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: – jadamthomas@gmail.com

• 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!