Category: Architectural Models

Mastering Autodesk Revit Architecture 2013

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Learn BIM the Revit Way

Revit is Autodesk’s industry-leading Building Information Modeling (BIM) software, and this Autodesk Official Training Guide thoroughly covers core Revit topics such as modeling, massing, sustainability, and more. It also brings you up to speed on advanced techniques such as using Revit in the cloud and how to go direct to fabrication.

Organized by real-world workflows, this book covers the interface, templates, worksharing, modeling and massing, visualization techniques for different industries, sustainability, roofs and floors, stairs and railings, documentation, and much more.

This Autodesk Official Training Guide teaches you how to use the leading BIM software and also serves as a study aid for Autodesk’s Certified Associate and Certified Professional exams Organized according to actual workflows, the book begins with an explanation of key BIM concepts, familiarizes you with the interface, and then moves into actual application Covers modeling and massing, the Family Editor, visualization techniques for various industries, documentation, annotation and detailing, and how to work with complex walls, roofs, floors, stairs, and railings Companion website features before-and-after tutorial files, so readers can jump in at any point

Mastering Autodesk Revit Architecture helps you learn Revit in a context that makes real-world sense.

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  • Used Book in Good Condition

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SketchUp 7.1 for Architectural Visualization: Beginner’s Guide

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Written with a fast-paced but friendly and engaging approach, this Packt Beginner’s Guide is designed to be placed alongside the computer as your guide and mentor. Step-by-step tutorials are bolstered by explanations of the reasoning behind what you are doing. You will quickly pick up the necessary skills, tips, and tricks for creating successful SketchUp visualizations with practical examples that help you to learn by experiment and play. This book is suitable for all levels of Sketchup users, from amateurs right through to architectural technicians, professional architects, and designers who want to take their 3D designs to the next level of presentation. SketchUp for Architectural Visualization is also particularly suitable as a companion to any architectural design or multimedia course, and is accessible to anyone who has learned the basics of SketchUp.

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Architectural Design with SketchUp: Component-Based Modeling, Plugins, Rendering, and Scripting

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“… the book is wonderfully illustrated with full color and descriptive images that complement each tutorial or exercise. Alex’s teaching background really rings through as every item is nicely structured and very informative.  Overall Alex’s  book is a winner. Well structured, illustrated and most of all easy to read and understand. While the overall theme is based in architecture, the techniques can be applied to any discipline and the wide range of topics covered are excellently delivered.”
-Richard O’Brien, CatchUp Editor, the official SketchUcation newsletter

The one-stop guide to SketchUp for architects, designers, and buildersSketchUp is the tool of choice for architects, interior designers, and construction professionals. Though the basics are simple to understand, getting the most out of it requires deeper instruction and guidance. Architectural Design with Google SketchUp uses easy-to-understand tutorials to describe both common and advanced process, illustrated throughout with full-color renderings.
Handy sidebars throughout the book cover fundamentals and background informationEnd-of-chapter exercises help readers master new skills and techniquesA robust companion website includes helpful videos, sample files, and plug-ins

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How to Make Architectural Models with Foam Board

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Making models out of foam board is easy when you have the right tools and techniques.

The videos below show the basic process of building a scale model of a house working from a basic design.

The materials used to create the model include:

  • 3mm Self-adhesive foam board
  • 3mm Plain White foam board
  • 5mm Self-adhesive foam board
  • 5mm Plain White foam board
  • Neschen Filmoplast P90 Tape
  • 6mm Kikisui Double Sided Tape
  • Stainless Steel Dressmaker’s Pins

There are other materials that are used but these will be covered in the videos.

If you are in Australia you can get the Foamwerks tools directly from our store.

If you are outside of Australia the tools are available below.

The main tools used include:

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In the first video the plan has been mounted to the 3mm self adhesive board. I previously printed the plan on a synthetic matt paper using an Epson wide-format Inkjet printer. You could print the floor plan on separate A4 pieces of paper and tile them onto the adhesive board or you can draw the design straight onto the foam board.

 

Video 1

 

Video 2

 

Video 3

 

Video 4

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You can watch these videos on youtube along with others we’ve published on the foamboards channel.

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