Book description
The ultimate guide to Revit Architecture just got even betterMastering Autodesk Revit 2017 for Architecture is the bestselling guide for Revit Architecture users of all levels, with focused discussions, detailed exercises, and compelling real-world examples. This new edition has been completely revamped based on reader and Revit Architecture instructor feedback to be more useful, more complete, and more approachable than ever. Organized by real-world workflow, practical tutorials guide you through each phase of a project to help you understand BIM concepts and quickly start accomplishing vital Revit Architecture tasks. From templates, work-sharing, and project management, to modeling, documentation, annotation, and complex structures, this book provides full coverage of essential Revit Architecture tools and processes. The companion website features before-and-after tutorials, additional advanced content, and an hour of video instruction to help you quickly master crucial techniques.
- Learn up-to-date Revit Architecture workflows and processes
- Master modeling, massing, and other visualization techniques
- Work with complex structural elements and advanced detailing
- Prepare for Autodesk certification exams
Building information modeling pairs the visual design representation with a parametric database that stores all geometry, spatial relationships, materials, and other data generated by the design process. Design changes instantly update all documentation, and it's this efficiency that makes BIM the new permanent paradigm. Whether you're studying for a certification exam or navigating the switch from CAD, Mastering Autodesk Revit 2017 for Architecture is your number-one guide to getting up and running quickly.
Table of contents
- Introduction
- Part 1 Fundamentals
- Part 2 Collaboration and Teamwork
- Part 3 Modeling and Massing for Design
- Part 4 Extended Modeling Techniques
- Part 5 Documentation
- Part 6 Construction and Beyond
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Part 7 Appendixes
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Appendix A The Bottom Line
- Chapter 1: Introduction: The Principles of BIM
- Chapter 2: Applying the Principles of the User Interface and Project Organization
- Chapter 3: The Basics of the Toolbox
- Chapter 4: Configuring Templates and Standards
- Chapter 5: Working in a Team
- Chapter 6: Working with Consultants
- Chapter 7: Interoperability: Working Multiplatform
- Chapter 8: Advanced Modeling and Massing
- Chapter 9: Conceptual Design and Design Analysis
- Chapter 10: Working with Phasing, Groups, and Design Options
- Chapter 11: Visualization
- Chapter 12: Creating Walls and Curtain Walls
- Chapter 13: Modeling Floors, Ceilings, and Roofs
- Chapter 14: Designing with the Family Editor
- Chapter 15: Creating Stairs and Railings
- Chapter 16: Detailing Your Design
- Chapter 17: Documenting Your Design
- Chapter 18: Annotating Your Design
- Chapter 19: Working in the Construction Phase
- Chapter 20: Presenting Your Design
- Chapter 21: Computational Design with Dynamo
- Appendix B Tips, Tricks, and Troubleshooting
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Appendix A The Bottom Line
- Appendix C Autodesk Revit Architecture Certification
- EULA
Product information
- Title: Mastering Autodesk Revit 2017 for Architecture
- Author(s):
- Release date: June 2016
- Publisher(s): Wiley
- ISBN: 9781119240006
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