A.I.-Technology

technology

Encompasses advances in products, software, fabrication and analysis related to the built environment. Specific to software we are looking to focus the myriad of training resources into a format which specifically supports the architectural design and documentation process. In addition we are looking to develop training clips that address architecturally specific processes in the office environment as well as the field. ..............................................................................> tech toggle

product annoucements

   Being attuned to the latest products is essential to giving your clients
   the best possible service; however, be wary of products that have not
   been field proven for several years. You don't want your client to be
   the beta tester for a new product and be left with all the
   undiscovered failings to deal with. Do your research before
   committing to a product on a project.

Glazing...............................................................................08.80.00
  Gas Powered Heat Pump : NextAire.................................05.22.12
   * Units run on natural gas or propane
   * 10 year no maintenance contract
   * No need for emergency electric $ heat in low temp climates
   * Potential electric demand reduction of 80% in a facility
   * Water demand reduction for large commercial applications
   * Look for residential size units in 2013 - 2014

downloads

revit architecture (free to students)
review: This is a student version. This program is rapidly becoming
the predominant design and document production platform in the
U.S. and an essential application for the creation of the B.I.M. May is
the typical release month for major builds of this software. So to
avoid being on the bleeding edge and feeling like a beta tester you
might want to download the verison just previous to the new release.

gimp (free)
review: Image manipulation software. A close clone to Photoshop

PDF writers (free)
PDF995
CutePDF

CONCEPT from Sefaira.......................................................13.08.17

ACCESS - ENLARGED WEB CLIP
A design development application that runs energy analysis based on environment, orientation, location, envelope thermal resistance and shading. Provides yearly performance analysis and utility cost projections. Shown operating in Sketchup, Sefaira is currently working with Autodesk to make Concept an Addon to Revit..........................................additional info REVIEW 13.08.22

MWF ProWall from StructSoftSolutions

Revit Addon from StructSoftSolutions for developing wood or metal framing components within the Revit wall geometry while creating material takeoffs for construction.

Field from Autodesk

'Field' from Autodesk enhances the construction administration process while operating in the cloud. As of July 2013 'Field' only worked on the Ipad and is extremely well suited for field corrective action documentation and punchlist development work. 'Field' is available from Autodesk, on a per person / per project / per month fee basis.

GLUE from Autodesk

'Glue' from Autodesk is well suited for project administration, operates in the cloud, and is relatively easy to use by the professional as well as the client ‘Glue’, was an Autodesk acquisition from Horizontal Systems in 2011 and is available from Autodesk (in 2013) on a per person / per project / per month fee basis.

VEO by M-Six

Suite of software applications created to facilitate design communication, construction, commissioning and facility management. M-Six