Revit for Systems Design and Smart Buildings

3h 28mBeginner2023-02-10

Authors

Onyema Udeze

Consultant, Author, Trainer

Course details

If you’re a systems designer or consultant working in the building and construction industry, you need to be able to collaborate in real time with other project stakeholders. Join instructor and architect Onyema Udeze to learn how to use Revit for systems design and documentation to enhance the delivery of smart, sustainable buildings.

Discover the collaborative brainpower of Revit for breaking down silos and improving team communication. Learn how to set up projects, work with families, place devices, configure logical systems and schedules, and troubleshoot common Revit limitations. Upon completing this course, you’ll be equipped with new technical skills to help meet the increased demand for smart buildings.

Skills covered

Business AnalysisIT AutomationRevitArchitectural VisualizationCivil EngineeringAutodesk3D ModelingProjectProject ManagementVisualization and Real-TimeAECProduct and ManufacturingAnimation and IllustrationNetwork and System AdministrationBusiness Analysis and Strategy

Concepts

0. Introduction

01 - Creating and collaborating with Revit
02 - What you need to know

1. The Convergence of Building Information Modeling (BIM) and Smart Buildings

03 - The increased need for smart buildings
04 - The need for integrated project delivery
05 - BIM levels
06 - Collaboration and coordination tools in Revit

2. Setting Up Your Project

07 - Setting up your Revit template
08 - Establishing your color standards
09 - Setting up your icons and legends
10 - Preparing the architectural model
11 - Setting up your views

3. Working with Families

12 - Family categories
13 - Working with Generic Annotation families
14 - Working with Tag families
15 - Working with 3D families
16 - Nesting and the use of symbols
17 - The basics of connectors
18 - Lighting fixture families

4. Device Placement

19 - Some systems design considerations
20 - Working with floor plans
21 - Working with sections and elevations
22 - Working with 3D views

5. Logical Systems and Schedules

23 - Hierarchy of logical systems
24 - Electrical settings and wiring
25 - Configuring electrical panels in Revit
26 - Configuring data and other panels in Revit
27 - Complementing panels with schedules
28 - Analyzing lighting design with schedules in Revit

6. Schematic Diagrams

29 - Current Revit limitations and workarounds
30 - Creating signal-flow diagrams in Revit
31 - Creating single-line and riser diagrams in Revit

7. Details

32 - Working with an existing detail library
33 - Revit-native details
34 - Creating rack diagrams in Revit

Conclusion

35 - The way forward - Bridging the gap