Residential Project
This is the introduction for the Residential Project. You will be creating 3D models and 2D views to document a two-story residential project. The intent of this project is to familiarize you with the workflow and techniques required to create a typical residential architectural project using the Revit Architectural design program.
Creating the Residential Building Layout
This tutorial consists of setting up the initial layout of the Residential Project. Most of the two- story house will be created at this time. The commands/techniques that will be covered are:
- Adding and Modifying Levels Adding Roofs
- Adding Walls Attaching Walls to Roof Surfaces
- Adding Doors and Windows Use of the Paint Tool
- Use of 3D View Tool Modifying Door and Window Tag Families
- Splitting Walls Adding Architectural Columns
- Editing Wall Types Thickening the Edges of Floor Slabs
- Adding and Modifying Floor Slabs and Plates
- Dimensioning Wall, Door, and Window Locations
- Underlay View Option
- Constraining Wall Heights
Adding the Cabinetry & Appliances and Bathroom Fixtures
In this tutorial the student will add casework (cabinetry) to the Kitchens and Bathrooms. In addition to the commands/techniques that are introduced in the previous tutorials, the following information will be covered:
- Creating Interior Elevation Views Creating a Custom Model Family
- Adding Base and Wall Cabinets Modifying a Dimension Style
- Modifying Cabinet Sizes Adding a Floor Surface Material
- Adding Appliances and Fixture Families Creating a Callout View
- Adjusting View Range Modifying a Wall Profile
- Adjusting Object Styles Annotating and Dimensioning an Interior Elevation View
- Adjusting Object Styles Annotating and Dimensioning an Interior Elevation View
Creating the Schedules and Color Room Legend
In Tutorial 3 the student will create and add door, window, and room finish schedules to their project. In additional to the commands/techniques that are introduced in the previous tutorials, the following information will be covered:
- Creating a Door Schedule Creating Room Spaces
- Creating a Window Schedule Adding and Modifying Room Tags
- Creating a Room Finish Schedule Creating a Color Room Legend
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Entering Information into the Schedule Adding Custom Parameters to the
Schedule
Creating the Topography and Site Elements
This tutorial deals with adding and modifying the various elements needed for the building site. In additional to the commands/techniques that are introduced in the previous tutorials, the following information will be covered:
- Adding Property Lines Creating Topography
- Overriding Display Graphics Adding Subregions to the Topography
- Modifying the Material of the Topography
- Adding Trees, People, and Vehicles to the Site
- Modifying Subregion Materials
Creating the Stairs, Reflected Ceiling Plans, Furniture Plans,
and Miscellaneous Plans
Tutorial 5 covers adding stairs, creating reflected ceiling plans, furniture plans, and other associated plans to the project. In additional to the commands/techniques that are introduced in the previous tutorials, the following information will be covered:
- Creating Stairs and Railings Loading Furniture Families
- Modifying Floor Boundaries Placing Furniture
- Setting Wall Transparency Creating Section Views
- Adding Ceilings Creating Wall Sections
- Creating Reflected Ceiling Plans Annotating Wall Sections
- Modifying Ceiling Boundaries Adding 2D Components to Views
- Creating an Area Plan Using View Templates
- Adding a Fireplace to the Project Hiding Elements
- Adding Lighting Families to the Ceiling Creating Detail Views
Setting Up the Design Options, Exterior & Interior
3D Views, and Renderings
This tutorial covers design options, setting up the various exterior and interior camera views of the house. The process of creating rendered views using the Autodesk Cloud Rendering service is also covered. In additional to the commands/techniques that are introduced in the previous tutorials, the following information will be covered:
- Creating a Design Option Rendering a 3D Camera View
- Adding Elements to a Design Option Adjusting Rendered View Properties
- Modifying Roof Surfaces Rendering in the Cloud
- Setting up a 3D Exterior View Use of the Autodesk Rendering Site
- Duplicating 3D Views Setting up Exterior Camera Views
- Setting up an Interior Camera View Creating a 3D Isometric Section View
- Modifying a Camera View Creating a 3D Perspective Section View
- Creating Sun Settings
Assembling the Sheet Views and Portfolio
The final tutorial covers the process of creating the sheets and inserting the views that were created in the previous tutorials. The student will also create a PDF portfolio of their project. In addition to the commands/techniques that are introduced in the previous tutorials, the following information will be covered:
- Creating a Drawing Sheet Adding 3D & Elevation Views to a Sheet
- Inserting Image Files into a Sheet Creating a Sheet Index
- Adding Plan Views to a Sheet Creating a PDF File of the Sheets
