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Introducing Revit Architecture 2010: BIM for Beginners

Name: Introducing Revit Architecture 2010: BIM for Beginners
Author: Tatjana Dzambazova
ISBN: 9780470596012

by Greg Demchak, Tatjana Dzambazova, Eddy Krygiel

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Overview

BIM has revolutionized how architects and engineers design, develop, and deliver projects, experiencing 100 percent growth in the last year
BIM links a 3D representation of a building along with a detailed database that stores all data generated by the design process geometry, spatial relationships, geographic information, and quantities and properties of building components
Discussions and real-world tutorials make this the perfect resource for novice-to-intermediate professionals and students in the architecture and construction fields
Includes a 16-page color insert to help readers understand and accomplish the essential Revit techniques

Synopsis

You don't have to be a high-tech wizard to understand the Revit software using Introducing Revit Architecture 2009: BIM for Beginners, the perfect guide for architects of any generation. Start with an overview of BIM concepts before tackling the Revit interface, then move on to use Revit's suite of editing tools. Learn how to use Revit with other applications, document the model for construction, integrate annotations into the model, utilize worksets, and collaborate in a team environment from straightforward explanations, real-world examples, and practical tutorials.

For Instructors: Teaching supplements are available for this title.

About the Author, Tatjana Dzambazova

Tatjana Dzambazova is an internationally recognized AEC industry technology speaker. She was project manager for Revit Architecture for two years and previously practiced architecture for twelve years in Vienna and London.

Eddy Krygiel is an Autodesk Authorized Author and registered architect at HNTB Architects. He has used Revit to complete projects of all scopes and sizes. Eddy is responsible for implementing BIM at his firm and consults for other architecture and contracting firms looking to implement BIM.

Greg Demchak is a product designer for Revit Architecture. He also teaches at Boston Architectural College and holds a master's degree in architecture from MIT.