eLearning - Upcoming Revit & Navisworks Classes

Join the Ideate Tech Experts for eLearning – live online classes that provide your entire organization with easy access to premium education. 

3.18::Revit 201:
Documenting Your Project in Revit MEP

3.25::Revit 201:
Revit Server

4.1::Navisworks 101:
Introduction to Navisworks Manage

Each class is designed to give you specific, improved results in a particular topic. You can interact with the instructor right from your own office, while eliminating travel time. Because the class schedule rotates, you can easily select your topics of interest and choose the day which best meets your schedule.

Click here for class descriptions, times and registration link. Questions? Contact education@ideateinc.com

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eLearning - Upcoming Revit Classes

Join the Ideate Tech Experts for eLearning – live online classes that provide your entire organization with easy access to premium education. 

3.4::Revit 201:
Worksharing Best Practices

3.5::Revit 201:
Working with Wall Types in Revit Architecture

3.11::Revit 201:
Creating Custom Curtain Walls, Panels, Storefronts and Mullions

3.18::Revit 201:
Documenting Your Project in Revit MEP

Each class is designed to give you specific, improved results in a particular topic. You can interact with the instructor right from your own office, while eliminating travel time. Because the class schedule rotates, you can easily select your topics of interest and choose the day which best meets your schedule.

Click here for class descriptions, times and registration link. Questions? Contact education@ideateinc.com

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Curtain Walls - Medieval History, Current Revit Practices

Quite often my kids teach me new things, like what a “silly band” is OR that moms really should have long hair...Yesterday I learned new information about curtain walls. Thought I would share this info for those who think it’s all about the glass.
Enjoy!

Description of the Curtain Wall
The Curtain was an outer wall which surrounded the bailey (Motte and Bailey castles) or Medieval castle buildings. The purpose of the curtain wall was to protect the interior of the castle. The wall was often connected by flanking towers which could house castle defenders. Sometimes arrow slits were a feature of the curtain wall enabling castle defenders to safely shoot at any attackers. Built for defence the curtain wall varied in size from 6 - 20 feet thick, up to 45 feet high and up to 1,500 feet long!

History of the Curtain Wall
The curtain wall was one of the most important forms of defence and, as such, its history dates back to the Hillforts of the Iron and Bronze Ages. The early curtain walls were made of heavy timbers and were originally called Palisades. The wooden curtain wall was a feature of the Motte and Bailey Castles which were built by the Normans. The wooden wall was subject to rot when built on an earth base and could be destroyed by fire. The wooden walls were therefore replaced by stone curtain walls. Crenellations (battlements) were added to Medieval curtain walls which provided a fighting platform and good vantage point from which soldiers launched arrows. The Crenellations also provided defenders with a solid defence to hide behind when they were not launching arrows from the gaps in between the stone battlements. Attackers would scale the curtain wall and scaling ladders had hooks designed to fit over the crenels.

Origin, Meaning of the word 'Curtain Wall'
The Origin and Meaning of the word 'Curtain' wall derives from the Latin words 'cortina and curtian' meaning a court or enclosure surrounded by walls.

The Curtain Wall
The Curtain Wall was introduced in England in the Iron and Bronze Age Hillforts. It was included in the designs of Norman and Plantagenet castles during the Medieval period 1066 - 1485. The old Medieval Castles were a symbol of wealth and power and were often the centre of historic battles and Medieval sieges. These great old castles were built for Medieval warfare and defence and new parts of the castle were designed accordingly and the curtain walls grew higher and thicker! This section of 'Castles' provides interesting facts and information about the many different parts of Castles! The Curtain Wall was an essential Castle part for as a form of defence against intruders.

Excerpted from http://www.castles.me.uk/curtain-wall.htm

Interested in learning more about Revit Curtain Walls?

April 14, Sacramento
Join Ideate and special guest Gregory Jones from LPAS Architecture and Design. Gregory will review the process used in the California Lottery Headquarters project, the pitfalls LPAS ran into and some of the workarounds and lessons learned from the whole experience. Registration link here.

