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Emerging considerations in inclusive design

BD+C

At Page, our design philosophy encourages planners to go beyond these typical notions to provide unique, more inclusive environments. The hall serves as a circulation hub and a point of guidance that draws passengers in from drop-off and ticketing areas and directs them out to gates. Nemour's Orlando Children's Hospital.

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Transforming the entry experience with biophilic design

BD+C

To counteract this impression, we implemented a series of design elements that not only added visual appeal but also bridged the gap between the interior and exterior spaces. Incorporating plants and a captivating water feature not only added visual interest but also created a soothing auditory experience.

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BIM Dimensions 101: 3D, 4D, 5D,6D, 7D, 8D, & Beyond

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Think of it as the much more evolved version of the 2D drawing; while drawings consist of an X and Y-axis, 3D BIM adds another dimension: the Z-axis. Essentially, 3D BIM lets you create and visualize the building's design. One of the best uses of 3D BIM is its role in clash detection. What is 4D BIM?: What is 5D BIM?:

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Coverings Announces Top 10 Tile Trends for 2023

Pro Builder

Ceramic tile can be stacked horizontally or vertically to create monochromatic environments or mixed with different colors to create myriad patterns like stripes, chevron and herringbone. Some collections offer various finishes and intense chromatic variations to generate visual interest in walls, countertops and even furnishings.

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Blind Ambition: Insights from a blind architect on universal design

BD+C

He gets floor plans and elevations printed with embossed lines so he can “see” them by touch, and then uses children’s wax craft sticks to mold suggested changes on top “like a trace overlay on base drawings.” It’s not a visual process. Your pencil doesn’t know what to draw—you do.” It’s not just your eyeballs going on a tour.

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The True Value of 3D Modeling for Home Builders

Pro Builder

For an increasing number of them, this transition entails moving from two-dimensional (2D) drawings to three-dimensional (3D) digital modeling. In a 3D environment, flat plans are brought to life, making it possible to visualize and understand precisely how a home’s design will come together. The Path to 3D Modeling.

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From Data to Action: Top Data Visualizations for Construction   

Autodesk Construction Cloud

For teams to extract value from data, they must first make sense of the information they have—which is where data visualization comes in. Construction projects involve massive amounts of information and documents, including BIM models, schedules, budgets, and performance reports. Unfortunately, around 95% of that information goes unused.