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UCL Bartlett

pauly • 2014

Does anyone have information on this school they can share? (academic reputation, admission requirements, admission deadline, costs, etc.) Thank you in advance. I appreciate any and all info.

Career Advice - Contracting

pauly • 2014

Hello everyone, I recently graduated with a BArch which was mostly design oriented. I'm later interested in an MSRED degree and hopefully a career that includes design and financial analysis. Before grad school, I would like to get some professional experience. I'm... Read More

Bobby, Architect

The contractor will be drafting. You will learn exactly how buildings (prob houses) go together and the things that contractors want to have happen. It probably won't be on architect designed buildings. It will be a good technical-and "other side of the table" education. Other architects may see this as "lesser" experience and by proxy assume... 1 More Answer

Can someone post me architec

pauly • 2014

Hello Can post here any architecture construction book or other book that will make me better as an architect. I am a student my 3th year. Thank You

Bobby, Architect

I used Architectural Drawing and Light Construction (8th Edition) by Philip A. Grau III. You can purchase it on Amazon if you want. 1 More Answer

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Landscape architecture licen

James, Architect • 2016

I have an m-arch but switched to landscape design a few years after graduation. I had several years of experiance working in landscape design and build prior to school. Currently I run a landscape design business. I am having much success in residential design and I... Read More

I am in the same boat. A LA stamp does not carry much weight. Usually if a stamp is required for anything a civil is required not a LA. Yes you need a LA license to work on public projects in most states, but you can also work under the guise of a "public artist" or a "urban designer" and team up with a LA should those opportunities ever pop...

Architectural Image Copyrigh

gregco • 2014

wow, just read this about architectural copyrights in France, Belgium and Italy. Unlike the US, images of built architectural works (even publicly visible) remain under the copyright of the architect. Anyone here ever do any buildings there - have you figured out a... Read More

Bobby, Architect

Hmm I guess it was a naive question. Obviously just need to remember to make the gift shop big enough for everything you'll want to sell! 1 More Answer

Street Widening and Lot Area

gregco • 2014

The City (Los Angeles) is asking for 5' of street dedication and I can't figure out if my maximum residential floor area and percentage of lot coverage allowed is based on the lot square footage before my people give the City 250 s.f of their lot or the lot size aft... Read More

Bobby, Architect

You could try arguing that the 5' dedication is a hardship and that you should be allowed to count that square footage as part of your RFA. your plan checker can grant that depending on why the city wants the 5' dedication. Otherwise you are probably screwed. My next question would be, can you deduct that 5' dedication from your prevailing se... 1 More Answer

Help identifying the style o

gregco • 2014

I've found a house that I really like, and was trying to find the exact style of the house so when I speak with other architects they understand what I am looking for.

Bobby, Architect

One of thousands of varieties of the Turn-of-the-Millennium Home Developer Mishmash Pretension Style. Perhaps in the future it will be referred to as American Late Elizabethan II Style. 1 More Answer

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Taco Bell is Gentrifying!

gregco • 2014

http://www.wbez.org/news/visit-worlds-first-boozy-taco-bell-113054 What will those hipsters come up with next. Gentrification on the march. This seems to be a trend in fast food re-branding to be more down to earth local and hip. All a ploy to sell more stuff.

taco bell is a disgusting corporate fake food manufacturer...now they sell some shitty mountain dew margarita...who cares...they have been in the gutter for years...doesn't really have anything to do with gentrification. 1 More Answer

I want to design a basement

Don • 2014

i want to design a basement floor plan

Yes! It is me. 1 More Answer

Architecture stories

Bobby, Architect • 2015

Hello all, Here I am at my computer on a gloomy Friday afternoon and I was thinking of all kinds of ridiculous events that happened in studio during my last school year... It got me wondering if any of you have funny stories, horror stories (the xacto knife is the m... Read More

one on the x-acto knife, in this case a large box cutter. My school was a short block away from a hospital, and one morning, close to the end of first year studio, we walk in to the main hallway to find a trail of big blood drops going out and in the direction of the hospital. One of my classmates had been working on his model and using the b... 1 More Answer

