Synopsis:
Discover the "whys" and "hows" of creating a complete set of professional-quality construction documents using features and functions contained in the newest release of Autodesk Architectural Desktop (ADT)! Written by a professional Autodesk Training Center (ATC) manager and successful national ADT applications engineer, Mastering Autodesk Architectural Desktop 3 focuses squarely on the rationale and practicality of the ADT process. Unlike other books that confront novices with a never-ending stream of seemingly discrete and unrelated commands, this book propels its readers to new skills using detailed examples and exercises that showcase the "why" as well as the "how" of using Autodesk Architectural Desktop to complete residential and commercial building design projects. The book begins by acquainting readers with the user interface and familiarizing them with the conceptual underpinnings of Autodesk Architectural Desktop software operations. Subsequent chapters enable readers to delve directly into the process of using their software to set up residential and commercial building projects, produce sections and elevations, generate schedules, design layouts, work with details, plot construction documents, and more! As a result, readers gain a first-hand understanding of the value of Autodesk Architectural Desktop as a professional design tool as well as practical knowledge of what can be and what ought to be modified. Prior experience using AutoCAD is assumed. However, no prior experience with Autodesk Architectural Desktop is required making this book perfect for today's professional architects, interior designers, facilities planners, and students.
About the Author:
Paul F. Aubin is the author of Mastering Autodesk Architectural Desktop R3 published by Autodesk Press. Paul has a background in the architectural profession spanning over fifteen years. Paul is currently The Autodesk Training Center Manager and National ADT Applications Engineer for Consulting for Architects, Inc. (CFA) and he serves as the Moderator for CADence magazine s online CAD questions forum. He was among the speakers at Autodesk University 2000 and 2001 and the recipient of the Autodesk Central Region 2001 Architectural Award of Excellence. Paul has been a guest speaker at Chicago area events for The American Institute of Architects Northeast Illinois and The Association of Licensed Architects. Throughout his five years with CFA, Paul has successfully trained over 1100 professionals in Architectural Desktop, AutoCAD and 3D Studio VIZ. Prior to joining CFA, Paul served as CAD Manager with an Interior Design and Architecture firm in downtown Chicago and amassed many years of hands-on project architect level experience. The combination of his experiences in architectural practice, as a CAD Manager and an Instructor give his writing and his classroom instruction a fresh and credible focus. Paul is an Autodesk Certified Instructor (ACI) and an associate member of the American Institute of Architects. He received his Bachelor of Science in Architecture and his Bachelor of Architecture from The Catholic University of America. Paul lives in Chicago with his wife Martha their son Marcus and twins Justin and Sarah.
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