DUBLIN — (BUSINESS WIRE) — March 24, 2011 — Research and Markets ( http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/6e46ad/mastering_autodesk) has announced the addition of John Wiley and Sons Ltd's new book " Mastering Autodesk Revit Architecture 2011" to their offering.
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
Mastering Revit Architectures focused discussions, detailed exercises, and compelling real-world examples are organized by how users learn and implement Revit, an approach that will resonate with Revit users of all skill levels. The expert authors developed this practical reference and tutorial based on years of experience using the program and training others to do so. Unlike the competition, 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.
The book begins with discussions of key BIM and Revit concepts before giving readers a hands-on look at the Revit interface. Part II explores todays 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 final portion of the book discuss Revit for contractors and facility managers, working with Revit in the classroom (high school through graduate), virtualization, working with the API, fabrication for film and stage, and advanced, time-saving tips and tricks.
Key Topics Covered:
- Part I: Fundamentals.
- Part II: The Revit Workflow.
- Part III: Modeling and Massing for Design.
- Part IV: Extended Modeling Techniques.
- Part V: Documentation.
- Part VI: Construction and Beyond.
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