Introducing Autodesk Revit Architecture 2011 - Softcover

Davis, Patrick; Busa, Charlie; Turner, Beau; Stafford, Stephen

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0470649712 ISBN 13: 9780470649718

Publisher: Sybex, 2010

Synopsis

Revit all-stars present a fast, focused introduction to Revit functions, tools, and concepts

Hailed for its ease of use, power, and sophistication, Revit is the industry-leading Building Information Modeling (BIM) software package. Introducing Revit Architecture provides a thorough overview of Revit's concepts, interface conventions, tools, and tasks. In-depth discussions, reinforced by comprehensive step-by-step exercises, detail how to model, document, present, and share designs. Written by expert authors – all architects with years of Revit experience – Introducing Revit Architecture is the perfect resource for readers of all skill levels who want to quickly accomplish crucial Revit tasks.

• Practical exercises on core Revit features enable new users to quickly get up to speed
• A 16-page color insert focusing on real-world Revit uses drawn from the team's experience and industry contacts
• Straightforward explanations, real-world examples, beautiful illustrations, and practical tutorials focus squarely on accomplishing vital Revit tasks

Introducing Revit Architecture helps professionals and students to easily and efficiently learn the basics of Revit and BIM.

About this title

From the Back Cover

Harness The Power Of Revit Architecture

Beautiful Full-Color Insert

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

Introducing Revit Architecture 2011 is the perfect resource for users of all skill levels who want to quickly learn this groundbreaking building information modeling (BIM) product.

With a stellar author team of Revit experts, this book covers all the bases. It thoroughly explains the principles of BIM and conventions of Revit Architecture 2011, delves into fine detail on crucial tools and tasks, and helps you reinforce your skills through a series of engaging, hands-on tutorials and exercises. You'll learn how to model, document, present, and share your design ideas using Revit the way the pros do.

• Explore Revit 2011's features and functions and implement smart workflows

• Understand BIM and its advantages over traditional drafting

• Learn parametric modeling and the Revit philosophy

• Develop a design and move it to construction documentation

• Master the basics of detailing, massing, and rendering

• Drive sustainable designs using Revit analysis tools

• Find the best ways to collaborate and handle revisions

About the Author

Patrick Davis is Manager of Virtual Design and Construction at PBS&J and has used Revit to complete projects of all sizes. He is one of the founders of the Kansas City Revit User Group, teaches Revit, and has also served as the Communication Task Chair for the National Building Information Modeling Standard (NBIMS). Charlie Busa is an Autodesk Technical Consultant and a frequent Autodesk University speaker. Beau Turner is a Revit Consultant and Developer with Avatech Solutions and is a frequent Autodesk University speaker. Stephen Stafford is a Revit Consultant, editor of the Autodesk User Group International AEC Edge e-zine, and operates a popular Revit blog (revitoped.blogspot.com).

About this edition

• Publisher: Sybex
• Publication date: 2010
• ISBN 10: 0470649712
• ISBN 13: 9780470649718
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 544