I had the opportunity to be introduced to the new generative design tool from Ramboll last week. This tool will explore options, generate alternatives and optimise proposals. This is worth a look to understand how the industry…
Rhino inside Revit has a new Wiki. This is a guide to Revit data hierarchy and attempts to remove confusion around system families and types. https://www.rhino3d.com/inside/revit/beta/guides/revit-to-rhino
Digital fabrication is an exciting area within the construction industry and there are two events planned this year which appear worth planning for; Shape to Fabrication “The Shape to Fabrication conference has a focus on cutting-edge technology, innovative construction…
I found this resource in LinkedIn today – amazing work from the BIMe Initiative and Bilal Succar. Highly recommend following their work and referring to the BIM Dictionary. See below a link to the Model…
An overview of two of the most popular computational design tools on the market; Dynamo by Autodesk, and Grasshopper by Robert Mcneel & Associates. Online on Tuesday January 21, 2020, starting at 9:00 AM UTC https://campus.hexabim.com/bim/Getting-Started-with-Visual-Coding-Dynamo-Grasshopper-and-beyond-with-Gavin-Crump
Genuinely interesting review of generative design and the potential issues this has. A great read. Pictures courtesy of Wired, GE, Autodesk https://www.engineering.com/DesignSoftware/DesignSoftwareArticles/ArticleID/19849/When-Generative-Design-Backfires-VWs-New-Wheels.aspx
Always a good read to find out what may be happening this year. BIM, GIS and 3D modelling techniques are anticipated as breaking into the mainstream this year. https://www.architectmagazine.com/technology/tech-2020-predictions-and-2010-reflections-in-architecture_o
The @ADDDplus #datadrivendesign roundup 20191118 - @LondonBuildExpo #2019, new software developments from @Cityzenith5D, digital manufacturing @theb1m and articles from @archdigest plus course from @BartlettUCL
The @ADDDplus #datadrivendesign roundup 20191118 - @LondonBuildExpo #2019, new software developments from @Cityzenith5D, digital manufacturing @theb1m and articles from @archdigest plus course from @BartlettUCL
The @ADDDplus #datadrivendesign roundup 20191021 - announcing the launch at @digiconweek #DCW2019 and a new computational conference next year from @_DCIO
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Introduction The blog asks whether there is a preferred standard form of contract that can be used in accordance with Building Information Modelling (BIM) and whether any existing contract type can be used. The context…
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This blog discusses the BIM Task Group recommendation that the project lead or design team leader may be the most appropriate individual for the role for Information Manager. The role of the Information Manager is defined…
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The question of this blog asks; what methodologies can be established or maintained by Architecture, Engineering and Construction (AEC) practitioners to ensure effective management and eventual transfer of digital information through design, construct, operations and…