Paul F. Aubin's Mastering Revit Architecture 2010 |  | Author: Paul F. Aubin
Publisher: Autodesk Press
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ISBN: 143905715X
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Publication Date: August 13, 2009
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Master the software that industry professionals are using to create compelling architecture with PAUL F. AUBIN'S MASTERING REVIT ARCHITECTURE 2010! Experienced-based practical advice is at the core of this concise reference guide by veteran author Paul F. Aubin, who makes learning Autodesk Revit? Architecture 2010 easier than ever. Designed to shorten the learning curve, this book focuses squarely on the rationale and practicality of the Revit? Architecture process through a series of hands-on lessons that promote a clear sense of the value of the software and an understanding of each tool's potential. In completing building design projects successfully, users will develop a first hand knowledge of what it takes to build design development models and create a complete set of construction documents for architectural production.
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 Mastering Revit Architecture 2010 - a great book September 23, 2009
Mark W. Kiker (California)
6 out of 6 found this review helpful
Paul Aubin has outdone himself. This is one of the most comprehensive collections of Conceptual discussion, practical tutorials, reference material and tips that I have seen in a while. Over 830 pages packed with information that is valuable to any user at any level.
Filled with ample screen shots of every aspect of the Revit platform, you will find this book to be one of the best examples of how to do it right.
The Quick Start first chapter is an overview that gets you started quick - DO NOT SKIP THIS. New Users should not skip this chapter. It will get you started and over the initial hump of intimidation of the software. This is followed by an in depth conceptual look at BIM and Revit. Do not skip this chapter either. In your excitement to get to the meat of a topic, you may be tempted to skim over these early chapters. You will miss something that may improve your Revit expertise.
Chapter Two delves into the user interface. 2010 was a major rework of the interface and many may have concerns. Aubin strives to alleviate these concerns with many screen shots.
Chapter Two introduces the many Manager Notes that help those who are overseeing Revit. These are scattered throughout the book and offer Mr. Aubin years of learning in quick tips for the Managers.
The TIPS and NOTES that are scattered throughout the book are very timely and valuable. For the advanced users, you could just skim the book for these tips as a reminder.
The contents of the book lay out a progressive process of approaching a project. Aubin never loses sight that the whole Model development is focused on avoiding problems and getting the project out the door. It marches toward the final section of the book, which is pointed at developing Construction Documents.
DVD files enclosed with the book give you all the tutorial data sets so you can begin immediately.
Free with the purchase of the book is a CADSmart Evaluation - actually two. One can be taken prior to reading the book and one after to see how you have taken the contents in.
The overall choices of layout, fonts, screenshots and more make this very easy to read and to apply. Kudos to DELMAR for the efforts they have taken to make this book readable. The Appendix are worth the price of the book.
You need this book on your shelf.Paul F. Aubin's Mastering Revit Architecture 2010
Mastering Revit Architecture 2010, Paul F. Aubin December 5, 2009
James H. Overbeek (Huntsville (Rocket City), Alabama)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Excellent Revit Architecture 2010 tutorial guide! I am about two-thirds through the book (skipped around a little by reading chapters 10 & 11 after reading 3) but have been very pleased with the presentation of the material. Thorough and easy to follow. If a Revit tool didn't seem to work like anticipated I could usually backtrack and find where I missed an instruction. If an error message popped up, PA usually anticipated it and explained why it popped up.
PA also gave plenty of instructions on where and how to explore the software on your own to further improve or practice skills.
Mastering Revit Architecture 2010 February 23, 2010
Justin Case (Sacramento CA)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Mr. Aubin presents Revit 2010 in a clear and consise manner, starting with a simple project as an overview of the workings of the software, then moving into detailed explanations and examples. I am using this as a textbook for a Revit class at college and quite frankly do not need much help from the instructor because the book does such a great job of covering the material.
Start Learning Revit Here May 2, 2010
Toby R. Fuller (Burlington, VT USA)
Revit is rapidly gaining momentum in the architecture industry, and new comers may be frustrated to find learning materials somewhat limited for getting up to speed quickly. Paul Aubin's, Mastering Revit Architecture 2010 is currently the best book available for drafters and designers entering into BIM design.
"Mastering" in the title is a bit misleading as this book reads more as a thorough, but high level overview of the program. More subtle topics such as the conceptual massing environment, family editor, and rendering capabilities of Revit are touched on, but not covered in great depth (although Mr. Aubin does often cite sources for further reading). Hopefully Mr. Aubin will delve more into these aspects in an additional volume, may I suggest the title, "Beyond Mastering Revit Jedi Architecture Rock Star Mind Tricks and Riffs 2012: The missing bible for dummies" which ought to about cover publishers latest titling trends.
After spending time with several other "mastering" Revit volumes, I finally got comfortable and inside the program with this book. Mr. Aubin organizes topics rationally and builds concepts slowly, he uses both step by step tutorials and general discussion to teach his lessons. I noticed immediately that there was more flow and sense to the subject matter due to there being one author. Some other efforts involving multiple authors have come across as disjointed and confused. Mr. Aubin maintains a consistent tone and style, knows what is in the rest of his book and will refer you back or forward to other topics where it is relevant for his discussion. The sequence of the book was so well thought out in fact (except for conceptual massing at the end) that I sat down with it at the beginning of a recent project and just worked through the book and my project sequentially at the same time. The project turned out great, and the hook has been set for me to want to use Revit more. Thank you Mr. Aubin for a sincere and solid effort on this exciting new software.
The lastest Paul F. Aubin book every year is a MUST! October 7, 2009
C. D. Edwards (Omaha)
1 out of 3 found this review helpful
Books are packed with practical knowledge and process that makes sense. There are always 5 ways to do something - the key is to find the way that gets you to the long term end result that is required. Paul has the answers!
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