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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 Autodesk Settles German Copyright Infringement Case — Business Courier, 2009.0312Autodesk Labs Releases Project Draw 0.7.9 — Autodesk Labs Blog, 2009.0312 Rope-Access Surveying — ArchitectureWeek, 2009.0311 Lithium Batteries Charge Ahead — Nature, 2009.0311 Abvent Releases Artlantis 2.1 for Rendering — TenLinks, 2009.0310 ArchiCAD Helps BrightBuilt Barn Project Produce Innovative ‘Net Zero Energy’ Design — Graphisoft Press Release, 2009.0310 Autodesk, SolidWorks Negotiating Settlement Agreement — CAD Court, 2009.0310 Canada BIM Council Launched — Daily Commercial News and Construction Record, 2009.0310 New Meadowlands Stadium Project Teams Discuss Their Use of BIM — New York Construction, 2009.0310 Sources Confirm Apple Laid Off Salespeople Last Week — Cnet News, 2009.0309 How to Delete Accounts from Any Website — PC Mag, 2009.0307 Autodesk 2006 Product Retirement Slated for March 13 — BIM Boom, 2009.0306 Oce Reveals New Wide-Format Printer — PrintWeek, 2009.0305 Microdesk Offers Autodesk, Google AIA Pre-Approved Classes — Microdesk Press Release, 2009.0303 Details on Apple's Updated iMac, Mac Mini and Mac Pro — ZDNet, 2009.0303 Autodesk Sued for Patent Infringement for Ribbon Toolbar — WorldCAD Access, 2009.0302 Gartner: PC Sales to See Worst Fall in History — ZDNet, 2009.0302 What's Going on with Skype for Business? — ZDNet, 2009.0302 AutoCAD Civil 3D 2009 Update 2.1 Released — Autodesk Press Release, 2009.0228 Six Ways to Make Web 2.0 Work — McKinsey Quarterly, 2009.0227 Bentley's "Be Employable" Initiative Provides Free Software and Training to Help Sustain Infrastructure Professions — Bentley Press Release at ArchWeek, 2009.0227 Sustainability Concerns Engineers - Autodesk/ASME Survey — TenLinks, 2009.0226 Holistic City Releases CityCAD 1.6.2 — TenLinks, 2009.0225 Cadalyst Magazine Picked Up by Longitude Publishing — Questex Press Release, 2009.0225 Safari Dominates Browser Benchmarks — ZD Net, 2009.0225 Dassault Invests in Intercim — Your Defence News, 2009.0224 Sweet Home 3D 1.6 Released — Technology News, 2009.0224 More BMW-Inspired Housing by Harvard — Boston Globe, 2009.0223 Autodesk Sheds 80,000 Square Feet in Marin — Press Democrat, 2009.0223 Siemens PLM Readies NX 6 MCAD Software for Mac — MacNN, 2009.0223
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