Mastering Autodesk Architectural Desktop

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Rather than a reference, this text teaches Autodesk Architectural Desktop (ADT) by foregrounding its conceptual aspects. The extensive tutorials are directed at architects, interior designers, facilities planners, and students. With this audience in mind, the design development and construction documentation programs are both taught, while the mass modeling and other conceptual design tools are not. New ADT users with some AutoCAD experience will be the primary audience. Aubin is an applications engineer and trainer.Copyright © 2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR


Book Description
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 in usage of the software to create architecture.


About the Author
Paul F. Aubin is a professional Autodesk Training Center (ATC) Manager and successful Senior ADT Applications Engineer for Consulting For Architects, Inc. (CFA). Throughout his six years with CFA, Paul has successfully trained over 1,100 professionals in Architectural Desktop, AutoCAD and 3D Studio VIZ. He also serves as the Moderator for CADence magazine's online CAD question forum. Paul was among the speakers at Autodesk University 2000 and the recipient of the Autodesk Central Region 2001 Architectural Award of Excellence. Paul Aubin received both a Bachelor of Science in Architecture (1989) and a Bachelor of Architecture (1990) from the Catholic University of America.


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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 in usage of the software to create architecture.


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