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A Bio-Architecture Primer with Scott Howard

Natural Building

Here’s what you will learn: 1) Drawing, model making, and mock ups to develop your design concept. Sessions will be recorded for future reference. The course will include in person classroom learning with hands-on training using 1/3 scale model cob buildings, as well as online classroom sessions.

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Revit OpEd: Reference Plane IsReference Parameter

Revit OpEd

Reference Plane IsReference Parameter. This post reiterates concepts I wrote about many years ago, regarding the IsReference parameter assigned to Reference Planes. IsReference settings break down like this: Not a Reference - ignored by Revit in the project environment, still useful in a family to create "the bones". at 8:00 AM.

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The UK Sets the Scene for Mandatory ESG Laws in the Western World

Green Building Law Update

ESG has become such a large component of my law practice that I am now collaborating with a group of daring, innovative and creative attorneys in ESG Legal Solutions, LLC, a boutique ESG driven non-law and consulting firm “powering sustainability, today, for tomorrow’s business.” yes, this blog will continue).

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Design-Build gets sweeter: Expanding a Hershey plant with a high-tech approach

The Korte Company

Over the next few months, Korte’s civil consultant TWM and Hershey’s in-house Building Information Modeling (BIM) team surveyed their existing structure, then shared these 3D point clouds with our team. This was far more accurate than just referencing the facility’s original hand-drawn blueprints as a point of reference.

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Revit OpEd: Wall Floor Interaction and Linked Models

Revit OpEd

Wall Floor Interaction and Linked Models. When we have architecture and structure in separate Revit models we end up with somewhat clumsy graphics in wall sections. This is more pronounced if the structural slab is in the structure model only. The issue is the same when interior walls are linked into a shell model.

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Building Perimeters are Only One Layer in Safe School Design

BD+C

If this is a goal of a school construction project, it is important that stakeholders consult with an Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) and potentially security experts as well to ensure an architectural detail meets code requirements and works efficiently with other security measures.

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Behind the Build: Interview with Noyan Uras, Founder & CEO at Integrare Group

Autodesk Construction Cloud

When we say holistic, it’s in reference to the consideration that we place on the entire value chain and everyone involved in this complex building environment. This means having participation from all parties—including the GC, architect, consultants, AND subcontractors. It's not easy, but for passionate souls, there is no other way.