This review takes a detailed look at the new version of AutoCAD, which returns to its 2D roots in this release with a whole slew of 2D drafting and productivity improvements, most of which were developed in response to customer wish lists and feedback.
In this Viewpoint article, Ondrej Kalny, Editor of BridgeArt.net and UseWiki.net, describes the emerging technology of Enterprise Wiki, its analogy with BIM, and its potential for addressing the communication problems in the AEC industry.
This review takes a detailed look at the enhancements in the new release of the popular 3D conceptual design tool, SketchUp, including Photo Match, Styles, 3D Text, and LayOut, which allows users to quickly create professional-looking design presentations and documentation sets from SketchUp models.
This article explores the increasingly popular virtual world, Second Life, and its potential to enhance the design and construction of buildings in the real world.
URL: http://www.aecbytes.com/buildingthefuture/2007/SecondLife.html