SBS5322 Basics of Building Information Modelling

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Technical training no. 3

 
1. Objectives

• - Develop practical experience with a BIM software (Autodesk Revit)
• - Learn the basics of Autodesk Revit Architecture
• - Appreciate the skills for learning BIM software effectively
• - Demonstrate computer visualization software for BIM
  
• - Learn BIM collaboration methods in virtual environment
  

2. Revit basic tutorial

• The Complete Beginner’s Guide to Autodesk Revit Architecture https://bimscape.com/beginners-guide-to-revit-architecture/
• Module 1: Introduction
• Module 2: Interface & Navigation
• Module 3: Key Concepts
• Module 4: 3D Model Elements
• Module 5: Editing & Modifying Elements
• Module 6: Creating Views
• Module 7: Graphics & Visibility Settings
• Module 8: Annotation & Detailing
• Module 9: And Finally!
• Some basic skills of Revit will be demonstrated during the training session. Students are recommended to go through the relevant parts of interest to them after the training session.
• Hints: How to get and install Autodesk Revit (for students)
• Autodesk Education Community https://www.autodesk.com/education/
  • Free software https://www.autodesk.com/education/free-software/
  • Revit https://www.autodesk.com/education/free-software/revit

3. Computer visualization software

• Demonstration of Fuzor software http://www.kalloctech.com/
  
• Design http://www.kalloctech.com/design.jsp
  
• Construction http://www.kalloctech.com/construction.jsp
  
• Analysis http://www.kalloctech.com/analysis.jsp
  
• IrisVR: Bring any 3D model into VR https://irisvr.com/
  
• Video: Instantly bring any 3D model into VR (1:07) http://ibse.hk/SBS5322/MR_Splash_Video.mp4
  
• IrisVR Prospect Key Features:
• Welcome To IrisVR Prospect (Desktop App) https://help.irisvr.com/hc/en-us/articles/216406967-Welcome-To-IrisVR-Prospect-Desktop-App-

4. BIM collaboration

• Fuzor for collaboration:
  
• Collaboration http://www.kalloctech.com/vrcollab.jsp
  
• Video: VR Design and Collaboration (2:00) https://youtu.be/JPQLEFn8QwM
• Video: Immersive VR Design (1:21) https://youtu.be/j1vpAoC6rOA
  
• IrisVR Multiuser Meetings:
  
• Video: Multiuser Meetings from IrisVR | Do VR Walkthroughs of SketchUp, Revit, Rhino Models With Your Team (1:38) https://youtu.be/MwmVrX2l3ds

Resources:

• Revit 2018 Learning http://help.autodesk.com/view/RVT/2018/ENU/
• Wing, E., 2016. Autodesk Revit 2017 for Architecture No Experience Required, Sybex, Indianapolis, Indiana. [VTC ebook]
• Revit samples files (2017 version): [Zip file: Revit_samples.zip]
  
• Architectural model [arc plan.rvt](5.8 MB)
  
• MEP model connect [mep tutorial connect fixture.rvt](15.6MB)
  
• Revit Sample Project Files 2017 http://help.autodesk.com/view/RVT/2017/ENU/?guid=GUID-61EF2F22-3A1F-4317-B925-1E85F138BE88
  
  • Architecture
  • Structure
  • Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing
• SketchUp sample files:
  
• 3D Warehouse - SketchUp https://3dwarehouse.sketchup.com/
  
• Long Island Beach House [Long_Island_Beach_House.skp](52.8MB) [Zip file: SketchUp_Sample.zip]
  
• Training videos:
  
• Fuzor Video Tutorials http://www.kalloctech.com/tutorials.jsp
  
• IrisVR YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/user/irisvrinc/videos

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| Created: Sep 2018 | Update: 28 Oct 2018 |