail Touch up

    Lesson 6: Detailing

    7:06

    Adjust line weights, add filled regions with concrete pattern, send filled regions to the back, delete unnecessary break lines, copy elements to clipboard, paste in new project, edit text and arrowhead type, add brake lines to detail.

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    Detail View Filled Regions

    Lesson 6: Detailing

    8:08

    Create a detailed slab edge detail with filled regions and line work in Revit.

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    Detail View Detail Lines

    Lesson 6: Detailing

    3:58

    Add detail line work to embellish the detail in the model.

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    Detail View Components

    Lesson 6: Detailing

    6:54

    Add detail components for gypsum board, exterior sheathing, metal studs, and brick in the view.

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    Detail View Annotations

    Lesson 6: Detailing

    7:38

    Add annotations by creating text boxes, adjusting leaders, and using dimension lines to annotate various elements in the detail drawing.

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    Drafting View Setup

    Lesson 6: Detailing

    6:16

    Create a new window head detail by copying elements from an existing detail and adding necessary components like window sections, joint sealant, drywall accessories, and text notes.

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    Detail View Components

    Lesson 6: Detailing

    7:41

    Align window detail with sheathing face, add drywall and adjust location, insert flashing elements, load joint sealant component, create shim with filled region, add notes and break lines to complete detail.

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    Detail View Annotations

    Lesson 6: Detailing

    4:44

    Finalize the wall detail by adding masonry anchor, adjusting text notes, and adding break lines to highlight interior and exterior sides.

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    Reference Details

    Lesson 6: Detailing

    3:04

    Create detail callouts for window head and door threshold details and reference them in the project views for better organization and coordination.

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    Views on Sheets

    Lesson 6: Detailing

    5:26

    Create sheets A5.1 and A8.1 with building sections and details, adjust layout for alignment, finalize graphics, and prepare for printing.

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    Final Submission

    Lesson 6: Detailing

    6:34

    Print a PDF of A2.0, A2.2, A5.1, and A8.1 for final submission after checking for graphic inconsistencies.

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BIM Construction Documents I Course Online

  • Course Overview

    Lesson 1: Project Parameters & Beginning the Project

    2:24

    In BIM 301, students will learn to use Revit for creating construction documents by modeling an existing building based on PDF and CAD files and creating demolition and new design plans.

  • Introduction

    Lesson 1: Project Parameters & Beginning the Project

    1:09

    Download and unzip the BIM 301 data set files into your class files folder to use throughout the course.

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    Cartoon Set

    Lesson 1: Project Parameters & Beginning the Project

    7:47

    Open the start file, save as a new file with your name, create sheets using the view tab or by inserting data rows in the sheet index.

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    Project Setup

    Lesson 1: Project Parameters & Beginning the Project

    2:16

    Import CAD file and reference existing elevations to model simple existing building accurately with correct origin point for future project integration.

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    Link CAD

    Lesson 1: Project Parameters & Beginning the Project

    2:40

    Link the CAD file into the project to serve as a foundation for the existing model creation.

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    Existing Views

    Lesson 1: Project Parameters & Beginning the Project

    2:35

    Set up views for creating the existing model by duplicating and renaming them with the "existing" tag.

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    Phases Intro

    Lesson 1: Project Parameters & Beginning the Project

    6:18

    Change the view phase settings to "existing" in order to display elements correctly in the existing phase.

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    Grids

    Lesson 1: Project Parameters & Beginning the Project

    4:59

    Create grids, adjust to use hexagon symbols, and align them for the existing level one view in Revit.

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    Levels

    Lesson 1: Project Parameters & Beginning the Project

    3:36

    Create levels, adjust grid lines, set heights for roof and parapet levels, and ensure alignment in elevation views.

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    Existing Walls

    Lesson 1: Project Parameters & Beginning the Project

    6:22

    Create walls for the building model, setting constraints and types appropriately, and ensuring correct placement and alignment.

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  • Existing Floors

    Lesson 2: Curtain Walls, Floors, and Roofs

    5:11

    Create floor slabs for the building using the appropriate materials and thickness, and ensure they are joined to the walls.

  • Existing Roof

    Lesson 2: Curtain Walls, Floors, and Roofs

    2:20

    Create roof plan by duplicating existing level, changing phase to existing, and using rectangle tool to draw steel truss with insulation on metal deck for EPDM.

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    Existing Doors

    Lesson 2: Curtain Walls, Floors, and Roofs

    3:11

    Create doors on level one and level two, ensuring proper placement and dimensions based on the CAD file.

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    Existing Windows Part 1

    Lesson 2: Curtain Walls, Floors, and Roofs

    5:13

    Create window framework using reference planes on level one, ensuring two-foot offsets from grid lines.

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    Existing Windows Part 2

    Lesson 2: Curtain Walls, Floors, and Roofs

    5:53

    Draw windows in Revit using PDF as reference for sill and head height, following plan for mullion definitions, adjust vertical grid layout, set fixed distance for horizontal grid, embed walls within basic walls, set correct sill height and overall height, draw windows with mullions in place.

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    Existing Windows Part 3

    Lesson 2: Curtain Walls, Floors, and Roofs

    7:07

    Create windows by copying and mirroring to efficiently place them on the building facade.

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    Existing Windows Part 4

    Lesson 2: Curtain Walls, Floors, and Roofs

    7:42

    Draw the entrance piece using curtain wall tool, adjust mullions for side lights, add curtain grids for mullion dimensions, and insert storefront door type to complete the modeling of the existing building.

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    Existing Stairs

    Lesson 2: Curtain Walls, Floors, and Roofs

    5:00

    Draw stairs in existing level one using the CAD file as a guide, adjusting and replicating as needed for accuracy and consistency.

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    Model Clean up

    Lesson 2: Curtain Walls, Floors, and Roofs

    2:08

    Delete unnecessary reference planes, switch view from wireframe to hidden line, remove imported link, and prepare for demolition phase by setting up views.

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    Demo Views

    Lesson 2: Curtain Walls, Floors, and Roofs

    4:09

    Duplicate existing views, rename them as demo views, set phase filters to new construction, and adjust settings for demolished and existing elements.

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  • Demo Wall

    Lesson 3: Demolition Plans

    4:51

    Start selecting and demolishing elements like windows, walls, and doors in the project phase.

  • Demo Floors Roofs

    Lesson 3: Demolition Plans

    4:44

    Break out floor and roof elements by editing boundaries, drawing lines to split elements, creating similar profiles for existing to remain and existing to be demolished, ensuring correct phasing settings, and utilizing phase filters in 3D view for visualization.

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    Demo Sheets 1

    Lesson 3: Demolition Plans

    5:27

    Create placeholder sheets, select appropriate title block, set view scale, turn on crop region, crop view down, create scope box, assign scope box to view, adjust scope box as needed, set scope box for all views, prepare to put views on sheets.

