Mastering Autodesk Revit Architecture 2012
The perennial top-selling guide to Revit Architecture!This complete reference and tutorial is completely updated for Revit 2012 and thoroughly covers such core topics as modeling, massing, and sustainability. It also features advanced topics and techniques, including working with advanced modeling tools, effectively using the Family Editor, collaborating across industries, and using Revit in the cloud.The acclaimed authoring team brings a wealth of Revit expertise to the table and has packed this book with time-saving tips and techniques, real-world workflows, clear tutorials, and compelling examples so you can develop professional skills. This detailed guide also helps you prepare for Autodesk's Certified Associate and Certified Professional exams.Coverage includes:Advanced modeling with the Family Editor and Massing toolsDesigning complex walls, curtain walls, roofs, floors, stairs, and railingsDetailing, documenting, and annotating your designsUsing the Revit API, writing scripts, and creating journal filesAnalyzing designs and concepts for sustainabilityUsing Revit for virtualization and in the construction industryMoving "outside the box" to use Revit in film and stageGet Productive Quickly in Revit Architecture 2012Document, Detail, Annotate, and Present Your DesignsLeverage Industry Best Practices and Professional Workflows from the StartPrepare for the Revit Architecture 2012 Certified Associate and Certified Professional Exams