April 23, Portland
Ideate will host a Revit Curtain Wall panel at the Portland Revit User Group, with special guests Celeste Warren from YGH Architects and Russell Holzinger of SERA Architects who will provide overviews of specific projects their firms have completed using Revit Curtain Walls. The session will include a panel discussion featuring Celeste, Russell, Eric Miller from BOORA Architects and Amy Hensley, Designer representing Benson Industries, the curtain wall manufacturer currently working with SERA Architects on the Edith Green project. Registration link here.

Submitted by Glynnis Patterson, N.C.A.R.B. – Director of Services
Glynnis is a Registered Architect and has worked within the BIM industry since 1998. A graduate of Carnegie Mellon University, she has worked as an architect, educator and construction site manager. Glynnis is currently the Director of Development Services at Ideate, Inc. and continues to work with AEC clients across the nation, developing, and implementing best practices solutions. In her spare time Glynnis is a member of the Morristown Environmental Commission and builds Legos.

San Francisco Revit User Group - Curtain Wall Forum

Back by Popular Demand! Curtain Wall Forum
Curtain Walls has proven to be one of the most dynamic User Group topics, so we’re pleased to invite all Curtain Wall aficionados and detractors to join us for a moderated discussion regarding this powerful tool and how it meets (or doesn’t meet) reality. Shruti Harve, AEC Application Specialist from Ideate will start the meeting off with a few intriguing uses of the curtain wall tool and then moderate an open discussion with the audience.

Who Should Attend
This moderated discussion requires input from Revit users that have some experience with using curtain wall objects (aka storefront). Come prepared to present your best curtain wall tip, trick or dilemma.

About the Presenter
Shruti holds a Master of Science degree in Architectural Computing from University of Strathclyde, United Kingdom and is a LEED accredited professional. Her experience includes working in architecture and construction firms in India and the United Kingdom as well as structural engineering firms in the Bay Area providing design, 3D modeling and drafting services.

DATE/LOCATION
3.10.10
AIA SAN FRANCISCO
130 Sutter Street
Suite 600
San Francisco, CA 94104

TIME
11:30am to noon: networking + lunch
Lunch provided by Ideate, Inc.
Noon to 1:30pm: presentation

REGISTER ONLINE
**Please note: Shruti's presentations are always popular. Seating is limited; be sure to register in advance. **

INFORMATION
Email Vince Dattoli or call 415.946.1020.

REVIT TIPS
Can't make it to an Ideate event to learn from Shruti Harve about using Curtain Walls in Revit? Check The Revit Clinic blog for 5 Curtain Wall Tips.

Free Revit Workshops on January 14 (Seattle)

Shruti Harve, MS, LEED AP, Ideate AEC Solutions Application Specialist and Revit expert, will host two free workshops on January 14 about key Revit topics: Scope Boxes and Curtain Walls.

LOCATION
Ideate Office
Columbia Center
701 5th Avenue
Suite 5040
Seattle, WA 98104

Session 1 - Curtain Wall Forum 9:00 to 10:00 am PT
How does (or doesn’t) the powerful Curtain Wall tool meet reality? Shruti will provide a few intriguing uses of the curtain wall tool and then moderate an open Revit user discussion.

Who Should Attend
Revit users who have some experience using curtain wall objects (aka storefront). Come prepared to present your best curtain wall tip, trick or dilemma.

Register for Curtain Wall Session

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Session 2 - Scoping Your Project 10:30 to 11:30am PT
Shruti will review Scope Boxes and lead a discussion on the using this function in Revit to organize sheets and views in a large project.

How to Use Scope Boxes

The proper use of Match Lines

When to use Dependant Views

How Scope boxes can be used to better coordinate with consultants

Who Should Attend
Intermediate and advanced Revit users are encouraged to attend.

Register for Scope Boxes Session

About the Presenter
Shruti Harve, MS, LEED AP – AEC Solutions Application Specialist Shruti holds a Master of Science degree in Architectural Computing from University of Strathclyde, United Kingdom and is a LEED accredited professional. Her experience includes working in architecture and construction firms in India and the United Kingdom as well as structural engineering firms in the Bay Area providing design, 3D modeling and drafting services. Shruti is an Autodesk Architectural Desktop Certified Expert and provides training and support for Revit Architecture and AutoCAD Architecture.

Shruti’s sessions are always lively and informative, with registration filling early. Be sure to sign up today!