Mastering Revit Architecture 2010
By Greg Demchak, Tatjana Dzambazova, Eddy Krygiel


  • Publisher:   Sybex
  • Number Of Pages:   800
  • Publication Date:   2009-07-14
  • ISBN-10 / ASIN:   0470456493
  • ISBN-13 / EAN:   9780470456491



Product Description
As Autodesk's fastest-growing software package, Revit Architecture offers a new version that will require Revit users of all areas of expertise—architects, project managers, designers, contractors, and building owners—to learn new skills. As the only complete tutorial and reference for the newest version of Revit software, this book provides you with a hands-on look at the Revit interface, explores key modeling principles, looks at design options and features, and shows how to best present designs, and discusses proven workflows and best practices. The in-depth discussions, real-world examples, and detailed tutorials are drawn from the author’s professional experience using the program.

From the Back Cover
Redefine How You Design and Document with Revit Architecture 2010

Join the BIM revolution with the new edition of this bestselling guide from an expert author team of Revit professionals. Using clear explanations, detailed tutorials, and practical examples, they show you how to immediately implement and use Revit with spectacular results.

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



Summary: Best all-around Revit Architecture text
Rating: 5

With each release of Revit, more and more publishers are starting to print Revit Architecture books. Finding the correct book that meets your needs can be difficult, especially if you are ordering online and don't have an opportunity to skim through. And to be perfectly honest, one book may not meet all your needs.

I teach Revit Architecture at the community college level and choosing either a textbook or supplemental text is pretty important. I don't want my students spending money on something they won't use when the class is over, so I have chosen not to use a textbook. Instead, I encourage my students to buy a supplemental text that will help them during the class and on the job.

For that reason and several other, I recommend the "Mastering Revit Architecture" series and the Mastering Revit Architecture 2010 title is now available. Having read and used previous version of the Mastering Revit Architecture series in the classroom and at work, I have come to expect very high standards from the latest title "Mastering Revit Architecture 2010". I am pleased to report I was not disappointed. In short, the book is well organized and the material is presented in a manner that it can be used as an easy-to-follow tutorial or as an in-depth and knowledgeable reference. Each of the 20 chapters takes you through the subject matter from the basics to the more advanced features.

Why is this book different? I think what sets this book apart is the authors. You have your Autodesk insiders who are working for the company and know how each individual tool is intended to work. But you also have a practicing Architect as part of the writing team, Eddy Krygiel.

Eddy has worked on large complex projects like the IRS Center in Kansas City to much smaller projects like the renovation of his home (send me model pic to post Eddy). So what does that mean. Well, we have all seen the Autodesk demos of Revit. Sometimes the workflow makes sense and well, sometimes it does not. Sometimes Autodesk intends a tool to be used in a particular manner but in the real production world it gets used differently. That's what Eddy brings to the table. He helps you understand and learn the tools the way an Architect will use them. Not the way a programmer thinks you will use them. And he knows this because he is actually working on projects from pursuit to commissioning. He's not a consultant who may touch a project briefly or a application developer.

If you want a book that is going to teach you about the buttons on the ribbon, then find the cheapest one. If you want a book that is going to teach you how to properly use the tool so that you are successful with BIM, then I think you would be very happy with "Mastering Revit Architecture 2010" series.



Summary: Great reference and knowledge expansion guide
Rating: 5

This is a great book, I like to use it as a reference! I learned a lot of tricks that were not discussed in class that I found useful with real-life issues. The book contains crisp and practical step by step instructions written in straight forward terms. It is easy to follow and understand. I also found that there are lots of helpful diagrams and pictures. I love this book and the price is right!



Summary: essential for success
Rating: 5

Revit is very complex but I found that the authors of this series of books have done an excellent job at coming up with a book that helps with real-life Revit issues. As a BIM Support Specialist I use this book as a reference guide because it is an easy to use instructional manual for Revit and it speeds up production. I highly recommend this book.

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