Mastering Autodesk Revit Architecture 2011

by Eddy Krygiel; Phil Read; James Vandezande

• ISBN13: 9780470908228
• ISBN10: 047090822X
• Format: eBook
• Copyright: 2010-07-01
• Publisher: Sybex

Summary

The Ultimate Real-World Reference for Revit ArchitectureThis comprehensive guide has been completely updated to provide the most modern, detailed, and in-depth coverage of Autodesk's leading building information modeling software. This packed new edition features clear discussions of core topics that are reinforced by compelling examples and tutorials to guide you to Revit Architecture mastery.The expert authors use real-world workflows to show you how to immediately implement and use Revit Architecture 2011 with spectacular results. They delve deeply into every crucial topic, including how to most productively use the interface, how to create fantastic building designs with Revit, and how to produce solid documentation. They also explore such advanced topics as using Revit Architecture during construction and how to leverage the API.Coverage includes:A thorough, complete overview of the Revit Architecture tool chestAdvanced modeling and massing using the Family EditorDesigning simple and complex walls, curtain walls, roofs, floors, stairs, and railingsPreparing your designs for presentation with color fills, animations, visualizations, and moreUsing the Revit API to create custom applicationsPerforming various types of sustainable design analysisAdvanced topics not covered anywhere else, including modeling for construction, and Revit for film and stageOther critical coverage such as managing Revit projects, family creation, office standards, and moreQuickly Become Productive Using Core Revit Features and FunctionsDocument, Detail, Annotate, and Present Your DesignsImprove Your Workflow with Worksharing and CollaborationExplore the Essentials of Sustainable DesignPrepare for the Revit Architecture 2011 Certified Associate and Certified Professional Exams

Table of Contents

Fundamentals

Beyond Basic Documentation

The Principles of Revit: Tools and UI

The Basics of the Revit Toolbox

The Revit Workflow

Configuring Templates and Standards

Managing a Revit Project

Understanding Worksharing

Working with Consultants

Interoperability: Working Multiplatform

Modeling and Massing for Design

Advanced Modeling and Massing

Conceptual Design and Sustainability

Phasing, Groups, and Design Options

Visualization

Extended Modeling Techniques

Walls and Curtain Walls

Roofs and Floors

Family Editor

Stairs and Railings

Documentation

Detailing Your Design

Documenting Your Design

Annotating Your Design

Presenting Your Design

Construction and Beyond

Revit in Construction

Revit in the Classroom

Revit and Virtualization

Under the Hood

Direct to Fabrication

Revit for Film and Stage

Revit in the Cloud

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