Product Description

This concise manual goes beyond a simple rundown of tools and commands to examine and explain the process of creating professional-quality building design projects using the newest release of AutoCAD Architecture (formally Autodesk Architectural Desktop). Content focuses squarely on the rationale and practicality of the software through life-tested, practical lessons that emphasize the "why" as well as the "how" in order to help professionals complete their projects successfully. Text and lessons combine to deliver a clear sense of the value of the tools introduced as well each tool's potential. The result is a fully up-to-date resource that shortens the learning curve and builds confidence and comfort in using the software as a tool to create architecture.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #119579 in Books
• Published on: 2007-08-23
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 1164 pages

About the Author
Paul F. Aubin is an independent architectural consultant who travels the country lecturing and providing Revit® Architecture and AutoCAD® Architecture implementation, training, and support services. Paul’s involvement in the architectural profession spans nearly 20 years, with experience that includes design, production, CAD management, mentoring, coaching, and training. He currently serves as Moderator for Cadalyst magazine’s online CAD Questions forum, is an active member of the Autodesk user community, and has spoken at Autodesk University (Autodesk’s annual user convention) for many years. His diverse experience in architectural firms, as a CAD manager, and as an educator gives his writing and his classroom instruction a fresh and credible focus. Based in Chicago, Paul is an associate member of the AIA. Visit Paul’s website at: www.paulaubin.com.

Customer Reviews

Great for a beginner.
I had already completed the Mastering Autodesk Architectural Desktop 2006. I updated to 2008 and I use it professionally on a daily basis. This book excels at teaching Autodesk Architecture 2008 to a user who has already mastered AutoCAD and wishes to transfer to Autodesk Architecture. Everything is explained step by step from the start of a project to the finish. commercial and residential. For that, the book is fantastic. My only complaints are that the book is sometimes a little scattered and I wish this book would go in to the real underlying workings of the program. There are some Advanced program options that this book does not cover. otherwise, the tutorials are correct and provide the correct information. Furthermore, the author can be found posting in the Autodesk discussion groups which is a big plus. This book gets a solid four stars.

Really easy to understand book AAAAA+
This is one of the best books I have read for Autocad. It is Autocad Architecture 2008. I was able to do exercises easily without hitting a brick wall. Amazing author. Not many books are this good. Buy it you won't regret it. It doesn't have anything about rendering as one reader pointed out. The goal of this book is different. Anything by this author is great.

nothing on the rendering feature
I bought this book hoping to learn the rendering feature but to my disappointment it has nothing on the subject. I have bought a few of these books in the past and I learned quite a bit, but it seems the same stuff keeps getting reprinted.

if you have bought these before, you will learn nothing new.