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Autodesk Revit Building for Architects and Designers, Release 8 is a comprehensive textbook that introduces the users to feature based 3D parametric building modeling using Autodesk Revit Building 8 software. The textbook covers all major topics of Autodesk Revit Building with a thorough explanation of commands, options, and their applications to create architectural and interior designing projects. The author has used real-world architectural and interior designing projects as tutorials and exercises to ensure that the user can relate their knowledge and understand the design techniques used in the industry to complete a design. After reading the textbook, the user will be able to create basic building components, site features, massing components, annotations, schedules, and learn the editing techniques that are essential to make a successful design. Additionally, the user will be able to render the design, create walkthroughs, and work on the cost estimations. In this book, the author emphasizes on the techniques that improve the productivity and efficiency of the user. Salient Features of the Textbook · Consists of 15 chapters that are organized in pedagogical sequence. These chapters cover the topics such as the Basic Building Components, Site Features, Massing, Annotations, Schedules, Cost Estimations, Rendering, and Walkthroughs. · The first page of each chapter provides a summary of the topics that will be covered in it. · Every chapter begins with the command section, which is followed by projects that are created by using these commands. · Additional information is provided throughout the book in the form of tips and notes. · Self-evaluation test and review questions are provided at the end of each chapter. · Special graphics are provided to designate the new and enhanced topics covered in the latest release of the software. Free Teaching and Learning Resources CADCIM Technologies provides the following free teaching and