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Design & Building Download Center Free architectural software and product-related downloads, courtesy of these ArchitectureWeek sponsors... |
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Bluebeam PDF Revu is the affordable PDF solution designed specifically for AEC professionals. Integrated technology creates high quality PDFs from AutoCAD and Office with the click of a button, and includes batch processing, PDF markup, editing and a PDF printer to convert any Windows file. Download a free 30-day trial....
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iLevel® Shear Brace Specifier's Guide
Structural wall bracing helps protect life and property against damage from the lateral forces of high winds and earthquakes. Currently, a significant number of municipalities are enforcing International Residential Code (IRC) requirements for wall bracing.
This download will help architects, specifiers, and builders meet these requirements. The guide offers an overview of both prescriptive specifications and engineered design for wall bracing. The material includes instructions on how to specify braced panels and portals, and includes examples, diagrams, load requirements, and anchorage details for using the iLevel® Shear Brace, a prefabricated, field-adjustable engineered-wood panel.
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ParaCloud introduces a software solution that converts Microsoft Excel(TM) spreadsheets into a powerful generative and associative modeling and analysis application, featuring a unique "Scripting without Scripting" approach that makes design computation approachable. ParaCloud extends common CAD software capabilities and defines a new way of communication that replaces the import/ export approach. Driving and interoperating with Rhino 3.0, Rhino 4.0, MicroStation V8/XM, Autodesk Maya, DXF, and VRML output, ParaCloud Modeler offers generative design capabilities for fabrication, construction, and performance studies, providing tools for behavior modeling, surface and rib unfolding, parametric components population, and performance driven design. Register to request beta version download.
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Architect's Guide to Home Automation AVD Australia and Project Connection are sponsoring the 'Architect's Guide to Home Automation' white paper, which provides a seven-step solution for architects who are undertaking home automation projects and creating intelligent environments in new homes. By designing and implementing an infrastructure that can be readily upgraded, designers can ensure that a smart home will keep pace with advances in technology. This free download offers clear and concise advice about what to look for when partnering with a home-automation designer and when hiring an electrical contractor.
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Energy-Efficient Design Briefs from the California Energy Commission Learn more about the latest technologies, trends, and resources in energy-efficient design with concise technical briefs from the California Energy Commission. The briefs are designed to help architects, builders, and designers implement the most cost-effective solutions to common problems. Topics include lighting, HVAC, commissioning and design, and more. Register at E Source, then download free design briefs...
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Corel® Painter™ X offers artists, designers, and photographers powerful professional art and design tools. This next-generation Natural-Media® software art studio blurs the line between traditional and digital art with new color and composition tools, and introduces the RealBristle™ Painting System, which provides an organic painting and illustration experience — right down to the individual bristles on the brush. Complete with training videos by Painter Master Jeremy Sutton. Download a free 30-day, fully-functional trial edition of Corel Painter X. Mac or PC
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Bentley's BIM solutions allow architects, engineers, contractors, owners, and operators who design, analyze, build, and operate buildings and facilities to be in sync with each other throughout the entire building lifecycle. Save time, improve quality, and create better buildings because of the informed decisions made along the way. Download a trial version, and try it yourself...
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White Paper from Walker Glass for Specifying Acid-Etched Glass and Mirror When considering acid-etched glass or mirror for exterior or interior applications, writing appropriate specifications is a critical exercise to make sure the right product is used. Walker Glass Co. Ltd. has published a white paper entitled "The Top Five Issues to Consider when Writing Acid-etched Glass or Mirror Specifications" to help you avoid costly pitfalls.
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Design Tools Department
Design Tools News Headlines Product Development Solutions — IndustryWeek, 2008.0801QuarkXPress 8 Now Available — Quark Press Release, 2008.0731 RAIC 2030 Wiki Launched at the Festival of Architecture 2008 — Canadian Architect, 2008.0731 Open Source and Cloud Computing — O'Reilly Radar, 2008.0731 Autodesk Sponsors 2008 Young Architect Awards — TenLinks, 2008.0731 Autodesk, Inc. Earnings Conference Call — Yahoo Finance, 2008.0729 Siemens Ships CAM Express V6.0 — TenLinks, 2008.0728 AutoCAD Architecture 2009 Update 1 — JTB World, 2008.0726 Microsoft Tries to Polish Vista — New York Times, 2008.0722 After Strong Quarter, Apple Signals Changes in Its Prices — New York Times, 2008.0722 As Travel Costs Rise, More Meetings Go Virtual — New York Times, 2008.0722 The Future According to CG — World Architecture News, 2008.0721 Hugh Davies on the Architectural Modelling Packages That Offer You More — BD, 2008.0718 Build Smarter, Faster, and Cheaper with BIM — Buildings, 2008.0717 Laser Design Releases New 3D Laser Scanner Software — Laser Design Press Release, 2008.0717 NVIDIA Releases AutoCAD 2009 Performance Driver — NVIDIA Press Release, 2008.0717 Say Goodbye to the Computer Mouse — BBC News, 2008.0717 Autodesk Updates AutoCAD LT 2009 — Autodesk Press Release, 2008.0716 Autodesk Announces Winners of Build Something Student Design Challenge — Market Watch, 2008.0716 Autodesk Presents BIM Award to Design West Engineering — CSE Live, 2008.0715 ITC Releases IntelliCAD 6.5 — IntelliCAD Press Release, 2008.0714 Apple Moves 1 Million iPhones in 3 Days; 39 Percent of Buyers Own PCs — ZDNet, 2008.0714 3-D Visualization Tools Change the Way Buildings Are Designed — Pittsburgh Business Times, 2008.0711 DataCAD LT 12 Available — DataCAD Press Release, 2008.0709 Google Ventures into Virtual Reality with 'Lively' — New York Times, 2008.0709 BIM Is Happening — Wicked Local, 2008.0709 Cadalyst Magazine Launches CAD Tip Web Site — Cad-a-Blog, 2008.0708 Autodesk, Bentley Announce Interoperability Agreement — TenLinks, 2008.0708 Linux - Still Chasing That Elusive 1% Market Share — ZDNet, 2008.0707 Microsoft Criticizes EU's 'Unreasonable' Judgement — The Register, 2008.0707
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