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Autodesk Revit Architecture 2014 for Architects and Designers textbook introduces the users to the spectacular realm of one of the most powerful software in the architectural quiver, Autodesk Revit Architecture. This textbook is a gateway to power, skill, and competence in the field of architectural and interior presentations, drawings, and documentations. This textbook is specially meant for professionals and students of architecture and interior design, facilities planners, and CAD professionals who are associated with the building construction and allied fields in the construction industry. Special emphasis has been laid to explain new concepts, procedures, and methods in Revit Architecture by using sufficient text and graphical examples. The accompanying tutorials and exercises, which relate to the real-world projects, help you understand the usage and capabilities of the tools available in Autodesk Revit Architecture. This completely updated and revised edition of Autodesk Revit Architecture covers the features such as Autodesk 360 | Rendering, Revit Server, Conceptual Massing, Work-sharing, Color Schemes, Shape Editing Tools for Slabs, Roofs and Floors, Interoperability with other software, Solar Studies, File linking have been explained in detail. Additionally, some other features such as Basic Building Components, Site Features, Massing, Annotations, Schedules, Cost Estimation, Rendering, and Walkthrough have also been explained. The text is supported by practical examples, tutorials, and exercises to clarify each concept. Written with the tutorial point of view and the learn-by-doing theme, the textbook is ideally suited for learning at your convenience and your pace. Salient Features of the Textbook Consists of 16 chapters that are arranged in pedagogical sequence Consists of 816 pages, hundreds of illustrations, and a comprehensive coverage of the concepts and tools of Revit Architecture 2014 Real-world projects and examples focusing o