Rant Magazine... "Artist"/De

Bobby, Architect • 2015

unjustifiable? of course. streamlined? even better. cutting? what would life be without it!? Contemporary spy architecture enables the ordinary draftsperson to dream of colorful Istanbul... Modern architects in cozy houses and cramped apartments can experience the e... Read More

Shock Me, I'm enjoying these mashups you're making! 1 More Answer

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Contemporary insulation prec

Bobby, Architect • 2015

I'm in a wall section class and I have an assignment that requires: "Raise the level roof to R-49, walls to R-21 and floors to R-38, as if the project is located in a cold climate. " so I was wondering if anyone could point me in the direction of contemporary insula... Read More

um, is there any further requirement than that? Materials, doors, windows, usage? Cost range? Buildings aren't designed around the insulation- the wall assembly is developed to suit the look and functional requirements of the project. 1 More Answer

Building Products

I need Designs For Bikes Mod

Pratish • 2016

I want to design Chopper and Heavy Cruzer Bikes. So, could you please provide me some designs to start designing bikes model

Jeffrey, Student

This web site might be able to help you there is free content, so you'll be able to find the bike that you are looking for. http://tf3dm.com/search/?q=bike&format=All+Formats&search=Search

Building Products

Is this product available in

KIM, Architect • 2016

I want to know if this product is available in New Zealand. (Carl Stahl® DecorCable X-TEND® Cable Mesh) Does anyone know?

Modlar, Modlar Administrator

The manufacturer doesn't publish any information about international availability. The best approach is to get in touch with them directly, through this link: http://architecturalhandrail.hollaender.com/?page=contactus

Building Products

Suggestion for Miele Revit f

Charles, Student • 2016

Hi there, Firstable thank you for your website, it has great content and as a student I cannot always afford to pay for descent libraries. I only have one small suggestions, in the Miele family the titles of the zip files are too long so by default an error message... Read More

Scott, Architect

Hi Charles, thanks so much for the feedback, glad we can help! We'll reach out to the Miele and get them to supply shorter zip file names, thanks for letting us know ;)

Building Products

Where can I find gym equipme

DINESH, Architect • 2016
Mike, Modlar Administrator

Here's a link where you can find gym equipments in AutoCAD & Revit Architecture: http://www.modlar.com/search/bim-cad/?q=gym

Architecture

how can i download 3d models

Silas, Architect • 2017
Lucille N

Hi, Here are two links for BIM files for gates and railings, on the right hand side is an option for downloads, please select the file format you would like to download, and the download will begin automatically. https://www.modlar.com/search/products/?q=gates&formats=Other%203D--Vectorworks https://www.modlar.com/search/products/?q=raili...

Building Products

Is Modlar providing the wron

Laura, Student • 2017

When I download the Revit file for this outswing door, the file is actually a model of a window. Was it somehow loaded incorrectly onto the site?

Lucille N

Hi Laura, Thanks for letting us know. We will update the file.

Using Modlar

can some one please explain

mari, Student • 2017

Lucille N

Hi, Load Archicad object library into the project via File > Libraries and Objects > Library Manager, then you can review the objects via Toolbox. Hope this help. Let us know if you need more information. Thanks 2 More Answers

BIM/CAD Software

How do I download the spec f

constantin, Architectural Draftsperson • 2017
Steve, Project Manager

Hi Constantin, did you end up getting a model for this fridge? I have a project using the same model and am looking for it. Thanks in advance. 2 More Answers

BIM/CAD Software

Are 2D AutoCAD files on this

Alina, Interior Designer • 2017

Looking for 2D AutoCAD files on this site?

Alina, Interior Designer

ok thanks for your answer! 1 More Answer

Building Products

Can you install rough Plumbi

Gerry B • 2017
Liz, Modlar Administrator

Hi Gerry, that is a question that I cannot answer for you, but you can ask the manufacturer by emailing [email protected] .

Architecture

how to bulk download bim mod

Tyler, Architect • 2017

how to bulk download bim models for favorited products?

Liz, Modlar Administrator

Hi Tyler, we do not have a bulk download option yet, but having saved the products, you will be able to find them easily. Open each product individually and you will see the 'Downloads' tab on the right, unless there are no files attached to the products. If it has the file you want, tick that option and click on Download. Your computer will...