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    Guide Grid

    Lesson 3: Demolition Plans

    5:35

    Place the demo level one plan on the sheet and create a guide grid to ensure consistent placement across all plan views.

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    Demo Graphics

    Lesson 3: Demolition Plans

    4:10

    Update graphic overrides to clearly highlight existing and demolished elements, adjust line weights and patterns for clarity, and create a legend for communication.

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    Demo Legend

    Lesson 3: Demolition Plans

    7:18

    Create a graphic legend for the plan by adding various elements such as title text, field regions, and detail lines to represent different features like walls, doors, and floors.

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    Demo Plans Review

    Lesson 3: Demolition Plans

    2:59

    Delete unnecessary elevation tag, ensure all information is correctly shown on each sheet, fill out project information on each sheet, review title sheet for final adjustments.

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    Title Sheet

    Lesson 3: Demolition Plans

    7:34

    Modify the title block to add parameters for project information.

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    3d View

    Lesson 3: Demolition Plans

    3:21

    Create a 3D view of the demo plan with shading on before printing the PDF.

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    Sheet List revisions

    Lesson 3: Demolition Plans

    5:33

    Add the revision to sheets by changing numbering to alphanumeric, renaming it as "midterm," and displaying it on specific sheets.

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    Midterm Submission

    Lesson 3: Demolition Plans

    4:29

    Print PDF sheets for submission, ensuring all views and sheets are selected, setting up the correct sheet size, and double-checking settings before saving the file.

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  • Introduction

    Lesson 4: Lobby Remodel

    1:08

    Create walls, layout, roof elements, and interior details for upcoming videos.

  • New views

    Lesson 4: Lobby Remodel

    5:30

    Duplicate and rename level one, level two, and roof plan views, set scope box, assign scope box to all views, change phase to new construction, and phase filter to previous plus new.

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    Layout

    Lesson 4: Lobby Remodel

    3:26

    Create reference planes for wall layout, adjust dimensions, and define wall boundaries for the entrance lobby.

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    New Walls Part 1

    Lesson 4: Lobby Remodel

    6:24

    Draw full-height exterior brick walls on metal studs, adjust settings for finish face exterior, trim walls to fit corners, and edit profiles to create necessary openings.

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    New Walls Part 2

    Lesson 4: Lobby Remodel

    2:45

    Draw a curtain wall with a negative offset from level one up to top of parapet and align it with the existing walls.

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    Refine Design

    Lesson 4: Lobby Remodel

    4:38

    Align and adjust wall layout to ensure stud alignment and proper spacing, adjust height for stair clearance, and update curtain wall in 3D view.

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    Sloped Roof

    Lesson 4: Lobby Remodel

    5:24

    Create a sloped roof for the building using the defined slope feature in the software.

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    West Curtain Wall

    Lesson 4: Lobby Remodel

    5:29

    Add curtain grids manually, set dimensions for horizontals and door position, divide into four for door placement, refine layout on Level 1, and center the door.

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    South Curtain Wall

    Lesson 4: Lobby Remodel

    4:07

    Divide the South wall into six equal panels, add mullions, and insert a wall type within a section.

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    Slab Extensions

    Lesson 4: Lobby Remodel

    3:01

    Revise the floor plan by adjusting the curtain wall placement and adding additional slab sections to align with the wall faces.

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    Slanted Walls

    Lesson 4: Lobby Remodel

    2:38

    Add sloped or slanted walls to your Revit project by changing the cross section from vertical to slanted and adjusting the angle parameter accordingly.

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  • Feature Stair Part 1

    Lesson 5: New Construction Plans

    4:33

    Create reference planes for the stair, set dimensions for placement, adjust stair settings, and model the stair in the desired location.

  • Feature Stair Part 2

    Lesson 5: New Construction Plans

    5:38

    Customize the stair by changing the stringer type, offsetting the supports, and adjusting the dimensions for a more customized design.

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    Feature Stair Part 3

    Lesson 5: New Construction Plans

    5:07

    Customize the stair profiles and materials to create a unique design.

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    Feature Stair Part 4

    Lesson 5: New Construction Plans

    2:31

    Adjust the stair settings to customize the design, such as changing the total depth and riser thickness to create different looks and styles for the feature stair.

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    Feature Railing Part 1

    Lesson 5: New Construction Plans

    8:04

    Adjust the railing height and structure for consistency and functionality.

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    Feature Railing Part 2

    Lesson 5: New Construction Plans

    6:04

    Use downloaded Autodesk content to create custom railings for your project in Revit.

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    Feature Railing Part 3

    Lesson 5: New Construction Plans

    7:55

    Customize the glass panel railing profile by adjusting the height and adding a bottom rail for improved aesthetics and functionality.

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    Feature Railing Part 4

    Lesson 5: New Construction Plans

    3:16

    Reset the temporary height isolate, modify the existing floor boundary, trace the outline for consistency, edit the railing path, continue and trim the railing, match the railing on the other side, and finish the sketch.

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    Lobby Ceiling

    Lesson 5: New Construction Plans

    7:18

    Adjust the level one ceiling plan to show the new elements and draw a gypsum wallboard ceiling with lighting layout in 3D.

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    Lobby Lighting Part 1

    Lesson 5: New Construction Plans

    3:51

    Add guidelines to ceiling plan for light fixture placement.

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    Lobby Lighting Part 2

    Lesson 5: New Construction Plans

    8:55

    Load the light fixtures from the Imperial library, place them in the ceiling, adjust their height and position, and duplicate as needed.

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    Roof Canopy Part 1

    Lesson 5: New Construction Plans

    3:40

    Create a roof canopy structure with perforated panels.

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    Roof Canopy Part 2

    Lesson 5: New Construction Plans

    3:02

    Create a perforated screen using aluminum material with a one-inch thickness, applying a cross-hatch small surface pattern, and adjusting the appearance for a realistic look in lesson six.

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  • Materials

    Lesson 6: Renderings & Elevations

    4:24

    Review and modify materials in the project to ensure accurate rendering outcomes.

  • Material assets

    Lesson 6: Renderings & Elevations

    2:21

    Swap the gray Ephus material on the wall with the wall texture stucco asset in a beige color.

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    Materials metal screen

    Lesson 6: Renderings & Elevations

    6:25

    Adjust the appearance of the perforated screen material for a more realistic look and optimize the glass material for the project's needs.

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    Stair Materials

    Lesson 6: Renderings & Elevations

    4:44

    Create a camera view to examine interior materials for the rendering.

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    Rail Materials

    Lesson 6: Renderings & Elevations

    4:40

    Apply stainless steel material to all railing components except the glass. Update baluster materials individually by accessing type properties in the families.

