Mastering^TM Revit^® Architecture 2008

by Tatjana Dzambazova; Greg Demchak; Eddy Krygiel

• ISBN13: 9780470281826
• ISBN10: 0470281820
• Format: eBook
• Copyright: 2008-02-01
• Publisher: Sybex

Summary

Revit Architecture has revolutionized how architects design, develop, and deliver projects-and now you can join the revolution with this expert guide. Authored by a team of Revit aficionados and experts, this in-depth book uses clear explanations, detailed tutorials, and practical examples to show you how to best implement Revit in the real world. Starting with a focused look at the basics of Revit and Building Information Modeling (BIM), you'll move quickly into setting up and customizing your Revit tools, preparing your office/project templates and settings, creating your library of components, and much more.

Table of Contents

Introduction

Understanding BIM: From the Basics to Advanced Realities

Revit Fundamentals

Know Your Editing Tools

Setting up your templates and Office Standards

Customizing System Families and Project Settings in Your Template

Modeling Principles in Revit

Concept Massing Studies

From Conceptual Mass to a Real Building

Working with Design Options

Creating Custom 3D Content

Extended Modeling Techniques

Presenting Your Design

Fine-Tuning Your Preliminary Design

Evaluating Your Preliminary Design: Sustainability

Annotating Your Model

Developing the Design with Smart Workflows

Moving from Design to Detailed Documentation

Advanced Detailing Techniques

Tracking Changes in Your Model

Worksharing

Troubleshooting and Optimizing Tips

The Bottom Line

Index

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