Using Modlar

Hello, How Do I Open The Fil

Maureen, Interior Designer • 2019

Hello, I have downloaded the files but I cannot open it on sketch up/I don't know how. I have tried to import is but every time it says failed

Liz, Modlar Administrator

Hi Maureen, May I ask what file types they are once downloaded? And also if you can remember where to find the products/objects, it would be great if you could send URL's so I can check it from our end.

Building Products

can't open this 3D container

mike, Architectural Draftsperson • 2018

hi there, downloading and unzipping doesn't allow me to see anythung in archicad 21. anything that i can do? any advice appreciated. thanks

Rich M

Using Modlar

Rights to use these objects-

Alias A • 2019

Are there copyrights we need to be careful about these downloads here?

Liz, Modlar Administrator

Hi there, all downloads are provided by the manufacturers for free use in your projects and to help with specifications.

Photos

How can I learn more informa

Nurcan, Architectural Draftsperson • 2020

I want to learn more information about this project. I did some research on the web but I couldn't find enough information. For example: How much does it cost? How many square meters of space does it take? Where can I find some details about the materials? Can anyon... Read More

Building Products

how can i download the mater

Vishal, Architect • 2020
Liz, Modlar Administrator

Hi Vishal, unfortunately this manufacturer does not have any BIM/CAD files.

BIM/CAD Software

How to use DWG CAD Block in

Crous, Architect • 2020

hi every one i download the dwg cad block form dwgfree but i don't know how i can use them. does any one can help me?

Using Modlar

Como fazer para baixar gratu

vanuza, Engineer • 2021

Como faz para baixar gratuitamente as famílias revit? Obrigada

Who uses BIM, other than the

RAJ • 2012

Just curious to see which type of industries use BIM software other than the AEC industry.

The Food Service Industry is showing an active interest. 2 More Answers

Issues with linetype setting

Nikhil, Architect • 2013

I have created a family of a toilet pod using revit 2013. I'm currently trying to produce detailed elevations/ sections of this family. However, when I try to override the line style of certail lines, (i.e 2d model lines I have drawn directly onto the family wall... Read More

Shadows that are viewable in

miked • 2014

How do i ensure that my shadows are viewable in a relevant view as i cannot locate a setting or turn them on to e.g. illustrate the position of the sun

The ability to rotate and mo

miked • 2014

Is there a way to rotate and move an annotation of a Revit family

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Should Revit (BIM) influence

pauly • 2014

I'm currently in my 2nd master of architecture school and i'm slowly starting my search for my internship next year. Now I have been working with Revit Architecture (BIM) for over 4 years now and I'd rather keep using the program (although the most it was self study... Read More

Software does not make one a good, or even moderately competent architect. It's just a tool like any other and unless you have real-world experience running BIM projects, your skill level and experience can't be worth much. Best to seek entry into large, even multidisciplinary, offices that utilize all the good stuff BIM has to offer. 1 More Answer

What's good architecture?

pauly • 2014

What's good architecture to you? Is there even such thing as good architecture? Does architecture have a bigger role to play in society than the one it is currently playing?

Good architecture is always a judgment relative to the priorities and background of whoever is judging it. I don't really see a point to making an absolute determination of good architecture, and I don't use architecture to mean buildings of a superior quality relative to ordinary ones. 1 More Answer

Opening my own business.

pauly • 2014

Registered in different States. Has a stable job for last 15 years though salary sucks. Has solid design and construction experience in healthcare industry. Tired of working for other people. Should I take risk to go for my own firm?

Bobby, Architect

Who would your target client be, exactly? Hospitals/ Med Centers? Tough to imagine a small startup firm breaking in there. Or would you be consulting to larger HC-oriented firms you've already been working for? That seems a bit likelier. Better yet might be going after developers of med office buildings. 1 More Answer

Which Firms Are Doing Summer

gregco • 2014

Hello. New to the boards here. I am trying to find a place to ask the question of which firms are doing summer hours. In the spirit of the continued work/life balance discussion in relation to Architecture, I believe this to be a valid one. Anyway, I am looking to r... Read More

Bobby, Architect

Summer hours...ha! move to France. 1 More Answer

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