About the Book
Discover how Revit empowers interior designers to iterate faster, visualize in 3D, and produce error-free deliverables from day one. Meticulously crafted for both students and professionals, this book will teach you to use Revit the way interior designers actually work, regardless of your prior experience. In this project-driven guide you’ll plan, model and document every detail of a two-story law office. To further enhance your learning experience, this text includes a comprehensive collection of chapter-based tutorial videos, tool-specific reference videos, and exclusive bonus chapters. These resources are designed to provide you with an in-depth understanding of Revit's powerful features, enabling you to realize your creative visions with greater precision and efficiency.
This book uses an engaging, tutorial-style approach centered around developing the interior of a two-story law office. You'll begin with a provided architectural model, complete with established columns, beams, exterior walls, and structural elements, allowing you to dive straight into the intricacies of interior design rather than architectural modeling. The chapters are structured chronologically, mirroring the typical design process, to help you efficiently develop your design ideas and skills.
The first chapter introduces you to Revit, Building Information Modeling (BIM), and essential file-management tasks such as opening, saving, and starting new projects. In the next two chapters you will develop core modeling skills, learning to create essential elements like walls, doors, and windows. These core chapters demonstrate Revit’s powerful capabilities and sets the stage for deeper exploration throughout the rest of the book.
As you progress, the focus shifts to interior specialization, where you'll develop every facet of the law-office interior. You will navigate the 3D model, create and manage materials, and lay out spaces using walls, doors, and windows. As the design evolves, selected areas of the office serve as hands-on laboratories for practicing key Revit commands and workflows.
By the end of the book, you will confidently model floor finishes, ceilings with soffits, casework, a custom reception desk, restrooms, furniture, and lighting. You will also generate tags, schedules, and photorealistic renderings, equipping you with a portfolio-ready project and a solid grasp of professional documentation.
Whether you are a faculty member searching for a complete BIM curriculum, a student preparing for certification, or a practicing designer moving from 2D CAD or SketchUp to a collaborative Revit workflow, Interior Design Using Autodesk Revit 2026 delivers the step-by-step instruction, multimedia support and depth of reference you need to create inspired interiors that are accurately documented, beautifully rendered and BIM-ready.
Included Videos
Interior Design Using Autodesk Revit 2026 comes with a full suite of videos, including chapter-by-chapter walkthroughs and a comprehensive library of tool-specific videos. This dual-layered video training approach ensures you have robust learning resources at your fingertips, allowing for broader project-based learning and targeted skill development. These videos are expertly designed to make Revit’s complex features accessible to anyone, providing a visual and practical guide to mastering the software. It’s like having an expert guide you through every step, ensuring you leverage the full potential of Autodesk Revit.
Chapter-Based Tutorial Videos
The chapter-based tutorial videos offer a comprehensive, step-by-step guide through the textbook’s content, mirroring the structure and progression of the book itself. These videos cover the first eleven chapters of the text. Each video corresponds to a specific section in the book, providing you with a detailed visual walkthrough of the concepts, techniques, and tutorials found in the text. The tutorial videos enhance your understanding by demonstrating precisely how to perform the steps in each lesson, facilitating a deeper grasp of the design principles and Revit's functionality.
Tool-Specific Videos
The tool-specific videos included with this book focus on individual features and functions of Autodesk Revit, offering targeted instruction on each tool’s application and benefits. These videos are perfect for users seeking quick references or needing to brush up on specific functionalities without going through an entire project tutorial. In addition to the core content, these videos delve into extra topics not covered in the book, providing a broader understanding and insight into the software's capabilities. They break down complex tools into manageable, easy-to-understand segments, demonstrating menu selections and operational tips in a concise format. This approach enables you to efficiently learn and master the intricacies of each tool, significantly enhancing your productivity and proficiency in architectural design.
Exclusive Bonus Chapters
Beyond the extensive video library, you'll gain access to exclusive online content, including additional bonus chapters that further expand your knowledge on topics such as lighting design in Revit, building performance analysis, an introduction to multi-story stairs, and more.
New Co-Author Spotlight
This edition welcomes Dr. Maria Delgado as co-author, enriching the book with fresh academic and industry insight. A specialist in 3D modeling, digital visualization, and extended reality (XR), Dr. Delgado designs technology-driven courses that show interior design students how to communicate ideas with clarity and impact. Her expertise in leveraging BIM, real-time rendering, and immersive VR workflows ensures that every chapter now connects traditional design principles with cutting-edge digital tools. Under her guidance, you’ll learn to build user-centered interiors that are not only visually compelling but also fully coordinated and ready for presentation, pricing, and construction.
Dr. Maria Delgado is an Assistant Professor of Interior Design in the College of Human Sciences at Auburn University.
Table of Contents:
1. Getting Started with Autodesk Revit 2026 2. Model Navigation 3. Quick Start: Small Office 4. Revit Materials 5. Programming 6. Floor Plans 7. Curtain Wall 8. Stairs and Railings 9. Ceilings 10. Work Room and Lunch Room 11. Toilet Room Design 12. Floors 13. Custom Reception Desk and Sign 14. Furniture, Groups and Design Options 15. Detailing 16. Schedules 17. Lighting and Rendering 18. Sheets and Revisions 19. Introduction to Phasing and Worksharing 20. Introduction to Revit Content Creation Appendix A: Autodesk Revit Architecture Certification Exam Introduction Exclusive Bonus Content Appendix B: Revit Basics: Overview of Linework and Modify Tools Appendix C: Revit Basics: Drawing 2D Architectural Content Appendix D: Finding Missing Elements in Revit Appendix E: Introduction to Computers for CAD/BIM Users Appendix F: Revit and 3D PDFs Appendix G: Lighting Design in Revit using ElumTools Appendix H: Building Performance Analysis Appendix M: Introduction to Multi-Story Stairs
About the Author :
Maria Delgado, Daniel John Stine
