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Wiki Design Studio - Part Two | |
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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 CADalytic Updates SpecifiCAD for AutoCAD, Architecture 2009 — TenLinks, 2008.1204Oce Outlines Key Considerations for Printing Complex Design and Construction Documents — Market Watch, 2008.1204 Prince Charles Slams Architects Who Can't Draw — Architects' Journal, 2008.1203 Apple Didn't Issue a New Anti-Virus Advisory — eWeek, 2008.1202 Battery Maker Bets on Silver-Zinc for Laptops — New York Times, 2008.1202 Keeping It Light — New York Times, 2008.1201 Autodesk Q3 Revenue Up 13% to $607M with $104M Profit — TenLinks, 2008.1121 Architects Say 47% of Clients Adopting Some Green Building — TenLinks, 2008.1120 Autodesk Fiscal 3Q Profit Rises 23 Percent — Yahoo Finance, 2008.1120 Wolfram Releases Mathematica 7.0 — TenLinks, 2008.1119 3Dconnexion 3D Mice Now Supported by Google SketchUp 7 — 3D Connexion Press Release, 2008.1119 Punch Releases Shark LT — Punch Press Release, 2008.1117 A Computing Pioneer Has a New Idea — New York Times, 2008.1117 Building Blast Standards Reviewed for Safety — Reed Construction Data, 2008.1114 3Dconnexion 3D Mice Now Supported by Graphisoft ArchiCAD 12 — 3D Connexion Press Release, 2008.1113 Parametric Technology Corp Sale Price: Save 50% Today! — WorldCAD Access, 2008.1113 Spam Volumes Drop by Two-Thirds after Firm Goes Offline — Washington Post, 2008.1112 Autodesk Releases AutoCAD LT 2009 Update 2.01 — Autodesk download page, 2008.1111 NVIDIA Unveils Quadro Plex 2200 S4 VCS 3D Accelerator — TenLinks, 2008.1111 Only 33 Percent Use Translation Tools — CAD CAM News, 2008.1111 Project Virtually Rebuilds Lost Architecture of the Shakers — Science Daily, 2008.1106 Bentley Announces V8i Software for Infrastructure Professionals — Bentley Press Release, 2008.1106 Maxwell Systems Releases American Contractor 8.0 — Maxwell Systems Press Release, 2008.1105 New Build of Rhino for OS X — Rhino Press Release, 2008.1105 Autodesk Warns of Disappointing Revenue — Market Watch, 2008.1104 Autodesk Opens R&D Centre in Singapore — Channel News Asia, 2008.1104 Vico Software Unveils Virtual Construction 2009 — Vico Press Release, 2008.1103 Vico Software Unveils Virtual Construction 2009 — Vico Press Release, 2008.1103 Nemetschek AG Q3 Revenue Up 8% — TenLinks, 2008.1103 Enough Already with the Luddite Schools — ZDNet, 2008.1102
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