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    Interior Materials

    Lesson 6: Renderings & Elevations

    3:36

    Create a wood flooring material by duplicating the concrete floor type, adjusting the thickness to a quarter inch, and applying the oak material to the new floor.

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    Interior Rendering Lighting

    Lesson 6: Renderings & Elevations

    7:59

    Run a draft interior rendering to check lighting and adjust as needed.

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    Interior Rendering Settings

    Lesson 6: Renderings & Elevations

    5:21

    Adjust settings, render high-quality view, save and export for further use.

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    Exterior Rendering Part 1

    Lesson 6: Renderings & Elevations

    5:51

    Create exterior rendering by adjusting view and rendering settings, then finalize the rendering for the project.

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    Exterior Rendering Part 2

    Lesson 6: Renderings & Elevations

    2:16

    Rendered exterior view of the project with high settings, screen resolution, sun, and artificial lighting, achieving a cool result in about 11 minutes on the computer, significantly quicker than interior rendering, with the final product looking fantastic and ready for export as "exterior rendering."

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    Plans on Sheets

    Lesson 6: Renderings & Elevations

    5:20

    Create content for floor plans by adjusting scale, placing views on sheets, aligning with guide grids, and adjusting view titles for a construction document set.

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    Floor Plan Legend Part 1

    Lesson 6: Renderings & Elevations

    6:48

    Create a floor plan graphic legend with wall types using legend components and material tags.

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    Floor Plan Legend Part 2

    Lesson 6: Renderings & Elevations

    7:07

    Copy and label wall types and add material tags to them, then add door symbols and area of work symbols to the plan.

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    Floor Plan Annotations

    Lesson 6: Renderings & Elevations

    8:24

    Delineate scope of work, add room separations, tag rooms, walls, and doors, add dimensions, and label stair on floor plan.

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    Ceiling Plan

    Lesson 6: Renderings & Elevations

    4:46

    Update the reflected ceiling plan sheet by setting the scope box, adding dimensions, and adjusting view titles before moving it to the intersection on the guide grid for final preparations.

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    Building Elevation

    Lesson 6: Renderings & Elevations

    3:02

    Adjust and set building elevations on sheet A401 to quarter inch scale, associate with scope box, set phase filter, and align views for South and West elevations.

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    Building Sections

    Lesson 6: Renderings & Elevations

    2:58

    Create a new building section through the door and adjust section tags for better placement on the sheet.

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    Renderings Sheets

    Lesson 6: Renderings & Elevations

    3:22

    Adjust and arrange interior and exterior renderings on the sheet, duplicating and renaming the 3D view to include previous and new phases for the title sheet, and ensuring correct revisions and sheet index order.

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    Revisions

    Lesson 6: Renderings & Elevations

    3:16

    Add final revision to all sheets in the set and adjust sheet index filter to display all sheets created in the set.

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    Print to PDF

    Lesson 6: Renderings & Elevations

    3:27

    Compile and print multiple views and sheets into a single PDF file for the BIM 301 final project.

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BIM Construction Documents II Course Online

  • Intro Part 1

    Lesson 1: Project Setup

    1:08

    Model an existing building on a campus site plan, detail out the campus plan, add parking spaces, and create building plans, elevations, sections, renderings, and a title sheet.

  • Intro Part 2

    Lesson 1: Project Setup

    1:07

    Download the BIM 302 Start file from the Learning Hub to begin the class.

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    Intro Part 3

    Lesson 1: Project Setup

    1:09

    Create a campus view by duplicating the site plan and saving the file with your name.

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    Link CAD

    Lesson 1: Project Setup

    2:28

    Import the CAD file using the link option to ensure it can be updated and modified as needed in Revit.

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    Link Revit

    Lesson 1: Project Setup

    3:32

    Link a Revit file by selecting it from the Insert tab, using the origin to origin option, moving and aligning the model, and rotating it into place.

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    Parking Part 1

    Lesson 1: Project Setup

    4:12

    Add parking spaces to the campus site plan and adjust dimensions as needed.

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    Parking Part 2

    Lesson 1: Project Setup

    7:22

    Update the base file by copying the new file into the links folder, reloading it in the manage links tab, and adding parking stalls using the mirror tool.

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    Parking Part 3

    Lesson 1: Project Setup

    3:29

    Add parking stalls using the array command, ungroup model groups to make adjustments as needed.

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    Parking Part 4

    Lesson 1: Project Setup

    9:27

    Add parking stalls using array and copy tools based on dimensions and mirror or rotate them into place for accurate alignment.

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    Parking Part 5

    Lesson 1: Project Setup

    1:28

    Add parking stalls demonstration

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    Parking Review

    Lesson 1: Project Setup

    3:08

    Place parking stalls, check for missing spaces, add any needed spots, and calculate the total number of parking stalls on the campus.

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    ADA Parking

    Lesson 1: Project Setup

    5:25

    Create accessible parking stalls by adding appropriate types and aligning them correctly on the site plan.

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    Parking Schedule

    Lesson 1: Project Setup

    5:48

    Create parking schedule by sorting, grouping, and totaling accessible stalls, and break down by type and building for efficient tracking and management.

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    Sheet Index

    Lesson 1: Project Setup

    2:37

    Create new sheets for site plan, title sheet, campus plan, floor plans, and roof plan in schedule mode and add necessary data rows for placeholders.

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  • Floor Slab

    Lesson 2: New Building

    3:12

    Create a concrete floor slab using the line tool and edit type options.

  • Levels

    Lesson 2: New Building

    2:59

    Establish the level line to draw walls to correct elevations, adjust and rename levels for roof and top of parapet.

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    Scope Box

    Lesson 2: New Building

    2:51

    Draw a scope box in the designated area and associate it with the views for level one, level two, and roof plan.

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    Grids

    Lesson 2: New Building

    4:15

    Create grids by placing and copying them across the project, ensuring equal spacing and accurate dimensions for both the horizontal and vertical grids.

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    Level 1 Exterior Walls Part 1

    Lesson 2: New Building

    3:51

    Use basic wall command to draw the walls for the building outline, set height to level two, trace outline, create entrance by drawing inset walls, resolve depth, update floor outline, finish sketch.

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    Level 1 Exterior Walls Part 2

    Lesson 2: New Building

    7:39

    Establish full-height walls, designate curtain walls, and adjust mullions for level one plan.

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    Level Clean up

    Lesson 2: New Building

    0:55

    Associate the levels with the scope boxes to tidy up the 3D view before moving on to level two.

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    Wall Clean up

    Lesson 2: New Building

    2:18

    Change wall types to curtain wall, move walls back into place, adjust settings to prevent unintended impacts.

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    Level 2 Floor Deck

    Lesson 2: New Building

    5:39

    Create level two floor plan by setting underlay, drawing floor deck, adjusting dimensions for accuracy, and preparing for exterior wall creation.

