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The art and science of drawing: Humanizing the design process with a bit of controlled mayhem

BD+C

Long gone are the days when we had to be experts in drafting by hand; computer-aided design (CAD) software and 3-D modeling tools can generate measured drawings and photorealistic renderings with a keystroke. When it comes to the design process, technology is both a blessing and a curse. Is this a good thing? Not always.

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How to Create Templates in AutoCAD

Construction Cost Estimating

Arguably the most famous and the most commonly used 3D modeling software ever, we all know about AutoCAD. It is a computer aided design and drafting solution brought to you by Autodesk. As a design engineer , you often need to do the same type of design over and over again, don’t you? That’s a bad idea.

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Can a VR-enabled AEC Firm transform building projects?

BD+C

0 dbarista Fri, 06/16/2023 - 14:36 Virtual Reality With the aid of virtual reality and 3D visualization technologies, designers, consultants, and their clients can envision a place as though the project were in a later stage. Architects are trained to interpret 2D drawings and imagine designs in our heads.

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Behind the Build: Interview with Ben Fiedler, Staff Consultant at Benchmark, Inc.

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Think in terms of how benchmarks are used as a place from which to measure. Walk us through your career and what led you to become Staff Consultant. I was out on projects, doing observation, and then slowly I moved into completing roof surveys and design projects. Now, I wear multiple hats.

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Dennis Calvert, the right architect for Design-Build

The Korte Company

Design-Build was not always accepted in the industry. So when he encountered Ralph Korte’s vision of Design-Build in action, he saw the industry’s future. . In grade school, Dennis’s art teacher noted his ability to draw and suggested he consider a career in art. There Dennis learned about “on-site design” from Jack Goldman.

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Life of an Architect Podcast Ep. 122: Architecture and Artificial Intelligence

BD+C

In 2005, Kory Bieg founded OTA+, an architecture, design, and research office that specializes in the development and use of current, new, and emerging digital technologies for the design and fabrication of buildings, building components, and experimental installations. Midjourney is probably the most well-known at the moment.

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Top 5 Android Apps In 2016 For Construction Professionals

Construction Cost Estimating

AutoCAD 360 is a user-friendly and free mobile app that can significantly improve the drafting process. It facilitates the users to view, edit, and distribute AutoCAD drawings at all times and elsewhere. There are robust design review and markup tools which can be accessed online and offline to streamline site visits and fieldwork.

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