Autodesk Architectural Desktop 2004: A Comprehensive Tutorial - Softcover

Goldberg, Ed V.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0131134973 ISBN 13: 9780131134973

Publisher: Peachpit Press, 2003

Synopsis

For courses in Computer-Aided Architectural Design, and for sophomore-level courses in Architectural Drafting, Interior Design, and Environmental Design, using Architectural Desktop.

This versatile text can be used to teach Autodesk Architectural Desktop 2004 in both lecture and self-paced classes. Application chapters make the book suitable for advanced classes. Unlike other texts―which teach isolated commands―this text enables students to relate commands to producing drawings, presenting topics in the order in which they are actually used. Numerous conceptual, modeling, drawing, dimensioning, and documentation exercises are provided throughout. For those who find the program puzzling, this book takes a common sense approach. It provides clear, concise CAD information because it is written by an architect and educator who uses the program in professional practice and who teaches the program to students.

About this title

About the Author

H. Edward Goldberg, AIA, is a practicing licensed architect with over 25 years cumulative experience as a designer, project architect, construction project manager, technical writer, author, and educator. As Contributing Editor for Cadalyst magazine, and Technology Editor for Architecture Business & Economics magazine, Ed writes extensively on the subject of technology for architects and designers. His teaching resume includes positions as Coordinator of CAD and Multimedia at Carroll Community College, from 1994-1999, and Coordinator of the Industrial Design Program at Towson University, from 2000-2003. He is currently principal of his own firm, H. Edward Goldberg, AIA & Associates.

Ed is also the author of The Autodesk Architectural Desktop 3 Book: A Comprehensive Guide, published by Prentice Hall.

From the Back Cover

Autodesk^® Architectural Desktop 2004: A Comprehensive Tutorial provides a hands-on, guided tutorial through Autodesk Architectural Desktop 2004. Tool Palettes are presented in the order in which they are commonly used, which provides a logical organization to the text. Numerous walk-throughs and hands-on activities are used throughout the text to teach commands and routines in relation to the production of architectural drawings.

The organization of topics and the presentation of commands in context of applications make this text appropriate for both the traditional classroom and self-paced instruction. The following features support the use of the text in multiple settings:

• Numerous exercises are provided throughout the text.
• Step-by-step illustrations are used to highlight concepts, menus, and program screens.
• Useful tips and tricks to enhance the productivity of the users are included.

Edition details

• Publisher: Peachpit Press
• Publication date: 2003
• ISBN 10: 0131134973
• ISBN 13: 9780131134973
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 448