Learn Revit Architecture with this engaging, hands–on introduction to Autodesk′s powerful BIM software. Through an extended, continuous, easy–to–follow tutorial, you′ll learn Revit by planning and developing a four–story office building from design to documentation to presentation. Follow each step sequentially or skip straight to specific skills you′d like to learn by downloading just those drawing files from the companion website. Either way, you′ll get a thorough grounding in Revit basics and quickly master the tools and techniques that professionals use all the time. Learn Revit by designing a four–story office building from start to finish Start at the ground level by setting a foundation, structural beams, and footings Master the exciting new features in Revit Architecture 2013 Understand best practices for models, views, dimensions, families, editing, and more Plan and create walls, doors, windows, floors, and ceilings Add rooms, choose colors, and design areas and area separators Create custom stairs and railings that look great in commercial and high–end residential settings Finish your site with landscaping, curbing, parking, and walkways Impress your customers by lighting, rendering, and presenting your designs in 3D Learn how to quickly create incredibly realistic renderings See how the robust Detail Component library of Revit allows you to seamlessly move from modeling to drafting Create custom stairs and railings appropriate for both commercial and residential settings