Building information modeling (BIM) is the new AutoCAD (R) for architects and interior designers-and Revit (R) Architecture is the leading software package in the BIM marketplace. Revit (R) Architecture 2018 for Designers is written specifically for architects and interior designers as they transition from CAD to BIM. Beginning with the building blocks of BIM modeling (walls, windows, and doors), the text progresses through dynamically generated 2-dimensional and 3-dimensional views to advanced features-such as photorealistic rendering, custom title blocks, and exporting drawings to AutoCAD (R) and SketchUp. This new edition is updated to include coverage on the latest changes in Revit (R) Architecture 2018. Instructions are fully illustrated, creating a smooth transition to the BIM environment for all designers. Clear, concise, and above all visual, this is the essential Revit (R) guide written specifically for interior designers and architects.

Building information modeling (BIM) is rapidly replacing AutoCAD as the digital drawing tool of choice for architects and interior designers-and Revit (R) Architecture is the leading software package in the BIM marketplace. Neither simplistic nor exhaustive, Revit (R) Architecture 2020 for Designers is written specifically for architects and interior designers learning digital drawing for the first time or transitioning from CAD to BIM. Beginning with the building blocks of BIM (levels, walls, windows, and doors), the book progresses through in-depth instructions to create both presentation drawings and construction documents. Advanced features are also covered, such as custom families, photorealistic rendering, custom title blocks, and exporting drawings to AutoCAD (R) and SketchUp. Instructions are fully illustrated, creating a smooth transition to the BIM environment for all designers.

Revit (R) is rapidly replacing AutoCAD as the digital drawing tool of choice for architects and interior designers. This book aims to help design students master Revit (R) as a tool in the design studio and in practice. Revit (R) Architecture 2022 for Designers provides both a thorough primer for new learners and expanded conceptual discussion for design professionals. The progressive introduction of concepts (chapters build on previous chapters), digital exercises, and professional examples make this book easy to follow for learners new to Revit (R). Packed with visual examples, it is written specifically for architecture and interior design students. NEW TO THIS EDITION * Instruction graphics updated for Revit (R) Architecture 2022 features and user interface * New instruction for drawing with metric units * New instruction on importing PDFs (Chapter 2), Photorealistic Rendering (Chapter 7), and Advanced Modeling (Chapter 10)

AutoCAD continues to dominate the two-dimensional drafting marketplace for architects and interior designers. Digital Drawing for Designers: A Visual Guide to AutoCAD 2021 is designed to help this community by using visual methods to lead to understanding. Starting with the building blocks of drawing (lines, circles, and arcs), the book progresses through architectural graphic standards, enabling students to create presentation and construction drawings that effectively communicate their design ideas. Advanced features such as annotative dimensions, annotative blocks, express tools, and linking drawings (XREFs) are also covered. Instructions are illustrated using language and concepts from manual drafting, facilitating a smooth transition to the digital environment for all designers, and showing just how your paper idea becomes a digital reality. Clear, concise, and above all visual, this AutoCAD guide gives you exactly what you need to become a pro at this program. New to this Edition: -Instructional graphics are updated to reflect AutoCAD 2021's features and user interface -Backwards compatible with AutoCAD versions 14 through 2021 -Improved instruction on creating furniture plans, reflected ceiling plans, construction plans, and detailing -Updates for changes to AutoCAD web and mobile apps -Integrates instruction to draw, dimension, annotate, and print using the International system Units (SI), or metric system

Building information modeling (BIM) is the new AutoCAD (R) for architects and interior designers-and Revit (R) Architecture is the leading software package in the BIM marketplace. Revit (R) Architecture 2016 for Designers is written specifically for architects and interior designers as they transition from CAD to BIM. Beginning with the building blocks of BIM modeling (walls, windows, and doors), the text progresses through dynamically generated 2-dimensional and 3-dimensional views to advanced features-such as photorealistic rendering, custom title blocks, and exporting drawings to AutoCAD (R) and SketchUp. This new edition is updated to include coverage on the latest changes in Revit (R) Architecture 2016. Instructions are fully illustrated, creating a smooth transition to the BIM environment for all designers. Clear, concise, and above all visual, this is the essential Revit (R) guide written specifically for interior designers and architects.

Hand Drawing for Designers: A Visual Guide for Drawing Fundamentals approaches the act of drawing as a communication tool that students will carry forth in the design firm. It also addresses why hand drawing is valued within design firms for conceptual design, design development, and client presentations. The progression of methods and concepts builds from an introduction to drawing methods and drawing rationale through two-dimensional drawing techniques, three-dimensional drawing techniques, and presentation drawings. Designed to strengthen a student's understanding of visual representation and technical drawing by visually teaching, this text provides students with the skills to translate three-dimensional ideas into two-dimensional drawings that effectively communicate their design concept. Despite the increased reliance on digital media, hand drawing remains a powerful tool in conceptual design presentations because it emphasizes the large idea by leaving fine details to the client's imagination. Features: -- Progressive introduction of concepts (chapters build on previous chapters), step-by-step drawing instructions, and visual examples -- Presents the concept of entourage by exploring different hand and digital based techniques to add people, furniture and landscape elements to drawings, with an emphasis on the scale of the drawing and the quantity of entourage -- Includes techniques using printed SketchUp models as a tool to generate hand drawn and hand drafted perspectives -- Demonstrates how to digitally render hand drawings, sketches, and diagrams in Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator -- CD-Rom provides digital example files in Photoshop, Illustrator and SketchUp format -- Instructor's Guide includes course outlines, additional assignments and how to use the text in a variety of courses