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Success Story: Algorithmic Design
Cannon Design uses building Information modeling (BIM) and the entire line of Autodesk's Revit software for its projects, from the Ordos Music Hall in China to the Buffalo State College Science Building in Buffalo, USA.
"Since our adoption of BIM back in 2007, when we started using Revit Architecture, MEP and Structure, we've applied BIM to more than 150 projects," reports Kenneth Wiseman, president of Cannon Design's professional services. In addition to Revit, Cannon Design uses AutoCAD, Ecotect Analysis, Navisworks, 3ds Max Design, and Showcase software.
For instance, the 160,000-square-foot Ordos Music Hall was designed by Cannon's Yazdani Studio and combined the talents of architects, designers, 3D artists, engineers, and technical specialists. A Revit model was used to design a unique resilient outer skin for the structure comprised of patterned and perforated tiles. Using an algorithmic formula based on the building's geographic location and orientation to the sun, Cannon Design performed reflected light studies to help evaluate design alternatives and determine the optimal size and orientation of the individual exterior panels.
With projects in 25 countries, Cannon Design employee's a staff of 850 located in 17 offices in Canada, the USA, Shanghai, and Mumbai, India. www.cannondesign.com.
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IMAGINiT's TakeAIM Success Story
DesignGroup is an AIA Ohio Gold Medal Firm, providing expertise in planning, architecture, interior design, graphics, and sustainable design.
DesignGroup purchased and implemented Autodesk ® Revit ® Building. Take AIM (Assured Implementation Method) a proven repeatable process, was introduced by IMAGINiT and adopted by DesignGroup’s management who understood the benefits of the multi-phased plan in reducing overall risk and impact of during implementation of the product. As the implementation moved forward, they noted IMAGINiT’s high level of training and understanding of not only the technology but the architectural industry, provided a direct and immediate impact on increasing staff productivity with Revit Building.
IMAGINiT’s Take AIM combined with DesignGroup’s foresight, provided them with the success and desired outcomes they were looking for. The initial project was completed on time, with a reduction of coordination errors, as well as a closer adherence to the overall budget.
Full Story here TakeAIM Certification Program
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Monthly Building Solutions Webcasts
IMAGINiT Technologies invites you to join our monthly informational webcasts.
June Schedule:
- BIM Presentation and Demonstration - 06/01/2009
- Revit Automated Specs Using e-SPECS - 06/05/2009
- Revit Demonstration - 06/05/2009
- ProductivityNOW Orientation - 06/10/2009
- MEP Web Demonstration - 06/19/2009
- ProductivityNOW Orientation - 06/24/2009
July Schedule:
- BIM Presentation and Demonstration - 07/06/2009
- ProductivityNOW Orientation - 07/08/2009
- MEP Web Demonstration - 07/17/2009
- ProductivityNOW Orientation - 07/22/2009
For more information and to register for the following webcasts click here.
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IMAGINiT Events Near You!
IMAGINiT Technologies invites you to join local Workshops, User Groups and Seminars in your area.
Canadian Events
United States Events
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Blog: Personalized Handlettering Font in Revit
IMAGINiT's Architectural Blogger, Daniel Hughes, shares his insight on Autodesk architectural software including Revit Architecture and AutoCAD Architecture. In this month's newsletter, Daniel shares an excerpt from his blog:
Revit users are always looking for presentation or unique handlettering fonts for a variety of tasks. YourFonts.com is an online font generator that allows you to create your own Open Type fonts within a couple of minutes.
Revit uses Windows fonts for its annotation objects, such as dimensions, tags, text, and schedules. For additional sources of free or low-cost fonts:
Full story here
To find out what Daniel will be sharing next, visit his blog at: www.rand.com/imaginit/architecturalblog
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Blog: Free Trees for 3ds Max Design 2010
IMAGINiT's Visualization, Mark Gerhard, shares his insight on Autodesk's visualization software including 3ds max, Maya, and Alias. In this month's newsletter, Mark shares an excerpt of his blog:
Got a need for trees? Greenworks Organic Software has 100 free trees on the Autodesk Seek website. These trees are botanically correct, and come in a variety of formats -- you can use them in 3ds Max Design 2010, 3ds Max 2010 and Maya 2009.
Each tree is a separate download, so it can take a little time to get them, and make sure you have plenty of disk space, I downloaded the breadfruit tree; it's 26 MB zipped and 75MB unzipped. I got 3 breadfruit trees in the download, they represent 3 different ages (young, medium and mature). These are handy if you have to show the planning department what the vegetation is going to look like when the project is completed and what it will look like when the trees reach their maximum height.
To find out what other solutions Mark has found, visit his blog at: www.rand.com/imaginit/VisualizationBlog
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Tip: Architecture Crashes at Startup
(Applies to: AutoCAD Architecture 2008/9 software)
AutoCAD Architecture crashes during startup after installing Service Pack 1. This may occur when you opt in to the Customer Involvement Program and also select the Show Project Browser at Startup option. To resolve the problem, follows these steps:
- Exit AutoCAD Architecture.
- In the Windows Control Panel, double-click Add or Remove Programs.
- In Add or Remove Programs, select the Show Updates check box.
- Select Service Pack 1 for AutoCAD Architecture from the list of Currently Installed Programs and Updates and uninstall it.
- Start AutoCAD Architecture.
- Click Tools menu > Options.
- In the Options dialog box, click the AEC Project Default tab.
- Select the Show Project Browser at Startup option.
- Click OK.
- Exit AutoCAD Architecture and reinstall Service Pack 1.
After Service Pack 1 is reinstalled, you won't be able to select Show Project Browser at Startup option until you opt out of the Customer Involvement Program.
If you are using a laptop that is disconnected from the network, you need to close the current project directly by clicking File menu > Project Browser, before changing the Project Browser at Startup option.
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Green Design: Autodesk Simplifies Energy-Efficient Design
Autodesk Ecotect Analysis 2010 provides you with simulation and analysis functions for better understanding how environmental factors affect the building you're designing. The factors include solar, thermal, shading, lighting and airflow. Design data is imported into Ecotect Analysis from Revit 2010 through the gbXML file format.
Subscribers also have access Autodesk's Green Building Studio Web site for whole-building energy analysis to determine the total energy costs based on local electric grid data. The site also calculates solar availability, heating/cooling loads, daylight factors, and potential ENERGY STAR scoring.
"Autodesk's goal is to make sustainable design easier so architects can meet this growing demand, and we're doing so today by offering new sustainable design analysis software and a free online guide to building sustainably," said Phil Bernstein, Autodesk vp of AEC industry strategy and relations.
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Favorable Financing
Finance up to 100% of your software, subscription, or services purchase.
Cash-flow constraints can keep businesses large and small from realizing their full potential. So if concerns about managing costs are keeping you from purchasing the technology, subscription, or consulting services you need to be successful, take advantage of our flexible financing options – for up to 100% of your investment!
You may be eligible to break down large technology acquisitions into manageable, fixed monthly payments over 12, 24, or 36 months. Quarterly payment plans are also available under certain circumstances, but higher interest rates may apply.*
Favorable Financing
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Autodesk 2007 Retirement Program
After March 16, 2010, Autodesk will stop selling upgrades, cross-grades, and retroactive subscription from Autodesk 2007 product releases. Upgrade with Subscription before July 17, 2009, you'll enjoy up to 30 percent savings on your upgrade.
Autodesk Retirement
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Autodesk Legacy Program
Still using AutoCAD® R14, 2000, 2000i, 2002, 2004, 2005, or 2006? You may be eligible to save up to 30% on your next Autodesk software purchase.
Autodesk Legacy
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