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    Level 2 Walls Part 1

    Lesson 2: New Building

    3:06

    Add exterior walls to level two using generic eight-inch finish face interior walls with one-inch offset and adjust top constraints as needed.

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    Level 2 Walls Part 2

    Lesson 2: New Building

    2:40

    Create and align the upper wall above the pop-out, using the mirror tool to position it accurately and close off the gap.

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    Level 2 Walls Part 3

    Lesson 2: New Building

    2:08

    Adjust base constraints of pop-outs and walls to align heights and drop down four feet below level one; set top offset to negative four for walls and curtain wall pieces at level two for proper alignment and building progress.

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    Roof

    Lesson 2: New Building

    3:40

    Add roofs to the two identified locations on the plan.

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    Curtain Walls Part 1

    Lesson 2: New Building

    1:02

    Refine and add window pieces on the second floor, adjust curtain wall settings to achieve desired look, and allow the computer to handle mullion placement on large curtain wall banks on level one.

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    Curtain Walls Part 2

    Lesson 2: New Building

    4:46

    Select a curtain wall, edit type, adjust parameters for grid layout, mullions, and join conditions, then add windows on level two.

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    Columns

    Lesson 2: New Building

    7:52

    Load the rectangular and round columns into the project and add them to each grid intersection to create the columns.

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    Footing

    Lesson 2: New Building

    2:29

    Create isolated foundation footings for the columns by activating the command, setting the correct type, and placing them at grid intersections.

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    Level 2 Curtain Wall

    Lesson 2: New Building

    6:07

    Set up and draw the curtain wall in the designated location, adjusting the height and alignment as needed, and clean up any corners or edges for a polished finish.

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    Corner Mullions

    Lesson 2: New Building

    4:30

    Delete corner mullions, unpin, add quad corner mullions, adjust for proper corner alignment, check and save.

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    Punched Openings Part 1

    Lesson 2: New Building

    4:46

    Create punched opening types for windows on the building side by setting up reference planes, drawing the openings, and copying them to other locations on the grid.

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    Punched Openings Part 2

    Lesson 2: New Building

    1:58

    Set the panels as generic 8-inch wall types and place the mullions on the grid lines, removing them from unwanted locations, and align the window in the wall with a step for relief before applying the template to other windows.

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    Punched Openings Part 3

    Lesson 2: New Building

    4:34

    Copy and embed windows in curtain wall corners, add mullions, and clean up corner conditions in Revit.

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    Punched Openings Part 4

    Lesson 2: New Building

    9:16

    Adjust window spacing and wall dimensions to fit the 30-foot grid lines on the building facade.

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  • Core Layout Part 1

    Lesson 3: Interior Layout

    4:21

    Create interior walls, stairs, and core layout for the building.

  • Core Layout Part 2

    Lesson 3: Interior Layout

    5:13

    Delete unnecessary dimensions, rough in vestibule, adjust wall placement, mirror wall, create restroom layout with sinks, adjust dimensions for duplicate rooms, lock constraints on dimensions, modify dimensions to maintain relationships, align walls for clean layout, begin working on restroom layout.

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    Core Layout Part 3

    Lesson 3: Interior Layout

    3:52

    Draw the elevator and add necessary dimensions, place standard doors, and plan for accessible stalls in the bathroom.

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    Stair Wells Part 1

    Lesson 3: Interior Layout

    3:29

    Block out the stairs by drawing and mirroring them on both sides to fit within the slot and align with the landing.

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    Stair Wells Part 2

    Lesson 3: Interior Layout

    5:07

    Create the stair with a width of 4 foot 6, 12 risers, and adjust positioning for the desired stair layout.

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    Elevator Walls Part 1

    Lesson 3: Interior Layout

    4:10

    Create elevator shaft by splitting walls, running from level one to roof, adding shaft element, and changing wall type to metal stud layer one hour.

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    Elevator Walls Part 2

    Lesson 3: Interior Layout

    3:53

    Set the correct wall type for elevator walls using the one-hour fire rating pattern.

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    Elevator Family

    Lesson 3: Interior Layout

    3:47

    Load and place elevator family, adjust parameters for number of stops, and confirm correct height in section view.

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    Toilet Partitions

    Lesson 3: Interior Layout

    5:11

    Adjust and configure toilet stalls in the bathroom layout, including adding partitions, adjusting dimensions, and optimizing space allocation.

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    Bathroom Fixtures

    Lesson 3: Interior Layout

    6:25

    Adjust wall size for toilet stalls, add fixtures, and place sinks at specified distances in the bathroom layout.

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    West Stair Curtain Wall

    Lesson 3: Interior Layout

    9:23

    Adjust the curtain wall layout for stairs and door placement by aligning mullions, creating new grids, and setting proper dimensions for openings.

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    East Stair Curtain Wall

    Lesson 3: Interior Layout

    4:20

    Adjust the dimension and add a mullion to the east stair wall to accommodate the door placement.

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    Curtain Wall Doors

    Lesson 3: Interior Layout

    2:04

    Add interior doors at the stair and change the curtain wall panel type for level one plan.

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    North Curtain Wall Door

    Lesson 3: Interior Layout

    3:44

    Add a door and curtain grid for the entrance storefront.

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    Entry Curtain Wall Part 1

    Lesson 3: Interior Layout

    5:36

    Model the entrance curtain wall by redrawing it as a curtain wall type, editing the profile, adding grid lines, and adjusting the dimensions as needed.

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    Entry Curtain Wall Part 2

    Lesson 3: Interior Layout

    3:26

    Add a six-foot wide double door with curtain grids and mullions.

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    North Curtain Wall

    Lesson 3: Interior Layout

    2:13

    Modify the curtain wall layout on the north elevation by updating the wall type, adjusting the dimensions, and adding curtain grids to create a consistent pattern.

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    North Curtain Wall Layout

    Lesson 3: Interior Layout

    10:42

    Create a custom curtain wall pattern with alternating horizontal and vertical curtain grids on the north elevation.

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    North Curtain Wall Mullions

    Lesson 3: Interior Layout

    4:50

    Select and isolate curtain grid and panels, add various mullion types, differentiate vertical and horizontal mullions, adjust mullions per grid line, and customize mullion profiles for a diverse wall design.

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    Roof Plan Part 1

    Lesson 3: Interior Layout

    5:51

    Create a sloped roof in Revit by adding low points for drains and establishing a ridge using reference planes.

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    Roof Plan Part 2

    Lesson 3: Interior Layout

    4:02

    Establish low point and ridge elevations, then adjust roof slope to maintain flat bottom while keeping structure elements flat.

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    Roof Screen

    Lesson 3: Interior Layout

    2:53

    Add a roof screen to the top of the building.

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    Level 2 Plan Layout

    Lesson 3: Interior Layout

    4:00

    Edit floor boundaries, add walls, and incorporate bathrooms on level two plan.

