How Project Information Management Sharpens Our Focus on Clients and Designs - 5 point plan includes streamlining email, FTP management, archiving, improving document management, facilitating project delivery, easy retrieval of archived information, Andrew Hollomon, AECbytes, Jun 30, 2009

AEC API Talk - answering programming problems, Jeremy Tammik, Autodesk University 2008

Sustainable Design Leadership: Best Practices and Solutions from Industry Leaders - core concepts of sustainable design, environmental factors impacting business, building sustainable design into your products, projects, Lynelle Cameron, Autodesk University 2008

Incorporating Innovative and Immersive Technologies: Changing the Art of Design - overview of tools that can give flexible, efficient, integrated design experience to AEC industry, James Balding of AIA, AECbytes, Jun 24, 2009

Cinema 4D R11 Architectural Edition - fast multi-gray UI, menus attached to windows, includes plug-ins for all Nemetschek AG BIM applications, impressive global illumination render engine, Anthony Frausto-Robledo, Architosh, Jun 19, 2009

Doing More with Less! - Altair Engineering provides design solutions to handle modern signature buildings, David Chadwick, CAD User, May/Jun 2009

Integrated Project Delivery - integrated project delivery approach along with BIM makes more collaborative project models, Constructech, May 2009

Grand Designs: Digital Cities - digital cities provide sustainable, economic, intelligent solutions to construction industry, Martyn Day, Experience Building, Jun 9, 2009

Sustainable Design Tools Exhibited at AIA 2009 - Graphisoft EcoDesigner, Autodesk Ecotect Analysis 2010, VE-Gaia from IES, Bentley Tas and Hevacomp, DesignBuilder, Lachmi Khemlani, AECbytes, Jun 4, 2009

Sign on the Digital Line - implementing standards-based digital signatures accelerates workflows, enhances collaboration, brings ROI to AEC firms, Gadi Aharoni, Cadalyst, Jun 4, 2009

SmartGeometry 09 - Generative Components workshop for students, presentations on green energy projects, Martyn Day, AEC Magazine, May/Jun 2009

BIM: Fact or Fiction? Pt 1: Concepts - CAD concept of BIM, vendors' definitions of BIM, Nigel Davies, Eat Your CAD, May 28, 2009 (requires free registration)

Top of the Agenda at AIA 2009 - agenda of event was energy issues, sustainability, model view of BIM defined, Susan Smith, AEC Cafe, Jun 1, 2009

AIA Convention 2009 - seminars on architecture in slowdown, lean architecture, sustainability, green design, Leigh Christy, Architecture Week, May 27, 2009

Financial and Business Management Applications Exhibited at AIA 2009 - applications for architectural firms: Deltek Vision 6.0, Axium's Ajera and PORTFOLIO, ArchiOffice v8, Total Synergy, Assistance PSO, Lachmi Khemlani, AECbytes, May 28, 2009

Preparing for the Future - economic slow-down is time to strengthen design practices, clear concepts, plan for future in better way, Paul Woddy, Experience Building, May 21, 2009

SmartGeometry Conference 2009 - buildings developed using GenerativeComponents technology, presentation on parametric acoustic surfaces, 3D printer Z450 displayed, Kenneth Wong, Architecture Week, May 20, 2009

Event Report: AIA 2009 Convention and Design Exposition - building energy analysis tools from Virtualwind, Designbuilder, Autodesk, Graphisoft, plus content library from CADdetails, ARCAT, Kenneth Wong, Cadalyst, May 21, 2009

There is No 'I' in IPD - building trust, enthusiasm, appreciation, mutual respect are necessary in team to maximize full potential of integrated project delivery, Mike Whaley, AECbytes, May 20, 2009

Autodesk Ecotect Analysis 2010 - sustainable design software for predicting, analyzing building energy performance, environmental impacts, Kenneth Wong, Architecture Week, May 13, 2009

A Site for Sore Eyes: Creating Effective Collaboration Among the AEC Community - identifying reasonable goals for sharing information on interdisciplinary project, generating Civil 3D surfaces using several methods including importing DEM data directly from Google Earth, Steven Costa, Autodesk University 2008

Technology Product Highlights from AIA 2009 Convention - Autodesk, Bentley, Graphisoft showcased energy analysis tools, BIM content from CADdetails.com, Arcat, e-SPECS, Lachmi Khemlani, AECbytes, May 13, 2009

Using Micro-Blogging to Record Architectural Design Conversation Alongside the BIM - web based communication method such as Twitter provides common thread to bind different sources of project information, David, StressFree, May 11, 2009

New and Improved - roundup of recent software: Autodesk 2010 products for AEC, SketchUp 7.0, Newforma Project Center, BIM Review, PDF Revu v7.0, ARCHITECT Magazine, Apr 1, 2009

Using IPD and BIM: How KlingStubbins, Tocci, and Autodesk are Working Together to Build Autodesk's Waltham Office - collaborative techniques used, understanding, avoiding pitfalls of IPD, BIM, leveraging benefits of collaboration without IPD contract, Laura Handler, Autodesk University 2008

Using Autodesk Collaborative Project Management Products - Buzzsaw and Constructware as Virtual Glue for your BIM Teams - publishing design data from Revit to Buzzsaw, importing clash reports to Constructware, centralizing project communications, Matt Wheelis, Autodesk University 2008

Top Ten Ways to Peak ROI from BIM, Pt I - return on BIM investment, construction application of Revit, NavisWorks, extreme BIM detail for field, Ken Stowe, Autodesk University 2008

Top Ten Ways to Peak ROI from BIM, Pt II - implementing BIM for whole project team, Ken Stowe, Autodesk University 2008

BIM 101: A Crash Course for Builders - understanding different types of software needed to support BIM implementation, key terms, workflows associated with BIM, John Tocci, Autodesk University 2008

BIM Truth or Dare FAQ - explaining BIM to clients, designers, sharing single building model across platform, disciplines, challenges involved, Eat Your CAD, May 1, 2009 (requires free registration)

Smart Geometry's Show and Tell - presentations on using GenerativeComponents, parametric design software - new aesthetic for architecture, Hugh Davies, Building Design, Apr 17, 2009

Cracking the USACE BIM Code - US Army Corps of Engineers requires files compatible with its Bentley BIM workspace, but no workable translation process currently exists, David William Edwards, AECbytes, Apr 16, 2009

Newforma Project Center 6th Edition - stronger content management, search functions, agnostic markup capability with BIM support, task to timeline integration, Robert Green, Cadalyst, Apr 16, 2009

What Sustainable Design Means to the Bottom Line - video, interview with Lynelle Cameron, director of sustainability at Autodesk, Sumi Das, bnet.com, Apr 2009

SmartGeometry 2009 Conference Day - parametric technologies in Beijing's new Terminal 3 airport, Olympic Stadium, in continuing construction of Gaudi's famous Sagrada Familia Church in Barcelona, Lachmi Khemlani, AECbytes, Apr 10, 2009

Architects and CAD: A Love Hate Relationship - CAD programs limit imagination of architects, unlike pencil and paper, Arrol Gellner, Boston.com, Apr 9, 2009

Introduction to BIM 4D Modeling - 4D model helps visualize BIM project status at any instance of time, BIM Forum, Apr 10, 2009

Considering BIM - user friendly BIM provides better visualization, coordination of construction documents, collaboration among departments, Kari Moosmann, Concrete Construction Online, Mar 1, 2009

The BIM Boom - economic slowdown has positive impact on BIM, companies adopting to gain competitive edge, Andy O'Nan, Concrete Construction Online, Apr 6, 2009

Buildings Getting Weirder - curvy buildings all the rage, software scrambles to keep up, Roopinder Tara, CAD Insider, Mar 31, 2009 exclusive

DP and BIM: BFF - using shrinkwrap feature in AEC exchange environment, Rob, The Gear Box, Mar 26, 2009

3D Models Cut Construction Disputes - and Costs - adopting BIM in construction projects removes architectural errors, Dave Copeland, Boston.com, Mar 16, 2009

What is 'Project Dragonfly' - easy-to-use floor planning tool on web, Volker Joseph, Beyond the Paper, Mar 23, 2009

BIM Manager: The Newest Position - job duties, key processes, overseeing BIM, expanding beyond CAD manager, Mark Kiker, Autodesk University 2008

BIM Standards and Revit Training: A Marriage Made in - outlining strategy for internal training and standards development, identifying and combining common training objectives, generating internal training materials, Brett Gatti, Autodesk University 2008

Guide to Sustainable Design for Architecture, Engineering & Construction - information, tools to make decisions affecting sustainability of project, Autodesk, Mar 18, 2009

Thou Shalt Collaborate: Interdisciplinary Collaboration Strategies in the Age of BIM  - strategies for design collaboration solutions, discussing collaboration workflow issues, Viktor Varkonyi of Graphisoft, AECbytes, Mar 16, 2009

Autodesk Dragonfly Emerges From Its Larvae - Project Dragonfly is web-based architectural layout tool with Flash-based model editor, visual dimensioning aids, more, David, StressFree, Mar 13, 2009

Smarter BIM Reviews: Best Practices for 'Greener' Design Reviews with Your Entire Project Team - using Revit Architecture and Autodesk Design Review, Diane Li, Autodesk University 2008

Sutter Medical Center Castro Valley: Case Study of an IPD Project - overview of new 'Integrated Project Delivery' approach, Lachmi Khemlani, AECbytes, Mar 6, 2009

ViewPoint: Constructing BIM Education in the 21st Century - inverse relationship between economy, education, demand for virtual classroom learning for flexibility, cost benefits, Frank Gennaccaro, architosh, Mar 6, 2009

BIMserver and the Potential of Server-side BIM - BIM server stores all design data internally, exposes its information to client applications through a series interfaces, David, StressFree, Feb 26, 2009

The Robots are Coming! Using BIM, CNC Tools, and Rapid Manufacturing Techniques in the AEC Industry - techniques, examples of using CNC automated tools along with Revit, 3ds Max, Jeffrey McGrew, Autodesk University 2008

Three Questions for Frank Gehry - video interview with Pritzker Prize-winning architect on 3D as universal language, innovation, future of architecture, Kate Bourdet, 3D Perspectives Blog, Feb 24, 2009

The World According to BIM, Pt 2 - external communication, sharing intelligent data among various parties involved in project, Pete Zyskowski, Cadalyst, Feb 18, 2009

Collaboration, Project Management, and Project Information Management Solutions in AEC - overview of Newforma Project Center, Attolist, Organice applications to streamline operations and processes, increase efficiency, and collaboration, more, Lachmi Khemlani, AECbytes, Feb 19, 2009

BIM and AutoCAD (1-2-3 Revit Tutorial) - supplementing BIM workflow with AutoCAD software, reasons, basic steps like conceptual design, production documentation, Rick Rundell, Cadalyst, Feb 1, 2009

The World According to BIM, Pt 1 - BIM playing crucial role by bringing changes to workplace in terms hiring, mentoring, data sharing among parties involved, more, Pete Zyskowski, Cadalyst, Feb 5, 2009

The Future of DRX - Bricsys leading other IntelliCAD developers with its implementation of DRX, Deelip Menezes, Deelip.com, Feb 4, 2009

Graphisoft New CEO Discusses a New Product - Viktor Varkonyi on ArchiCAD START for 'entry level' BIM and a yet unannounced product, Virtual Building Explorer, Kenneth Wong, Cadalyst, Jan 27, 2009

Bluethink House Designer: Automating the Re Use of Design Knowledge - rule based design technology by Selvaag Bluethink of Norway, applies embedded knowledge to support design, analysis, Lachmi Khemlani, AECbytes, Jan 29, 2009

Recession: SaaS and AEC - going software-as-a-service approach to reduces cost, frequent upgrades, downtime, getting value, Paul Wilkinson, Extranet Evolution, Jan 26, 2009

Creating Architectural Animations with Photoshop CS4 Extended - program not only handles 3D models but also has sophisticated timeline animation mode that allows keyframe changes, tutorial opens 3D residential model in Photoshop and creates 30 second flyaround with moving cross-sectional plane, Scott Onstott, AECbytes, Jan 21, 2009

Breaking Edges in Google SketchUp 7 - latest version differs in creating models in which edges can be broken, Bonnie Roskes, AECbytes, Jan 21, 2009

Tekla Structures 14 - improved interface, deployment, usability, enhancements in collaboration, interoperability, advances in modeling, analysis, document production, more, Lachmi Khemlani, AECbytes, Dec 19, 2008

AEC Exhibitor Highlights from Autodesk University 2008 - genre of applications for viewing, exploring Revit models, supporting tools extend capabilities of BIM in diverse ways, more, Lachmi Khemlani, AECbytes, Dec 12, 2008

BIM and Autodesk Ecotect - consistent, computable data from Revit-based BIM workflow, with performance analysis, feedback of Ecotect, gives holistic approach to optimize building designs performance, Rick Rundell, Cadalyst, Dec 1, 2008

Technology Adoption and Implementation at HOK - giant architectural firm uses Revit on 2/3 of its projects, range of technologies being implemented for BIM, collaboration, coordination, project and knowledge management, buildingSMART, Lachmi Khemlani, AECbytes, Nov 25, 2008

Effects of BIM on Project Lifecycle Phases - BIM effects during construction stages like object-based modeling, model-based collaboration, network-based integration, Bilal Succar, ThinkSpace, Nov 24, 2008

Implementing BIM in Old Construction - Brigham Young University's Clyne Curtis on using Revit in management of historic campus, on implying shared parameters, custom schedules to track property lifecycles, Melanie Perry, Cadalyst, Nov 20, 2008

Greenbuild Boston Shows Green Tech - event showing importance of using sustainable practices, renewable materials, various alternatives in design and building techniques, Matt Writes Blog, Nov 19, 2008

The Workflow Between Revit Architecture and Autodesk Inventor - using mechanical design of Autodesk Inventor to make Revit content, Micah Peterson and Shobhit Baadkar, AECbytes, Oct 27, 2008

A Case for Knowledge Management in the A/E Industry - remaining competitive, eliminating redundancies, inaccurate, stagnant processes, implementing knowledge management, Doris Pulsifer, AECbytes, Oct 28, 2008

ArchiCAD's 3D Views and 3D Documents - tutorial on viewing 3D BIM model in ArchiCAD, powerful feature allows 3D views to be turned into 'live' automatically updatable 3D documents complete with dimensioning and annotation, Eric Bobrow, AECbytes, Oct 27, 2008

