Revit Architecture 2010: No Experience Required is the perfect hands-on, step-by-step introduction to the very latest version of Autodesk's revolutionary Revit Architecture software. Through a continuous, easy-to-follow tutorial, you'll learn Revit by planning and developing a four-story office building—doing everything from designing to documenting to presenting the final project. Follow the tutorial sequentially or jump in at any chapter by downloading the drawing files from the companion website. Either way, you'll get a thorough grounding in Revit's tools and quickly master tasks that professionals face all the time.

* Understand file types, families, views, editing, and other essential aspects of Revit
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Start from the ground up by setting a foundation, structural beams, and footings
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Plan and create walls, doors, windows, floors, ceilings, and more
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Add rooms, choose colors, and design areas and area separators
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Finish your site with landscaping, curbing, parking, and walkways
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Create documentation, track revisions, and learn the dos and don'ts of printing
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Work with different formats, such as CAD, IFC, Revit Structure, and others

Learn how to model complex staircases and create beautiful, lifelike renders

See how to use Revit's comprehensive detailing capabilities

Understand Revit's robust site and topographical modeling capabilities