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    Level 1 Rooms

    Lesson 3: Interior Layout

    5:24

    Adjust graphics and view on floor plan, move building elevations, add rooms and room tags, change display to hidden line, add rooms for level one, and add door tags for level two.

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    Door Tags

    Lesson 3: Interior Layout

    1:31

    Add door tags by selecting the Tag All option in the Annotate tab, assigning appropriate numbers and making adjustments as needed.

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    Level 2 Rooms

    Lesson 3: Interior Layout

    4:51

    Adjust the level two floor plan graphics, turn off underlay, set scope box, add rooms for future office, restrooms, elevator, and stairs, add room tags and door tags, renumber doors, clean up restroom labels, prepare roof plan for sheet placement for the midterm.

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    Title Sheet

    Lesson 3: Interior Layout

    4:52

    Create sheet placeholders, select appropriate title block, fill out project information, draw lines for title and sheet list, add text for title and client name, adjust text size and layout, and finalize title sheet for project.

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    Floor Plan Sheets

    Lesson 3: Interior Layout

    4:52

    Adjust scale on campus site plan, add North arrow, create enlarged site plan call out, rename view, adjust scale on enlarged site plan, hide grids and elevation, adjust view range, prepare for floor plan sheets.

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    Revisions Print to PDF

    Lesson 3: Interior Layout

    5:33

    Add parking schedule and floor plans to campus plan sheet, set up guide grid, adjust view titles, add revisions for midterm, print all sheets to PDF, review for accuracy.

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  • Metal Panel Material

    Lesson 4: Elevations

    7:06

    Set exterior materials for walls including metal panel type, adjust dimensions, create surface pattern with joints, and align panels on the building facade.

  • EIFS Material Part 1

    Lesson 4: Elevations

    3:11

    Apply surface pattern to exterior walls and set material to ephison metal stud, then match material to panels around the building and clean up corners.

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    EIFS Material Part 2

    Lesson 4: Elevations

    6:59

    Adjusting joints, aligning panels, deleting walls, copying and aligning panels, editing profile, aligning corners, and correcting exterior materials.

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    Roof Screen Material

    Lesson 4: Elevations

    1:52

    Assign the metal panel material with an eight-inch horizontal surface pattern to the roof screen walls in the model.

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    Skylight Setup

    Lesson 4: Elevations

    2:53

    Adjust the roof opening cut, set dimensions to four foot two, create walls for skylight base, attach walls to roof, remove top offset, add skylight element.

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    Skylight Sloped Glazing

    Lesson 4: Elevations

    3:55

    Draw the skylight using sloped glazing, adjust view range, sketch, set slope, align grids, add mullions, attach walls to sloped glazing.

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    Elevations Setup Part 1

    Lesson 4: Elevations

    3:34

    Set up elevation views and ensure proper display by adjusting elements and using appropriate visibility settings.

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    Elevations Setup Part 2

    Lesson 4: Elevations

    5:28

    Adjust the topo surface elevation to create a ground plane for section and elevation views.

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    Elevation View Template

    Lesson 4: Elevations

    5:29

    Adjust graphics settings for elevation views, create view template, apply to views, and customize settings per view as needed.

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    Elevation Sheets

    Lesson 4: Elevations

    6:08

    Create elevation sheets (400 series) by adding views, setting revisions, and aligning view titles for East, North, West, and South elevations.

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  • Building Sections

    Lesson 5: Building Documentation

    4:35

    Add building sections through key areas of the design to inform model changes and gain a comprehensive view of the building's elements.

  • Floor Slab Updates

    Lesson 5: Building Documentation

    7:34

    Add slab edges all around the building, create a pit slab for the elevator, and add walls down from the pit slab.

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    Exterior Ceilings

    Lesson 5: Building Documentation

    5:37

    Add ceiling elements to level one ceiling plans by selecting the sketch ceiling option, drawing an outline or using the pick lines tool, adjusting the height to 10 feet, creating a new metal panel on metal stud type, setting dimensions and materials, and finishing the sketch.

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    Building Section Sheets

    Lesson 5: Building Documentation

    6:16

    Add additional building sections, adjust their extents, create sheets for the section views, and set up a view template for consistency.

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    Building Section Sheets

    Lesson 5: Building Documentation

    5:59

    Create sheet A502, add revision, rename to Building Sections, add sections three and four, disassociate views from scope box, adjust crop regions, move views as needed, align view titles, set graphics for section views, adjust section extents, check section heads and tails in floor plans, make adjustments as needed, review campus site plan and site plan views for sections, add dimensions to plans.

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    Site Plan Annotations

    Lesson 5: Building Documentation

    5:50

    Add dimensions and text to site plans to represent street names, building numbers, and parking layouts.

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    Floor Plan Annotations

    Lesson 5: Building Documentation

    4:26

    Create dimensions for floor plans and adjust their positions for clarity and organization.

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    Keynotes Part 1

    Lesson 5: Building Documentation

    4:27

    Create a keynote file in Revit by setting up a new text document, naming it, and linking it to the software.

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    Keynotes Part 2

    Lesson 5: Building Documentation

    5:33

    Add keynotes to the text file by creating categories, heading, reference, keynote number, and keynote text divided by tabs to organize and group keynotes effectively.

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    Keynotes Part 3

    Lesson 5: Building Documentation

    4:11

    Add keynote tags for different materials in the project and ensure they align correctly to avoid errors.

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    Placing Keynotes Part 1

    Lesson 5: Building Documentation

    7:56

    Create a keynote legend for the project and add keynotes to various elements in different views.

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    Placing Keynotes Part 2

    Lesson 5: Building Documentation

    5:08

    Add keynotes to various elements in the site plan and adjust their placement to ensure they are correctly tagged.

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  • Plan Cleanup

    Lesson 6: Rendering & Schematic Design Set

    10:00

    Finalize floor plan and elevation views, adjust graphics, hide unnecessary elements, and ensure proper alignment before printing to PDF.

  • Section and Elevation Cleanup

    Lesson 6: Rendering & Schematic Design Set

    6:33

    Apply view templates to section views to adjust detail level and consistency, add room tags for context, and selectively half tone elements for clarity.

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    Camera Views

    Lesson 6: Rendering & Schematic Design Set

    5:38

    Rename the 3D view to southwest perspective for the project.

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    Camera Views on Sheets

    Lesson 6: Rendering & Schematic Design Set

    5:36

    Create 3D views of the building from different angles and adjust the size and crop to fit on the sheet.

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    Site Plan Cleanup

    Lesson 6: Rendering & Schematic Design Set

    7:08

    Adjust site plan graphics by turning on level two underlay, using line work tool for overhead lines, adding masking region, and creating a field region for a thick border around the building.