Army Corps Drawn to BIM Design - benefits of BIM, JoAnne Castagna, Cadalyst, Oct 23, 2008

The Road to AEC Project Execution Success - study shows fear of liability, uncertainty, risk exposure are primary factors for declining productivity, Susan Smith, Oct 27, 2008

AtomicBIM: Splitting Data to Unleash BIM's Power - atomic structure, spectrum of BIM, authoring, integration of atoms, benefits, challenges, more, John Tobin, AECbytes, Oct 7, 2008

Choosing Color Themes with Adobe's Kuler and Live Color - Adobe's Kuler and Live Color help immensely when choosing the right colors for a project, Scott Onstott, AECbytes, Sep 25, 2008

Using the Intersect Tool in Google SketchUp - tutorial on various ways to use Intersect tool in Google SketchUp, Bonnie Roskes, AECbytes, Sep 25, 2008

BIM Adoption - Catalyzed by Industry Trends - sustainable design, integrated project delivery, role of Revit Architecture, tips on adopting BIM, Erin Hoffer, Green Building Community, Aug 22, 2008 requires free registration

Organizing the Development of a Building Information Model - model progression specification for BIM, level of detail, phase outcome, task assignments, Jim Bedrick, AECbytes, Sep 18, 2008

Empowering the 'I' in BIM - interview with Solibri CEO Jonathan Widney, his views on rapidly evolving BIM technologies, Heather Livingston, Cadalyst, Sep 11, 2008

Brave New BIM - firms must invest in hardware, quality training and choose good reseller while adopting BIM, Pete Zyskowski, Cadalyst, Aug 28, 2008

Interoperability and Sustainable Design - relating interoperability to green building design and how building design professionals can contribute, Sid Thoo, AECbytes, Aug 14, 2008

Creative Uses of ArchiCAD's Complex Profiles - creating complex profiles for use in wall, column and beam tools, Eric Bobrow, AECbytes, July 29, 2008

Simplifying the Creation of Revit Families by Nesting - creating simplified series of door families using nesting, Bill Knittle, AECbytes, July 29, 2008

Apple and BIM: Should Apple Buy Nemetschek of Germany? - yes, as Macintosh CAD market and Nemetschek Group are growing, else Autodesk could buy it, Anthony Frausto-Robledo, Architosh, July 28, 2008

BIM: When Will It Enter 'The Ours' Zone? - issue is less about technology, more about acceptance, tomorrow's BIM technology, Stewart Carroll, AECbytes, July 24, 2008

Build Smarter, Faster, and Cheaper With BIM - advantages of using in construction, design, operation of buildings, more,  Jana Madsen, Buildings.com, July 21, 2008

Autodesk and Bentley's Unprecedented Interoperability Agreement - analysis includes overt and possible underlying motivations, and contrast to a past relationship characterized by disagreement and criticism, Lachmi Khemlani, AECbytes, Jul 10, 2008

Autodesk and Bentley to Cooperate on AEC Software Interoperability - exchanging file format code libraries, providing access to each other's  interfaces (API's), facilitate work process between their AEC applications, Randall Newton, AECnews.com, July 8, 2008

Bentley's BE Conference 2008 - highlights, AEC industry perspective, coming Bentley solutions, integrated design, engineering, construction, sustainable design, interoperability, facilities management, Lachmi Khemlani, AEC bytes, June 30, 2008

Commentary: Is Apple Losing a Golden Opportunity With Building Information Modeling? - BIM industries growth, opportunities to acquire leading edge solutions and technology today that will be necessary tools of tomorrow, Anthony Frausto-Robledo, architosh, July 8, 2008

Plot File Standard - STB or Not STB? - advantages of EC Standard .stb files over .ctb files, AUSSIE ACA ADT, June 27, 2008 (more AEC articles)

BIM and Sustainability - views of Scott Boutwell, BuildingSMART conference discussions about collaborative design, Extranet Evolution, June 27, 2008

Back To The Wall - Profiling - getting profiles in wall style, points to consider, steps to follow, Nathan Ellery, AUSSIE ACA ADT, June 9, 2008

Back To The Wall 2 (Vertical Profiles) - using body modifier, effective way to model component details, Nathan Ellery, AUSSIE ACA ADT, June 17, 2008

Architectural Tools Finding New Home - architectural sector looking for product development technology and product designer for generative parametric systems, giving rise to new products from traditional CAD vendors, Greg Corke, DEVELOP3D, June 14, 2008

Intergraph 2008 Report - Focus on Process, Power, Marine (PPM) -  conference coverage includes keynotes, including Lance Armstrong, Susan Smith, AEC Weekly, Jun 23, 2008

Evening, Standard? - creation of a technical standard to support data exchange between the different platforms, Extranet Evolution, June 20, 2008

AIA TAP 2008 Conference - highlights include, BIN for 'Building Information Network' BIM and sustainable design, energy modeling, business strategy, Lachmi Khemlani, AECbytes, June 17, 2008

BIM and Cross-Platform Project Teams (1-2-3 Revit Tutorial) - Autodesk NavisWorks integrates data and models from diverse sources into  Revit building information modeling workflow, Rick Rundell, Cadalyst, June 17, 2008

Collaboration and Lean Construction - successful collaboration is at least 80% people and processes, maybe 20% technology, Paul Wilkinson, Extranet Evolution, June 17, 2008

From Blueprint to Database - architecture adapts to 3D, BIM, Economist Print Edition, June 5, 2008

BIM and the Process Improvement Movement - building case for combined BIM-CMMI framework, AECbytes, June 6, 2008  

The 'I' in WALLS - though BIM emphasizes 'information,' walls in Revit lack information on spans, supports, attachment, more, Dave Baldacchino, Do U Revit, June 5, 2008 

Land Desktop's Final Stand - Land Desktop available by subscription only until first week of July, passes crown to Civil3D, Donnie Gladfelter, CAD Geek Blog, June 3, 2008

Revit Architecture: Setting the Site, Part 3 - AUGI, June 2, 2008

ACA2009 - Check your OSNAPZ Variable - setting, tracing non-coplanar lines into walls, three results from same tool, Richard Binning, Beside the Cursor, June 1, 2008

Architects Embrace BIM at AIA Convention - case studies and best BIM practices, Heather Livingston, Cadalyst, May 29, 2008

Proto-Building: To BIM is to Build - treating models as 'proto-buildings' and looking at BIM beyond powerful representation tool, John Tobin, AECbytes, May 28, 2008

Five Simple Things You Can Do to Make Sustainable Design a Reality in Your Lifetime - get inspiration, learn Civil 3D, make changes to your site plan, more, Dana Breig Probert, Civil 3D Rocks, May 15, 2008

BIM and Searching For Product Content - Autodesk Seek with parametric search technology is integrated into Revit UI to find exact design data and files, Rick Rundell of Autodesk, Cadalyst, May 1, 2008

BIM and the Process Improvement Movement - introducing 'capability maturity model integration' framework and integrating with BIM, Bilal Succar, ThinkSpace, May 2, 2008

BIM and In-Process Design Visualization - creating architectural rendering in Revit Architecture 2009, Rick Rundell of Autodesk, Cadalyst, Apr 1, 2008

BIM's Impact on Design - BIM creates and collaborates at every stage of 3D design adding value to project, Donnie Gladfelter, The CAD Geek Blog, Apr 18, 2008

Architosh Talks to Sean Flaherty, CEO, of Nemetschek North America - Article 7 - about Nemetschek group and Graphisoft acquisition, Anthony Frausto-Robledo, Architosh, Apr 18, 2008

Architecture Supermodels: Report From SmartGeometry Conference - parametric design is set to create new architecture standards for better ways of building, Terri Peters, ArchNewsNow.com, Apr 9, 2008

Architosh Talks to Sean Flaherty, CEO, of Nemetschek North America - Article 6 - about horizontal versus vertical integration of BIM tools in industry, Anthony Frausto-Robledo, Architosh, Apr 15, 2008

Livin' Large With BIM - Jordan Goldstein of AIA talks about implementing Autodesk Revit, its uses, advantages in his large firm Gensler, Heather Livingston, Cadalyst, Apr 10, 2008

SmartGeometry Conference - parametric modeling realities, impressive presentations by MIT, Zaha Hadid, Ecotect, Q&A session on Generative Components, Martyn Day, AEC Magazine, Apr 8, 2008

The Digital Design Ecosystem: Toward a Pre-Rational Architecture - a digital technology initiative that uses computation to impart tacit, explicit experience into early stages of conceptual exploration, Paul Seletsky of Skidmore, Owings & Merrill LLP, AECbytes, Apr 8, 2008

IES Virtual Environment - IES VE Toolkits added to Revit help architects design green, sustainable, and low-energy buildings, AEC Magazine, Apr 8, 2008

Review of the Development and Implementation of IFC Compatible BIM - comprehensive, international study of BIM basics, use, adoption by companies and countries, Arto Kiviniemi, Vaino Tarandi, Jan Karlshoj, Havard Bell, & Ole Jorgen Karud, Erabuild, Apr 2008 128-page pdf

Changing the Landscape - dynamic 3D CAD is emerging as reliable technology in AEC industry, Mark Scacco, CENews.com, Mar 26, 2008

BIM and API Extensions - BIM solutions like Revit integrated with API provide extended capabilities to work on building data, Rick Rundell of Autodesk, Cadalyst, Mar 1, 2008

The Wikitecture Revolution in AEC - open source solutions provide project management, collaboration, Heather Livingston, Cadalyst, Mar 20, 2008

Digital Transformation of the AEC Industry: An Innovation Perspective - research results on Frank Gehry's projects using CATIA 3D representation tools, Youngjin Yoo, Richard Boland, & Kalle Lyytinen, AECbytes, Mar 13, 2008

CAD Enough? - companies using traditional CAD should now plan and adopt BIM technologies, Paul Oakley, CAD User, Jan/Feb 2008

BIM and Digital Fabrication - BIM facilitates automation of structural steel fabrication process, Rick Rundell of Autodesk, Cadalyst, Feb 1, 2008

Revit Reading - suggested reading includes SmartMarket report, AECbytes survey results, virtual design and construction, more, Mark Kiker, CADD Manager Journal, Feb 2008

A Thorn in AEC's Side - mostly firms are still not using any e-mail management solution, Heather Livingston, Cadalyst, Feb 21, 2008

Revit Demands - Part 1 - Think Again - Revit requires changes in workflow, project teams, levels of design detail, more, Mark Kiker, CADD Manager Journal, Feb 2008

Revit Demands - Part 2 - No Spare Change - Revit demands use of 3D, Mark Kiker, CADD Manager Journal, Feb 2008

A Review of Architectural Geometry - book explains concepts of Cartesian geometry, basic solids, projections, perspective, more, Nigel Davies, Eat Your CAD, Feb 22, 2008 (may require free registrations)

Episode 8: Understanding BIM Stages - implementing 3 stages of BIM, ThinkSpace, Feb 18, 2008

Managing BIM Technology in the Building Industry - roles and responsibilities of BIM-specific jobs titles at corporate and project levels in AEC firms, Chuck Eastman, Paul Teicholz, Rafael Sacks & Kathleen Liston, AECbytes, Feb 12, 2008

Green Buildings With Ecotect - low-cost solution to analyze building design at any stage, Ecotect can give visual feedback of graphics, can utilize ArchiCAD data, more, Martyn Day, AEC Magazine, Feb 8, 2008

Episode 7: Understanding BIM Nodes - explaining first dimension of BIM: BIM nodes, ThinkSpace, Feb 2, 2008

BIG BIM Little BIM - book by Finith Jernigan simplifies important and fundamental aspects of BIM with easy-to-read text, Nigel Davies, Eat Your CAD, Feb 2, 2008

Technology for Construction at World of Concrete 2008 - BIM software by Vico Software, document management by Construction Imaging Systems, CMiC, Sage Software, plus Project Document Manager, Bluebeam PDF Revu, SolidBuilder, more, Lachmi Khemlani, AECbytes, Jan 31, 2008

GenerativeComponents: Going With the Flow - Bentley's GenerativeComponents relates design intent and geometry to automate design processes, Susan Smith, AECWeekly, Jan 14, 2008

Episode 6: A Systematic Understanding of BIM - splitting BIM into 3 dimensions, ThinkSpace, Jan 20, 2008

The New 'Must Have' - The BIM Manager - discussing various aspects of BIM manager's role, Dominic Gallello of Graphisoft, AECbytes, Jan 17, 2008

BIM and Building Product Manufacturers - building product manufacturers are providing component libraries to designers for easy integration with BIM projects, Rick Rundell of AIA, Cadalyst, Jan 1, 2008

Take the Nightmare Out of Managing Your Email - Newforma Project Center automatically organizes project information for easy access, can search content of attachments and Xrefs, supports major AEC file formats, more, Jeff Yoders, Building Design and Construction, Jan 1, 2008

Top Ten AEC Topics and Trends of 2007 - growth of BIM, Deltek IPO, role based interfaces by Meridian, Newforma Project Center, Rhino 4 released, more, Susan Smith, AECWeekly, Dec 31, 2007

Building Information Modeling Poised to Change the Construction Industry - BIM is fair deal for even small homebuilders to complete their projects, Korky Koroluk, Daily Commercial News and Construction Record, Jan 4, 2008

Managing Submittals at LMN Architects: Before Newforma Project Center and After - Tim Rice & Art Haug of AIA, AECbytes, Dec 21, 2007

The Five Fallacies of BIM, Part 2 - demystifying misconceptions of workflow interruption, less benefits to designers, risks involved when implementing BIM solution, Rick Rundell of AIA, Cadalyst, Dec 1, 2007

Further Down the Merry Road to BIM - BIM application teamed with collaboration software enables AEC firms complete projects on time and efficiently, Jeff Yoders, Building Design and Construction, Nov 1, 2007

CAD Consulting - companies like AEC CAD Pro, CG Visions and many online resources provide services, information and training to AEC industry professionals, Constructech, Dec 19, 2007

Quickly Select Objects with Quick Select - using qselect command in AutoCAD, Ellen Finkelstein.com, Dec 16, 2007

BIM and Civil Engineering - civil engineering industry is adopting 3D environment to work in collaboration on building designs, Shanon Fauerbach, CENews.com, Dec 4, 2007

AIA TAP 2007 Conference - event focused on improving business processes and increasing productivity, automated code checking, digital project workflow, more, Lachmi Khemlani, AECbytes, Dec 11, 2007

Trends in the Architectural and Building Market - more collaborative professional practices, increased adoption of BIM, green design considered strategic, more, Rex Miller, mindshift innovation, Dec 5, 2007

