Key Features:
- Combines all three Revit components into one book
- Uses step-by-step tutorials and starts at an introductory level
- CD contains a bonus chapter, bonus workbook and starter files
In Detail:
Design Integration Using Autodesk Revit 2010 is designed to provide the
reader with a well-rounded knowledge of Autodesk Revit tools and techniques. All
three components of the Revit platform are introduced in this textbook. This
approach gives the reader a broad overview of the Building Information Modeling
(BIM) process. The topics cover the design integration of most of the building
disciplines: Architectural, Interior Design, Structural, Mechanical, Plumbing
and Electrical. Civil is not covered, but adding topography to your model is.
Throughout the book the student develops a two story law office. The drawings
start with the floor plans and develop all the way to photo-realistic renderings
similar to the one on the cover of this book. Along the way the building's structure,
ductwork, plumbing and electrical (power and lighting) are modeled. By the end
the reader will have thorough knowledge of many of the Revit basics needed to be
productive in a classroom or office environment. Even if you will only be
working with one component of Revit in your chosen profession, this book will
give you important knowledge on how the other disciplines will be doing their
work and valuable insight into the overall process.
As an instructor, the author understands that many students in a classroom
setting have varying degrees of computer experience. To help level the playing
field the first chapter is devoted to an introduction to computers. Much of the
basics are covered, from computer hardware and software to file management
procedures: including step-by-step instructions on using a flash drive.
Chapters 2 through 5 cover many of the Revit basics needed to successfully
and efficiently work in the software. Once the fundamentals are covered, the
remaining chapters walk the reader through a building project which is started
from scratch so nothing is taken for granted by the reader or the author.
CD:
Each book comes with a CD containing:
- A bonus chapter introducing the creation of custom Revit content
(families)
- A bonus draft copy of the Roof Study Workbook which includes information
on controlling the top surface of the roof in Revit
- Chapter starter files which allow readers to jump around the text or skip
chapters
