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 | Mastering Autodesk Revit Architecture 2011Authors: Eddy Krygiel , Phil Read , James VandezandePaperback
Tags: 3d drawings, autocad, bim, revit, revit architecture |
The Ultimate Real-World Reference for Revit Architecture
This 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 chest
Advanced modeling and massing using the Family Editor
Designing simple and complex walls, curtain walls, roofs, floors, stairs, and railings
Preparing your designs for presentation with color fills, animations, visualizations, and more
Using the Revit API to create custom applications
Performing various types of sustainable design analysis
Advanced topics not covered anywhere else, including modeling for construction, and Revit for film and stage
Other critical coverage such as managing Revit projects, family creation, office standards, and more
Quickly Become Productive Using Core Revit Features and Functions
Document, Detail, Annotate, and Present Your Designs
Improve Your Workflow with Worksharing and Collaboration
Explore the Essentials of Sustainable Design
Prepare for the Revit Architecture 2011 Certified Associate and Certified Professional Exams
The bestThis book is a MUST HAVE if you are new to Revit or if you are an advanced user looking to pick up new tricks. Well written, great diagrams and by authors the certainly know their stuff. Hands down, the only Revit book you'll ever need.
Excellent Publication Y'all!This book is a wonderful resource for not only beginners, but also for advanced users and managers who want to understand information modeling and VDC (virtual design and construction). There are sections on using formulas, advanced modeling, elaborate write ups on family editing and so much more. I have been referencing several manuals over the last seven years since I started using Revit, but this one is hands down a complete package. This is because most manuals barely skim over these topics but never help one understand it step by step. But the authors in this manual have taken the time to target audiences of varying understanding and it truly works, in my humble opinion.
I've known Eddy and Phil for a little over a year as my seniors at HNTB and these guys are always available and willing to help out and share expertise. This is exactly what the book is all about! The other really good thing about this publication is that it covers how to set goals, how to adopt BIM for new users/companies and move onto advanced integration from a Business management standpoint. If this was not enough there are elaborate sections of BIM application in other industries like Film & Stage and Fabrication. More! Design Options has always been my Achilles Heel. Not anymore! All in all this book is packed with goodies for one and all who want to better understand and become experts in this new realm of Architecture.
So I recommend this book without any reservation! My heartfelt kudos to Eddy,Phil and James for taking such sincere effort in sharing all their experience and expertise. Pick it up if you are as excited about Revit Architecture 2011 as I am! :)
Great Revit Book ReferenceThis is the "BEST" Revit book reference for serious or advanced users.
Plenty of "real world" examples and helpful tips from seasoned architects.
Note:
If you are a beginner with Revit, try with another "step by step tutorial style" book.
Throw out the other books...I have all of the books, being self-taught up until recently. But this one is by a far, far distance better than any others. Every time I pick it up (and I actually enjoy reading it) I get something significant from it. Autodesk basically has a scam to get you to pay almost two hundred an hour to their dealers for training because they give you squat for support, and no old-fashioned manual.
Before I bought this I had hit a wall, paid for about a thousand bucks worth of training with a more reasonable dealer out-of-state, got alot out of it, then this book came along. I would advise both the book and the training, as an advanced user. The key is that the dealers are hungry. The small ones will negotiate. You should be paying less. Try Caddcenters of FL over the net. Really good. BTW I get nothing out of saying that. Period. Just want to save you time.
But buy the book first!
Also, if you are using Autocad anymore, you are wasting your time. Or keep doing it, as Revit passes you by at a hundred miles an hour. Just trying to help.
A must have for Revit users (beginner or otherwise)I was very impressed with the book, I've bought others over the years (never by these authors) and this is by far the best. The setup is great, enough information to get your mind going, and not too detailed to make it boring. The explanations provide understanding of the tools but also get you thinking of what more to do with it. There is so much information packed into it, it isn't just about Revit tools, but about a whole project put together. Plus, you get extras that were unexpected; Revit for fabrication, and film and other great topics, that is a great read, also gets you thinking of many ways to use the program.
I have to say I am very happy with this book, it shows there was a lot of work put into it, it is very much appreciated. Thank you for putting this book out.
