Autodesk Revit Architecture 2015 ─ Essentials

This detailed introduction to Revit Architecture features straightforward explanations and real-world, hands-on tutorials to teach new users the software's core features and functions.

Presented in the context of real-world workflows, and using real-world projects, each chapter contains a discussion of the "why" and "how" that is reinforced with a step-by-step tutorial so you'll gain practical and applicable experience with the core features of Revit Architecture. The new pedagogical approach emphasizes learning skills to help you prepare for the Revit certification exams.

• Learn at your pace with step-by-step exercises, illustrated with full-color screenshots and downloadable Revit tutorial files
• Work with floors, ceilings, walls, and curtain walls
• Use modeling and massing to explore design ideas
• Use the Family Editor to create and manage families
• Understand effective worksharing, BIM workflows, and file management
• Use rendering and visualization techniques to make your design come alive
• Prepare for Revit certification exams

With Autodesk Revit Architecture Essentials, you are only a step away from better, faster building design.

About the Authors
Ryan Duell is a principal quality assurance analyst for Autodesk Revit and previously worked at an architectural firm in Boston on projects ranging from single-family residences to large commercial jobs. He also teaches Revit at the Boston Architectural College.
Tobias Hathorn is a licensed architect and user experience designer for FormIt. He has honed his knowledge and experience with Revit—especially the Graphics and Rendering features—over the past 7 years in the quality assurance and product design groups.
Tessa Reist Hathorn is a licensed architect practicing in the Boulder, Colorado area and has worked on everything from residences to the Kansas City Performing Arts Center.