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The Revit Mindset in the Classroom

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)

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The Revit Mindset in the Classroom

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

  2. 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.

  3. Fun Examples Web Design Graphics, Recycled Home, Library, Lighting Design

  4. Challenge: Using Revit in the Classroom Students

  5. Challenge: Using Revit in the Classroom Students “What You See” is just the surface of “What You Get” WYSIWYG Modelers

  6. Challenge: Using Revit in the Classroom Professors

  7. Challenge: Using Revit in the Classroom Professors What Revit actually does… What they think Revit does…

  8. Challenge: Using Revit in the Classroom Workload

  9. Solution: A Better Approach Revit as a Design Tool: Building Design

  10. Solution: A Better Approach Revit as a Design Tool: Content Design

  11. Solution: A Better Approach Revit as a Design Tool: Assembly and Construction

  12. Solution: A Better Approach Revit as a Design Tool: Best Practices for Students and Professors

  13. Solution: A Better Approach Experienced Professors: Consider Teaching Mentors-not Professors The Best go to your Company

  14. Solution: A Better Approach Architecture as a Business: Time Management Real-world Expectations Fiscal Management

  15. Examples: of Success Student Project: Adam Thomas

  16. Examples: of Success Student Project: Adam Thomas

  17. Examples: of Success Student Project: BrentonKlopp and Laurence Reed

  18. Examples: of Success Student Project: BrentonKlopp and Laurence Reed

  19. Examples: of Success Student Project: David Dreher

  20. Examples: of Success Student Project: David Dreher

  21. 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!

  22. 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

  23. Please fell free to grab me and talk anytime you want! Southern Polytechnic State University J. Adam Thomas

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