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Building Trends: An Old Material Becomes New Again

Viewpoint Construction Technology

However, this concept has gained some traction recently with architects around the world in cities like Chicago, London, Minneapolis and Vancouver designing wooden high-rises. Some of the wooden skyscraper designs being discussed are just concepts at this point, but a few buildings have become a reality. What’s so great about wood?

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Several Viewpoint Clients among ENR’s Best Construction Projects of 2017

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Of the many talented companies involved on these award-winning projects, we are thrilled—but not surprised—to learn that a number of them are Viewpoint clients, partnered with us to leverage the latest technologies to fuel their success stories. General contractor and Viewpoint customer C.W. McCarthy Building. More Accolades.

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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. Kory wants to view this all from an optimistic viewpoint.

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Top 30 Construction Classes at Autodesk University 2021

Autodesk Construction Cloud

No matter where you’re at in your construction career, or what business goals you’re out to achieve, get ready for a set of construction classes designed to leave you with a long list of actionable takeaways. Massive amounts of data are created from project inception to design, planning, building, closeout, operations and beyond.

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AEC Media Day: Update 8 - What's Phil thinking about.? - Do Revit

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Pre-fabrication, with the Architect involved. AEC Media Day: Update 3 - Sustainable Design. The comments and blog entries on this site represent the viewpoints of the author only. AEC Media Day: Update 8 - Whats Phil thinking about.? What is an architects role? What are we doing? AEC Media Day: Update 7 - Trends? ► 2010.

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don't think: Do Revit: House Panels

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The panels have arrived at the fabricator. So far we are tight to the design (model). The comments and blog entries on this site represent the viewpoints of the author only. My journal of work in Revit as part of a 600+ member architecture firm. Wednesday, November 23, 2011. House Panels. alleycatbabe. at 10:00 AM. Newer Post.

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10 spaces that are no longer optional to create a great workplace

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Janet Pogue McLaurin, FAIA, FIIDA, LEED AP BD+C, LEED AP ID+C Office Buildings Headquarters Designers Architects Industry Research Everyone wants to know what amenities would bring people back to the office. Quiet Zone or Tech-Free Zone Designating zones just for quiet work (no phone calls!) Photo © Devon Banks, courtesy Gensler 1.

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