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    Graphics Display Options Part 1

    Lesson 6: Rendering & Schematic Design Set

    5:22

    Adjust the graphic display options for the 3D view by turning off imported categories, applying wide lines, and casting shadows with specific lighting settings like time of day and location.

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    Graphics Display Options Part 2

    Lesson 6: Rendering & Schematic Design Set

    5:39

    Adjust lighting settings, enable sketchy lines, and create presentation 3D views for graphic renderings of title sheet.

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    Revisions on Sheet

    Lesson 6: Rendering & Schematic Design Set

    1:25

    Apply final revisions to midterm sheets, review and correct information, and scan all views before printing to PDF.

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    Print to PDF

    Lesson 6: Rendering & Schematic Design Set

    4:01

    Print to PDF using specified settings and save final document for submission.

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BIM Construction Documents III Course Online

  • Introduction

    Lesson 1: Overview, Cartoon Set & Floor Plan

    1:34

    Download the BIM 303 start file, save it in a designated folder with your name, and work on creating views, sheets, and adding detail for the project throughout the course.

  • Intro Part 2

    Lesson 1: Overview, Cartoon Set & Floor Plan

    2:34

    Create a cartoon set by adding missing sheets from the provided PDF markup.

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    Cartoon Set

    Lesson 1: Overview, Cartoon Set & Floor Plan

    6:21

    Create placeholder sheets in the sheet index, add title blocks, and manage sheet visibility for the midterm submission.

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    Graphic Symbols Part 1

    Lesson 1: Overview, Cartoon Set & Floor Plan

    10:00

    Create a graphic symbols legend by setting the scale, adding a title, drawing detail lines, applying text, and placing symbols for various drawing elements.

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    Graphic Symbols Part 2

    Lesson 1: Overview, Cartoon Set & Floor Plan

    6:11

    Add elevation section and callout tags, including wall section, building section, elevation mark body, and enlarge plan callout symbols. Adjust and position them on the title sheet, removing unnecessary lines and organizing the layout for a tidy appearance.

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    PDF Markup

    Lesson 1: Overview, Cartoon Set & Floor Plan

    2:07

    Revise floor plan and elevation markups, including adding keynotes, door tags, dimensions, and notes to meet office standards in BIM 303 PDF markup.

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    Level 1 Plan Dimensions Part 1

    Lesson 1: Overview, Cartoon Set & Floor Plan

    10:46

    Start dimensioning the exterior of level one Revit model using consistent styles and gridline dimensions.

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    Level 1 Plan Dimensions Part 2

    Lesson 1: Overview, Cartoon Set & Floor Plan

    10:15

    Continue adding typical curtain wall dimensions on all walls of the building.

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    Level 1 Plan Dimensions Part 3

    Lesson 1: Overview, Cartoon Set & Floor Plan

    10:59

    Create dimension strings for the north side of the building on level one by locating key points along the wall, ensuring accuracy and clarity.

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    Level 2 Plan Dimensions

    Lesson 1: Overview, Cartoon Set & Floor Plan

    12:17

    Add gridline dimensions and clean up working dimensions, ensuring legibility and accuracy.

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    Dimension Wrap up

    Lesson 1: Overview, Cartoon Set & Floor Plan

    5:02

    Dimensioned exterior and curtain walls on level two, ensuring no overlapping symbols or dimensions. Cleaned up two-foot dimensions and prepared to dimension interior walls for second floor to locate stairs accurately. Checked consistency of dimensions between levels one and two. Made adjustments for consistency. Next step is to reconcile wall types, create partition schedule, add keynotes, and complete red lines.

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    Wall Types

    Lesson 1: Overview, Cartoon Set & Floor Plan

    8:52

    Reconcile wall types by setting graphics for rated and non-rated walls, adjusting parameters for plumbing chase wall, and checking consistency across levels for accurate representation.

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    Partition Schedule

    Lesson 1: Overview, Cartoon Set & Floor Plan

    12:07

    Create a partition schedule legend with detailed wall types for floor plans.

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    Plan Wrap Up

    Lesson 1: Overview, Cartoon Set & Floor Plan

    8:35

    Add keynotes and adjust graphics on partition schedule for floor plans A201 and A202.

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    Roof Plan

    Lesson 1: Overview, Cartoon Set & Floor Plan

    7:09

    Update roof plan by adjusting cut plane, adding dimensions, and labeling slope arrows and keynotes.

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  • Lesson 2 Intro

    Lesson 2: Building Elevations & 3D Views

    2:50

    Begin creating material legend for exterior notes and tags on elevations and sections.

  • Material Legend Part 1

    Lesson 2: Building Elevations & 3D Views

    7:54

    Create material legend by adding filled regions with different patterns and labels for each material type.

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    Material Legend Part 2

    Lesson 2: Building Elevations & 3D Views

    7:31

    Create and adjust exterior material legend for elevation sheets.

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    Modify and Apply Materials

    Lesson 2: Building Elevations & 3D Views

    5:41

    Modify and define finishes for different materials in the model.

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    Elevation Callouts

    Lesson 2: Building Elevations & 3D Views

    7:44

    Revise glass panel patterns and material properties to match spandrel panel design in Revit.

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    Callout views on sheets

    Lesson 2: Building Elevations & 3D Views

    10:37

    Add enlarged elevation views to the sheet and adjust annotations for better clarity and communication, ensuring consistency throughout the documentation process.

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    Material Keynotes

    Lesson 2: Building Elevations & 3D Views

    6:23

    Organize keynotes in Revit by creating a new category for materials and assigning keynotes to material attributes for annotation and consistency.

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    Elevation Keynotes Part 1

    Lesson 2: Building Elevations & 3D Views

    10:13

    Add keynotes to elevations based on materials and tags.

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    Elevation Keynotes Part 2

    Lesson 2: Building Elevations & 3D Views

    12:09

    Annotate north elevation with material keynotes and detail lines.

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    Elevation Keynotes Part 3

    Lesson 2: Building Elevations & 3D Views

    5:29

    Add material notes and update wall types in the south elevation view.

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    Enlarged Plan Annotations View Part 1

    Lesson 2: Building Elevations & 3D Views

    8:13

    Add dimensions and keynotes to finish up sheet A602, including vertical and horizontal mullions, hidden lines, and material notes.

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    Enlarged Plan Annotations View Part 2

    Lesson 2: Building Elevations & 3D Views

    4:30

    Annotate window dimensions and materials in the view. Add user keynotes for mullions and panel joints.

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    Wall Sections

    Lesson 2: Building Elevations & 3D Views

    11:58

    Organize and place wall sections on sheets by creating views, aligning them, and applying a view template for consistency and ease of use.

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    Wall Section Annotations Part 1

    Lesson 2: Building Elevations & 3D Views

    11:13

    Add insulation symbols and annotations to wall sections to show continuous insulation throughout different wall types and sections.