The Interactive Capability Maturity Model and 2007 AIA TAP BIM Award Winners - NBIMS Testing Team applying I-CMM to 'real' BIM projects, Tammy McCuen & Major Patrick Suermann, AECbytes, Dec 6, 2007

A Question of Integrity - structural engineering BIM tools help track changes and share model data among whole design team, Simon Jones of Autodesk, AEC Magazine, Dec 3, 2007

Journal of Building Information Modeling - articles about BIM introduction, effects on construction, convergence and standards, more, buildingSMART alliance, Fall 2007, 44-page pdf

The BIM Experience - easy-to-use Graphisoft's BIM Experience Kit helps users learning basics of BIM, Blair Gray, AEC Magazine, Dec 3, 2007

Disruption on the Showroom Floor: AU 2007 Review - NextEngine's Desktop 3D Scanner and 2Bot ModelMaker were quite impressive, Nick Carter, CADdigest.com, Nov 30, 2007

An Introduction to Ecotect - 3D building analysis program to create energy efficient and sustainable designs, Sid Thoo, AECbytes, Nov 29, 2007

The Five Fallacies of BIM, Part 1 - demystifying misconceptions of productivity loss and accessibility when implementing BIM solution, Rick Rundell of AIA, Cadalyst, Nov 1, 2007

Integration of BIM with Structural Analysis Software: Some Cautionary Notes - avoid direct interlinking of BIM and analysis models, Parag  Kulkarni, AECbytes, Nov 20, 2007

Event Report: Build Boston 2007 - 23rd annual event focused on building information modeling and sustainability, Scott Mackenzie, Cadalyst, Nov 20, 2007

BLAST FROM THE PAST - (Architecture 1962-72) - video shows parametric modeling in 1962, Tomislav Zigo, BIMology, Nov 12, 2007

To BIMfinity and Beyond! - explaining BIM in context of CAD vendors and constructors plus tools in market for BIM process, Jerry Laiserin, Cadalyst, Nov 1, 2007

BIM Not in Contractor's Best Interest? - architect's BIM model does not match with contactor's requirements, rejecting AIA documents, AECnews.com, Oct 30, 2007

BIM's Manifest Destiny - BIM is potential software to take care of every minute detail of building projects, B Candace Beeke, mlive.com, Nov 1, 2007

Who Thinks What About BIM... And What I Think About That - BIM definition according to Autodesk, Bentley, Graphisoft, AIA, and many others, Nigel Davies, Eat Your CAD, Nov 1, 2007  (may require free registration)

Interoperability in the Construction Industry - adopting BIM can help challenge interoperability issues, SmartMarket Report, Oct 2007, pdf

BIM is the Word Lately - BIM is coordinated, consistent, and computable, Beth Powell, Beth's CAD Blog, Oct 24, 2007

CCNtv Oct 22 Newscast - editors at Autodesk's Paris event side with digital prototyping and downplay PLM, Bentley's industry survey on BIM, CADCAMNet, Oct 22, 2007

Gehry Rewrites the Rules of Modeling - Gehry Technologies offers Digital Project tool, based on CATIA, for building information modeling purpose, Rebecca Haines-Gadd, BD Online, Oct 19, 2007

BIM Fundamentals Seminar for Structural Engineers - differentiating IFC and CIS/2 formats, BIM presentations, discussing legal issues and risk involved, Lachmi Khemlani, AECbytes, Oct 18, 2007

Bentley BIM Survey Results: Industry Analysis or Marketing Outreach? - survey seems to advertise Bentley BIM solutions over Autodesk Revit, Laura Lathan & Randall S. Newton, AECnews.com, Oct 16, 2007

Digital-Asset Management in AEC/O - software reviewed: attolist, Autodesk Buzzsaw and Constructware, Bentley ProjectWise, Expesite, Newforma Project Center, WebArchives iDAM, H. Edward Goldberg of AIA, Cadalyst, Oct 1, 2007

Building Information Modeling: The Wave of the Future? - considering basic risk management ideas before implementing BIM, Gary Prather, ArchNewsNow.com, Sep 18, 2007

Top Criteria for BIM Solutions: AECbytes Survey Results - BIM applications must be able to provide full support for producing construction documents, Lachmi Khemlani, AECbytes, Oct 10, 2007

BIM and Education - BIM software helps students learn technicalities of building projects and sustainable design practices, Rick Rundell of AIA, Cadalyst, Oct 1, 2007

Snapshots from West Coast Green 2007 - highlights include: Green Building Studio v3 in beta, Go-2-School's tutorials on designing sustainable spaces, green user community, Kenneth Wong, Cadalyst, Sep 27, 2007

What does BIM Mean? - understanding BIM and best practices advice by Nigel Davies, Eat Your CAD, Sep 2007, pdf

Designers Reap Rewards of BIM - Loblolly House, Benjamin D. Hall Interdisciplinary Research Building, Royal London Hospital and other AIA BIM award winners, Heather Livingston, Cadalyst, Sep 20, 2007

An Interview with Paul Wilkinson, AEC Collaboration Expert and Writer - talk about ongoing changes in AEC industry, visualization tools, difficulties in adopting collaboration tools, Franco Folini, Novedge Blog, Sep 14, 2007

2007 Third Annual BIM Awards, Part 2 - BIM Award citations received by Royal London Hospital project, GSA's BIM Pilot Project Successes and National BIM Program, Lachmi Khemlani, AECbytes, Sep 13, 2007

BIM and Civil Engineering - Revit and AutoCAD Civil 3D working together in BIM workflow, Rick Rundell of AIA, Cadalyst, Sep 1, 2007

Experience BIM in Hours, Not Months - Graphisoft's BIM Experience Kit offers 'fun way to learn BIM,' Susan Smith, AECCafe.com, Aug 27-31, 2007

Structural Integration - Bentley's Integrated Structural Model will provide interoperability among all Bentley structural engineering software, Greg Corke, AEC Magazine, Aug 27, 2007

Automated Estimating and Scheduling Using BIM - BIM applications for construction industry: DProfiler with RSMeans, Innovaya Visual Estimating v9.4, Success Design Exchange, Vico Software's Constructor 2007, DesignEst Pro, H. Edward Goldberg of AIA, Cadalyst, Sep 1, 2007

Architectural Research - Bentley's research seminar demonstrated presentations showing benefits of GC technology, Martyn Day, AEC Magazine, Aug 27, 2007

Freedom Tower (Building Information Modeling), New York, USA - Skidmore Owings & Merrill is using Revit for extracting information from 3D model, designbuild-network.com, Aug 2007

National Standards Evolve Slowly - challenges in creating and adopting national CAD and BIM standards, Heather Livingston, Cadalyst, Aug 16, 2007

BIM and Visualization, Part 2 - using Revit building information model for design visualization, Rick Rundell of AIA, Cadalyst, Aug 1, 2007

Teaching the Next Generation - Autodesk, Bentley, Graphisoft, and Nemetschek NA are offering their software to students through various programs, H. Edward Goldberg, Cadalyst, Aug 1, 2007

2007 Third Annual BIM Awards, Part 1 - Loblolly House project and Benjamin D. Hall Interdisciplinary Research Building project won the awards, Lachmi Khemlani, AECbytes, Aug 9, 2007

BIM Do's and Don'ts - commit strongly, create standards, measure ROI, but don't ignore the need to manage change, Beau Turner & Joe Eichenseer, Cadalyst, August 2, 2007

Architecture's Dying Art - artistic, handmade sketches face obsolescence as current generation of architects favor CAD, Deborah K. Dietsch, Washington Times, July 28, 2007

BIM and Sustainable Design, Part 2 - Autodesk, Bentley, and Graphisoft have different approaches to BIM, Heather Livingston, Cadalyst, July 19, 2007

AEC Technology Strategies 2007 Conference - architecture and engineering firms discussed the implementation of BIM, project execution software, IT strategies, more, Lachmi Khemlani, AECbytes, July 18, 2007

How Manufacturers for the Building Industry Can Benefit from Product Information Modeling - PIM can provide informative models of components that are used in a building project, Brian Tuffin, BIM-Wit, July 18, 2007

BIM and Visualization, Part 1 - design visualization tools like 3ds Max can use BIM data for advanced visualizations, Rick Rundell of AIA, Cadalyst, July 1, 2007

BIM Designs a New Way of Working - BIM methods cut on cost and time in completing building projects, Bruce Buckley, Midwest Construction, July 2007

AEC is Child's Play - nine year olds are using the specialized AEC program 'Church Builder,' Roopinder Tara, CAD Insider, July 3, 2007

The Path to BIM: Part 1 - BIM is now gaining ground rapidly due to its outstanding benefits, Dave Shepherd, CAD User, May/June 2007

BIM and Sustainable Design, Part 1 - Renee Cheng of AIA talks about the growth of BIM and sustainable design together, Heather Livingston, Cadalyst, June 21, 2007

Now's the Time for 4D CAD in Construction - time-enabled BIM combined with scheduling software can find immense applications in construction industry, Joshua A. Woolley, Cadalyst, June 18, 2007

Integrated BIM and Design Review for Safer, Better Buildings - benefits of integrated BIM data in a collaborative production environment, C.C. Sullivan, Continuing Education, June 2007

BIM and Collaborative Project Management - collaborative project management combined with BIM can help architects in effective project communication and collaboration, Revit MEP, Rick Rundell of AIA, Cadalyst, June 1, 2007

Twice is Once Too Often! - BIM technology makes objects self-annotating so saves time taken to input data twice, Paul Woddy, AEC Magazine, June 7, 2007

3D Problem Solvers - architectural engineering firms are using 3D modeling tools to create virtual models of building projects, John Egan, NREIonline, February 1, 2007

Internet Enabling Generative Components for a New Breed of AEC Consultant - now in its infancy, generative components, also known as smart geometry, will create consulting opportunities, David, Stress Free, June 11, 2007

How are Architects Using Digital Design Tools? - architect firms talk about digital tools and benefits of BIM technology, H. Edward Goldberg of AIA, Cadalyst, June 1, 2007

Architects Without Borders - Open Architecture, an architectural portal in its beta, provides a platform to architects to contribute globally on a project, Kenneth Wong, Cadalyst, June 1, 2007

Building Information Modeling and Green Design - BIM tools interact with analysis tools to perform energy analyses on virtual building model, Nadav Malin, BuildingGreen.com, May 2007

BIM and Analysis for Sustainable Design, Part 2 - exploring the heating and cooling load analysis feature in Revit MEP, Rick Rundell of AIA, Cadalyst, May 1, 2007

AIA 2007 National Convention - sustainability, BIM and its benefits, ADS, form.Z RenderZone Plus 3D v6.5, HP Designjet T Printer series, more, Nancy Spurling Johnson, Cadalyst, May 17, 2007

Components Home - London-based architecture firm creates houses using digital information on CNC router meeting sustainability standards, ArchitectureWeek, May 9, 2007

AIA 2007 National Convention and Expo - Autodesk, Graphisoft, Bentley, Nemetschek NA, Google, auto.des.sys, Adobe, others, display BIM and sustainable design products, Lachmi Khemlani, AECbytes, May 10, 2007

SURVEY: Better Collaboration, the Right Tools and Technology are Key to Sustainable Design - survey at Think 07 event reveals that 61% of AEC professionals give priority to sustainability, Cadalyst, May 4, 2007

Bentley's "BIM for Green Buildings" Executive Summit - presentations focused on BIM, sustainability, green design, use of energy analysis tools, more, Lachmi Khemlani, AECbytes, April 19, 2007

BIM and Analysis for Sustainable Design - Revit BIM and the building performance analysis tools together provide options for green designs, Rick Rundell of AIA, Cadalyst, April 10, 2007

Animating Illustrations of Design Changes Using Newforma Project Center - comparing DWF and PDF files of a proposed floor plan created in Revit, Tamara Shroll, AECbytes, March 27, 2007

BIM and Project Planning - linking BIM to a project plan helps 4D visualization of buildings, Rick Rundell of AIA & Kenneth H. Stowe, Cadalyst, March 1, 2007

(Mis)understanding BIM - defining BIM that is management of project information, Nigel Davies, Eat Your CAD, March 26, 2007

Enterprise Wiki: An Emerging Technology to be Considered by the AEC Industry - an effective mode of communication that can deal with design issues, Ondrej Kalny, AECbytes, March 19, 2007

BIM Project Teams - characteristics of a good team for BIM projects, Mark W. Kiker, CADD Manager Journal, March 2007

Extent of BIM Tool Use in the Industry - only a small portion of industry is using Revit and also not for all of their projects, Mark W. Kiker, CADD Manager Journal, March 2007

Architecture Ed Changing to Keep Up - BIM and 3D modeling tools are emerging as important subjects in architecture education, Heather Livingston, Cadalyst, March 15, 2007

Embracing BIM - Change is in Your Future - BIM represents an integrated practice that considers collaboration of the design teams, Mark W. Kiker, CADD Manager Journal, March 2007

Exploring Second Life and its Potential in Real Life AEC - journey to online virtual reality "alternate" world, Lachmi Khemlani, AECbytes, February 28, 2007

How Strategic is the Partnership Between Adobe and Nemetschek? - Adobe and Nemetschek plan to make PDF a common format for translating data in AEC industry, Ralph Grabowski, WorldCAD Access, February 2, 2007

BIM Coaching Pays Off - successful BIM training develops employee skills to create construction documents on time and within budget, Scott Mackenzie, Cadalyst, February 1, 2007

London Eye - GMJ Design develops digital model of central London for planning processes, Greg Corke, AEC Magazine, January 30, 2007

Autodesk FMDesktop: Extending BIM to Facilities Management - overview of FMDesktop and new BIM integration capability, which reads DWFs published from Revit Building, Lachmi Khemlani, AECbytes, January 25, 2007

Small Firms Take on BIM - factors to be considered by small firms to implement BIM successfully, Lance Kirby, Cadalyst, December 8, 2006

AEC-Science & Technology Federal - the highlights included developments of National BIM Standards, Gehry Technologies presentation, products for sustainable building and BIM, H. Edward Goldberg of AIA, Cadalyst, December 13, 2006

How Many Contractors Does it Take to Scale a Wall? - "The Contractors' Guide to BIM: Edition 1" by AGC discusses important practical concerns among contractors, Kenneth Wong, Cadalyst, December 11, 2006

