"There is nothing more difficult to take in hand, more perilous to conduct, or more uncertain in its success, than to take the lead in the introduction of a new order of things. Because the innovator has for enemies all those who have done well under the old conditions, and lukewarm (indifferent, uninterested) defenders in those who may do well under the new." Niccolo Machiavelli, The Prince Think back on the resistance there was to the first 2D CAD systems.

This course covers the basics of Revit® Architecture, from schematic design through construction documentation. Students are introduced to the concepts of Building Information Modeling and the tools for parametric building design and documentation. This course offers both imperial and metric hands-on exercises representing real-world design scenarios. Suggested Course Duration

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Autodesk Revit Architecture software helps you explore your most innovative design concepts and forms at the earliest possible stages of your project and maintain your vision through construction documentation. Purpose-built for building information modeling (BIM), Autodesk Revit Architecture supports sustainable design, clash detection, construction planning, and fabrication, while helping you work collaboratively with engineers, contractors, and owners. All design changes along the way are automatically updated throughout your evolving design and documentation, making for more coordinated processes and reliable documentation