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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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LEED "Innovation in Design" Credit Catalog from USGBC
The U.S. Green Building Council issued this document about projects that have received points for "innovative performance." Currently, projects pursuing LEED Certification have the opportunity to earn up to four points for two types of credits in the Innovation & Design Process (ID) category: exemplary performance related to existing LEED credits and innovative performance.
This document pertains to innovative performance, and is a catalog of ID credits submitted by projects before the summer of 2007. It is a work in progress and is meant as a brainstorming tool to assist project teams in the development of new ID credits. It does not set any precedent to be upheld during a LEED Certification Review. The information found here is a staff summary of information provided by review teams and should not be considered a detailed or comprehensive portrayal of the original credit submittal.
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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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Sustainable Product Design Guidelines "The Designer's Field Guide to Sustainability" is an overview of key considerations for sustainable product development and the product life cycle. Four recommendations for the product design process are: 1) examine the premise of the design, 2) choose materials to increase recycling options and decrease manufacturing energy, 3) consider the importance of durable, multi-use products, and 4) make products modular for easy repair, and maximize renewable and biodegradable materials. Concepts useful for interior, architectural, graphic, and engineering designers. Read more at the "Lunar Elements" blog from industrial design company Lunar Design. Download a PDF with examples of sustainable solutions to product design challenges.
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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 Google Shows Web-Based Offline Gmail on iPhone — CNN, 2009.0219Bluebeam Software Announces 508 Compliance — Bluebeam Press Release, 2009.0219 Autodesk Unveils 2010 Products for Mechanical Design — Autodesk Press Release, 2009.0219 Photo Geo-Tagging on the Cheap — New York Times, 2009.0218 Oce Calls for "Green Reprographer" Applications — , 2009.0217 Siemens Dares Where Others Fear: NX on Mac, Linux — World CAD Access, 2009.0217 The Cellphone, Navigating Our Lives — New York Times, 2009.0217 Ashlar-Vellum Gives Trial License of Cobalt to Entrepreneurs — TenLinks, 2009.0213 Questex to Abandon Cadalyst Magazine — TenLinks, 2009.0213 LightWorks 7.9 Service Pack 1 Released — Lightworks Press Release, 2009.0212 Cuba Launches Own Linux Variant to Counter U.S. — Reuters, 2009.0211 Jobless Engineers to Get Free SolidWorks and Certification — SolidWorks Press Release, 2009.0211 Autodesk Announces Updated BIM Software for Greener Building Design — Greener Buildings, 2009.0210 Vela Systems and Tekla to Implement RFID Tracking for Fabricated Steel — Vela Systems Press Release, 2009.0210 Opening a Port of Entry — Los Angeles Times, 2009.0209 Autodesk Announces 2010 Software Portfolio for BIM — Autodesk Press Release, 2009.0209 Z Corp Unveils Two Breakthrough 3D Scanners — Z Corporation Press Release, 2009.0209 SolidWorks 2009 SP2.1 Released — SolidWorks Press Release, 2009.0208 Autodesk Unveils AutoCAD 2010 — TenLinks, 2009.0206 Wolfram Research Releases Mathematica Home Edition — TenLinks, 2009.0206 The World According to BIM, Part 1 — Cadalyst, 2009.0205 AutoDesSys Launches Bonzai 3D Public Beta — Novedge, 2009.0204 Windows 7 Versions: The Five Most Interesting Things — AppScout, 2009.0204 Windows 7 Versions: The Five Most Interesting Things — AppScout, 2009.0204 The Green Benefits of BIM — Construction Tech, 2009.0203 Google Takes the Plunge, Maps Earth's Oceans — San Diego Union-Tribune, 2009.0203 Okino Ships Newest SolidWorks Converter — MCAD Cafe, 2009.0130 Builders Say BIM Can Be Competitive Tool During Recession — Daily Journal of Commerce, 2009.0126 Apple Reports Strong First Quarter — New York Times, 2009.0122 Decline in PC Orders Leads to Microsoft Layoffs — New York Times, 2009.0122
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