Some CURT Remarks - recent Construction Users Roundtable (CURT) National Conference intended to connect with owners and constructors as architects sort out how to manage projects, project data in a post-CAD world., Rich Nitzsche of Perkins+Will, AECbytes, November 27, 2006

ACADIA at 25 - annual ACADIA conference discussed the virtual design construction practices and building efficient physical forms, Theodore W. Hall, Architecture Week, November 15, 2006

BIM Update 2006 - while National BIM Standards are still under development, vendors like Autodesk, Bentley, Nemetschek NA and Graphisoft continue to improve their BIM offerings, H. Edward Goldberg of AIA, Cadalyst, November 1, 2006

Clients Pushing AEC to Go Green - Autodesk and the Green Building Council joint efforts aim to increase green design practices in future, Sara Ferris, Cadalyst, November 16, 2006

AIA CBSP Symposium on BIM for Building Envelope Design and Performance - the event focused on adopting BIM to facilitate the design of energy efficient and high performing buildings, Lachmi Khemlani, AECbytes.com, November 15, 2006

BIM is Coming on Strong - highlights of AIA conference included presentations on issues involved in BIM implementation, buildSMART initiative, transition from 2D CAD to 3D BIM, more, Mark W. Kiker, CADD Manager Journal, November 2006

BIM - Where are All the Subs? - along with AEC firms, other discipline subs should also move towards BIM for better integration, Mark W. Kiker, CADD Manager Journal, November 2006

Revit Revolution - tips for those who do or do not want to move to BIM, Mark W. Kiker, CADD Manager Journal, November 2006

2006 AIA Desert Practice Conference - event highlights include BIM presentation and transition to BIM is taking place in AEC industry, Mark Kiker, CADD Manager.com Blog, November 10, 2006

Collaboration Vital But Not Easy for AEC - survey reports e-mail, fax and audio conference are most used collaboration tools, Sara Ferris, Cadalyst, November 8, 2006

Policing BIM Town - a suitable environment for BIM project needs new rules, regulations, Scott MacKenzie, Cadalyst, November 2, 2006

Retooling for BIM - instead of old customized methods, BIM needs a fresh approach to focus on design aspects, Mark W. Kiker, CADD Manager.com Blog, November 6, 2006

Modeling Rules - BIM practices need to be more integrated to perform tasks like scheduling, estimating, facilities maintenance and more in an AEC project, Dace A. Campbell of AIA, Architecture Week, November 1, 2006

DBIA Conference and Expo - focus was on BIM, its applications and benefits plus products showcased by design-build firms like Bentley, Autodesk and more, H. Edward Goldberg, Cadalyst, October 31, 2006

Faith-Based BIM - BIM technology needs time to fulfill the expectations of AEC industry but until then available BIM tools can be of great help, Michael Tardif, AIArchitect, October 27, 2006

Farewell to Overspending - integrated approach to building design and construction can lead to greater cost awareness, resulting in reduced costs, Harald Krohmer of Nemetschek UK, AECbytes, October 23, 2006

Design Data for Construction - Graphisoft Control 2005 and Autodesk/Innovaya software help in costing and collaborating in AEC projects, H. Edward Goldberg, Cadalyst, October 1, 2006

BIM Guide Breaks It Down for Contractors to Increase 3D Collaboration - The Contractors' Guide to BIM mentions the benefits of adopting BIM and encourages to move to 3D, Karl F. Moffatt, MicroStation Connections, October 18, 2006 (requires free registration)

Cost of a Clash - BIM application checks interferences virtually in the model to avoid clashes in the field, Laura Handler, (BIM)X, October 16, 2006

Why BIM? - benefits of BIM are realized after completion of every stage of a project, Laura Handler, (BIM)X, September 29, 2006

The AGC's BIM Initiatives and the Contractor's Guide to BIM - the Contractors' Guide to BIM encourages contractors to adopt BIM in their projects by listing solutions to the barriers they face, Lachmi Khemlani, AECbytes, October 11, 2006

Publish BIMs in DWF - sharing BIM project information easily and safely by publishing to DWF, Rick Rundell of Autodesk, Cadalyst, October 7, 2006

Design Matters - Autodesk sponsored the American Pavilion at Architectural Biennale in Venice plus presentations on sustainable design, AEC Magazine, October 5, 2006

Has BIM Simply Come to Mean 3D CAD? - BIM technology remains under-utilized, rarely used for maintaining nongraphic information in a building project, Michael Dakan, Cadalyst, October 5, 2006

Digital Project Management - major US construction companies use Primavera software while HOK uses Newforma software to manage project data, H. Edward Goldberg of AIA, Cadalyst, September 1, 2006

Building Owners Driving BIM: The "Letterman Digital Arts Center" Story - some insights and experiences while implementing BIM on Letterman Digital Arts Center project, Mieczyslaw Boryslawski of View By View, Inc., AECbytes.com, September 30, 2006

Reinventing Collaboration Across Internal and External Project Teams - online study by Harris Interactive for Adobe discusses project collaboration and document exchange challenges for AEC professionals, Patrick M. Aragon of Adobe Systems, AECbytes, September 14, 2006

BIM and Cost Estimating, Part 2 - Revit integrated with API and ODBC format to give an accurate cost-estimating system, Rick Rundell of AIA, Cadalyst, September 8, 2006

2006 2nd Annual BIM Awards, Part 2 - winners from AIA TAP conference include Georgia State University Library project in Atlanta, the Herbert C. Hoover Building in Washington DC, and the Merck Research Laboratories building in Boston, Lachmi Khemlani, AECbytes.com, August 31, 2006

Questioning the Role of BIM in Architectural Education: a Counter-Viewpoint -  BIM used simply as a representational CAD tool or model-making skill overlooks its potential as a new type of design process that could stimulate and modernize architectural education, Paul Seletsky of Skidmore Owings and Merrill, AECbyes.com, August 31, 200

BIM for Structural Design - BIM emerges as a collaboration tool that helps engineers to be more productive and accurate in their projects, Phillip G. Bernstein of FAIA, AEC Magazine, August 23, 2006

BIM and Cost Estimating, Part 1 - various approaches like application programming interface, ODBC connection and output to Excel help to extract data from BIM for use in cost estimating process, Rick Rundell of AIA, Cadalyst, August 7, 2006

CAD Data Standards for AEC - "de facto" standards like Autodesk DWG, DWF, Adobe Acrobat 3D, and National CAD Standards are gaining popularity and wide acceptance in AEC industry, H. Edward Goldberg of AIA, Cadalyst, August 1, 2006

DesignDC - AIA event for architects of Washington DC area where Autodesk Revit seems to be very much in use, H. Edward Goldberg of AIA, Cadalyst, August 1, 2006

The Merry Road to BIM - survey reveals that 74% users are using 3D digital modeling; first BIM standard version to be published soon, Jeff Yoders, Building Design & Construction, July 1, 2006

BIM on a WAN - network appliances from Riverbed Technology have been helpful to share BIM data across a wide-area network, Rick Rundell of AIA, Cadalyst, July 7, 2006

Vision Turned into Reality Starts with Eye on Design - China turns to US architectural firms for outsourcing its design work, Bibeka Shrestha, The Seattle Times, July 16, 2006

2006 2nd Annual BIM Awards, Part 1 - winners from AIA TAP conference include Mortenson Construction, GHAFARI Associates and Kirksey, Lachmi Khemlani, AECbytes.com, July 12, 2006

Questioning the Role of BIM in Architectural Education - BIM's place in the curriculum and how students can be prepared for Integrated Practice which BIM engenders, Renee Cheng of AIA, AECbytes.com, July 6, 2006

IFCs Connect - Graphisoft and Solibri base ArchiCAD and Model Checker on IFC standards for BIM analysis, Elizabeth Bollinger, Architecture Week, June 28, 2006

AIA 2006 National Convention and Expo - BIM applications and supporting technologies, other design and visualization applications, electronic publishing solutions, and enterprise, project, and construction management, Lachmi Khemlani, AECbytes.com, June 29, 2006

AIA Convention, Part 2 - architectural firms like HOK Group, The Stubbins Associates, and RTKL Associates discuss reasons to adopt BIM, Nancy Spurling Johnson, Cadalyst, June 22, 2006

AIA Integrated Practice 2006 Conference - highlights include presentations from architects practicing BIM, alternative delivery methods like project alliance, and use of BIM in SOM's Freedom Tower project, Lachmi Khemlani, AECbytes.com, June 21, 2006

AIA Convention, Part 1 - AEC products displayed include ArchiCAD 10, AcroPlot Repro, e-SPECS, form.Z 6.0, Grizzly from Google, Impression from Autodesk, Trelligence Affinity, Green Building Studio v2, more, Nancy Spurling Johnson, Cadalyst, June 20, 2006

AIA TAP 2006 Conference - focus was on inevitable technology BIM and its implementation, in spite of risks involved, Lachmi Khemlani, AECbytes.com, June 15, 2006

"Do You Do BIM?" Part 2 - increasing BIM software interoperability with IFC and facing BIM implementation challenges, Brandt R. Karstens, Cadalyst, June 6, 2006

"Do You Do BIM?" Part 1 - benefits of BIM and its comparison with conventional construction models, Brandt R. Karstens, Cadalyst, June 5, 2006

Use of BIM by Facility Owners: An "Expotitions" Meeting - presentations by GSA, Intel, LucasFilm, and Walt Disney Imagineering discussed potential of BIM in AEC industry, Lachmi Khemlani, AECbytes.com, May 16, 2006

Back to the Drawing Board - computers may have created complex architecture but are restricting the visualization of young architects beyond screen, Edwin Heathcote, FT.com, May 12, 2006

Expressive 3D Components for Building Simulation and BIM - emerging technologies such as expressive graphics, object agents, and generative components will benefit 3D building simulation and AEC services, Fred Abler of FormFonts.com, AECbytes, May 9, 2006

Right Thinking About BIM and the National BIM Standards Committee - goals include maintaining interoperable building supply chain, Alan Edgar of AIA, AECbytes, April 26, 2006

Location-Based Simulation: Google Earth is the Foundation for the Next Advance in AEC Visualization - Google Earth offers geospatial project visualization for AEC industry, Randall S. Newton, AECnews.com, April 14, 2006

Wasted Days and Wasted Nights - 3D modeling is faster, cheaper, and more productive than 2D modeling when constructing plans, F. Rutson Fuqua, Cadalyst AEC, March 10, 2006

Technology in the AEC Industry - how drafting field evolved and made a place in AEC industry, Asa D. Reese, AUGI, April 2006 (may require free registration)

BIM in Brazil - Brazilian architectural industry is taking competitive advantage of BIM, Rick Rundell of Autodesk, Cadalyst AEC, March 10, 2006

MicroStation and Google Earth - 3D interface of Earth by Google provides AEC firms a global stage to share their MicroStation models, Joe Croser of Bentley, Cadalyst AEC, March 10, 2006

The Shape of Things to Come - free-form shapes are defining architecture in the new world, Dominic Gallello of Graphisoft, AECbytes, April 5, 2006

The BIM Difference - Autodesk Revit Systems software for MEP Engineering is ready for release, becoming part of a complete BIM solution including Autodesk Revit Building and Revit Structure, Jay Bhatt, VP of Autodesk Building Solutions Division, AECbytes, March 27, 2006

BIM Part VII - The Right Project - some considerable factors before executing your first BIM project, Nigel Davies, Eat Your CAD, March 10, 2006

BIM for Interior Design Information - Autodesk Revit Building can store, manage and coordinate the building data accurately, Rick Rundell, Cadalyst AEC, February 13, 2006

Visual Estimating: Extending BIM to Construction - Visual Estimating software from Innovaya helps to estimate the costs of BIM models using Sage Timberline Estimating software engine, Lachmi Khemlani, AECbytes, March 21, 2006

BIM is Here. Now What? - key to explore full potential of BIM is to first standardize it, Dennis Hall, Cadalyst AEC, March 2, 2006

Major US Government AEC Contracts Worth More than $40 Billion in Next 24 Months - Department of the Air Force is expected to execute three major AEC contracts worth $28 billion, Randall S. Newton, AECnews.com, February 28, 2006

BIM Interoperability - Part I - utilizing IFC, a vendor neutral format, for interoperability between Revit Building and Architectural Desktop, Beau Turner, will render for food, February 28, 2006

BIM Interoperability - Introduction - as BIM technology becomes popular in AEC industry, data interoperability and collaboration issues rise, Beau Turner, will render for food, February 23, 2006

Technology as the Translator - 3D models are communicating design ideas between architects and engineers, AEC Magazine, February 20, 2006

BIM - Why? - clarity of goals and objectives to be attained can bring successful BIM implementation in your organization, James Van, All Things BIM, January 27, 2006

BIM Symposium at the University of Minnesota - symposium focused on how to involve BIM in architectural education, Lachmi Khemlani, AECbytes.com, February 15, 2005

The Ten Bytes of Architecture? Some Thoughts on Architectural Culture in the Age of Simulation - to work in digital design era, future architects need to be educated about BIM and related technologies, David R. Scheer of AIA, AECbytes.com, February 7, 2006

So Many Acronyms, So Little Time - summary of the state of interoperable 3D file formats from NIST, Michael Dakan, Cadalyst AEC, January 19, 2006

AIA Sees Strong Growth for Non-Residential Construction in 2006 - AIA report expects non-residential construction as a key driver for the overall economy in 2006, Randall S. Newton, AECnews.com, January 19, 2006

BIM Part VI - Measures of Success - evaluate BIM and its worth for your organization, Nigel Davies, Eat Your CAD, January 17, 2006

Put Our Projects Online - choose your project collaboration product from software like Autodesk Buzzsaw, Bentley ProjectWise, Constructware, Meridian Systems, Primavera, Citadon, and TRIRIGA, H. Edward Goldberg of AIA, Cadalyst Management, December 1, 2005

The "Relentless Discipline" of Working in BIM - a discussion on BIM methodologies at AEC Science and Technology Federal conference, Randall Newton, AECnews.com, December 13, 2005

BIM and Process Improvement - unlike CAD, which is about date, BIM is about information, Jim Bedrick of AIA, AECbytes, December 13, 2005

Academic Research in Architectural Computing - a survey of universites that offer graduate study in architecture, Lachmi Khemlani, AECbytes, November 29, 2005

The Strengths of BIM - increased productivity makes BIM to reveal its real benefits in the long run, H. Edward Goldberg of AIA, Cadalyst AEC, November 1, 2005

