Vectorworks Architect Tutorial Manual, Fourth Edition

The Vectorworks Architect Tutorial Manual by expert Vectorworks trainer Jonathan Pickup is a thorough, project-based training workbook. The tutorial walks the user through a residential renovation project and demonstrates the process of documenting the existing site, preparing and presenting proposed designs, and creating working drawings/construction documents. Although the example in the manual is a residential project, the principles learned can also be applied to commercial building design. This fourth edition of the tutorial has been updated for use with Vectorworks Architect 2012 software. It includes a visualization chapter with the addition of massing models, an example using the new Heliodon Tool, and a solar animation exercise, as well as a greater focus on concept drawing and site analysis. Recommendations and Tips: * This tutorial is most effective if used in conjunction with Vectorworks Architect 2012. * This manual builds on the Essentials Tutorial Manual, which takes you through the basic concepts of Vectorworks, such as 2D drafting, simple 3D modeling, and file organization. If you are unfamiliar with these concepts, we recommend you begin with the Essentials Manual. * Measurements for the exercises are shown in both metric and imperial units. * This hard-copy workbook comes with a companion CD that contains exercise files and the entire manual in PDF. You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader 10 or higher to view the PDF. * The PDF contains embedded tutorial movies that demonstrate the steps of each exercise.