Introducing Revit Architecture 2010: BIM for Beginners - Softcover

Dzambazova, Tatjana; Krygiel, Eddy; Demchak, Greg

Softcover

ISBN 10: 047047355X ISBN 13: 9780470473559

Publisher: Sybex, 2009

Synopsis

Learn the leading BIM software quickly and easily with this book's detailed discussions and practical exercises

Introducing Revit Architecture 2010 presents the core features of this industry-leading building information modeling (BIM) software with focused discussions and practical exercises to get you up to speed quickly.

Real-world tutorials from the expert authors' extensive experience, along with straightforward explanations and examples, focus squarely on accomplishing vital Revit tasks. Fully illustrated and including a 16-page color insert, Introducing Revit Architecture 2010 explains BIM principles and thoroughly covers Revit's concepts, interface, tools, and process.

• Teaches Revit's essential concepts with a no-nonsense, real-world approach
• Explains the principles of BIM, then provides a thorough overview of Revit's concepts and interface conventions before delving into crucial Revit tools and tasks
• Focuses on accomplishing vital Revit tasks, using practical explanations, real-world architectural scenarios, and in-depth, focused tutorials
• Uses in-depth discussions reinforced by comprehensive, step-by-step exercises that demonstrate how to model, document, present, and share your designs
• Written by Revit experts, this book is fully updated for Revit 2010 and features an inspirational 16-page color insert

Introducing Revit Architecture 2010 is the essential resource for both students and professionals in the architecture and construction fields.

For Instructors: Teaching supplements are available for this title.

About this title

From the Back Cover

HARNESS THE POWER OF BIM WITH REVIT

Revit Architecture has transformed how architectural projects are designed and documented, and the latest edition of this popular guide will get you quickly up to speed on the industry-leading BIM solution. Introducing Revit Architecture 2010 explains the principles of BIM, provides a thorough overview of Revit, and then delves into fine detail on vital Revit tools and tasks. You'll get comfortable with Revit's newly designed user interface, and, through a series of challenging exercises, learn how to model, document, present, and share your design ideas using this groundbreaking software.

The expert authors—all architects with years of solid experience with BIM technology—offer pages of impressive examples, practical explanations, real-world architectural scenarios, and in-depth, focused tutorials. This book is the perfect resource for readers of all skill levels who want to quickly accomplish crucial Revit tasks.

• Implement smart workflows and effectively use Revit 2010's very latest user interface, features, and functions

• Understand BIM and its advantages over traditional drafting

• Learn parametric modeling and the Revit philosophy

• Develop a design and move it to construction documentation

• Use analysis tools to help drive sustainable design decisions

• Uncover the secrets to creating impressive presentations

• Select the best ways to exchange and share your design with others

BEAUTIFUL FULL-COLOR INSERT

Draw inspiration and ideas from the strikingimages in the book's beautiful, 16-page color insert while you master essential Revit techniques.

Take advantage of Revit 2010's inspiring new conceptual design modeling tools

Create beautiful, functional color-coded plans Build compelling 3D models

About the Author

Tatjana Dzambazova is an internationally recognized AEC industry technology speaker. She was project manager for Revit Architecture for two years and previously practiced architecture for twelve years in Vienna and London.

Eddy Krygiel is an Autodesk Authorized Author and registered architect at HNTB Architects. He has used Revit to complete projects of all scopes and sizes. Eddy is responsible for implementing BIM at his firm and consults for other architecture and contracting firms looking to implement BIM.

Greg Demchak is a product designer for Revit Architecture. He also teaches at Boston Architectural College and holds a master's degree in architecture from MIT.

Edition details

• Publisher: Sybex
• Publication date: 2009
• ISBN 10: 047047355X
• ISBN 13: 9780470473559
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 512