Learn Revit Architecture with expert instruction from thisAutodesk Official Press guide
The new edition of this bestselling Revit book is the mostuseful and approachable Mastering Revit Architecture yet.Thoroughly revised and updated, this comprehensive guide toAutodesk's industry-leading building information modeling (BIM)software features in-depth explanations, real-world examples, andpractical tutorials help you grasp crucial tools, techniques, andconcepts so you can quickly start doing real work in Revit. Youwill learn core BIM concepts and best practices for everything fromputting together impressive building designs to producing soliddocumentation, creating visualizations that impress clients, andmore. Hands-on exercises with downloadable before-and-after filesprovide plenty of opportunities to practice the real-worldscenarios and hone all the crucial Revit skills.
- Explains the user interface, general concepts, best practices,and new features of Revit 2014
- Teaches modeling, massing, and visualization with Revit
- Helps users develop extended modeling skills for walls, stairs,floors, and more
- Features detailed documentation and presentationtechniques
- Provides detailed instruction, step-by-step tutorials, andnumerous examples
- Includes downloadable starting and ending files and additionaladvanced content
- Offers information to help readers prepare for Autodesk'scertification exams
This detailed reference and tutorial is the perfect resource forbecoming an expert with Autodesk's powerful BIM software.
The Ultimate Guide to Revit Architecture
This book's detailed discussions and step-by-step tutorialsteach you how to turn your conceptual design ideas into fullyrealized buildings using the powerful Revit Architecture software.You'll learn professional modeling, massing, and detailing bestpractices as well as how to document, render, and presentimpressive, beautiful visualizations.
Based on real-world scenarios and featuring case studies drawnfrom the authors' professional experience, this completely revisedand updated edition covers Revit Architecture's new point cloudintegration features, displace elements capabilities, and all thenew interface improvements. You'll quickly become productive withAutodesk's leading building information modeling software.
Coverage includes:
- Configuring templates and standards while managing a RevitArchitecture project
- Using advanced techniques for modeling, massing, andvisualization
- Developing extended modeling skills for walls, stairs, floors,and railings
- Documenting and presenting your designs with clear andcompelling graphics
- Understanding laser scanning and how to use point clouds in aBIM environment
- Creating stunning visualizations that feature Revit's newexploded axonemetrics capabilities
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