Autodesk Revit Architecture 2013  for  Architects and Designers textbook covers major concepts and tools of Revit Architecture 2013. It explores various processes involved in Building Information Modeling ranging from creating building components, designing conceptual massing, using smart workflows for design optimization to exploring design variation and creating rich construction documentation.

These processes have been supported through real-world examples, tutorials, and exercises to enable the users understand the power of BIM with Autodesk Revit Architecture 2013. Special emphasis has been laid on the explanation of concepts such as Worksharing, Conceptual Massing, Design options, Families, Rendering, and Walkthroughs.

Following are the additional features of this book:
� Detailed explanation of Autodesk Revit Architecture commands and tools
� Real-world architectural and interior designing projects as tutorials and with step-by-step explanation
� Emphasis on why and how with explanation
� Tips and Notes throughout the textbook
� 768 pages of heavily illustrated text  
� Self-Evaluation Tests, Review Questions, and Exercises at the end of each chapter

Brief Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Introduction to Autodesk Revit Architecture 2013
Chapter 2: Getting Started with Autodesk Revit Architecture
Chapter 3: Creating the First Project
Chapter 4: Using Basic Building Components-I
Chapter 5: Using the Editing Tools
Chapter 6: Working with Datum and Creating Standard Views
Chapter 7: Using Basic Building Components-II
Chapter 8: Using Basic Building Components-III
Chapter 9: Adding Site Features
Chapter 10: Using Massing Tools
Chapter 11: Adding Annotations and Dimensions
Chapter 12: Creating Project Details and Schedules
Chapter 13: Creating Drawing Sheets and Plotting
Chapter 14: Creating 3D Views
Chapter 15: Rendering Views and Creating Walkthroughs
Chapter 16: Using Advanced Features
Student Project
Index