Autodesk Revit Architecture 2015: No Experience Required: Autodesk Official Press

Autodesk Revit Architecture 2015 NO EXPERIENCED REQUIRED This tutorial–based guide to Revit Architecture gets you started quickly with concise explanations, focused examples, and step–by–step instructions developed by Revit guru Eric Wing while training thousands of architects and engineers on this industry–leading BIM software. After a detailed introduction to the interface and Revit conventions, youll jump right into modeling a four–story office building, first placing walls, doors, and windows, and then delving into Revits tools so that you fully understand views, grids, and the programs editing capabilities. The comprehensive tutorial then walks you through every phase of a real–world building design project, sharing professional tips on how to master Revits powerful design tools and features. Work with structural grids, beams, and foundations Understand how to use dimensions as a design tool Learn how to generate construction documentation, including how to add tags, create schedules and material takeoffs, and use formulas in schedules Explore crucial site considerations, including grading, site components, and toposurface features Work with materials and Revits rendering capabilities Import and export files to various formats, explore phase management, and create worksets for effective work sharing

Eric Wing is the Building Information Modeling manager at a New York engineering firm, director of the Autodesk User Group International (AUGI) Training Program, author of four books, and Revit columnist for AUGIWorld Magazine as well as AUGI HotNews and ConnectPress. Eric is an Autodesk Certified Instructor and popular speaker at Autodesk University, presenting to groups of 5001000 Revit users at each of his three AU sessions, and also frequently speaks at other industry events, including American Institute of Architects, CSI, and AUGI user group events.