The Aubin Academy Master Series: AutoCAD Architecture 2011


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The AUBIN ACADEMY MASTER SERIES: AUTOCAD ARCHITECTURE 2011 explains the process of creating professional-quality building design projects using the newest release of AutoCAD Architecture Using a project-based approach, this text goes beyond a simple rundown of tools and commands to focus on the rationale and practicality of the software through life-tested, practical lessons that emphasize the why as well as the how in order to help students complete their projects successfully. Text and lessons combine to deliver a clear sense of the value of the tools introduced as well each tool's potential. The result is a fully up-to-date resource that shortens the learning curve and builds confidence and comfort in using the software as a tool to create architecture. Important Notice: Media content referenced within the product description or the product text may not be available in the ebook version.




Mastering AutoCAD Architecture 2010


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MASTERING AUTOCAD ® ARCHITECTURE 2010, International Edition explains the process of creating professional-quality building design projects using the newest release of AutoCAD ® Architecture (formally Autodesk ® Architectural Desktop). Using a project-based approach, this text goes beyond a simple rundown of tools and commands to focus on the rationale and practicality of the software through life-tested, practical lessons that emphasize the "why" as well as the "how" in order to help users complete projects successfully. Text and lessons combine to deliver a clear sense of the value of the tools introduced as well each tool’s potential. The result is a fully up-to-date resource that shortens the learning curve and builds confidence and comfort in using the software as a tool to create architecture.




Mastering AutoCAD Architecture 2008


Book Description

This concise manual goes beyond a simple rundown of tools and commands to examine and explain the process of creating professional-quality building design projects using the newest release of AutoCAD Architecture (formally Autodesk Architectural Desktop). Content focuses squarely on the rationale and practicality of the software through life-tested, practical lessons that emphasize the "why" as well as the "how" in order to help professionals complete their projects successfully. Text and lessons combine to deliver a clear sense of the value of the tools introduced as well each tool's potential. The result is a fully up-to-date resource that shortens the learning curve and builds confidence and comfort in using the software as a tool to create architecture.




The Aubin Academy Master Series: AutoCAD MEP 2012


Book Description

The Aubin Academy Master Series: AutoCAD MEP is a concise manual focused squarely on the rationale and practicality of the AutoCAD MEP process. The book emphasizes the process of creating projects in MEP rather than a series of independent commands and tools. The goal of each lesson is to help the reader complete their projects successfully. Tools are introduced together in a focused process with a strong emphasis on "why" as well as "how." The text and exercises seek to give the reader a clear sense of the value of the tools, and a clear indication of each tool's potential. The Aubin Academy Master Series: AutoCAD MEP is a resource designed to shorten your learning curve, raise your comfort level, and, most importantly, give you real-life tested practical advice on the usage of the software to create mechanical, electrical, and plumbing designs, and calculations. Empowered with the information within this book, the reader will have insight into how to use AutoCAD MEP to create construction documents that are reflective of their standards and expectations.




Mastering Autodesk Revit Architecture 2013


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Learn BIM the Revit Way Revit is Autodesk's industry-leading Building Information Modeling (BIM) software, and this Autodesk Official Training Guide thoroughly covers core Revit topics such as modeling, massing, sustainability, and more. It also brings you up to speed on advanced techniques such as using Revit in the cloud and how to go direct to fabrication. Organized by real-world workflows, this book covers the interface, templates, worksharing, modeling and massing, visualization techniques for different industries, sustainability, roofs and floors, stairs and railings, documentation, and much more. This Autodesk Official Training Guide teaches you how to use the leading BIM software and also serves as a study aid for Autodesk's Certified Associate and Certified Professional exams Organized according to actual workflows, the book begins with an explanation of key BIM concepts, familiarizes you with the interface, and then moves into actual application Covers modeling and massing, the Family Editor, visualization techniques for various industries, documentation, annotation and detailing, and how to work with complex walls, roofs, floors, stairs, and railings Companion website features before-and-after tutorial files, so readers can jump in at any point Mastering Autodesk Revit Architecture helps you learn Revit in a context that makes real-world sense.




