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Product Description<br/><br/><br/>Now you can master Revit Architecture concepts with REVIT ARCHITECTURE 2012 SCHOOL EDITION, endorsed by Project Lead the Way (PLTW). This practical text provides a thorough guide to the industry-leading Revit Building Information Modeling (BIM) software by Autodesk. Widely used by professional architects and engineers, Revit is an essential tool for modern Computer-Assisted Design (CAD), building design development, and architectural production. Gain practical, firsthand experience with the powerful and popular software architects and engineers use to move beyond traditional Computer-Assisted Design (CAD) to manage complex projects, foster collaboration, and boost productivity. Experienced Revit author Paul Aubin has incorporated guidance from PLTW master teachers to create a practical, reader-friendly guide without compromising on depth or detail. Rich with project-focused exercises that encourage learning by doing, this book is ideal for anyone interested in preparing for career success in engineering, CAD, or architecture.<br/><br/><br/>About the Author<br/><br/><br/>Paul F. Aubin is the author of many CAD and BIM titles including the widely acclaimed: AUBIN ACADEMY MASTER SERIES: REVIT ARCHITECTURE, MEP, AUTOCAD MEP and AUTOCAD ARCHITECTURE, Paul Aubin is an independent architectural consultant who travels the country and abroad lecturing and providing Revit Architecture and AutoCAD Architecture implementation, training, and support services. His involvement in the architectural profession spans twenty years, with experience that includes design, production, CAD management, mentoring, coaching, and training. He regularly teaches professionals in seminars and in their offices and has been an adjunct faculty member for both the Illinois Institute of Art in Chicago and Moraine Valley Community College. Mr. Aubin currently serves as Moderator for Cadalyst magazine's online CAD Questions forum, is an active member of the Autodesk use