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While a large number of competing solutions are available for conceptual 3D modeling as well as later phases of building design and construction, the area of space programming and planning in the AEC technology industry is dominated mainly by one solution: Affinity from Trelligence. Not only does it have architectural programming, space planning, and schematic design capabilities, it also integrates bi-directionally with BIM applications like Revit and ArchiCAD, allowing BIM to be extended to the pre-design phase of building projects. This article takes a detailed look at Trelligence Affinity and how it works.
URL: http://www.aecbytes.com/buildingthefuture/2010/TrelligenceAffinity.html
This article takes a dedicated look at the new technology solutions that were launched at the recent AIA show, including Bluebeam Studio for real-time and any-time PDF-based collaboration; RhinoBIM, a suite of several planned plug-ins to enhance Rhino specifically for use in the AEC industry; Radius Track, which provides BIM and 3D modeling services for projects with complex curved surfaces; several initiatives from product manufacturers on providing BIM and 3D content; and the new affordable wide format scanning solution from Contex.
URL: http://www.aecbytes.com/buildingthefuture/2010/AIA2010_NewProducts.html
Earlier this month, Autodesk hosted an AEC Technology Day in its Waltham, MA headquarters for selected media professionals and analysts to provide a detailed overview of its 2011 AEC Solutions portfolio. The event also included two customer presentations, providing the opportunity to learn more about the use of various Autodesk solutions in practice. The highlights of this AEC Technology Day—the first ever planned by Autodesk—are captured in this AECbytes Building the Future article.
URL: http://www.aecbytes.com/buildingthefuture/2010/AutodeskAECTechDay.html
This article provides an overview of the many AEC-related applications that were on display at the Exhibit Hall at Autodesk University 2009, including new design visualization solutions such as 3D digital holograms from Zebra Imaging, a new 3D real time exploration and navigation solution called Nova that works with Revit models, several 3D printing devices, many supporting BIM technologies that integrate with Revit, and several structural, civil, and site engineering solutions.
URL: http://www.aecbytes.com/buildingthefuture/2010/AU2009_Exhibitors.html
This article captures the highlights of the AEC presentations at Bentley’s recent “Be Inspired” event, including projects such as the Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton, Ohio by NBBJ, the Lotte Super Tower project in Korea by SOM, the Wimbledon Centre Court Redevelopment and Retractable Roof project in England by Edge Structures Ltd, the Chicago O’Hare Phase 1 modernization project by CH2M HILL, and many others.
URL: http://www.aecbytes.com/buildingthefuture/2009/BeInspired_Projects.html
The use of Target Value Design (TVD) or Target Costing is one of the focus areas of the application of Lean Construction methods to large healthcare projects. In this article, a team from DPR Construction discusses the lessons currently being learned in applying Building Information Modeling (BIM) tools, such as model-based estimating, for TVD on a large healthcare project in Northern California.
URL: http://www.aecbytes.com/buildingthefuture/2009/ModelBasedEstimating.html
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