Mastering Autodesk Revit 2020
1. Edition January 2020
1104 Pages, Softcover
Wiley & Sons Ltd
The best-selling Revit guide, now more complete than ever with all-new coverage on the 2020 release
Mastering Autodesk Revit 2020 is packed with focused discussions, detailed exercises, and real-world examples to help you get up to speed quickly on the latest version of Autodesk Revit. Organized according to how you learn and implement the software, this book provides expert guidance for all skill levels. Hands-on tutorials allow you to dive right in and start accomplishing vital tasks, while compelling examples illustrate how Revit for Architecture is used in every project. Available online downloads include before-and-after tutorial files and additional advanced content to help you quickly master this powerful software. From basic interface topics to advanced visualization techniques and documentation, this invaluable guide is your ideal companion through the Revit workflow.
Whether you're preparing for Autodesk certification exams or just want to become more productive with the architectural design software, practical exercises and expert instruction will get you where you need to be.
* Understand key BIM and Revit concepts and master the Revit interface
* Delve into templates, work-sharing, and managing Revit projects
* Master modeling and massing, the Family Editor, and visualization techniques
* Explore documentation, including annotation, detailing, and complex structures
BIM software has become a mandatory asset in today's architecture field; automated documentation updates reduce errors while saving time and money, and Autodesk's Revit is the industry leader in the BIM software space.
Introduction xxxi
Part 1 Fundamentals 1
Chapter 1 Understanding the Principles of BIM 3
Chapter 2 Exploring the UI and Organizing Projects 25
Chapter 3 The Basics of the Toolbox 75
Chapter 4 Configuring Templates and Standards 123
Part 2 Collaboration and Teamwork 175
Chapter 5 Collaborating with a Team 177
Chapter 6 Working with Consultants 217
Chapter 7 Interoperability: Working Multiplatform 253
Chapter 8 Managing Revit Projects 297
Part 3 Modeling and Massing for Design 317
Chapter 9 Advanced Modeling and Massing 319
Chapter 10 Conceptual Design 373
Chapter 11 Working with Phasing, Groups, and Design Options 421
Chapter 12 Visualization 477
Part 4 Extended Modeling Techniques 549
Chapter 13 Creating Walls and Curtain Walls 551
Chapter 14 Modeling Floors, Ceilings, and Roofs 619
Chapter 15 Designing with the Family Editor 659
Chapter 16 Creating Stairs and Railings 715
Part 5 Documentation 771
Chapter 17 Detailing Your Design 773
Chapter 18 Documenting Your Design 807
Chapter 19 Annotating Your Design 841
Part 6 Construction and Beyond 887
Chapter 20 Working in the Construction Phase 889
Chapter 21 Presenting Your Design 917
Chapter 22 Design Analysis 941
Part 7 Appendices 981
Appendix A The Bottom Line 983
Appendix B Tips, Tricks, and Troubleshooting 1007
Appendix C Autodesk Revit Architecture Certification 1033
Index 1037
Marcus Kim is the A&E Consulting Manager at Autodesk. He provides leadership and technical direction for the enterprise adoption of BIM. He has trained and mentored customers on Revit through every phase of a project, spanning multiple industry sectors.
Lance Kirby is the Director of Customer Success at Building Systems Design, Inc. He has trained and mentored thousands of architects and engineers in the use of BIM.
