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AIA, CSI, and NIBS publish updated national CAD standard

BD+C

The nation’s leading computer-aided design (CAD) standard has been updated. The American Institute of Architects (AIA), Construction Specifications Institute (CSI) and National Institute of Building Sciences (NIBS) released the newest edition of the United States National CAD Standard (NCS). read more.

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AIA, CSI, and NIBS publish updated national CAD standard, includes new BIM module

BD+C

The nation’s leading computer-aided design (CAD) standard has been updated. The American Institute of Architects (AIA), Construction Specifications Institute (CSI) and National Institute of Building Sciences (NIBS) released the newest edition of the United States National CAD Standard (NCS). read more.

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Housing, Industrialized: Designing for Off-Site

Pro Builder

Understanding the capabilities of the factory allowed us to meet the attainability goals for the project,” says White, director of design at Dahlin Group , in Irvine, Calif. It’s about embracing manufacturing principles that everything has to be decided and designed beforehand.”

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On the Boards: 4 Home Designs Offering a Variety of Looks/Lifestyles

Pro Builder

On the Boards: 4 Home Designs Offering a Variety of Looks/Lifestyles. Four designs that showcase a range of housing types, architectural styles, and lifestyle needs. Garnett, FAIBD, House Review Lead Designer. DESIGNER: Seth Hart, DTJ Design , shart@dtjdesign.com , 303.443.7333. More On-the-Boards Home Designs.

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AIA BIM Documents Announced

CAD Shack

The American Institute of Architects (AIA) has announced the upcoming release of six new AIA Contract Documents on October 17, 2008, including a new Building Information Modeling (BIM) exhibit, as well as two new Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) agreements, two new Design-Build agreements and a Scope of Services document.

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#117:  Building Information Modeling

NH Construction Law

With a keystroke or a touch pad swipe, any part of the model and any trade’s work can be isolated to display connections and dimensions or to identify potential clashes arising from any design change. This is not your father’s CAD system.

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Revit Beginners: When is a Family Parametric?

Revit Beginners

On top of which, your client might change the design of the component dozens of times. It doesnt have to flex, it just has to illustrate your design intent. We design traditional, high-end residential work. National CAD Standards. CAD Digest. Design Reform. Knowing CAD. Probably not. David Duarte.

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