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    Wall Section Annotations Part 2

    Lesson 2: Building Elevations & 3D Views

    4:55

    Add keynotes for various elements such as roofing, insulation, material, slab, metal soffit, installation, and single ply membrane in section two and similar elements in another section to enhance detail level.

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  • Enlarged Floor Plans

    Lesson 3: Elevations, Section Views & Wall Sections

    6:17

    Create enlarged plans and interior elevations for a specific area on levels one and two, including adding dimensions, keynotes, tags, and corresponding with the keynote file and partition schedule.

  • View Templates

    Lesson 3: Elevations, Section Views & Wall Sections

    6:06

    Create and apply a view template for the enlarged floor plan, ensuring consistency across views and managing visibility settings efficiently.

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    Interior Elevations

    Lesson 3: Elevations, Section Views & Wall Sections

    8:48

    Set view template settings for level two plan and wall sections, create interior elevations for lobby plans, and adjust elevation views for visibility and clarity.

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    Interior Elevation View Setup

    Lesson 3: Elevations, Section Views & Wall Sections

    8:35

    Adjust and create detailed interior elevation views from the template, incorporating masking regions and crop region adjustments for improved layout and visibility.

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    Keynotes

    Lesson 3: Elevations, Section Views & Wall Sections

    10:19

    Add keynotes to floor plan and elevations for plumbing fixtures and elements.

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    Dimensions

    Lesson 3: Elevations, Section Views & Wall Sections

    8:58

    Add dimensions to locate walls and rooms on the first floor, copy them to the second floor, adjust and finalize dimensions for the elevator room, and prepare for adding room and door tags.

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    Additional Tags

    Lesson 3: Elevations, Section Views & Wall Sections

    4:40

    Edit and add room tags and door tags to the floor plan using the Annotate tab, ensuring proper placement and avoiding overlaps for a cleaner presentation.

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    Revision Block

    Lesson 3: Elevations, Section Views & Wall Sections

    7:22

    Update the title sheet for the next submission by adding a new revision and revising the sheets for the BIM 303 midterm.

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    Print Midterm

    Lesson 3: Elevations, Section Views & Wall Sections

    10:06

    Hide elevation tags at scales coarser than 3/16th inch, set wall types A-D corresponding to partition schedule, add wall tags, export sheets to PDF, save in working folder, confirm revisions, check hide on reference view tags, and export PDF package for submission.

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  • Gross Area Plans

    Lesson 4: Enlarged Floor Plans & Interior Elevations

    6:37

    Create gross area plans for Level 1 and Level 2 by setting up area boundaries, evaluating the generated lines, and adjusting as needed, then setting up appropriate views and naming them accordingly.

  • Gross Area Plan Graphics

    Lesson 4: Enlarged Floor Plans & Interior Elevations

    7:52

    Create a view template for the gross area plan by adjusting visibility settings and color schemes, then apply it to level one and level two plans.

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    Gross Area Plan Sheet

    Lesson 4: Enlarged Floor Plans & Interior Elevations

    2:30

    Create a new sheet, select the appropriate title block, change the sheet number to A001, and title it "Gross Area Plans." Adjust the scale to fit both level one and level two plans, organize the views, add view titles, place a schedule, and include a color fill legend to explain the colors on the plans.

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    Area Scheme Options

    Lesson 4: Enlarged Floor Plans & Interior Elevations

    6:44

    Create custom area schemes and color schemes to customize the plan and assign different values for calculations in Revit.

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    Level 1 Rentable Area

    Lesson 4: Enlarged Floor Plans & Interior Elevations

    12:02

    Create area boundaries and define different spaces for lease area and common areas using the rentable area plan on level 1 in Revit.

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    Level 2 Rentable Area Plan

    Lesson 4: Enlarged Floor Plans & Interior Elevations

    6:41

    Create area boundary lines and spaces on level two for the rentable area plan.

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    Rentable Area Sheet

    Lesson 4: Enlarged Floor Plans & Interior Elevations

    8:27

    Create rentable area and gross area plans schedules, adjust formatting, and place them on corresponding sheets for next assignment.

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  • Phasing Setup

    Lesson 5: Phases, Design Options & Tenant Layout

    5:34

    Create a new tenant suite plan by duplicating the existing level one floor plan, changing the phase to tenant one TI, and organizing it under a new tenant improvement category.

  • Tenant Layout Core Edits

    Lesson 5: Phases, Design Options & Tenant Layout

    5:10

    Block out the walls to divide the two suites, modify an existing wall to create a new storefront entrance, and set up demo and new floor plans.

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    Tenant Entry

    Lesson 5: Phases, Design Options & Tenant Layout

    6:19

    Draw a new storefront wall using the storefront curtain wall type, adjust the wall settings, add reference lines for door placement, create a curtain grid for the door, unpin elements for modification, and adjust the door panel type.

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    Tenant Suite Walls

    Lesson 5: Phases, Design Options & Tenant Layout

    10:00

    Adjust the swing of the door and draw a wall over the top to resolve the gap, then block out the rest of the suite by drawing walls for different rooms and aligning them accordingly, including offices, conference rooms, and phone rooms.

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    Tenant Suite Doors

    Lesson 5: Phases, Design Options & Tenant Layout

    6:33

    Add all office and room doors, use load Autodesk family option to quickly find and load door types, adjust frame settings if needed, duplicate exterior type for interior storefront entrances, modify layout for phone rooms, adjust height settings as necessary.

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    Tenant Storefront Part 1

    Lesson 5: Phases, Design Options & Tenant Layout

    4:54

    Add the curtain grid to the door framework, delete the sill piece, unpin and change door panel to curtain wall single glass, adjust swing and position, copy lines and make adjustments for second door, set door opening dimensions, align grid, adjust wall or curtain wall to ensure correct placement, add mullions or cap, delete sill, unpin panel, match type, change swing, repeat for additional doors to set up mini conference rooms and offices.

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    Tenant Storefront Part 2

    Lesson 5: Phases, Design Options & Tenant Layout

    7:06

    Draw storefronts for conference room walls, adjust verticals, align door openings, unpin and swap panel types.

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    Furniture Systems Part 1

    Lesson 5: Phases, Design Options & Tenant Layout

    3:58

    Load in the workstation family, place four workstations in a box, position them relative to the grid, and mirror them to create the bank of systems furniture.

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    Furniture Systems Part 2

    Lesson 5: Phases, Design Options & Tenant Layout

    3:23

    Designate the break room space in the northern portion of the office, set workstation spacing, create aisles, and plan for additional workstations and lounge areas.

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    Break Room Furniture

    Lesson 5: Phases, Design Options & Tenant Layout

    7:40

    Place room separation lines, load furniture families from Autodesk cloud, and arrange banquettes, tables, and chairs in the break room area.

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    Break Room Casework

    Lesson 5: Phases, Design Options & Tenant Layout

    9:19

    Load in casework families to create a simple kitchen layout with base cabinets, a countertop with sink, and upper cabinets.

