Mastering Autodesk Revit Architecture 2013 - Softcover

Read, Phil; Vandezande, James; Krygiel, Eddy

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1118174089 ISBN 13: 9781118174081

Publisher: Sybex, 2012

Synopsis

Learn BIM the Revit Way

Revit is Autodesk's industry-leading Building Information Modeling (BIM) software, and this Autodesk Official Training Guide thoroughly covers core Revit topics such as modeling, massing, sustainability, and more. It also brings you up to speed on advanced techniques such as using Revit in the cloud and how to go direct to fabrication.

Organized by real-world workflows, this book covers the interface, templates, worksharing, modeling and massing, visualization techniques for different industries, sustainability, roofs and floors, stairs and railings, documentation, and much more.

• This Autodesk Official Training Guide teaches you how to use the leading BIM software and also serves as a study aid for Autodesk's Certified Associate and Certified Professional exams
• Organized according to actual workflows, the book begins with an explanation of key BIM concepts, familiarizes you with the interface, and then moves into actual application
• Covers modeling and massing, the Family Editor, visualization techniques for various industries, documentation, annotation and detailing, and how to work with complex walls, roofs, floors, stairs, and railings
• Companion website features before-and-after tutorial files, so readers can jump in at any point

Mastering Autodesk Revit Architecture helps you learn Revit in a context that makes real-world sense.

About this title

About the Author

Phil Read is the Founder of Arch Tech, as well as one of the driving forces behind the original Revit software. He's an avid blogger and a popular speaker at Autodesk University, and is currently working at an AEC-related technology startup. Eddy Krygiel is an Autodesk Authorized Author and registered architect at HNTB Architects, where he implements BIM and has used Revit to complete projects of all sizes. James Vandezande is a registered architect and Senior Associate at HOK, where he is one of the company's BIM leaders. James is also President of the New York City Revit Users Group and teaches Revit as an adjunct lecturing professor at NYU. Connect with the authors at their "Mastering Revit" page on Facebook.

From the Back Cover

Real-World Solutions for Today's BIM Practitioners

This detailed reference and tutorial provides in-depth coverage of Autodesk's leading building information modeling software. This completely updated new edition features clear discussions of essential topics, reinforced with compelling examples and tutorials drawn from the authors' in-depth experience using the software on real-world projects.

This hands-on guide thoroughly explores the interface, templates, modeling, massing, families, annotation and detailing, stairs and railings, visualization, and more. It features real-world workflows and examples, as well as advanced topics such as using Revit in construction and in the cloud. This complete tutorial is what you need to take your Revit knowledge to the next level.

Get Up to Speed on the Latest Features of Revit Architecture 2013

Follow Real-World Examples to Learn Revit Architecture Implementation

Gain Expert Insight and Utilize Industry Best Practices

Prepare for the Revit Architecture 2013 Certified User and Certified Professional Exams

Edition details

• Publisher: Sybex
• Publication date: 2012
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1118174089
• ISBN 13: 9781118174081
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 1120