You'll start with a thorough look at Revit and BIM basics, before quickly moving into setting up and customizing tools, preparing templates and settings, and creating a library of components. From there, the book guides you through a wealth of information, including the new conceptual modeling environment, using Revit for green building analysis, implementing smart workflows, creating rich construction documents, and more. Packed with techniques, tips, and 16 pages of stunning examples in full color, this is the perfect resource to help you unleash your creativity with Revit Architecture 2010.

Coverage includes:

Customizing system families and project settings to create templates and make Revit match your style and needs

Using the new conceptual design tools to quickly build and rationalize complex geometry

Verifying early design decisions using massing studies and schedules

Mastering modeling principles of Revit

Understanding smart workflows—the power of groups, links, and design options

Learning practical techniques to achieve rich construction documentation

Collaborating, tracking changes, and coordinating processes

Measuring the effects of sun and shadow using solar animations

Move to BIM and Increase Your Productivity

Implement Revit and BIM Principles, and Learn Best Practices

Improve Your Workflows, Worksharing, and Collaboration

Learn Advanced Modeling and Presentation Techniques

Explore Sustainable Design with Revit Architecture

Enjoy Interoperability with Civil 3D 2010 and 3ds Max Design 2010