Mastering Autodesk Architectural Desktop 2004 [Paperback]

Paul F. Aubin (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 1401848850 | ISBN-13: 978-1401848859 | Publication Date: August 12, 2003 | Edition: 2

Create professional-quality building design projects using the newest release of Autodesk® Architectural Desktop! This concise manual focuses squarely on the rationale and practicality of the ADT (Architectural Desktop) process through lessons that emphasize Â"whyÂ" as well as Â"howÂ" to help readers complete their projects successfully. The author, an experienced architect and instructor, discusses the features and functions of Release 4 in an easy-to-understand fashion that conveys a clear sense of its value, including each toolÂ's potential. The resulting up-to-date resource is chock full of real-life, tested advice from a certified professional on the usage of the software that will help shorten the learning curve for readers and instill confidence.

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About the Author

Paul F. Aubin is the author of many CAD and BIM titles including the widely acclaimed: AUBIN ACADEMY MASTER SERIES: REVIT ARCHITECTURE, MEP, AUTOCAD MEP and AUTOCAD ARCHITECTURE, Paul Aubin is an independent architectural consultant who travels the country and abroad lecturing and providing Revit® Architecture and AutoCAD® Architecture implementation, training, and support services. His involvement in the architectural profession spans twenty years, with experience that includes design, production, CAD management, mentoring, coaching, and training. He regularly teaches professionals in seminars and in their offices and has been an adjunct faculty member for both the Illinois Institute of Art in Chicago and Moraine Valley Community College. 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. His 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. eHe is an associate member of the American Institute of Architects. Paul Aubin has a Bachelor's Degree in Architecture and a Bachelor of Science Degree in Architecture.

Product Details

• Paperback: 608 pages
• Publisher: Autodesk Press; 2 edition (August 12, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1401848850
• ISBN-13: 978-1401848859
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 7.4 x 1.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.7 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,702,486 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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Author Biography:
Paul F. Aubin is the author of many CAD and BIM titles including the widely acclaimed: Mastering AutoCAD Architecture and Paul F. Aubin's Mastering Revit Architecture. Paul is an independent architectural consultant who travels the country lecturing and providing Revit® Architecture and AutoCAD® Architecture implementation, training, and support services. Paul's involvement in the architectural profession spans nearly 20 years, with experience that includes design, production, CAD management, mentoring, coaching, and training. He 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. His 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. Based in Chicago, Paul is an associate member of the AIA. Visit Paul's website at: www.paulaubin.com and his blog at: paulfaubin.blogspot.com.

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Learn ADT2004 from the Master, September 11, 2003

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kentium2000 (Albuquerque, NM United States) - See all my reviews

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I am new to ADT and Mastering ADT2004 was recommended to me by others that had used Paul's other books. I have not been disappointed. This book is so easy to follow and learn from. It is a real pleasure to be using this book while learning ADT. The methods he uses to introduce the different features of the program are very well done. The step by step instructions are very detailed with plenty of illustrations to make sure you know you are understanding what he has written.

I also am enjoying the real world exercises that are used in the book as you are working and learning while following along. The CD that came with the book has the files needed to follow along with the instruction and the software loaded perfectly and is well organized.

I was even able to send an email to the author asking an additional question and received an answer in a few minutes. This is not something that is offered as part of buying the book, but I was impressed that I not only got a response, but that it was from Paul himself and was so timely.

I can't imagine a better book for learning ADT2004. Highly recommended.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Help at Last for the CADaphobes!, March 19, 2004

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Virge Temme (Sturgeon Bay, WI United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Mastering Autodesk Architectural Desktop 2004 (Paperback)

I'm an architect who's worked with CAD for 10 years...got dragged into using it, literally kicking and screaming!! I needed 3D capabilities to stay competitive, but the thought of learning another CAD program struck terror in the very marrow of my bones! I took took hours and hours of classroom and on-line classes to try to learn ADT and VIZRender, and I feel like it was money up in smoke. Out of sheer desperation I bought Aubin's book, and have found it to be one of the....no, THE clearest, most straightforward CAD guide I've ever, ever, EVER read!!Starting with the basics, and guiding the reader through step-by-step tutorials in plain, non-technical language, Aubin has developed a guide that even a technophobe can clearly understand.

I'd give the book a full 5-star, but it's a little lacking in trouble shooting. If things don't work out the way they're supposed to, it would be helpful to have some suggestions on what might be wrong.

After only one day of working through the guide, I could design a simple building in 3-D. After a full week, the sunshine was pouring through the windows. Well worth the money.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Desktop Master Scores a BIg Win, September 4, 2003

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Thad A. Broom "The Beach Architect" (Virginia Beach, VA United States) - See all my reviews

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I have read all of Paul's ADT related book and have attended one of his seminars. He is a true master when it comes to using and implementing ADT in an office environment and I believe that this book, Mastering Autodesk Architectural Desktop 2004, is his best yet.

Experienced ADT users will find new tips, tricks and techniques that will allow them to fully exploit the new features of this great new release of ADT. His chapter "Setting Up The Building Model" is a must read for any firm that that wants to use ADT4's powerful new design management tools. ADT newbies will find Paul's book easy to follow and the absolute, best way to learn ADT. The book is chock full of fundamental and advanced exercises based on "real world" residential and commercial projects typical to an architectural office.

If you can only afford one ADT book, this should be it; in fact, for firms using ADT, this book should be on the library shelf next to Architectural Graphic Standards, Time Saver Standards and the other industry "bibles".