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    Conference Room Furniture

    Lesson 5: Phases, Design Options & Tenant Layout

    4:27

    Add the remaining furniture to the space, including conference room tables and a reception desk, then define the different spaces with rooms for color coding.

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    Tenant Suite Rooms

    Lesson 5: Phases, Design Options & Tenant Layout

    8:13

    Designate and separate different spaces in the floor plan by adding room separators and modifying room tags for accurate calculation of square footage.

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    Tenant Suite Departments

    Lesson 5: Phases, Design Options & Tenant Layout

    7:52

    Assign departments to spaces and color code them based on room types.

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    Tenant Improvement Sheet

    Lesson 5: Phases, Design Options & Tenant Layout

    5:28

    Adjust room tags, halftone furniture and furniture systems, add a door to the bathroom, create a new sheet with floor plan, department legend, and updated schedule, and make final adjustments for the shell plans and tenant plan submission.

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  • Restroom Finishes Part 1

    Lesson 6: Rendering & Design Development Set

    10:00

    Add finishes and components to the restrooms in the north elevation of the men's room using the split face command, creating tile patterns, and applying materials.

  • Restroom Finishes Part 2

    Lesson 6: Rendering & Design Development Set

    6:50

    Apply tile pattern to walls by using the split face command and drawing the desired boundaries, then paint the panels with the appropriate materials.

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    Restroom Components

    Lesson 6: Rendering & Design Development Set

    9:37

    Add dimensions, adjust notes, and place mirrors in the restrooms.

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    Wall Sections Part 1

    Lesson 6: Rendering & Design Development Set

    7:35

    Fixing gaps and updating roof details in A702 sheet, adjusting roof boundaries, modifying roof section to show correct layers, aligning walls to roof, and joining geometry for cleaner outline.

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    Wall Section Part 2

    Lesson 6: Rendering & Design Development Set

    7:26

    Draw walls representing the additional framing above the storefront wall to provide more accurate details and ensure proper obstruction accounting.

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    Aerial 3D Views Part 1

    Lesson 6: Rendering & Design Development Set

    6:47

    Create four different aerial views using the 3D view options by adjusting camera angles and settings for each view.

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    Aerial 3D Views Part 2

    Lesson 6: Rendering & Design Development Set

    7:15

    Create east, north, and southeast aerial views by duplicating the view, adjusting the zoom and orientation using the viewcube, renaming the views, placing them on the sheet, tweaking the sizes and positions, applying a 3D view template, and saving the changes.

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    Perspective Views

    Lesson 6: Rendering & Design Development Set

    9:58

    Create vignettes for sheet 902 by selecting views, applying 3D view templates, adjusting sizes, and arranging them on the sheet.

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    Revisions

    Lesson 6: Rendering & Design Development Set

    7:36

    Set next revision in view tab, add all modified sheets for BIM 303 final, QC each sheet, ensure all sheets are included, add revision clouds as needed, tag revisions, check title sheet, save, review checklist, print for final.

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    QC and Print

    Lesson 6: Rendering & Design Development Set

    5:45

    Complete the final quality check on your Revit project before printing it to ensure all keynotes, graphics, and settings are correct, following the checklist provided in the resources tab.

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Curriculum

What you'll learn

  • Apply BIM modeling tools to create an architectural model, including an existing building, partial demolition, and new construction
  • Prepare a set of architectural construction documents incorporating the site and building models
  • Build topography for a project using existing external files and develop a site plan, including hardscape and landscaping
  • Graphically differentiate phasing of a project from existing construction through new construction
  • Produce plan, section, and elevation views of the project for sheet layout
  • Produce renderings suitable for presentation and documentation

Course outline

  1. Intro to Revit Course Online 30 hours

    Learn how to design 3D building models and create detailed construction documents using Revit Architecture tools. This course will teach you how to efficiently work within Building Information Modeling (BIM) for architectural design and documentation.

    • Describe Primary Revit Concepts and how they relate to Building Information Modeling (BIM).
    • Explore the Revit User Interface.
    • Design a 3D building model to explain how information is interrelated
    • Determine the appropriate workflow to complete tasks within Revit.
    • Develop a project that includes floors, walls, ceilings, stairs, curtain walls, and roof design to strengthen 3D modeling and 2D documentation skills.
    • Create presentation-level architectural graphics.
    • Catalog building information using schedules.
  2. Intermediate Revit Course Online 30 hours

    Enhance your Revit skills by learning advanced techniques for creating detailed construction documents. This course covers integrating DWG files, creating custom schedules, building 3D parametric families, and using BIM project management tools.

    • Integrate DWG Files to create Revit details.
    • Tag elements for cost estimation and material take-offs.
    • Explore the capabilities of design options and how to present different options.
    • Create 3D parametric families.
    • Build customized door, material, and room schedules that can be used for construction take-offs.
    • Explore BIM project management techniques to keep models efficient and user-friendly.
  3. BIM Construction Documents I Course Online 30 hours

    Learn how to create comprehensive BIM construction models and generate site plans using Revit Architecture tools. This course focuses on modeling an existing commercial building and its two-story expansion, along with topography and site planning.

    • Apply BIM modeling tools to create an architectural model, including an existing building, partial demolition, and new construction.
    • Build topography for a project using existing external files and develop a site plan, including hardscape and landscaping.
    • Graphically differentiate the phasing of a project from existing construction through new construction.
    • Produce renderings suitable for presentation and documentation.
  4. BIM Construction Documents II Course Online 30 hours

    Develop a comprehensive set of construction documents using Revit Architecture tools, including keynotes, detail drawings, and schedules. This course focuses on the creation of professional, deliverable architectural construction documents.

    • Prepare a set of architectural construction documents incorporating the site and building models created in BIM Construction Documents I.
    • Develop progress sets of construction documents, reflecting 30/60/90/100 percent deliverable submittals.
    • Produce plan, section, and elevation views of the project for sheet layout.
    • Keynote elements of the project model. Develop schedules and a limited number of architectural details extracted from the BIM model.
  5. BIM Construction Documents III Course Online 30 hours

    Learn to create detailed 3D building models and generate professional 2D architectural drawings using Revit. This course covers both residential and commercial projects, helping you develop skills for creating floor plans, elevations, and 3D perspectives.

    • Create and place graphic-symbol and material legends; standardize view titles and sheet presentation
    • Dimension exterior/interior plans consistently, add partition schedules, and apply wall types per intent
    • Add and manage keynotes across plans, elevations, sections, and the roof—using a shared keynote table
    • Develop enlarged plans and interior elevations with coordinated tags, dimensions, and view templates
    • Set up phasing for tenant-fit layouts; QC, revision-cloud/tag sheets, and export a scaled PDF set for midterm and final

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