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Mastering Autodesk Revit Architecture 2011

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This book is a MUST HAVE if you are new to Revit or if you are an advanced user looking to pick up new tricks. Well written, great diagrams and by authors the certainly know their stuff. Hands down, the only Revit book you'll ever need.

I have all of the books, being self-taught up until recently. But this one is by a far, far distance better than any others. Every time I pick it up (and I actually enjoy reading it) I get something significant from it. Autodesk basically has a scam to get you to pay almost two hundred an hour to their dealers for training because they give you squat for support, and no old-fashioned manual.
Before I bought this I had hit a wall, paid for about a thousand bucks worth of training with a more reasonable dealer out-of-state, got alot out of it, then this book came along. I would advise both the book and the training, as an advanced user. The key is that the dealers are hungry. The small ones will negotiate. You should be paying less. Try Caddcenters of FL over the net. Really good. BTW I get nothing out of saying that. Period. Just want to save you time.
But buy the book first!
Also, if you are using Autocad anymore, you are wasting your time. Or keep doing it, as Revit passes you by at a hundred miles an hour. Just trying to help.

This book is a wonderful resource for not only beginners, but also for advanced users and managers who want to understand information modeling and VDC (virtual design and construction). There are sections on using formulas, advanced modeling, elaborate write ups on family editing and so much more. I have been referencing several manuals over the last seven years since I started using Revit, but this one is hands down a complete package. This is because most manuals barely skim over these topics but never help one understand it step by step. But the authors in this manual have taken the time to target audiences of varying understanding and it truly works, in my humble opinion.

I've known Eddy and Phil for a little over a year as my seniors at HNTB and these guys are always available and willing to help out and share expertise. This is exactly what the book is all about! The other really good thing about this publication is that it covers how to set goals, how to adopt BIM for new users/companies and move onto advanced integration from a Business management standpoint. If this was not enough there are elaborate sections of BIM application in other industries like Film & Stage and Fabrication. More! Design Options has always been my Achilles Heel. Not anymore! All in all this book is packed with goodies for one and all who want to better understand and become experts in this new realm of Architecture.

So I recommend this book without any reservation! My heartfelt kudos to Eddy,Phil and James for taking such sincere effort in sharing all their experience and expertise. Pick it up if you are as excited about Revit Architecture 2011 as I am! :)

The book provides real life examples for work flow and deals issues met in everyday processes. It gives important guidance as to the cross platform use of data so that things would happen easier.
Finally shows how no software is still enough to pull off the whole of the design, either because of design philososphy or because of company tactics. It is much better though even for beginners as similar books tend to present the possibilities of a software instead of helping the user. I would definetly reccomend this to coleagues.

This is the "BEST" Revit book reference for serious or advanced users.
Plenty of "real world" examples and helpful tips from seasoned architects.
Note:
If you are a beginner with Revit, try with another "step by step tutorial style" book.

I just put this book down long enough to put in my 2 cents-worth. What is nice about this book is that it is more than learning the Revit Architecture software. The authors understand architecture and the process of creating it. This is what is important to me. I do not want to learn Revit just so I can tell a potential employer that I can use it. I want to learn Revit so I can use it as a tool to design a building. This book addresses that aspect of the software as much as it addresses creating walls, doors, windows and all the objects that make up a building.

It's my third revit guide and this book is perfect if you want to understand more of Revit and get what comes "out of the box". The chapter on stairs and railings is worth a book by itself, simply wonderful!

I was very impressed with the book, I've bought others over the years (never by these authors) and this is by far the best. The setup is great, enough information to get your mind going, and not too detailed to make it boring. The explanations provide understanding of the tools but also get you thinking of what more to do with it. There is so much information packed into it, it isn't just about Revit tools, but about a whole project put together. Plus, you get extras that were unexpected; Revit for fabrication, and film and other great topics, that is a great read, also gets you thinking of many ways to use the program.
I have to say I am very happy with this book, it shows there was a lot of work put into it, it is very much appreciated. Thank you for putting this book out.

I am 31 yrs old and am an advanced user of CAD. I first got introduced to Revit in version 11 and drew up a simple plan. I found it frustrating at first cause I didn't know how to do simple things like detail a section dwg so I wasnt sure I could handle a "real" project.

Well, with this book I now feel comfortable taking on a full blown job. Its very informative in many ways and a perfect guide for anyone who knows the basics.

I look forward to using this book as a guide and I enjoy reading it also because I feel like I'm actually learning something new!

The only thing I didnt like was the fact that the illustrations were in black/white and sometimes the authors reference colors when explaining something (i.e. datum colors, selected/unselected objects)....so it doesn't really make sense in that aspect.

Since becoming immersed in the world of Revit, this book has been indispensable as a source of information in my daily routine. Not only has "Mastering Autodesk Revit Architecture 2011" helped me with the nuts and bolts of working with Revit, but also has shown me how to establish a productive workflow with Revit.

For me, "Mastering Autodesk Revit Architecture 2011" is an excellent bridge between textbook like tutorials and the real world. By showing how Revit changes and improves the design process by using real world examples, you can immediately see how the details you learned in class apply to the overall design picture.

By encapsulating the details of "How" you use Revit within the broader picture of "Why" you use Revit the authors are teaching both the ins and outs of the software as well as helping the user establish a productive workflow that will make them, overall a more effective designer.