Learn everything about Autodesk Revit Roofs!
- 9 Modules
- 38 Units
- 38 Video Tutorials
- Both written articles (with images) and videos
- 8 Module Quizzes to test your understanding
- Forum Support: Get help with any aspect of this Course
- PDF Completion Certificate
| Module 1: Revit Roofs: Fundamental Concepts |
 | In the first Module I introduce you to the Course. I give you an overview of the topics that will be covered and how they will be presented. We take a quick refresher on how the Roof by Footprint and Roof by Extrusion tools work. I also explain how the Quizz system works |
| 1.01 | Introduction | In this Unit I introduce you to the Course, summarise what will be covered and explain how to take the Module Quizzes |
| 1.02 | Roof by Footprint: An overview | This Unit gives you an overview of the Roof by Footprint tool |
| 1.03 | Roof by Extrusion: An overview | This Unit gives you an overview of the Roof by Extrusion tool |
| Module 2: Creating Basic Roofs |
 | Before we even think about complex Roofs, let's ensure you're fully comfortable with some basic Roof forms.
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| 2.01 | Creating a Roof by Footprint | In this Unit I take you through (step-by-step) the creation of a simple pitched Roof using the Roof by Footprint tool |
| 2.02 | Creating a Roof by Extrusion | In this Unit I take you through (step-by-step) the creation of a wave-shaped Roof using the Roof by Extrusion tool |
| 2.03 | Creating a Glazed Roof | We can also use the underlying functionality of Revit's Curtain Wall system to form Glazed Roofs. I take you through this step-by-step |
| 2.04 | Module Quiz | Test your understanding of this Module |
| Module 3: Roof Properties |
 | Just like many other Revit Elements, Roofs have their own set of Instance and Type Parameters |
| 3.01 | Roof Instance Properties | In this Unit I take you through all the Roof Instance Properties, one at a time |
| 3.02 | Roof Type Properties | In this Unit I take you through all the Roof Type Properties, one at a time |
| 3.03 | Module Quiz | Test your understanding of this Module |
| Module 4: Roof Assemblies |
 | As a System Family, you are free to create your own new Roof Types.
This module explains how to do so |
| 4.01 | Creating a new Basic Roof Type | In this Unit I show you how to create your own new Basic Roof Type, including adding Layers and choosing Materials |
| 4.02 | Creating a new Sloped Glazing Roof Type | In this Unit I show you how to create your own new Sloped Glazing Roof Type, including adding Layers and choosing Materials |
| 4.03 | Module Quiz | Test your understanding of this Module |
| Module 5: Roof Forms |
 | So you're comfortable with creating standard, simple Roof Forms.
What about more Complex shapes? No problem! |
| 5.01 | Flat Roofs | In this Unit I show you how to create a Flat Roof form |
| 5.02 | Monopitch Roofs | In this Unit I show you how to create a Monopitch Roof form |
| 5.03 | Hipped Roofs | In this Unit I show you how to create a Hipped Roof form |
| 5.04 | Gambrel Roofs | In this Unit I show you how to create a Gambrel Roof form |
| 5.05 | Mansard Roofs | In this Unit I show you how to create a Mansard Roof form |
| 5.06 | Hipped Gable Roofs | In this Unit I show you how to create a Hipped Roof form |
| 5.07 | Dormer Roofs | In this Unit I show you how to create a Dormer Roofs |
| 5.08 | Module Quiz | Test your understanding of this Module |
| Module 6: Modifying Roofs |
 | Once you have created your Roof form,
you will often need to subsequently Edit, Modify or Manipulate it. I show you how to do this in this Module |
| 6.01 | Editing the Footprint | The most common operation when modifying your Roof is Editing it's Footprint |
| 6.02 | Changing the Slope | In this Unit I show you how to change the Slope of your Roof- both as a single entity and on a "per Boundary Line" basis |
| 6.03 | Rafter Cut Profiles | In this Unit I show you how to change the profile of your Roof (by Footprint) form at it's Eaves |
| 6.04 | Roof Cutoff Level | In this Unit I explain how to truncate your Roofs (vertically) by use of the Roof Cutoff Level property |
| 6.05 | Aligning Eaves | In this Unit I show you how to use the Align Eaves tool |
| 6.06 | Module Quiz | Test your understanding of this Module |
| Module 7: Complex Roofs |
 | Following on from Module 5, I show how to create Complex Roof Forms.
I explain the methods involved, so you can utilise them for any situation |
| 7.01 | Unequal pitches | In this Unit I show you how to create pitched Roofs where the one of more slopes are at a different angle |
| 7.02 | Four sided Gabled Roofs | In this Unit I show you how to create a four sided Gabled Roof |
| 7.03 | Curved Roofs | Revit Roofs do not have to be rectilinear! In this Unit I show you how to create Curved Roofs |
| 7.04 | Joining / Unjoining Roofs | In this Unit I show you how to use the Join / Unjoin Roof tool |
| 7.05 | Module Quiz | Test your understanding of this Module |
| Module 8: Detailing Roofs |
 | If you are producing Construction Documentation, you will need to detail your Roof.
In this Module we discuss the concepts and tools at your disposal |
| 8.01 | Wall and Roof junctions | In this Unit we focus on the junction between the external wall and the underside of the Roof |
| 8.02 | Editing Layer Profiles | We can extend the Layers in our Roof (and Walls) to help clean up the junctions and make the detail more realistic |
| 8.03 | When to stop Modelling and start Detailing | So just how much do you model? And what do you produce as a 2D details? We discuss the issues in this Unit |
| 8.04 | Module Quiz | Test your understanding of this Module |
| Module 9: Roof Accessories |
 | Once you have created your Roof form,
there are a number of other elements that you can add to embellish them |
| 9.01 | Roof Openings | Rather than form Openings at the time of Roof creation, they can be added subsequently. |
| 9.02 | Roof Fascias | In this Unit I show you how to add Roof Fascias to your Roof forms |
| 9.03 | Roof Soffits | In this Unit I show you how to add Roof Soffits to your Roof forms |
| 9.04 | Roof Gutters | In this Unit I show you how to add Roof Gutters to your Roof forms |
| 9.05 | Skylights and Roof Windows | In this Unit I show you how to add Skylights and Roof Windows to your Roof forms |
| 9.06 | Module Quiz | Test your understanding of this Module |
