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Free Energy Analysis with IES VE-Ware | |
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SmartGeometry Conference 2009 | |
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Autodesk Ecotect Analysis 2010 | |
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Design & Building Download Center Free architectural software and product-related downloads, courtesy of these ArchitectureWeek sponsors... |
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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 Cortona3D Releases Viewer Version 6.0 — Cortona 3D Press Release, 2009.0625IRONCAD Japanese V11.0 Released — TenLinks, 2009.0624 When Architects Critique Video Game Levels — Kotaku, 2009.0624 Free Energy Analysis with IES VE-Ware — ArchitectureWeek, 2009.0624 Autodesk Releases Inventor 2009 Service Pack 2 Update — Autodesk Press Release, 2009.0622 Autodesk Labs Updates Project Dragonfly — Autodesk Labs Blog, 2009.0622 CADSoftTools Releases ABViewer V7 — TenLinks, 2009.0618 MagiCAD 2009.5 Now Available — MagiCAD, 2009.0618 Microspot Interiors Pro Adds New Wall, Vertex Editing Tools — PC World, 2009.0618 1st Pricing Releases BIM Pricing Plug-in for AutoCAD Architecture — 1st Pricing Press Release, 2009.0618 What You See Is What You Get — Cadalyst, 2009.0618 Autodesys Releases Bonzai3D — AutoDesSys Press Release, 2009.0617 Siemens NX for Mac OS X Available — TenLinks, 2009.0611 Siemens PLM Software Announces Availability of NX for Mac OS X — MCAD Cafe, 2009.0611 Mental Images Adds PTC as the Latest OEM Partner — EarthTimes, 2009.0610 Project Showroom 1.0.19 Now Available — Autodesk Labs Blog, 2009.0609 Z Corporation Introduces Zp150 Composite Material — Z Corporation Press Release, 2009.0609 5D Modeling Software Making Inroads into Design, Building Process — Columbus Business First, 2009.0608 Apple's WWDC -- Few Surprises, Few Innovations — PC World, 2009.0608 Vectorworks 2009 Service Pack 4 Available — TenLinks, 2009.0605 IPD & BIM Go Hand in Hand — Michigan Business Review, 2009.0604 Sign on the Digital Line — Cadalyst, 2009.0604 Océ Wins Double Gold at Euro-Reklama Outdoor Expo 2009 — Océ Press Release, 2009.0603 Reconstructing the Construction World — Nashville Post, 2009.0601 Right Hemisphere Unveils Deep Exploration 6 — TenLinks, 2009.0601 The Curtain Wall Tool in ArchiCAD 12 — AEC Bytes, 2009.0530 GTX Ships GTXRaster CAD 2010 Series for AutoCAD 2010 — TenLinks, 2009.0529 Autodesk Unveils 2010 Software Portfolio for BIM — Enterpriser, 2009.0529 Finding Daniel Burnham — North Shore Magazine, 2009.0528 Abvent Publishes Artlantis Book by Dwight Atkinson — Abvent Press Release, 2009.0528
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