Multi-Disciplinary BIM at Work at GHAFARI Associates - using BIM for multiple platforms makes GHAFARI an industry leader and wins 'Award of Excellence' at BE 2005, Lachmi Khemlani, AECbytes, November 21, 2005

Digital Design and the Age of Building Simulation - insights on digital design and digital building simulation from the Digital Design Director of Skidmore Owings and Merrill in New York, Paul Seletsky, AECbytes, October 31, 2005

CORENET e-PlanCheck: Singapore's Automated Code Checking System - CORENET project ensures future cities to be built according to strict code requirements, Lachmi Khemlani, AECbytes, October 26, 2005

Green Means More than Money - after Hurricane Katrina, building industry looks for ways to cut down cost on energy efficiently and effectively, Carol Bartz, chief executive of Autodesk, Forbes.com, October 21, 2005

AEC Technology in the News - AIA releases report on aftereffects of Hurricane Katrina, Michael L. Dakan of AIA, Cadalyst AEC, October 20, 2005

Architosh Talks to Graphisoft US VP, Don Henrich II - Graphisoft VP talks about ArchiCAD 9 and how company views BIM as opposed to CAD, architosh, October 2005

In This Case, Change is Good - US government's GSA makes a move towards BIM to build cost-effectively in the long run, Michael Dakan, Cadalyst AEC, October 5, 2005

How BIM Furthers Sustainable Design - reliable and integrated drawings, parametric modeling and performance analysis by BIM provides higher quality designs, Residential Architect Online, October 1, 2005

Building Systems: Make a Block-Based Mypart, Part 3 - multimedia tutorial to add connection points and place it in a drawing in Autodesk Building Systems 2006, Avatech Solutions, September 28, 2005

Architectural Desktop: Using AEC Modify Tools - multimedia tutorial to center and space objects evenly after they have been added to the drawing model in ADT 2006, Avatech Solutions, August 17, 2005

Hurricanes and Their Aftermath: How Can Technology Help? - transition to BIM concept will be very beneficial for building industry to develop hurricane-resistant designs, Lachmi Khemlani, AECbytes, September 29, 2005

AEC CAD Data Standards - adapting a set of CAD data standards can ensure productivity and accuracy, increasing interoperability between clients and collaborating firms, H. Edward Goldberg, Cadalyst AEC, September 1, 2005

De-Vendoring AEC Software - instead of "vendoring," software companies should take care of customers by providing meaningful AEC software, Mark Sawyer, CEO of @Last Software, AECbytes, September 21, 2005

Beyond BIM - potential of BIM is under-utilized, implementing BIM means knowing your own design process, Tomislav Zigo, Hagerman & Company, Inc., August 2005

Little Known Settings and Known Issues in Building Systems - Autodesk Building Systems uses the AECFACETDEV setting to smooth curved edges of AEC objects, Beth Powell, Beth's CAD Blog, September 8, 2005

Soft(ware) Parade - analyst forum provides insight into AEC strategies of software vendors, Michael Bordenaro, Cadalyst AEC, July 21, 2005

Alabama Council AIA 2005 Annual Convention - state-level AIA convention highlighted the hurricane issues and how BIM can facilitate different design aspects like sustainable design, hurricane-resistant design, and even feng shui, Lachmi Khemlani, AECbytes, August 25, 2005

AEC Translation and File Transfers - aecXML and IFCs are both meant to facilitate data transfers between AEC programs but aecXML is optimized for the Internet, H. Edward Goldberg, Cadalyst AEC, August 1, 2005

Student Designers Rank High in National Competition - Kansas high school students earn 2nd place in national architectural competition, Kansas City InfoZine, August 14, 2005

buildingSMART (Get Over it) - a candid look at common practices in architecture, Revit versus ADT, and IAI's buildingSMART, Mario Guttman, vice-president and CAD Director for HOK, AECbytes, August 9, 2005

Architects Harness Aerospace Technology to Revolutionize Design Process - architectural firms are using building information modeling (BIM) and software designed for the aerospace industry, Christian Livermore, The Business Report , August 8, 2005

Architects Turned Developers - a boom is taking place in encouraging architects to develop because they bring integrity to the building processes, Deborah Grossberg, The Architect's Newspaper, July 27, 2005

The CIS/2 Format: Another AEC Interoperability Standard - while the IFC seeks to become the open standard for interoperability for architecture, general contracting, and some facilities management, the CIS/2 format is specifically intended for the structural steel industry, Lachmi Khemlani, AECbytes, July 27, 2005

I Live in a Google World but I Work in a Pre-Google One - BIM technology, which is better at connecting construction data, is hoped to provide a predictable incremental change, Tom Sweeney, AEC Bytes, July 21, 2005

Digital Tectonical Demonstrations - research and student work in architecture uses material properties, CAD operations and analysis, Brad Bell, Andrew Vrana & Joe Meppelink, Architecture Week, June 1, 2005

The Next Dimension - the inevitable convergence of parametric modeling and BIM technologies is moving design towards a boundary-less relationship with construction and maintenance, Clay Risen, The Architect's Newspaper, June 8, 2005

The New Heroes in the Building Industry - the construction modelers fill a new role of creating 3D building models for accurate constructions and cuts cost by almost 2 to 3 percent from every building project, Clay Freeman & Dominic Gallello, Cadalyst AEC, June 15, 2005

AISC Updates Contract Standards to Reflect Model-Based Structural Engineering - recent update of AISC allows the use of digital building models as a legal replacement for contract drawings, AECnews.com, June 19, 2005

Automated Rule-Based Building Design and Engineering at Robertson Ceco Corporation - Robertson Ceco Corp, 3rd largest manufacturer of pre-engineered metal buildings in the US, uses an advanced rule-based technology to automate its design and engineering tasks, Lachmi Khemlani, AECbytes, June 16, 2005

Collaboration, Disclaimers and Risk Management - if disclaimers absolve designers of any error in their data then what exactly is the meaning of collaboration, Jim Balding & James Van, All Things BIM, April 7, 2005

Frank Lloyd Wright Design Comes to Life on a Remote Island - Thomas Heinz, AIA, picks up where Frank Lloyd Wright left off and completes an island home, Susan Smith, AEC Cafe, June 6, 2005

AIA 2005 National Convention and Expo - twelve stamps celebrating modern architecture, a documentary exploring the concept of architect's role in developing communities, demonstration by well known architect and sculptor and engineer Santiago Calatrava were some of the highlights, Lachmi Khemlani, AECbytes, June 2, 2005

AIA Technology in Architectural Practice 2005 Conference - highlights of May Conference in Las Vegas where the discussion focused on the business issues and technological challenges related to BIM implementation, Lachmi Khemlani, AECbytes, May 26, 2005

If There Is No "I" in Team, Is There an "I" in BIM? - don't forget the "I" stands for information, Kurt Ameringer, Cadalyst, May 15, 2005

More About Text Height - standard text height ultimately depends on the individual and how they use their CAD drawings, Michael Dakan, Cadalyst AEC, April 21, 2005

BIM - The Choice of Software - when adopting BIM technology you must be careful about the right CAD software, Nigel Davies, MicroStation Community, April 20, 2005 (may require free registration)

Emerging Environmental Product Policy - a summary of the philosophy behind the European Union's Integrated Product Policy (IPP) and its impact on product development, Mark Biaqi, Cambashi, April 27, 2005

Interview with Olivier Campagne - finalist in 2005 Architectural Visualization Competition, started at the age of 11 with CAD 3D software, wants to work on digital movie sets, CGarchitect.com, April 25, 2005

The Concept of What Is a Design Firm Sure Has Changed - the concept of a designer firm has evolved into something much more than just people dealing with CAD, enr.com, April 18, 2005

Computer-Aided Green Design - computer technology, if suitably combined with a proven sustainable design methodology, can become a powerful tool for improved services, Jim Gleeson, Architecture Week, April 1, 2005

A Different Approach to Using IFCs to Facilitate Interoperability in the Building Industry - the true value of the IFC model does not lie in its ability to facilitate exchange of graphical data but in its ability to capture and communicate non-graphical properties, Jim Forester, AECBytes, April 13, 2005

Helsinki Architects Push BIM Agenda on Macs - interview with architect Jyrki Iso-Aho about BIM and how CAD/BIM companies can create programs to make architects think, Anthony Frausto-Robledo, Architosh, April 14, 2005

BIM - Before It's Manageable? - building information modeling (BIM) must be approached thoughtfully if it is to prove cost-effective, Nigel Davies, Microstation Connections, March 23, 2005 (may require free registration)

Architectural CAD Practices - reasons why architects are still using 2D tools even though most software now has 3D, Brian Myers,April 4, 2005, Icade, pp.13-15 (pdf)

The Long Awaited John Wenner Interview - the celebrated artist, acclaimed for his two story sculptural spiral staircase talks about his start using MCAD software, Ross Langevin & Wes Bolton, Design Engine, March 31, 2005

Technology Penetration in the AEC Industry: IT Lessons Learned in Other Industries - views on technology adoption in the building industry, based on the lessons learned from IT experience in other industries, Pat Douglas, AECbytes, March 24, 2005

Digital Dreams - builders take note; digital home technology is here to stay, Boyce Thompson, Builder online, March 1, 2005

Surveying a Church Using Photographs - CAD software traverses the barriers of software languages and make 3D modeling less time-consuming, Franco Bazzini, Interstudio, March 14, 2005

Project at World Trade Center Site Puts Advanced Design Tools to Test - CAD tools to the rescue, 3D images replaces conventional 2D drawings, Matt Hamblen, COMPUTERWORLD, March 7, 2005

Sidebar: Software Eases Complex Design - Autodesk’s Revit makes designing 70 floors of World Trade Tower a smooth climb, AutoCad left behind by Revit’s agility and uniformity, Matt Hamblen, COMPUTERWORLD, March 7, 2005

Pelican's-Eye View of Unique Habitat Merges Film, Simulation, and GIS - Santa Barbara channel islands to be simulated, frozen wave made to appear as land in film, Stuart Silverstone, aecnews.com, March 3, 2005

Prefabrication of Timber Buildings based on Digital Models: A Perspective from Norway - designing with wood, wood being the preferred construction material in Norway as forests cover 37% of Norway, Lachmi Khemlani, AECbytes.com, February 28, 2005

To BIM or Not to BIM? - at the first-ever Technology for Construction Executive Forum, end users agreed building information modeling is inevitable, but disagreed about how long mainstream adoption will take, Sara Ferris, Cadalyst, February 2005

1-2-3 Revit: Not All BIM Is Parametric - what is parametric building modeling, and how do you determine if it's the foundation of a BIM solution?, Rick Rundell, Cadalyst, February 15, 2005

Generative Components - Bentley’s long-term development of parametric modeling tools has finally reached the real world as its Smart Geometry group continues to promote Bentley’s unique approach to form design, Martyn Day, CADserver, February 23, 2005

User Tip on License Borrowing - Architectural Desktop/Building Systems tip, Beth Powell, Beth's Blog, February 18, 2005

Helsinki Architects Push BIM Agenda on Macs - a Finnish architect discusses the many aspects of building information modeling, the value of 3D models in practice and why his firm has chosen to practice on the Macintosh platform for over 15 years, Anthony Frausto-Robledo, Architosh, February 18, 2005

Bill Gates' Architect: AutoCAD Makes My Employees Stupid - architect James Cutler says in a recent Architectural Record interview that he finds CAD, and specifically, AutoCAD, a less than ideal tool for his trade, Randall Newton, AECnews.com, February 8, 2005

Towards a Materials-Based Building Information Model - Lloyd J. James, assistant professor at Morgan State University, suggests that the inability of currently available BIM solutions to fully capture detailed and real-world material properties of building components is one of the critical factors impeding a more widespread implementation of BIM, AECbytes Newsletter, February 10, 2005

Architectural Pre-Visualization - profile of an artist who uses 3D graphics to assist architects in rapid pre-visualization of their projects, Luxology, January 31, 2005

Building Energy Performance - Going Mainstream - Dominic Gallello, president and CEO of Graphisoft, emphasizes the growing importance of sustainable building design and urges architects to use the tools already available at their disposal to take on the energy challenge, AECbytes, January 25, 2005

Technology for Construction 2005 - captures some of the session highlights of the ongoing Technology for Construction 2005 show, Lachmi Khemlani, AECbytes Newsletter, January 20, 2005

Implementing BIM, Part 3: Staff Training - tips on making a successful transition from 2D to building information modeling, Rick Rundell, Cadalyst, January 15, 2005

A Towering Project - Autodesk products - AutoCAD, Revit and Buzzsaw - are chief among the CAD tools being used to design the Freedom Tower, situated at the site of the former World Trade Center, Star Online, January 18, 2005

Building Systems: Installing the Marinsoft Partsdrop Plugin - streaming tech tip shows how, via Autodesk i-drop technology, you can access online content from Carrier, Kohler and Marvin Windows and Doors, Tod Stephens, Avatech Solutions, January 13, 2005

BIM - What Is It, Why Do I Care, and How Do I Do It? - in-depth overview of Building Information Modeling, with advice on how to incorporate it into your work, Matt Dillon, Breaking Down the Walls, January 11, 2005

Tools of Our Trade - for architectural firms willing to fully embrace CAD technology and all its potential, the changes can be profound and can impact many aspects of professional practice, Michael Dakan, AEC Tech News #135, January 6, 2005

Select Reader Feedback: First Anniversary Collection - to commemorate its first anniversary, AECbytes has published a compilation of reader feedback received throughout the year, showcasing what readers think of the publication and the issues that it covers, Lachmi Khemlani, AECbytes, December 22, 2004

Rapid Prototyping: The Next Wave in Architectural Modeling - rapid prototyping holds great promise in assisting architects, engineers and construction managers in reducing the design cycle, the same way it has helped industrial design engineers, Matthew Phair, Building Design & Construction, December 13, 2004

From the AECnews Archives: Process Change in AEC - articles on the need to understand process and change management in architecture in the light of moving to Building Information Modeling, Randall Newton, AEC Automation, December 9, 2004

Autodesk University 2004 - presents conference highlights, product announcements related to the AEC industry, and overall impressions of the recently concluded Autodesk University 2004, Lachmi Khemlani, AECbytes, December 8, 2004

A Closer Look at CDV Systems - Winchester, Massachusetts company offers Autodesk Revit training and Codebook project management software, Michael Dakan, Cadalyst AEC Tech News #133, December 2, 2004

Autodesk University Day 1 - a personal report that includes news from the AEC front, Robin Capper, RobiNZ Blog, December 2, 2004

