Introducing Revit Architecture 2008

Features

• Cover Type: Paperback with 416 pages
• Published by: Sybex; Pap/Cdr edition May 7, 2007
• Written in: English
• ISBN 10 Number: 0470126523
• ISBN 13 Number: 978-0470126523
• Book Dimensions: 9.1 x 7.3 x 0.8 inches
• Weighs: 1.8 pounds

Book Description
Revit Architecture is transforming how architectural models are designed and documented, and this is the perfect guide to quickly become productive with this industry-leading BIM solution. This practical reference and tutorial offers you a theoretical overview of BIM, explains the principles of Revit, and delves into all of Revit’s essential tools. The expert authors are architects whose years of experience with BIM technology have resulted in these pages of impressive examples, practical explanations, and in-depth and detailed tutorials.

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Join the BIM Revolution

Revit Architecture is transforming how architectural models are designed and documented, and this is the perfect guide for quickly becoming productive with this industry-leading BIM solution. This practical reference and tutorial begins with a theoretical overview of BIM, explains the principles of Revit, and then delves into all of Revit's essential tools. You will first get acquainted with Revit's intuitive interface, and then through a series of challenging architectural exercises, you will learn how to model, document, present, and share your design ideas.

This concise introduction to Revit is based on real-world architectural scenarios. The expert authors are architects whose years of experience with BIM technology has resulted in these pages of impressive examples, practical explanations, and in-depth and detailed tutorials. It's the perfect resource for readers of all skill levels who need to quickly accomplish vital Revit tasks. Inside you'll learn about:

• BIM and its advantages over traditional drafting
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  The basics of parametric modeling and the Revit philosophy
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  How to start and develop a design and move it to construction documentation
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  The secrets to creating inspiring presentations
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  The best ways to exchange and share your design with others

Produce fully detailed working drawings

Automatically generate color-fill plans

Deliver compelling graphic presentations

Valuable companion CD

The CD-ROM contains sample families and all the tutorial files necessary to complete the exercises in the book, including before and after versions so you can compare results.

Reader Reviews
My experience using "Introducing Revit Architecture 2008" by Krygiel, Demchak, and Dzambazova is not positive. I consistently find that the images given in the book do not match the screens, menus, and dialog boxes I see in the Revit Product. It looks like the book was written with a previous release of Revit Architecture. While it possible to eventually find the items the book mentions, I found this book very frustrating to use as a means for learning the software. I waste too much time trying to find the items the book is describing because the book's graphics do not match the Revit screens. Comments (2) | | (Report this)