Architecture Tutoring with Revit, Rhino, and SketchUp Training

Vikramaditya guided Kurt on enhancing his Revit models by incorporating furniture and aesthetic elements. The lesson focused on sourcing models from platforms like BIM object, Google, and SketchUp Warehouse. Kurt gained practical experience importing and manipulating these models, creating 3D views and sections, and exploring various rendering options within Revit. For homework, Kurt is tasked with completing the furniture placement and window installations in his model for their next review.

Vikramaditya guided Selena through an introductory SketchUp lesson, providing an overview of the software's interface, which included model information, preferences, shortcuts, templates, and graphics settings. They also discussed the key differences between groups and components and how to effectively use tags for organization. Selena was then instructed to practice using the tools and attempt to build a simple chair, focusing on establishing proper hierarchy and order within the outliner.

Vikramaditya guided Bob through an AutoCAD lesson focused on merging CAD files. Bob gained practical experience copying elements, adjusting spacing with the stretch command, and scaling the drawing for proper fit. He also learned to manipulate elements to replace existing panels with new ones. Vikramaditya further enhanced the drawing by adding a portable generator connection icon, then shared the updated file with Bob for additional modifications and field verification.

Vikramaditya guided Barrie through a SketchUp lesson, where they delved into animation techniques. The instruction specifically covered creating interior views and mastering human perspective, alongside developing custom templates within the software. They also explored dynamic components for doors and the process of transferring materials between different SketchUp models. As a practical next step, Vikramaditya advised Barrie to prepare a clean template file for his review before finalizing it as a standard template. Their next meeting is set for Thursday of the following week.

Vikramaditya assisted a student from Springfield Technical Community College with recovering AutoCAD files, importing and grouping symbols, and troubleshooting issues with converted PDF drawings. The lesson covered file recovery methods using .bak and temporary files, techniques for editing fragmented text and lines, and efficient selection methods. The student also learned how to save and access a template file for future use.

The following is a summary of a lesson. Vikramaditya guided Kurt through the process of using Revit to develop a floor plan, covering topics such as room definition, furniture placement, and sheet creation for presentation. During the lesson, Kurt actively practiced defining rooms, adding room separators, and tagging them, as well as inserting and positioning furniture. Vikramaditya will provide the Revit file to Kurt and recommended that Kurt populate the plan with furniture and submit the completed plan.