A New Paradigm for Architecture, Engineering, and Construction - with the launch of its Digital Project suite of applications in October, Gehry Technologies caps a multiyear effort to bring engineering, fabrication and procurement management to the forefront of AEC projects, Arnie Williams, Cadalyst, November 2004

Are We Forgetting Design? - Chris I. Yessios, president and CEO of auto.des.sys, Inc., questions all the fuss about BIM and points out that we seem to be losing focus on what should be the main priority of the AEC industry - design, AECbytes, November 29, 2004

Building Information Modeling Takes Hold Down Under - Australian designers are adopting Autodesk Revit and discovering the competitive advantages of building information modeling, Rick Rundell, Cadalyst, October 15, 2004

Home In On Interior Designing - a big demand for CAD-savvy interior designers exists in India, Biswajiban Sharma, The Tribune (India), November 9, 2004

BIM for Small Practices? - software vendors have renewed interest in promoting Building Information Modeling (BIM) to drive efficiencies within the construction industry but which companies will adopt the technology first?, Mike Evans, CADserver, Oct 26, 2004

Death of the CAD Drafter Position - Again - most CAD drafters today are young architects-in-training who have received some CAD instruction along with their professional education in architectural schools, Michael Dakan, Cadalyst AEC Tech News #130, October 21, 2004

The Builder Owner as a Catalyst for Change in the Construction Industry - the CEO of Newforma urges building owners to exercise their power of mandate and become the catalyst for driving the transformation that is required across the construction industry, Ian Howell, AECbytes, October 21, 2004

BIM Use is Building Up - the building information modeling movement is gaining momentum, with GeoPraxis leading the way, Michael Dakan, Cadalyst AEC Tech News #129, October 7, 2004

From Balloon Frame to CAD-Tailored: Japanese Precut Framing Technology Comes to the U.S. - a CAD-driven system called MasterFit churns out custom-cut, engineered wood frames for houses, Ted Smalley Bowen, Architectural Record, October 2004

Bye-bye, Blueprint: 3D Modeling Catches On - Frank Gehry became one of architecture's earliest practitioners of building information modeling techniques out of necessity, because his designs increasingly relied on specialized fabrication and placement of materials, David Becker, CNET News.com, October 4, 2004

ZweigWhite and Mercor Media Unite to Form Complete Media Provider to AEC Industry - the new merger creates ZweigWhite Information Services, a complete business information, advisory and media provider to the AEC industry, FMLink, September 29, 2004

Calculating BIM's Return on Investment - a simple formula calculates return on investment when you're considering a new building information modeling system, Rick Rundell, Cadalyst, September 15, 2004

CAFM Implementation Made Simple - tutorial offers a guide to implement a computer-aided facilities management system based on Archibus, Richard Ridout, Exitech Design Productivity Journal, September 2004 (requires free registration) (pdf)

Gilchrist Ross and Crowe Architects Put ArchiCAD 9 Beta to the Ultimate Test - a $15 million renovation of historic Landis Hall at Florida State University was prepared with the prerelease version of ArchiCAD 9, Arnie Williams, Cadalyst AEC Tech News: 2D to 3D #7, September 23, 2004

AEC From the Ground Up: Are You Up to Standards? - offices that work on large projects or need to collaborate with other disciplines should consider adopting the U.S. NCS (National CAD Standard) for architecture, engineering and construction, H. Edward Goldberg, Cadalyst, September 15, 2004

Lost Money, Lost Opportunities - a recent report claims that inadequate interoperability in the AEC industry and facilities operations in the U.S. is costing $15.8 billion annually, Michael Dakan, Cadalyst AEC Tech News #128, September 16, 2004

Building Information Modelling Offers Many Competitive Advantages - Autodesk's Richard Rundell discusses India's building industry and his company's BIM strategy, Express Computer, September 17, 2004

The NIST Report on Interoperability - a brief overview and discussion of the key findings of the recently released NIST report, which provides an estimate of $15.8 billion as the cost of adequate interoperability in the construction industry, Lachmi Khemlani, AECbytes, September 16, 2004

A/E Firm Profits Declining - profit margins in the architecture, engineering, and environmental consulting business fell from 2002 to 2003, continuing the downward trend from 2001 to 2002, Laura B. Rothman, ZweigWhite, September 13, 2004

Calculate With Ease - recommended calculators for AEC professionals, Beau Turner, Will Render for Food, September 14, 2004

The Rise and Fall of Autodesk Architectural Studio - a brief overview and history and an analysis of the failure of the recently discontinued Architectural Studio software, Lachmi Khemlani, AECbytes, September 9, 2004

Why Building Information Modeling Isn’t Working ... Yet - explores the reasons behind the AEC industry's failure to fully embrace the use and methodology of BIM, Ken Sanders, Architectural Record, September 2004

New Challenges, New Opportunities - discusses innovators who have found ways to carve out new kinds of design businesses with technology and specific tools that have opened up new opportunities, Nancy Yen-wen Cheng, AECbytes, August 25, 2004

Old Standard Taps BIM Data for New Uses - the widely adopted standard, ODBC, is helping translate information for a growing list of architectural applications, Rick Rundell, Cadalyst, August 16, 2004

More Vignettes from India's AEC Industry - an inside look at several Indian AEC firms, from one of India's most commercially successful architects to a small design services company, Lachmi Khemlani, AECbytes, August 24, 2004

Building Model Benefits - a large Washington, D.C. firm relies on Autodesk Revit to provide clients with a realistic review of what their projects will look like on completion, Arnie Williams, Cadalyst, August 16, 2004

A Study of India's Construction Giant: The DLF Group - explores the technology adoption in one of India's largest construction companies, Lachmi Khemlani, AECbytes, August 12, 2004

AEC Landscape and Technology Adoption in India - an overview of the construction boom and the changing architectural landscape of India, and a discussion of whether the technology adoption in the AEC industry is keeping up with the challenges of its frenzied construction activity, Lachmi Khemlani, AECbytes, August 2, 2004

Virtual Resurrections - Berlin's Fasanenstrasse and 13 other synagogues have been reconstructed "virtually" through computer modeling and animation by architecture students using software from Maya and Alias, Gisela Brunner, Architecture Week, July 21, 2004

In The Trenches with BIM -  James Vandezande, associate and CAD manager at Skidmore, Owings & Merrill, offers practical guidelines on BIM implementation, Lachmi Khemlani, AECbytes, July 20, 2004

A Bad Fad In CAD? - what is the role of technology, specifically CAD, in architectural design at the start of the 21st century?, Nigel Davies, bentleyuser.org, July 14, 2004

CAD Drafting in Architectural Firms - the demand for strictly "CAD operators" in architecture is limited and getting more so all the time, Michael Dakan, Cadalyst AEC Tech News #123, July 1, 2004

BIM, Change, and Leadership - A Call to Arms? - Larry Rocha, VP and CIO, WAT&G, describes the challenges associated with the industry's move to BIM and suggests that the fundamental issue to be tackled is that of understanding and managing change, AECbytes, June 23, 2004

AIA National Convention Recap - a report on some of the Macintosh AEC software developers who exhibited at the recent convention, Architosh, June 22, 2004

The Shape of Things to Come - CAD techniques are becoming more and more important to the AEC professional, but the software is developing at a glacial pace, Lars Hesselgren, Building Design, June 18, 2004 (requires free registration)

Gehry Tags Davies for COO - Gehry Technologies has named former Autodesk senior vice president Malcolm Davies as chief operating officer, Randall Newton, A-E-C Automation Newsletter, June 21, 2004

AIA 2004 National Convention and Expo - highlights of the recently concluded American Institute of Architects meeting, where there was an emphasis on green buildings and sustainable architecture, Lachmi Khemlani, AECbytes, June 16, 2004

Virtual Design Reality for Europe’s Construction Industry - DIVERCITY’s design-simulation software utilizing virtual reality technology for construction, Innovations Report, June 3, 2003

The Eureka Tower: A Case Study of Advanced BIM Implementation - Melbourne's Eureka Tower at close to 1,000 feet will be the tallest residential building in the world, Lachmi Khemlani, AECbytes, June 2, 2004

The Future of Architectural Visualization - a recent survey suggests that, although the architectural industry is growing at a steady pace, no dramatic leaps of progress will take place in the coming years, Jeff Mottle, CGarchitect, May 25, 2004

AEC - Intelligent Modeling - as AEC software improves, modeling approaches such as building information modeling (BIM) and parametric modeling are gaining new fans, Mike Bordenaro, Cadalyst, May 17, 2004

The Importance of Parametrics in Building Information Modeling - Bentley's Huw Roberts looks at why parametric design technology is critical to building information modeling, and what architects and engineers should expect and demand of their parametric solutions, Lachmi Khemlani, AECbytes, May 13, 2004

Work Flow - Modeling - discusses the process of modeling and visualization, especially as it applies to Architectural Desktop, Beau Turner, Will Render for Food, May 10, 2004

Scaling the Building Information Mountain - a look at the key issues that arise when attempting to create a Single Building Model, CAD User, March/April 2004

ArchiCAD University - BIM There, Done That - the recent ArchiCAD University West seminar focused on the software program's long-established BIM (building information modeling) capabilities, Mike Bordenaro, Cadalyst AEC Tech News #117, April 8, 2004

The Web Services Technology and its Implications for AEC - describes the upcoming technology of Web Services, which is fast becoming a buzzword in technology circles, and explores its implications for the AEC industry, Lachmi Khemlani, AECbytes, April 29, 2004

Labor Productivity Declines in the Construction Industry: Causes and Remedies - the founding director of Stanford's Center for Integrated Facility Engineering describes the structural productivity problems afflicting the construction industry and suggests ways to mitigate them, Dr. Paul Teicholz, AECbytes, April 14, 2004

Build Your Dream House On a Couple of Hours - home design software allows you to dream up your own floor plan and also to better communicate your ideas to an architect or interior designer, Monique Beele, Argus Online, April 10, 2004

Readers Weigh In on BIM, PEN, and Other Acronyms - presents selected reader responses to the recent PEN suggestion as an alternative to the BIM acronym, as well as other acronym suggestions, Lachmi Khemlani, AECbytes, April 8, 2004

The AEC Industry, Building Information Modeling and the 3 Rs - in their eagerness to bring their BIM vision to market, vendors may continue to underestimate the differences between their logical model and the realities of AEC industry practice, Peter Thorne and Nick Ballard, Cambashi, March 2004

The IFC Building Model: A Look Under the Hood - provides a broad overview of the Industry Foundation Classes (IFC) building model, which has been developed by the IAI to facilitate interoperability in the building industry, Lachmi Khemlani, AECbytes, March 30, 2004

The Impacts of Technology on AEC Design Practice: Detail Reuse - detail databases can save time by letting you reuse design content, but there are some pitfalls to avoid, Michael Dakan, AEC Tech News, March 18, 2004

3rd Parties and Architectural Desktop: Teaming Up on Building Information Modeling - a survey of some of the many 3rd-party tools designed around Architectural Desktop, Chris Yanchar, Between the Walls ADT Weblog, March 16, 2004

Autodesk Embraces BIM - explains how Autodesk differentiates among AutoCAD, Architectural Desktop, and Revit and where these applications may be heading, and explores a recent implementation of BIM (building information modeling), H. Edward Goldberg, Cadalyst, March 1, 2004

Goodbye CAD. Goodbye BIM. Hello PEN - Paul Seletsky, director of technology at Davis Brody Bond, proposes a new acronym - PEN (for Parametric-ENabled) - to replace BIM and explains his reasoning for it, Lachmi Khemlani, AECbytes, March 11, 2004

Robot Builder Could 'Print' Houses - a new robot takes instructions directly from an architect's computerized drawings and then squirts successive layers of concrete on top of one another to build up vertical walls and domed roofs, Max Glaskin, NewScientist.com, March 10, 2004

Project Overview - Total Textures tutorial illustrates roof modeling, Li Suli, 3dtotal.com, March 11, 2004

Technology at Work at Gehry Partners: A Case Study - offers an inside look at one of the most renowned and innovative architectural firms in the world today and explores their use of technology, Lachmi Khemlani, AECbytes, February 26, 2004

Architect Frank Gehry Finds CAD a Boon to Art and Business - a world-renowned architect who confesses he doesn't know how to switch on a computer finds inspiration and economy in CATIA, Martyn Day, February 23, 2004

Architect Pays Price for High-Tech Advances - CAD and other technological tools may offer quick turnaround on design work, but an architect who has run his own firm for 50 years says his job is more challenging now than it was when architectural plans were drawn by hand and correspondence was by mail, Eric Pope, Detroit News, February 1, 2004

Going Further: Process Evolution in the Building Industry - fundamental changes need to take place within the building professions, but how can these transformations be implemented on a broad scale and what are the axes of the solution?, Phillip G. Bernstein, AECbytes, February 11, 2004

Will Building Modeling Trickle Down to Smaller AEC Firms? - are the needs of local and global architectural firms the same, and will the building model design paradigm trickle down from signature architects to the single office firm working on a local school?, Mike Evans, AEC Automation, January 2003 (hosted on Cambashi)

What's in a Name? The BIM Acronym - is the term BIM (building information modeling) the best acronym to represent the new model-based building design processes that will replace CAD?, Lachmi Khemlani, AECbytes Newsletter #5, February 5, 2004

Rendering Plans in DataCAD - explores DataCAD's tools that enable you to create a fully rendered plan as a CAD document, Evan H. Shu, ArchitectureWeek, February 4, 2004

Blueprint for Change - building information modeling (BIM) technology - in which databases manage 3D drawings and all related project data - could have a profound effect on the building industry, John Foley, InformationWeek, January 26, 2004

Do You Have to Adopt BIM? - if you haven't jumped on the building information modeling bandwagon yet don't worry, BIM authoring tools are still mostly immature, Michael Dakan, Cadalyst AEC Tech News #112, January 22, 2004

Macworld 2004 - a report on the AEC products on display, including ArchiCAD, VectorWorks, form*Z, SketchUp, Piranesi, Art*lantis and PhotoCAD, Lachmi Khemlani, AECbytes Newsletter, January 22, 2004

Architectural Designs Get New Dimension from Software - @Last Software is donating its SketchUp software to school children in North Carolina in the hopes that the tool will spark an early interest in architectural design, Dale Neal, Asheville Citizen-Times, January 19, 2004

A Darwinian Shake-out in the Building Industry - the president and CEO of Graphisoft presents his vision of the changes in the building industry that will result from the emerging strong interest and adoption of building information modeling, Dominic Gallello, AECbytes, January 14, 2004

