Revit for Landscape Architects
Course Overview
2-Day Training: $800 offered from 9am to 5pm
This live, instructor-led 2-day online course provides landscape architects and designers with comprehensive training on leveraging Autodesk Revit software for landscape projects. Led by expert instructors from CAD Masters, you’ll gain extensive hands-on experience using Revit’s powerful toolset to create inspiring outdoor environments.
Through live demonstrations and project-based exercises using real-world examples, you’ll master essential skills for landscape BIM modeling, visualization, and documentation in Revit:
- Revit for Landscape Design
- Site and Visualization Tools
- Documentation and Details
- Site Design Workflows
Revit for Landscape Architects
Added Benefits:
- On-Demand Videos
- Digital and/or Printed Training Books
- Lifetime Access to Course Materials
- 90 Days Technical Support
- Certificate of Completion
Upcoming Dates
Topics Covered
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Create accurate existing terrain surfaces from imported survey data. Model lush vegetation like planting areas, trees, groundcovers and more. Design hardscape elements such as paths, walls, steps, water features and custom site structures.
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Course Details
Are you a landscape architect, site planner, or transitioning from AutoCAD looking to unlock the full potential of Revit for your design workflow? This comprehensive 2-day, instructor-led online training course is tailored specifically for landscape professionals like you, providing the essential skills and expertise to excel in parametric family modeling and elevate your landscape design process.
Through hands-on exercises and expert instruction, you’ll discover how to harness Revit’s specialized tools and features for landscape architecture. From site design and 3D modeling to creating detailed planting plans and rendering stunning visualizations, this course covers all aspects of leveraging Revit for your landscape projects.
Site Topography and Environment
- Create intelligent topographic models from survey data imports
- Model terrain using grading tools like topo surfaces and building pads
- Place landscape components such as planting areas, trees, vegetation, mulching
- Design hardscape elements like paths, retaining walls, steps, pools, and water features
- Incorporate site furnishings like pergolas, trellises, exterior lighting, and custom structures
Architectural Modeling
- Model walls, floors, roofs with accurate openings for doors/windows
- Create columns, ramps, railings, porches, decks and apply materials
- Leverage the Family Editor to build custom landscape object families
- Coordinate landscape models with architectural plans
Construction Documentation
- Annotate construction drawings with text, dimensions, callouts and tags
- Generate schedules for plant species, landscape components and materials
- Manage annotation symbols, loaded families and project parameters
- Lay out title blocks and create formatted drawing sets and sheet lists
Visualization and Output
- Produce detailed site plans, elevations, sections and 3D perspective views
- Leverage Revit visualization tools for rendered images and animations
- Control view templates, view range and section box settings
- Export CAD files, PDFs and other shareable formats
Harness Revit’s robust data-rich modeling capabilities to design, visualize, and document complete landscape projects using BIM workflows. Streamline processes while enhancing design communication and construction documentation.
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With courses covering AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Revit, and more, you'll gain proficiency in the latest BIM and CAD software. Join us for hands-on learning from industry-professional instructors
Expert Teachers
CAD Masters' instructors are professionals with decades of real-world experience using CAD, BIM, and design software. As experts who've worked on major projects, they provide practical insights you won't find in manuals alone.
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When you enroll in a CAD Masters course, you get unlimited access to all of the training materials - even after the class is over. Download the dataset files, follow along with the video recordings, and revisit the manuals anywhere, anytime.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CAD Masters Online Training?
CAD Masters is an Autodesk Authorized Training Center that offers industry-leading online CAD training that allows you to learn from the convenience of your home or office. The courses are meticulously crafted and taught by knowledgeable professionals, including Professional Engineers and Designers with real-world experience.
- You’ll enjoy the flexibility of learning on your own schedule without compromising on the depth and quality of in-class training.
- The training covers essential CAD programs like AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Revit, and more.
What can I expect from the courses?
- Highly interactive live online sessions led by expert instructors.
- Step-by-step guidance to ensure an immersive learning experience.
- Tailored training to meet your specific needs.
Do I receive any training materials with the course?
When you take an online course through CAD Masters you get unlimited access to relevant digital training materials through our online portal. The portal provides access to training books, project files (.dwg), and videos so you can revisit lessons, practice skills, and reference valuable resources long after completing the classes.
What support is available?
Upon completion of your training course, you receive 90 days of free technical phone support from CAD Masters Application Engineers & Instructors. Use this as a resource to implement what you have learned into real-world projects.
How do I access the online courses?
Upon registering, a CAD Masters training expert will promptly reach out to provide comprehensive details about the course. You’ll receive Zoom Meeting links and have the opportunity to ask any questions you may have.
Do I receive a certificate of completion of the course?
Once you complete your course Autodesk will send you a survey to rate our class as well as a certificate of completion.
Please note this is different from the Autodesk Certification Exam
Do your courses count towards Continuing Education?
CAD Masters is not an accredited college or university, so training hours do not count towards continuing education, however CAD Masters is a well-respected Autodesk Authorized Training Center and certificates of completion from CAD Masters are thought of highly in the industry. Our lead instructor, Matt Sparks, P.E. won Autodesk’s AEC Instructor of the Year in 2023.
