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Mastering Autodesk Architectural Desktop 2005

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ISBN-10: 1401884784

ISBN-13: 9781401884789

Edition: 3rd 2005 (Revised)

Authors: Paul F. Aubin

List price: $89.95
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This concise manual goes beyond a series of independent tools and commands to consider the process of creating professional-quality building design projects using the newest release of Autodesk Architectural Desktop (ADT). Content focuses squarely on the rationale and practicality of ADT 2005 through life-tested, practical lessons that emphasize "why" as well as "show" in order to help readers complete their projects successfully. The text and lessons combine to give an unmistakable sense of the value of the tools introduced as well as a clear indication of each tool's potential. The result is an up-to-the-minute resource that shortens the learning curve and instills confidence and comfort…    
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Book details

List price: $89.95
Edition: 3rd
Copyright year: 2005
Publisher: Delmar Cengage Learning
Publication date: 8/27/2004
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 640
Size: 7.25" wide x 9.00" long x 1.50" tall
Weight: 3.234
Language: English

Paul F. Aubin is the author of many CAD and BIM book titles including the widely acclaimed: "The Aubin Academy Mastering Series" titles and video training at www.lynda.com/paulaubin. Paul is an independent architectural consultant providing Revit(r) and AutoCAD(r) Architecture implementation, training, and support services. Paul's involvement in the architectural profession spans over 22 years, with experience that includes design, production, CAD management, mentoring, coaching, and training. Read more about Paul at: http://paulaubin.com/about/ Darryl McClelland, LEED AP has 27 years of practical design experience in MEP engineering. Although his primary focus was the design of mechanical…    

Introduction and Methodology
General Overview and User Interface
Conceptual Underpinnings of Architectural Desktop
Work Space Setup
The Building Model
Beginning the Floor Plan
Setting up the Building Model
Column Grids and Structural Layout
Vertical Circulation
The Building Shell
Mastering Wall Cleanup
Progressive Refinement Part 1
Progressive Refinement Part 2
Horizontal Surfaces
Construction Documents
Creating Reflected Ceiling Plans
Generating Annotation
Generating Schedules
Generating Sections and Elevations
Generating Details and Keynotes
Area Takeoffs
Generating Output
Plotting and Publishing
Working with Autodesk VIZ Render