
Mastering Autodesk Revit Architecture 2015
Autodesk Official Press
Wiley (Publisher)
Published on 3. June 2014
Book
Paperback/Softback
1008 pages
978-1-118-86285-8 (ISBN)
Description
The Ultimate Guide to Autodesk Revit Architecture 2015
Responding to reader and instructor feedback, the expert author team updated and refreshed the book's content to make it even more useful, complete, and approachable. Mastering Revit Architecture is organized by real-world workflows and features detailed explanations, interesting real-world examples, and practical tutorials to help readers understand Revit and BIM concepts so that they can quickly start accomplishing vital Revit tasks.
* Part I discusses key BIM and Revit concepts before giving readers a hands-on look at the Revit interface.
* Part II explores today's Revit workflows and introduces readers to templates, worksharing, and managing Revit projects.
* Part III dives into modeling and massing and offers detailed information on the crucial Family Editor as well as visualization techniques for various industries.
* Part IV covers documentation, including annotation and detailing, and explains how to work with complex walls, roofs and floors as well as curtain walls and advanced stair and railings.
The companion website features before-and-after tutorial files (metric and Imperial sets), additional advanced content, and an hour of video on crucial techniques. Whether you are a beginner or an advanced Revit user, this book offers the detailed instruction you need to get the most out of this powerful software product.
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Edition
1. Auflage
Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 23.1 cm
Width: 18.5 cm
Thickness: 4.3 cm
Weight
1898 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-118-86285-8 (9781118862858)
Schweitzer Classification
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Persons
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, an Autodesk Authorized Author, and Principal at HOK, where he is one of the company's BIM leaders. Vandezande is also involved in developing the US National BIM Standard and the LOD Specification.
Content
Introduction xxv
Part 1 * Fundamentals 1
Chapter 1 * Introduction: The Basics of BIM 3
Chapter 2 * Applying the Principles of the User Interface and Project Organization 19
Chapter 3 * The Basics of the Toolbox 65
Chapter 4 * Configuring Templates and Standards 107
Part 2 * Collaboration and Teamwork 159
Chapter 5 * Working in a Team 161
Chapter 6 * Working with Consultants 197
Chapter 7 * Interoperability: Working Multiplatform 229
Part 3 * Modeling and Massing for Design 269
Chapter 8 * Advanced Modeling and Massing 271
Chapter 9 * Conceptual Design and Design Analysis 325
Chapter 10 * Working with Phasing, Groups, and Design Options 363
Chapter 11 * V isualization 417
Part 4 * Extended Modeling Techniques 473
Chapter 12 * Creating Walls and Curtain Walls 475
Chapter 13 * Modeling Floors, Ceilings, and Roofs 539
Chapter 14 * Designing with the Family Editor 573
Chapter 15 * Creating Stairs and Railings 623
Part 5 * Documentation 683
Chapter 16 * Detailing Your Design 685
Chapter 17 * Documenting Your Design 717
Chapter 18 * Annotating Your Design 749
Part 6 * Construction and Beyond 795
Chapter 19 * Working in the Construction Phase 797
Chapter 20 * Presenting Your Design 823
Chapter 21 * Working with Point Clouds 847
Appendix A * The Bottom Line 869
Appendix B * Tips, Tricks, and Troubleshooting 889
Appendix C * Autodesk Revit Architecture Certification 911
Index 919