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Wiki Design Studio - Part One | |
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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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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 BIMStorm Settles over Alexandria, Va. — AIArchitect, 2008.1003Wiki Design Studio - Part One — ArchitectureWeek, 2008.1001 Oracle Buys Advanced Visual Technology — Computer World, 2008.1001 Mac OS X Market Share Cracks 8% — Computer World, 2008.1001 Autodesk Releases Revit for 64-Bit Windows Systems — Autodesk Press Release, 2008.0930 I.B.M. Puts iPhone in the Lotus Position — New York Times, 2008.0930 Batteries Near Dead, Transmeta Is Up for Sale — New York Times, 2008.0925 Running Servers in a Tent Outside: It Works — Computer World, 2008.0925 AIA Announces the Release of Six New Documents — AIA Press Release, 2008.0924 Dassault Systemes Launches “Green” Global Headquarters — Dassault Press Release, 2008.0924 Bentley Opens 2009 Student Design Awards Competition — Bentley Press Release, 2008.0924 Autodesk Sues SolidWorks — WorldCAD Access, 2008.0923 South Florida Firms Show Building Designs in 3-D — Miami Herald, 2008.0922 Nvidia Cuts 6.5 Percent of Its Work Force — New York Times, 2008.0918 Microsol Resources to Sell Reed's SmartBIM Library — TenLinks, 2008.0918 SolidWorks 2009 Released — Dassalt Press Release, 2008.0918 Bentley Launches Building Performance Group — Bentley Press Release, 2008.0917 Waybe 3D Unfolding Plug-in Now Available for SketchUp — SketchUp Tips (blog), 2008.0914 Civil 3D 2009 Extensions Available from Autodesk — ImaginIT, 2008.0912 AMD Releases ATI FirePro V8700 — AMD Press Release, 2008.0911 Bricsys Releases Bricscad V9 — Bricsys, 2008.0908 New Technology Gives Boost to Building Planners — Triangle Business Journal, 2008.0905 Researcher: Chrome's Isolated Tabs Make It Memory 'Pig' — Computer World, 2008.0903 10 Great Google Earth Add-Ons — Computer World, 2008.0903 Google Challenges Microsoft with New Browser — Associated Foreign Press, 2008.0902 Google Releases Chrome Browser Beta — Internet News, 2008.0902 Geomagic Gets NSF Grant for Phase IIB Project — TenLinks, 2008.0902 Open Source: What You Should Learn from the French — InfoWorld, 2008.0828 BIM and Green Building Studio — Cadalyst, 2008.0828 Mac Clone Maker Psystar Plans Antitrust Suit Against Apple — InformationWeek, 2008.0827
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