2003

AIA Technology in Architectural Practice Conference - Part 2 - a report on some of the individual sessions held at the recent AIA conference, Lachmi Khemlani, AECbytes, December 9, 2003

Potentials and Challenges: Building Information Modeling Under the Microscope - discusses the potential of BIM to fundamentally transform the AEC industry, Lachmi Khemlani, A-E-C Automation Newsletter, November 2003

Discourse on Digital - at a recent conference, architects gathered to discuss how CAD tools - including new 3D parametric modeling tools being developed by an AEC consortium - can improve design and design education, B.J. Novitski, ArchitectureWeek, November 19, 2003

The Lars Word: A Visit From Autodesk! - a MicroStation user and an Autodesk representative discuss their respective software as it relates to the AEC sector, Lars Hesselgren, bentleyuser.org, November 12, 2003

The Art and Science of Measurement - to help create cost-effective elevations of existing building facades, a UK firm used an AutoCAD-based tool called PhoToPlan, which provides true-to-scale rectification of digital images of plane objects, CADserver, November 10, 2003

Gehry, Dassault and IBM Too - Martyn Day talks with Gehry Technologies, founded by world renowned architect Frank Gehry, which is now a Dassault Systemes' CATIA reseller and also on a mission to improve the way CAD tools are developed and used by the building industry, Martyn Day, AEC Magazine, September/October 2003

Metal Guru - tomorrow night, the Hollywood A-list pitches up to the only show in town: a stunning new Los Angeles concert hall designed by Frank Gehry, Jay Merrick, Independent.co.uk, October 24, 2003

Sound Architecture - When Frank Gehry, considered by many as the world's most famous architect, designed the Walt Disney Concert Hall, his software tools included CATIA, a program more at home with the aerospace and automotive industry, Ann Jarmusch, SignOnSanDiego.com, October 21, 2003

On the Level: In the Picture - with the advent of CAD, drawing skills have diminished to the point where some builders are not only unable to produce a drawing, they cannot read one either, Jeff Howell, Telegraph.co.uk, October 15, 2003

IT Skills: A Key to Career Success - simply knowing how to operate CAD, rendering, and modeling software isn't enough these days to give an architect a competitive edge, Alan Joch, Architectural Record, October 2003

Construction a Woman's World - the National Association of Women in Construction sponsors several annual competitions to provide high school students with hands-on experience in the construction business, Alisha Semchuck, Ventura County Star, October 2, 2003

Realtime Modeling - the market for realtime modeling for architecture is still in its infancy, but it’s just a matter of time before clients will expect to see realtime versions of their projects both for themselves and their customers, Halli Bjornsson, CGarchitect, September 23, 2003

Software Interoperability Makes Strides, but Hurdles Still Remain - examines the progress the AEC industry has made in file format standardization, Deborah Snoonian, Architectural Record, September 2003

Software Speeds Modeling - a new prototype design tool generates computer models of buildings in seconds, Ted Smalley Bowen, TRN, August 27, 2003

Busting the Bubble - CAD models may signal the decline of topographical models in Plexiglas that architects use to help visualize projects, The Examiner, Mark Silverman, Feb 21, 2003

Customized Blueprints on Homeowner's Budget - Tennessee firm uses CAD to bring down the cost of designing custom residences, Senee Seale Moon, The Leaf-Chronicle, August 5, 2003

Interview with Andy Hickes - Andy practices architectural illustrations in Manhattan, specializing in electronic renderings, CGarchitect, Aug 4, 2003

SmartGeometry - a report from a Bentley seminar on advanced architectural geometry creation, Martyn Day, AEC Magazine, June/July2003

High-Tech Tools Help Preserve the Past - engineering analysis tools are helping to pinpoint structural damage for eventual repair at Frank Lloyd Wright's famous Fallingwater house in Pennsylvania, Alan Joch, Architectural Record, July 2003

Comprehensive Building Modeling - building information modeling offers to make good on the longstanding promise that CAD and other computer tools can help give architects more time to do what they like to do best - design, Larry Rocha, ArchitectureWeek, June 25, 2003

Workflow - tips on enhancing and streamlining workflow in offices devoted to visualization or animation tasks, Ted Boardman, CG Architect, June 2003

The Building Information Modeling Debate - Do You Develop On What You Already Have Or Do You Start Over? - explores the major differences in the approaches of Bentley and Autodesk toward BIM, David Weisberg, MSM Online, May 6, 2003

A/E Firms Moving Towards Homogenous Information Systems - a recent study finds that 45% of architectural and engineering firms report uniform operating systems, uniform network protocols and standardized applications, ZweigWhite, CADdigest.com, May 1, 2003

Cadventure Introduces Cadconsultancy - Cadventure's Nigel Davies discusses his company's new service to help AEC firms make the best decisions about appropriate applications, implementation, installations and configurations and CAD standards design, MSM Online, May 1, 2003

Upgrade or Switch? - AEC firms trying to increase productivity often find it difficult to choose the best CAD package for their needs, Arleen Boyd and Kristine Fallon, ArchitectureWeek, April 30, 2003

Is PLM Applicable to AEC? - for Product Lifecycle Management to become the next big thing in the AEC industry as it's become in the manufacturing sector, some major changes will need to take place, Mike Evans, A-E-C Automation, April 2003

Does the Building Industry Really Need to Start Over? - Keith Bentley, co-CTO and founder, and Brad Workman, vice president of building vertical at Bentley, respond to Autodesk's proposal for the future of "building information modeling," Bentley.com, April 1, 2003 (pdf)

Virtual Photography - rendering specialist ART has changed its name to ART VPS and introduced products designed to make photorealistic visualizations within easy reach at any stage of the design process, Al Dean, CADserver, March 18, 2003

Learning Space - VectorWorks and Art*lantis are among the tools that interior design students at the Surrey Institute of Art & Design are using to help them think more spatially, Greg Corke, CADserver, March 18, 2003

Nondestructive Testing Probes Dome's Safety - millions of measurements taken using a laser surveying instrument were transformed into AutoCAD models and construction drawings to determine whether one of the world's largest unreinforced masonry domes was safe, Charles Linn, Architectural Record, March 2003

Who Will Pay for the Building Information Model? - explores the current barriers that prevent many in the AEC industry from adopting the 3D building model - and how to overcome those barriers, Mike Evans, A-E-C Automation, February 2003

Carbon Fiber Future - with high-rise safety at the fore since 9/11, will there be any takers for a proposed skyscraper supported by woven carbon fibers?, Christopher Hawthorne, Metropolis, February 14, 2003 

Why Don't We Do It in the Road Ahead?- Part 1, Infrastructure Realignment - a look at some of the key AEC/FM trends for 2003, Jerry Laiserin, TheLaiserinLetter, February 3, 2003

Design Software for the Home Front - a look at what applications some of today's residential designers rely on - from AutoCAD add-ons and Revit to ArchiCAD and SoftPlan, Alan Joch, Architectural Record, January 2003

Ah, the Joys of Estimating! - a look at some of the new estimating technology that is tightly integrated with CAD drawings, Matthew Phair, Building Design and Construction, January 2003 (may require free registration)

AEC (UK) CAD Standards Update - a progress report on the Architectural, Engineering and Construction (UK) CAD Standards Initiative, which was established a year ago, Nigel Davies, bentleyuser.org, January 29, 2003

Much Vexation About Representation - today's engineers and architects continue to juggle the three modes of representation: from paper to digital, from 2D drawings to 3D models and from geometry to building information, Jerry Laiserin, The LaiserinLetter, January 27, 2003

Houston Developers Introduce Pre-Planning Software at Show - Trelligence Affinity for Residential, a home-design application that enables designers to show clients house plans early on in the process, creates a database that can be exported to a format readable by most CAD programs, Robin Martin, Houston Business Journal, January 24, 2003

Graphisoft on BIM - Graphisoft VP Chris Barron enters the debate about whether Building Information Modeling (BIM) should replace the term "CAD" in the AEC design realm, The LaiserinLetter, January 20, 2003

Autodesk on BIM - Phil Bernstein, vice president of Autodesk's Building Industry Division, offers his view on using the term "building information modeling" in place of "CAD," The LaiserinLetter, January 13, 2003

Bentley Systems on BIM - Keith Bentley, co-CTO and founder, and Brad Workman, vice president of building vertical at Bentley, weigh in on the issue of using the term "building information modeling," The LaiserinLetter, January 13, 2003

Designs on Industrial Technology - today's architects are turning to advanced technologies such as virtual engineering, computational fluid analysis and high-tech visualization tools to improve performance, Larry R. Barrow, ArchitectureWeek, January 2003

AEC Business Continuity Services: An Idea Whose Time Has Come - Web-based AEC collaboration sites need to serve a wider community and provide more information and communication technology services, Paul Seletsky, The LaiserLetter, January 6, 2003

The Future of Architectural Design - a report from a Bentley-sponsored seminar, at which several architectural firms presented examples of their use of cutting-edge design, CADserver, January 2, 2003

The Small Practice Architect's Tale - an architect who uses Allplan FT from Nemetschek discusses how it's possible for smaller architectural firms to stay competitive and survive in today's difficult market place, CADserver, January 2, 2003

2002

Teamwork2002 - Towards Collaboration - this year's annual Teamwork project - which aims to promote information-sharing and collaborative working through the single building model - featured 6 teams of young design professionals envisioning a multi-use urban renewal site, CADserver, December 20, 2002

Housing Benefits - a UK property services department recently switched from Autodesk AEC products to LT Architect from CADlogic to help boost productivity, Greg Corke, CADserver, December 18, 2002

Tool of the Trade - the architect's tool of the trade has changed from the T-square to the PC, Paul Li, Digital CAD, December 12, 2002

Comparing Pommes and Naranjas - for the building industry to move forward it needs to agree on a term to replace "CAD" - namely, "Building Information Modeling," Jerry Laiserin, The LaiserinLetter, December 16, 2002

Allplan's Extended Family - an overview of Nemetschek's integrated Allplan tools for the AEC market, ranging from architectural rendering and HVAC to project management, Greg Corke, CADserver, December 2002

Building with Clicks, Not Bricks - virtual architecture allows architects to break physical, technical and even professional boundaries - with none of the headaches of construction, Sam Lubell, Architectural Record, December 2002

Interview with Jonathan Kletzien of Advanced Media Design Inc. - a profile of how one architectural firm's digital studio stays on the cutting edge of architectural rendering,  CGarchitect, December 9, 2002

Firm Eases Access to 3-D Design - a two-year-old company named Vantage Point hopes to bring 3D design to the masses with their new CAD software called Perspective, R.J. King, The Detroit News, December 3, 2002

Interview with Richard Woolsgrove - architect in a large London firm discusses the state of  3D design visualization in the UK, Render.cz, November 11, 2002

Architectural Desktop - Injecting Information Between Architectural Studio and Architectural Desktop - streaming video tech tip shows how to inject mass elements from AAS into ADT and 2D drawing information from ADT into AAS, Avatech Solutions, November 20, 2002

Rendering à la Sechman - an architect/illustrator discusses the tools he uses - including AutoCAD and 3ds max - to create high-end digital renderings, Michael Sechman, ArchitectureWeek, November 2002

CAD Standards: Part IV of IV - explores the many benefits of  the design and prototyping of buildings in a virtual environment, Joe Croser, CADserver, November 2002

AEC (UK) CAD Standards - the goal of a single, unified CAD layering standard may soon be reached, CADserver, October 2002

Autodesk's AEC Strategy, Part V - Carl Bass, Autodesk's executive VP of the Design Solutions Division, concludes his discussion of his company's AEC product strategy, Martyn Day, upFront.eZine, November 19, 2002

Autodesk's AEC Strategy, Part IV - Carl Bass, Autodesk's executive VP of the Design Solutions Division, discusses the future of Architecture Desktop and his company's AEC product strategy, Martyn Day, upFront.eZine, November 13, 2002

Autodesk's AEC Strategy, Part III - Carl Bass, Autodesk's executive VP of the Design Solutions Division, discusses his company's AEC product strategy, Martyn Day, upFront.eZine, November 5, 2002

Beyond Blueprints: Bringing Building Plans to Life - computer renderings and 3D models enable clients to visualize projects better, and also help AEC firms share information more efficiently, Paige Bowers, Atlanta Business Chronicle, November 1, 2002

In Tough Times, Maintain a Technical Edge - even in a slow economy, architectural firms are wise to keep investing in technology to boost productivity,  Alan Joch, Architectural Record, November 2002

Evolution of the Wall Tool Videos - TurboCAD streaming videos show how the program has evolved to reach its current functionality and offer tips on viewing both 2D and 3D representations of doors and windows within the same wall, CADCourse, October 30, 2002

Autodesk's AEC Strategy, Part II - Carl Bass, Autodesk's executive VP of the Design Solutions Division, discusses his company's view on the building industry and its processes, Martyn Day, upFront.eZine.com, October 29, 2002

Autodesk's AEC Strategy, Part I - Autodesk already had a decent AEC tool in Architectural Desktop when it recently bought Revit - so what's the company up to?, Martyn Day, upFront.eZine.com, October 22, 2002

Basics - Rendering the 3D Model - an overview of some of the tools available for architectural rendering, Evan H. Shu, ArchitectureWeek, October 23, 2002

Diving Deeper into Designs - the Immersive Environments Lab at Pennsylvania State University is helping architecture students grasp  virtual reality and 3D design techniques, Katsu Muramoto, George Otto and Loukas Kalisperis, ArchitectureWeek, October 23, 2002

LightWave 3D Tutorials - a collection of more than 50 tutorials on modeling, rendering and other tasks, from the application's developer NewTek, October 11, 2002

Driving the HVAC Industry - a recent survey reveals the influences that affect the buying decisions of purchasers of drives in the HVAC market, e4engineering.com, October 9, 2002

E-documents Require Due Diligence - explores the potential pitfalls for architects sharing information online and through email - including data loss and liability - and how to avoid these problems, Alan Joch, Architectural Record, October 2002

Clearing a Vertical Path to Safety - in the wake of 9/11, experts are debating evacuation standards for high-rise buildings, Matthew Phair, Building Design and Construction, September 2002 (free registration required)

Intelligent Architectural Modeling - the Single Building Model - in which a 3D digital database tracks all elements that make up a building - may yet succeed despite initial shortcomings, Martyn Day, AEC Magazine, September 2002

When Architecture and the Natural World Combine, Both are Transformed - when it comes to designing, the ultimate collaborator is nature, Paul Goldberger, Metropolis Magazine, August/September 2002

Drafting Technology Spurs Youth Movement in Architecture Firms - CAD is attracting a new generation of designers, whose technology skills are highly prized, Lainie Mazzullo, Wichita Business Journal, September 20, 2002

Accurate 'As-Builts' Worth Their Weight in Gold - new technologies are providing building owners with accurate and accessible drawings and specs, Matthew Phair, Building Design and Construction, September 1, 2002

BOA In-Depth - Part 2 - explores the process of making cuts or slices through the building model which will become the basis of drawings in BOA, Architosh, September 15, 2002

Richard Meier After the Getty - one of America's foremost designers weighs in on current issues, including his thoughts on Ground Zero and virtual architecture, Architecture Record, September 2002

Designing for Sabotage - in the wake of 9/11, engineers are beginning to grasp how the prospect of terrorism fits into the scheme of designing for civilian and military projects, Emily M. Smith, Mechanical Engineering, September 2002

Structures with Attitude - in the near future, "smart" structures will contain sensors to detect any damage and actuators to fix the problem, Ralph Underhill, e4engineering.com, September 12, 2002

Virtual Weissenhofsiedlung - using CATIA software, IBM and the city of Stuttgart have built a virtual model of a German village, built in the 1920s and partially destroyed in World War II, that featured designs by some of the greatest architects of the 20th century, ArchitectureWeek, September 11, 2002

Security a Higher Priority for Architects - a survey found that  55 percent of AIA architects say their clients have made building security a higher priority since 9/11, John E. Czarnecki, archrecord.construction.com, September 10, 2002

Hybrid Digital/Manual Site Drawings - combining computer rendering with hand drawing spells success in the design visualization process, Jim Leggitt, ArchitectureWeek, August 28, 200

Inserting Doors and Windows - an Autodesk VIZ tutorial, Jan Brookes, jan.brookes.com. 

