the revit mindset in the classroom
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The Revit Mindset in the Classroom. J. Adam Thomas. Southern Polytechnic State University. Brief Background. Co-authored chapter “Revit in the Classroom“ in Mastering Revit Architecture (2011) Technical-editor for Revit Architecture Essentials (2012 & 2013) - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
The Revit Mindset in the Classroom
J. Adam Thomas
Southern Polytechnic State University
Brief Background
• Co-authored chapter “Revit in the Classroom“ in Mastering Revit Architecture (2011)
• Technical-editor for Revit Architecture Essentials (2012 & 2013) • Spent summer in Mumbai, India implementing Revit and training
staff• Served as Southern Polytechnic State University AIAS Chapter
President, SGA Council Member, and Ambassador • Grew up on a farm and worked for fathers construction company
since the age of 5 (of my own free will). • Probably one of the few people that can milk a cow, skin a deer,
build a house, and teach Revit. (At the same time!)• Love teaching and consulting! Passionate about teaching
people how to solve complex problems on their own and not simply give them the answer.
Fun Examples
Web Design Graphics, Recycled Home, Library, Lighting Design
Challenge: Using Revit in the Classroom• Students
Challenge: Using Revit in the Classroom• Students
WYSIWYG Modelers “What You See” is just the surface of “What You Get”
Challenge: Using Revit in the Classroom• Professors
Challenge: Using Revit in the Classroom• Professors
What they think Revit does…
What Revit actually does…
Challenge: Using Revit in the Classroom• Workload
Solution: A Better Approach
• Revit as a Design Tool: Building Design
Solution: A Better Approach
• Revit as a Design Tool: Content Design
Solution: A Better Approach
• Revit as a Design Tool: Assembly and Construction
Solution: A Better Approach
• Revit as a Design Tool: Best Practices for Students and Professors
Solution: A Better Approach
• Experienced Professors:
Consider Teaching Mentors-not Professors The Best go to your Company
Solution: A Better Approach
• Architecture as a Business:
Time Management
Fiscal Management
Real-world Expectations
Examples: of Success
• Student Project: Adam Thomas
Examples: of Success
• Student Project: Adam Thomas
Examples: of Success
• Student Project: Brenton Klopp and Laurence Reed
Examples: of Success
• Student Project: Brenton Klopp and Laurence Reed
Examples: of Success
• Student Project: David Dreher
Examples: of Success
• Student Project: David Dreher
Conclusion:
• What you (Audience Member) can do!– Stress the importance of technological implementation to students
and young professionals as early as possible.– Seek out a local college/AIAS chapter and ask to be a mentor. We
are looking for knowledgeable professionals all the time!
Thanks / How to Contact
• Direct email: – [email protected]
• The Centre of my Social Hub can be found at:– www.about.me/jadamthomas
• Follow me on Twitter!– @jadamthomas
• Got other Questions? Lets Talk!– Clarity.fm/adamthomas
Questions?
J. Adam Thomas Southern Polytechnic State University
Please fell free to grab me and talk anytime you want!