Friday, July 7, 2017

Revit 2018 Textbooks; Interior Design

My interior design book has been updated for Revit 2018... below are the details. Be sure to check out the free 50+ page introduction to materials sample chapter.

  • FYI: I used Enscape again this year to create new cover art.




Interior Design Using Autodesk Revit 2018
Free Chapter: click here (PDF)
Sample Video: click here
Table of Contents: click here (PDF)
Purchase Options: click here

Free Examination Copy: Instructors in the USA and Canada can request a free examination copy; click here.

Key Features

  • Designed specifically for interior designers
  • No previous experience with Autodesk Revit is required
  • Uses a project based, tutorial style approach
  • Includes access to extensive video instruction and bonus content
  • Helps you prepare for the Autodesk Revit Architecture Certification Exam

    In Detail

    The intent of this book is to provide the interior design student a well-rounded knowledge of Autodesk Revit tools and techniques. These skills can then be applied to enhance professional development in both academia and industry. Each book also includes access to nearly 100 video tutorials designed to further help you master Autodesk Revit.

    The overall premise of the book is to help you learn Revit while developing the interior of a two story law office. At the start of the book you are provided an architectural model with established columns, beams, exterior walls, minimal interior walls and roofs in which to work. This allows more emphasis to be placed on interior design rather than primary architectural elements. The chapters chronology generally follows the typical design process. You will find this book helps you more accurately and efficiently develop your design ideas and skills.

    The first chapter introduces you to Revit, Building Information Modeling (BIM) and the basics of opening, saving and creating a new project. The second provides a quick introduction to modeling basic elements in Revit including walls, doors, windows and more. This chapter is designed to show you how powerful Revit truly is and to get you excited for the rest of the book.

    The remainder of the book is spent developing the interior space of the law office with an established space program. You will learn how to view and navigate within the provided 3D architectural model, managing and creating materials and develop spaces with walls, doors and windows. Once all the spaces are added to the model, several areas are explored and used as the basis to cover Revit commands and workflows.

    At the end of this tutorial, you will be able to model floor finishes, ceilings with soffits, casework, custom reception desk, restrooms, furniture and light fixtures. Additional features such as tags, schedules and photorealistic rendering will be covered.

    About the Videos

    Access to nearly 100 videos, almost five hours of content, is also included with your purchase of this book. These videos break down each topic into several short videos so that you can easily navigate to a specific aspect of a tool or feature in Autodesk Revit. This makes the videos both a powerful learning tool and convenient video reference. The videos make it easy to see the menu selections and will make learning Revit straightforward and simple. It's like having the author by your side showing you exactly how to use all the major tools in Autodesk Revit.

    Details

    Published June 19, 2017
    836 Pages
    Binding: Paperback
    Printing: Black and White
    Print ISBN: 978-1-63057-103-0 | ISBN 10: 1630571032
    eBook ISBN: 978-1-63056-375-2

    Table of Contents

    1. Getting Started with Autodesk Revit Architecture 2018
    2. Model Navigation
    3. Quick Start: Small Office
    4. Revit Materials
    5. Programming
    6. Floor Plans
    7. Curtain Wall
    8. Stairs and Railings
    9. Ceilings
    10. Break Room and Work Room
    11. Toilet Room Design
    12. Floors
    13. Custom Reception Desk and Sign
    14. Furniture, Groups and Design Options
    15. Detailing
    16. Schedules
    17. Lighting and Rendering
    18. Sheets and Revisions
    19. Introduction to Phasing and Worksharing
    20. Revit Families: Introduction to Revit Content Creation

      Exclusive Bonus Content

      Appendix A: Autodesk Revit Architecture Certification Exam
      Appendix B: Revit Basics: Overview of Linework and Modify Tools
      Appendix C: Revit Basics: Drawing 2D Architectural Content
      Appendix D: Finding Missing Elements in Revit
      Appendix E: Introduction to Computers for CAD/BIM Users
      Appendix F: Revit and 3D PDFs
      Appendix G: Lighting Design in Revit using ElumTools
      Appendix H: Building Performance Analysis
      Appendix S: Introduction to Autodesk Showcase