AECCafe Voice Archive for the ‘terrain’ CategoryAECCafe Editorial Calendar 2018Friday, November 24th, 2017AECCafe Editorial Calendar 2018*  The Philharmonic Hall of Szczecin by Barozzi / Veiga. Photo © Simon Menges. January: Editorial topics:
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ClimaCell Announces Autodesk Partnership & Short-Term Weather Prediction Model for the Construction IndustryThursday, November 16th, 2017In an interview with Rei Goffer, ClimaCell, CSO we discussed the company’s partnership with Autodesk BIM 360 announced at Autodesk University this week. Special AECCafe Report: BIM Interoperability: Emphasis on Data Not ToolsThursday, November 2nd, 2017When everyone on a team uses a different BIM software, it can be painful to maintain accurate model versions, control user access, compare versions and analyze different models. On big projects, there are many teams coming together, all using whatever BIM technologies they have been tasked with and making all those interoperate, multiplying the challenge several fold.  Multi-discipline design with BIM Models Bentley’s Be Inspired Awards Finalists Offer Real-World Solutions and Fantasy Flight in the BIM Advancements in Construction CategorySunday, October 8th, 2017Each year Bentley Systems holds its thought-leadership event known as The Year in Infrastructure Conference, and this year, for the first time, it will be held in Asia at the Marina Bay Sands in Singapore. The event highlights the company’s prestigious Be Inspired Awards, where finalists in 17 categories present their most innovative projects of the past year, and describe how, using Bentley applications, they were able to solve real-world challenges. The winners will be announced at a special ceremony and gala on Oct. 12.  JMC2 Heaven Sent, Simi Valley, California While I’m looking forward to hearing about all the finalists in all categories, here we will look at the Be Inspired Awards finalists in the BIM Advancements in Construction category. JMC2 – Heaven Sent – Simi Valley, California, United States What does a daredevil skydiver have to do with Bentley software and construction? Luke Aikins leapt from a plane at 25,000 feet without a parachute or wingsuit, and reached terminal velocity of 120 miles per hour before dropping safely into a 10,000-square-foot net outside Simi Valley, California, setting a Guinness World Record. Sponsored by Stride gum, this USD 8 million stunt, dubbed “Heaven Sent,” tested the mettle of Bentley software for JMC2 Civil Engineering + Surveying who conceptualized the fall, designed the lifesaving “trap,” and oversaw construction. AECCafe at Bentley Year in Infrastructure 2017Thursday, October 5th, 2017Each year Bentley holds its thought leadership Year in Infrastructure 2017 Conference of leading executives from around the globe, featuring state-of-the-art projects in the world of infrastructure design, construction, and operations. This year AECCafe will travel to Singapore for the event, as Singapore has demonstrated cutting edge application of technologies for all the above industry segments.  Bentley users attend an informative discussion on industry trends. HP Z Workstations Address Security Challenges of Today’s WorldThursday, September 21st, 2017Xavier Garcia, vice president and general manager, global head Workstations, HP Inc. and Josh Peterson, vice president product management, Workstations, HP Inc. recently presented a webinar on the new HP Desktop Z workstation family.  HP Z8 Workstation with dual HP Z27x Displays (2) Presenting 2030 Districts: Urban Sustainability Through CollaborationTuesday, March 7th, 2017Dave Low, Network Liaison for the private-sector led 2030 Districts, spoke about the recent development of that group’s establishment of a non-profit separate from Architecture 2030, an organization that provides support for the goal of reaching carbon-neutrality in buildings by the year 2030. After five years of support and oversight from Architecture 2030, the fifteen 2030 Districts across North America have established their own non-profit. As part of this move, the 2030 Districts have selected the following thirteen members to its initial Board of Governors:
The Human Experience and Technology: AECCafe’s Autodesk University 2016 ReportThursday, November 17th, 2016The Autodesk University 2016 keynote kicked off this Tuesday morning at the Venetian Congress Center, Las Vegas, with some rousing state-of-the-art rock and roll, followed by an introduction by Autodesk CTO Jeff Kowalski.
BEinspiring in London – AECCafe’s Bentley Year In Infrastructure 2016 ReportThursday, November 3rd, 2016It’s difficult not to be inspired when attending the Bentley Year In Infrastructure Conference, with so many talented professionals gathered to show off their infrastructure projects.  Innovation in Building Winner: Morphosis – Hanking Center Tower. Image Courtesy of Bentley Systems AECCafe Exhibiting at the American Institute of Architects (AIA) Convention 2016 in PhiladelphiaTuesday, May 10th, 2016Celebrity keynoters Kevin Spacey, Neri Oxman, and Rem Koolhaas will be among the numerous highlights of the AIA Convention 2016 held in Philadelphia next week. Learn and keep up with the latest from leading experts on topics including resiliency, business management, ADA compliance, LEED, green building, design and health, and more. Register for an in-depth workshop or pack your schedule with challenging seminars. Nearly 800 exhibitors will also be on hand with the latest products and technologies in the industry. Philadelphia is always a treat to visit so attendees will find a lot to entertain them after the conference lights dim.  The Philadelphia Museum Art crowns the city’s illuminated Benjamin Franklin Parkway. The culturally rich stretch is home to many parks, public works of art and museums, including Swann Memorial Fountain (pictured), the Barnes Foundation, the Rodin Museum, The Franklin Institute, The Academy of Natural Sciences, Sister Cities Park and many other attractions. |
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