Parisian Media Merge - the story of how a Parisian architecture school incorporated computers for 3D rendering into its curriculum, Jacques Pocho, ArchitectureWeek, August 7, 2002

Perspective on Virtual Reality - a look at how architects are increasingly using virtual reality to evaluate proposed environments, Bob Giddings and Margaret Horne, Architecture Week, August 7, 2002

UIA, Part 2-Autodesk in Wonderland - Jerry Laiserin attends the 2002 International Union of Architects gathering in Berlin and muses on Autodesk's European "technology vision," The LAISERINLetter, August 2002

UIA, Part 3-Graphisoft: 20/20 Vision - Graphisoft unveils ArchiCAD 8.0 and celebrates its 20th anniversary, Jerry Laiserin, The LAISERINLetter, August 2002

UIA, Part 4-Nemetschek: Another Chip in the Wall - Nemetschek AG demonstrates two new products, InterWall and InteracTable, group markup tools to integrate digital workflow into the physical working environment, The LAISERINLetter, August 2002

Practicing the Art and Science of Innovation in AEC - six steps to help AEC firms empower employees and unite the corporate culture,  Paul Doherty, MSM Online, August 1, 2002

A/E/C SYSTEMS 2002 Takes on the Big Picture - a report on the latest trends and products at this year's conference, Susan Smith, AECVision, August 2002

PlantSuccess in Anaheim - a report from PlantSuccess’ Regional Conference 2002, which focused on "Asset Protection and Productivity," Susan Smith, AECVision, August 2002

Taking the Pain Out of Upgrades - why many architectural firms take a wait-and-see approach to CAD software upgrades, Alan Joch, Architectural Record, August 2002

Survey Shows that More Contractors are Adding IT Staff, Equipment to Stay Competitive - among general contractors, Autodesk, Primavera and Constructware are the leading players, Rob McManamy, Building Design and Construction, July 11, 2002

BOA In-Depth - Part 1 - examines modeling of walls, openings and the insertion of frames into openings in BOA, Architosh, July 16, 2002

Stronger, Smarter Buildings in Less Time - architects are using advanced technology to model their designs in ever-greater detail, Business Week, July 16, 2002

A Vision for Parametric Design - Bentley's Custom Objects - still in development - uses parametrics to make organic shapes, Kevin Rotheroe, Architecture Week, July 10, 2002

Focus On Your Core Competencies - outsourcing IT support is becoming a cost-effective strategy for AEC firms, David Weisberg, July 09, 2002 From Urban Terrain Models to Visible Cities - a semiautomated system called 3D City can construct complete and extended urban models, weaving data from various sources, William Ribarsky, Tony Wasilewski, and Nickolas Faust, IEEE Computer Graphics and Applications, July/August, 2002

E-Business For Architects - an Autodesk product manager explains why portals aren't the best solution in architectural environments, Demir Barlas, Line56, June 19, 2002

Interview with Benjamin Black of Visarc Inc. - Visarc creates computer simulations of architectural environments prior to construction, CGarchitecht.com, June 17, 2002

PowerCADD, Macs, FormZ and VectorWorks, Dominate Tools Used for Record House Award Winners - architects primarily used software stalwarts from the Macintosh platform to sweep Architectural Record awards, architosh, June 14, 2002

Architecture Retrospective - architectural highlights during the 25 years, including Shanghai's design for world's tallest building and a model of the city of Philadelphia, Jenny Donelan, CGW, June 2002

Photorealism vs. Non-Photorealism - visualization has become vital to the architect, but where do photorealistic and non-photorealistic techniques fit into the design process?, CADserver, May 16, 2002

QuadriSpace Presentation Suite - those who need a tool to create professional looking interactive presentations but don't have time to learn multimedia ought to look at this package, Jeff Mottle, Cadalog, May 2002

ArchVision Automobiles Volume 1 - ArchVision has has taken RPC content to the next level, this products adds automobiles to your architectural rendering - and the wheels even turn, Jeff Mottle, CGarchitect.com, May 6, 2002

A Closer Look At VRAY - a rendering engine that seems to do everything that everyone is trying to do, while at the same time doing it faster, cleaner, and at a very reasonable price, Christopher Nichols, CGarchitect.com, May 6, 2002

PowerCADD, Macs, FormZ and VectorWorks Dominate Tools Used for Record House Award Winners - architosh, May 3, 2002

The Case for a Digital Master Builder - software models Gaudi's complex forms, Deborah Snoonian Architectural Record, May 2002

Special Report: Architecture & 3D Resources at Apple.com - Architosh, May 30, 2002 

Nature Calls - 4 tools to portraying natural phenomena such as foliage, landscapes, and waterscapes: Bryce, Vue d'Espirit, Nat FX, Digital Nature Tools, Joel Prager, c3, April 2002

Exploring a Virtual Future - one architectural firm sculpts design by hand and scans the result using CATIA, Pete Evans, AIA, Architecture Week, April 22, 2002

Lean On Me - solutions to prevent the collapse of the Leaning Tower of Pisa may use CAD, Cadserver, April 17, 2002

Visualizing Architecture - in just 18 months, Andrea Starkey has revolutionized the way she creates architectural visualizations, Elizabeth Bollinger, Architecture Week, April 10, 2002

The Lessons of The Towering Inferno - a New York firefighter makes a case against lightweight skyscraper design, Lieutenant Gregory Gargiso, in the Cause of Architecture, April 1, 2002

What is an Event and What is its Duration? - assessing the cultural and architectural aftermath of September 11th, Peter Wheelwright, in the Cause of Architecture, April 1, 2002

Autodesk Buys Revit - Frequently Asked Questions - by Autodesk, April 3, 2002

The Convergence of CAD Standards - Jerry Laiserin, FAIA, Architectural record, April 2002

Evaluating Lightscape's Accuracy for Predicting Daylighting Illuminance Compared to an Actual Space - masters degree thesis by Mohamed Adel Samy Shalaby, University of Florida, 2002 (pdf 2MB)

Photorealism vs Non-photorealism - four  key industry figures questioned about the best places to use both types of rendering, Cadserver, March 28, 2002

Interview with Nick Hower of Kitchen Sink Studios - the growth to a full service architectural rendering firm, CGarchitect.com, April1, 2002

Objects to See Vies to Become Standard Object Technology for CAD - Evan H. Shu, FAIA,Architectural Record, March 2002

Only 5% of Design Firm Principals Got Pay Cut Despite Economic Downturn - ZweigWhite, March 21, 2002

Interview with Nils Norgren of Neoscape - CG Architect talks to Nils about Neoscape, which provides 3D modeling, rendering, and animation for real estate and architecture, March 25, 2002

Only 5% of Design Firm Principals Got Pay Cut Despite Economic Downturn - results of study of AEC industry, ZweigWhite, March 21, 2002

Interview: Graphisoft US Vice President, Chris Barron - ArchiCAD targets AutoCAD users, dismisses Revit, Anthony Frausto-Robledo, architosh.com, March 15, 2002

The Revit Revolution - hard to find any major criticisms of Revit's 4.0 release, Adrian Williamson, c3, March, 2002

February 2002

Autodesk to Acquire Revit - the focus will be on making the Autodesk's current products interoperable with Revit, rather than integrated, Judy Schriener, construction.com, Feb 26, 2002

Viz 4, Autodesk's Architectural Design Program Balances Myriad Features - unmatched balance of modeling, physically accurate lighting and rendering, advanced animation, and integration with mainstream CAD workflow, Jerry Laiserin, CGW, Feb 2002

Design Collaboration Gets Real-Time Boost - Autodesk's Architectural Studio allows designers to create or modify architectural designs in real time collaborative sessions over the Internet rather than simply marking up CAD designs, Steve Konicki, Feb. 12, 2002

CAD Loosens Up; Architects Get Sketchy - Autodesk, best known for its complex drafting software, hopes to capture the creative side of architecture with a new program for making sketches and models, Dave Becker, CNETNews.com, Feb 12, 2002

Animating Watercolor - architecture firm adds watercolor look to 3D CAD model, Alison Sailors, Architecture Week, Feb 6, 2002

Getting Onto the Digital Fast Track - architects are learning to hitch their creaky design and project delivery wagons to the high-speed engines of digital technology to race onto the fast track, Jerry Laiserin, Architectural Record, Feb 2002

A New World Trade Center: Design Proposals - exhibit features design proposals from more than 50 architects, Architectural Record, Jan 22, 2002

New York New Visions - coalition of 20 architecture, planning, and design organizations makes recommendations on the issues surrounding the rebuilding of Lower Manhattan, Jan 2002

The Case for 3D in Architecture - 5 key vendors (Autodesk, Bentley, Graphisoft, Nemetschek and Revit state their cases for 3D, Martyn Day, CAD Server, Jan 15, 2002

AEC Presentation Suite - create a presentation of your drawings without having to learn multimedia software, Jeff Mottle, CG Architects, Jan 2002

From Atelier to E-telier: Virtual Design Studios - advances in CAD and visualization, combined with technologies to communicate images, data, and live action, now enable virtual dimensions of the studio experience, Jerry Laiserin, FAIA, Architectural Record, Jan 2002

More Time Designing - architectural software developers have done an okay job of understanding what architects do but still need to understand architects think, Michael Tardif, Associate AIA, Architecture Week, Jan 2, 2002

2001

Flansburgh Associates - the largest all-Macintosh architectural firm uses Form-Z for 3D renderings, architosh, Dec 2001

High Tech for Old Houses - architects are using high-tech tools, such as laser measurement with point clouds and photogrammetry in the preservation of historic houses, Jerry Laiserin, FAIA, Old House Journal, Dec 18, 2001

New York Considers - a status report on the site of the World Trade Center, Tess Taylor, Architecture Week, Nov 14, 2001

Architects Seek Security Guidance - 90% of architects on webcast say security needs should be assessed early, Tom Sawyer, enr.com, Nov 7, 2001

Interview with Yoav Etiel - former Bricsnet VP is featured in an exclusive interview with TenLinks.com

Competing Plans Hope to Shape a Trade Center Memorial - New York Times, Oct 25, 2001 (may require registration)

The World Trade Center: 1973-2001 - beautiful pictorial on the towers through the years (10 slides), including a picture of a tightrope walk from one tower to the other, newyorkmetro.com, Sep 2001

Site plan of the WTC - greatbuildings.com

The Collapse of the World Trade Center Towers - Frequently Asked Questions - including "Can engineers design buildings that are terrorist resistant?," assembled by the American Association of Civil Engineers

Designers Look Beyond Debris - a near-capacity crowd of 700 designers and architects fill the Great Hall at Cooper Union with hopes and dreams, Julie V. Iovine, New York Times, Sep 27, 2001

Architects, Planners and Residents Wonder How to Fill the Hole in the City  - Kirk Johnson, Charles V. Bagli, New York Times, Sep 26, 2001

ASCE Establishes Teams to Study NY and DC Disasters - Sep 13, 2001

Architects Don't Foresee Skyscraper's Demise - architects remain attached to the very idea of tall buildings, Thurston Hatcher, CNN, Sep 26, 2001

Building Plans - an homage to the World Trade Center and what it meant to architecture and New York during its existence, Paul Goldberger, The New Yorker, Sep 24, 2001

Terror in the Sky - an eye-witness account by Robert Ivy, FAIA, Editor in Chief of Architecture Record, Sep 12, 2001

High-rise Anxiety - the Trade Center attack is unlikely to stop the design and building of more skyscrapers -- although maybe with bunkers, Dan Levy, SF Gate, Sep 14, 2001

Trade Center Architect Discusses Buildings - Aaron Swirsky, part of the architectural team led by World Trade Center chief architect Minoru Yamasaki, talks about the way the buildings were designed, CNN, Sep 12, 2001

AISC Task Force to Investigate World Trade Center Collapse - press release from AISC, Sep 12, 2001

The World Trade Center - fact sheet from skyscraper.com

Minoru Yamasaki, world-class architect - the life of the chief architect of the World Trade Center, Vivian M. Baulch, The Detroit News

The World Trade Center - fact sheet from greatbuildings.com

The Pentagon - fact sheet from greatbuildings.com

AIA Media Sources - press contacts offered by American Institute of Architects

The World Trade Center - fact sheet from skyscraper.com

Minoru Yamasaki, world-class architect - the life of the chief architect of the World Trade Center, Vivian M. Baulch, The Detroit News

It's All About the Parametrics - ArchiCAD is a comprehensive architects tool with great parametric design, Nigel Hunt, C3, Aug 2001

MicroStation Mechanics - Menu Bars - make your own menus or add to existing one in MicroStation, Chuck Kirasic, DigitalCAD, July 2001

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