Short description
Presents the core features of building information modeling (BIM) software. This book explains BIM principles and covers Revit's concepts, interface, tools and process. It focuses on accomplishing vital Revit tasks, using practical explanations, real-world architectural scenarios and tutorials.
Long description
Learn the leading BIM software quickly and easily with this book's detailed discussions and practical exercises. Introducing Revit Architecture 2010 presents the core features of this industry-leading building information modeling (BIM) software with focused discussions and practical exercises to get you up to speed quickly. Real-world tutorials from the expert authors' extensive experience, along with straightforward explanations and examples, focus squarely on accomplishing vital Revit tasks. Fully illustrated and including a 16-page color insert, Introducing Revit Architecture 2010 explains BIM principles and thoroughly covers Revit's concepts, interface, tools, and process. The book teaches Revit's essential concepts with a no-nonsense, real-world approach. It explains the principles of BIM, then provides a thorough overview of Revit's concepts and interface conventions before delving into crucial Revit tools and tasks. The book focuses on accomplishing vital Revit tasks, using practical explanations, real-world architectural scenarios, and in-depth, focused tutorials; and uses in-depth discussions reinforced by comprehensive, step-by-step exercises that demonstrate how to model, document, present, and share your designs. Written by Revit experts, this book is fully updated for Revit 2010 and features an inspirational 16-page color insert. Introducing Revit Architecture 2010 is the essential resource for both students and professionals in the architecture and construction fields.