Revit Architecture 2013 and Beyond


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THE AUBIN ACADEMY MASTER SERIES: REVIT ARCHITECTURE 2013 AND BEYOND combines a straightforward, reader-friendly style with project-focused exercises that encourage learning by doing. You will gain practical, firsthand experience with the powerful, popular Revit Building Information Modeling (BIM) software, which leading architects and engineers are using to move beyond traditional Computer-Assisted Design (CAD) to manage complex projects, foster collaboration, and boost productivity. This completely revised edition covers new features in 2013 such as Stairs and Railings and Materials. The book's tutorial-based lessons cover topics of interest to beginners and seasoned users alike. Learn to set up projects in Revit, creating views and organizing project data for maximum efficiency. Create model elements like Walls, Doors, Roofs and Curtain Walls. Work concurrently on two projects: one residential and one commercial as you create a complete set of documents from initial modeling all the way to detailing and scheduling. Round out your essential Revit skillset with a look at team collaboration (Worksharing), Rendering and outputting data and documents. All required exercise files are available for free download to use with the book's lessons.







Autodesk Architectural Desktop


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Master advanced techniques and explore strategies to deploy Autodesk Architectural Desktop (ADT) 3.3! Written by Paul F. Aubin, author of the popular Mastering Autodesk Architectural Desktop, this guidebook emphasizes the process of creating projects with ADT and equips readers with tools to assess current CAD standards and build checklists for use throughout the deployment process. Many of the tutorials in this book reference both Imperial and Metric Units as well (Additional Metric-based exercises are provided in the online companion)! Focused on architectural production, presentation progresses through installation, setup, configuration, training, customization, and standardization, arming readers with all the tools necessary to build a successful implementation plan uniquely suited to their needs.




The Aubin Academy Master Series: AutoCAD MEP, 2012, 2013 and beyond


Book Description

The Aubin Academy Master Series: AutoCAD MEP is a concise manual focused squarely on the rationale and practicality of the AutoCAD MEP process. The book emphasizes the process of creating projects in MEP rather than a series of independent commands and tools. The goal of each lesson is to help the reader complete their projects successfully. Tools are introduced together in a focused process with a strong emphasis on “why” as well as “how.” The text and exercises seek to give the reader a clear sense of the value of the tools, and a clear indication of each tool's potential. The Aubin Academy Master Series: AutoCAD MEP is a resource designed to shorten your learning curve, raise your comfort level, and, most importantly, give you real-life tested practical advice on the usage of the software to create mechanical, electrical, and plumbing designs, and calculations. Empowered with the information within this book, the reader will have insight into how to use AutoCAD MEP to create construction documents that are reflective of their standards and expectations.***This edition is designed takes the core version 2012 text and makes it compatible with version 2013 by providing a 2013 format dataset download and noting differences where they occur. This book is fully compatible with version 2012, 2013 and beyond. Visit paulaubin.com for free downloads and PDF chapters***




BIM Collaboration with Autodesk Navisworks


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So you have completed you project model and feel a sense of relief. But should you? What now? What conflicts could be potentially discovered in the field costing you time and money to address? How can you reduce you liability for those errors and/or omissions? Maybe you are responsible for the coordinating all disciplines work for the project. How can this be done and identify potential conflicts before they happen to ensure that the schedule is met? Navisworks can help address all those concerns. Navisworks is a model aggregator that can combine various different file formats to create an overall project model thus allowing you to fully coordinate multiple aspects of your project. The Aubin Academy Master Series: BIM Collaboration with Autodesk Navisworks is the ideal book to help readers get started with and successfully use Navisworks. This book touches on the collaboration aspect of the Building Information Model. The goal of each lesson is to help the reader complete the collaboration of their projects successfully. Navisworks tools are introduced in a focused process with a strong emphasis on "why" as well as "how". The text and exercise seek to give the reader a clear sense of the value of the tools, and a clear indication of each tool's potential. In addition, there are Quick References for a few of the Navisworks tools contained herein. The Aubin Academy Master Series: BIM Collaboration with Autodesk Navisworks is a resource designed to quickly get you "up to speed" on Navisworks, shorten your learning curve, raise your comfort level, and more importantly give you real-life practical advice on the usage of the software in order to help with project collaboration. Empowered with the information in this book, you will have insight into how to use Navisworks to better coordinate your projects.