Product Description

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.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #38121 in Books
• Published on: 2009-08-13
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 752 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. Mr. Aubin currently serves as Moderator for Cadalyst magazine's online CAD Questions Forum, is an active member of the Autodesk user community and has been a top rated speaker at Autodesk University (Autodesk's annual user convention) for many years. He is also an associate member of the AIA. Paul Aubin has been involved in the architectural profession for nearly twenty years, with experience that includes design, production, CAD management, mentoring, coaching and training. He is the author of many CAD and BIM titles, including the widely acclaimed MASTERING AUTOCAD ARCHITECTURE and PAUL F. AUBIN'S MASTERING REVIT ARCHITECTURE. Mr. Aubin's 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.

Customer Reviews

Mastering Revit Architecture 2010 - a great book
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
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.

The lastest Paul F. Aubin book every year is a MUST!
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!