Autodesk Revit Architecture No Experience Required is the ultimate real-world guide for mastering this increasingly prevalent BIM software package. Using a continuous step-by-step tutorial this book walks you through all project phases as you learn the basics of Revit by designing documenting and presenting a four-story office building. You'll begin by learning your way around the interface and conventions then jump right into design by placing walls doors and windows. Next you'll work with grids beams foundations dimensions and text as you build floors layer by layer join walls create ceilings and roofs and place stairs ramps and railings. The instruction covers construction documentation advanced detailing and families as well as site considerations including grading and top surface features to provide a well-rounded real-world Revit skill set. The companion website features downloadable 'before and after' tutorial files that allow you to jump in at any point and compare your work to the pros.
The shift from 2D drafting to 3D building information modeling has made Revit a must-have skill for an increasing number of design engineering and construction professionals. This book is designed to teach you the basics quickly?? using a real-world workflow?? process?? and pacing.