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The Revit Mindset in the Classroom J. Adam Thomas Southern Polytechnic State University

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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 Presentation

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The Revit Mindset in the Classroom

J. Adam Thomas

Southern Polytechnic State University

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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.

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Fun Examples

Web Design Graphics, Recycled Home, Library, Lighting Design

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Challenge: Using Revit in the Classroom• Students

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Challenge: Using Revit in the Classroom• Students

WYSIWYG Modelers “What You See” is just the surface of “What You Get”

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Challenge: Using Revit in the Classroom• Professors

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Challenge: Using Revit in the Classroom• Professors

What they think Revit does…

What Revit actually does…

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Challenge: Using Revit in the Classroom• Workload

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Solution: A Better Approach

• Revit as a Design Tool: Building Design

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Solution: A Better Approach

• Revit as a Design Tool: Content Design

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Solution: A Better Approach

• Revit as a Design Tool: Assembly and Construction

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Solution: A Better Approach

• Revit as a Design Tool: Best Practices for Students and Professors

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Solution: A Better Approach

• Experienced Professors:

Consider Teaching Mentors-not Professors The Best go to your Company

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Solution: A Better Approach

• Architecture as a Business:

Time Management

Fiscal Management

Real-world Expectations

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Examples: of Success

• Student Project: Adam Thomas

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Examples: of Success

• Student Project: Adam Thomas

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Examples: of Success

• Student Project: Brenton Klopp and Laurence Reed

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Examples: of Success

• Student Project: Brenton Klopp and Laurence Reed

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Examples: of Success

• Student Project: David Dreher

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Examples: of Success

• Student Project: David Dreher

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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!

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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

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Questions?

J. Adam Thomas Southern Polytechnic State University

Please fell free to grab me and talk anytime you want!