Mastering Revit MEP & Mastering Revit Architecture

Mastering Revit Mep 2010

The expert authors relied on their years of experience to develop this exhaustive reference and tutorial. This perfectly paced book covers all the core concepts and functionality of Revit MEP, including interface, project setup and templates, worksharing, such mechanical concerns as building loads and ductwork, such electrical concerns as lighting and communications outlets, and such plumbing concerns as fixtures and water systems. The detailed book also features tips, tricks, and real-world exercises that only authors who use the software daily in a professional environment can know and explain.

Part I explores the basics of the interface, how to create and use project templates, how to improve efficiency with worksharing and collaboration, how to generate schedules that show quantities, materials, design dependencies, and more. Part II explores the mechanical side of Revit MEP. It includes chapters on creating logical air, water, and fire protection systems; evaluating building loads, including how to import and export gbxml (green building xml) files; placing air and water distribution equipment; duct routing and sizing; and mechanical pipe types, techniques, and connections. Part III covers the "E" in MEP and includes chapters on lighting, power receptacles and equipment, communication outlets and systems, and circuiting and panels. Part IV covers plumbing, including chapters on creating water systems, plumbing fixtures and their connectors, domestic water piping, and sanitary water piping. Part V explains how to best generate and model content. It includes chapters on solid modeling, creating symbols, using parameters, creating equipment, creating fixtures, and creating devices.

The book will feature real-world sidebars and hands-on tutorials that reinforce the detailed discussions.

Mastering Revit Architecture 2010

As Autodesks fastest-growing software package, Revit Architecture offers a new version that will require Revit users of all areas of expertisearchitects, project managers, designers, contractors, and building ownersto learn new skills. As the only complete tutorial and reference for the newest version of Revit software, this book provides you with a hands-on look at the Revit interface, explores key modeling principles, looks at design options and features, and shows how to best present designs, and discusses proven workflows and best practices. The in-depth discussions, real-world examples, and detailed tutorials are drawn from the authors professional experience using the program.

Redefine How You Design and Document with Revit Architecture 2010

Join the BIM revolution with the new edition of this bestselling guide from an expert author team of Revit professionals. Using clear explanations, detailed tutorials, and practical examples, they show you how to immediately implement and use Revit with spectacular results.

You'll start with a thorough look at Revit and BIM basics, before quickly moving into setting up and customizing tools, preparing templates and settings, and creating a library of components. From there, the book guides you through a wealth of information, including the new conceptual modeling environment, using Revit for green building analysis, implementing smart workflows, creating rich construction documents, and more. Packed with techniques, tips, and 16 pages of stunning examples in full color, this is the perfect resource to help you unleash your creativity with Revit Architecture 2010.

Coverage includes:

Customizing system families and project settings to create templates and make Revit match your style and needs

Using the new conceptual design tools to quickly build and rationalize complex geometry

Verifying early design decisions using massing studies and schedules

Mastering modeling principles of Revit

Understanding smart workflows--the power of groups, links, and design options

Learning practical techniques to achieve rich construction documentation

Collaborating, tracking changes, and coordinating processes

Measuring the effects of sun and shadow using solar animations

Move to BIM and Increase Your Productivity

Implement Revit and BIM Principles, and Learn Best Practices

Improve Your Workflows, Worksharing, and Collaboration

Learn Advanced Modeling and Presentation Techniques

Explore Sustainable Design with Revit Architecture

Enjoy Interoperability with Civil 3D 2010 and 3ds Max Design 2010