Trending Questions

Recovering video off a forma

gregco • 2014

So, I'm stupid, and formatted an SD card and thus lost a crucial video file. Been looking up ways to recover data, and have tried a few, not many to any degree of workable avail. Anyone had a similar problem and found a workable solution? Thanks a lot.

Toggle the little switch to read-only because you don't want anything to overwrite the old data. 1 More Answer

Doing Business In Dubai

Bobby, Architect • 2015

Good Day Does anyone know the procedure for doing Business in Dubai? Do you need to seal drawings and have them submitted to a governing agency for review? What is the permitting process like? Do engineers and project managers require a work permit? Thanks

Unless you have a penis and are not of a nationality / ethnicity shared with their slaves, I'd refrain from that part of the world. 1 More Answer

Consultant Position Hourly R

Bobby, Architect • 2015

Hi fellow designers & Architects, I am actively searching for employment and have interviewed with a firm in West LA / Culver City. The position calls for an Intermediate Designer Consultant and they request for an hourly rate. A little background about myself,... Read More

So... they're probably going to have you working in their office, 40 hours per week, but not going to pay you benefits because they convinced you to sign a contract as a consultant. Sounds like a sweet deal... 1 More Answer

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Architecture of Decadence

miked • 2015

Just looking to start a conversation. Can anyone think of any examples of non-decadent architecture? I'm looking for examples from past or present. Also, can a 21st century architect/designer operate outside the realm of decadence, or is architecture by its nature a... Read More

^ Good one! 1 More Answer

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What music are you listening

Bobby, Architect • 2015

What (newish) music are you listening to these days? Although not exactly new, yesterday I was jamming Balkan Beat Box for 8 hours of autocad.

Jollie Holland is amazing. 1 More Answer

Architecture

Fashion that could inspire a

Carrie, Architect • 2016

What a superb topic. Where do you find your design inspiration? Do you refer to projects of well known architects or you like to derive inspiration from organic forms or something else?

Bobby, Architect

In addition to browsing through various blogs, I find Ted talks to be a great resource too: http://ow.ly/L0X1301Ch8A

Building Products

What's the best brand of ste

miked • 2015

I'm working on a new cafe product and want to use some of those thin steel window profiles (I see a few buildings in hays valley have them).Any idea which brand they are or one you've used before?

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Contemporary vs. modern vs.

Carrie, Architect • 2016
Scott, Architect

Leaning towards modern all the way ;) 1 More Answer

Building Products

Why aren't there more design

Alvin, Architectural Draftsperson • 2016

Why aren't there more designs for hurricane safe homes? I have a design that is hurricane retardant and safe.

I'm not sure what you mean by hurricane safe homes but I can assure you that there are lots of building codes in hurricane zones that builders must adhere to. Although, many buildings fall through the cracks, especially in a place like Miami, where I grew up. The vernacular for buildings in this region are concrete foundations, with concrete... 2 More Answers

BIM/CAD Software

What software do you use mos

Liz, Modlar Administrator • 2017
Roger, Architect

ARCHICAD 19

Photos

What is your favorite airpor

Liz, Modlar Administrator • 2017
Roger, Architect

COPENHAGEN, TWA AT JFK

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How To upload Photo in my ac

Alice, Architect • 2017

How can i Upload my Profile pic in my account

Lucille N

Hi Alice, Please hover over your initials at the top right corner of the page, from there click on "visit profile", then "update settings" and scroll to the bottom of the page where you can upload your avatar/profile photo. Thanks, Lucille

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ADDING PAINT COLOUR TO REVIT

REECE, Architect • 2017

GOOD MORNING I WAS JUST WONDERING WHEN I DOWNLOAD A PAINT COLOUR AND I OPEN IT IN REVIT HOW DO I SAVE THE COLOUR IN TO REVIT? THANK YOU

Lucille N

Hi Reece, If you try saving the colour by following these instructions: Click Save As (Project). In the Save As dialog, navigate to the desired location on the Revit Server network or on your hard drive. Enter a name for the file, and click Save. Here is a link to Revit troubleshooting also, that can be helpful -https://knowledge.autodesk.com...

BIM/CAD Software

How to use this in software

Jeevan, Engineer • 2017

I had seen many products in this site...bt i want to know how it can be used in software revit

Lucille N

Hi there, Here is a helpful link that has many tutorials and information that will help you to get started with using Revit software, https://knowledge.autodesk.com/support/revit-products/getting-started?sort=score. Enjoy! Thanks, Lucille Thanks, Lucille

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How can we get more informat

FOTIOS, Engineer • 2017
Liz, Modlar Administrator

Hi Fotios, during my research I didn't find anything about the ventilation system and even after a check on Herzog & de Meuron's website, there is nothing about ventilation. It is a good read though with lots of great information about the project: https://www.herzogdemeuron.com/index/projects/complete-works/226-250/230-elbphilharmonie-ha...

Building Products

Hey, where's the lid for thi

Will, Commercial Builder/Developer • 2017

Revit model seems to be missing the lid. If there's another file let me know.

Liz, Modlar Administrator

Hi Will, unfortunately that is the only file we have for this model.

Architecture

I'm unable to load *.gsm fil

Richard, Architect Office - Other • 2017
Liz, Modlar Administrator

Hi Richard, Most of our objects are password protected to avoid errors when the user tries to directly open the object file. You can load object into the project library and use it in the project normally without opening it. You can change the settings through the object interface settings as well. Please let me know if you are still having i...

BIM/CAD Software

Hi - I have selected a light

Patsy, Student • 2018
Liz, Modlar Administrator

Hi Patsy, Not all our products have BIM/CAD files, but when you do a search you can filter them by the file you are looking for. Simply enter a product type in the search bar (or leave this blank if you want to see everything) and hit the search icon. Once the search is loaded, you will see a 'Formats' filter on the left hand side. Tick the f...

Building Products

Producers of prefabricated w

Deividas Denisas, Student • 2018

Good Afternoon. I am working on the project. Case - construction of public facility with prefabricated elements of wood and concrete. I am doing the analyses, therefore my question is: Do you know good source/producer website to see tested products (with some drawin... Read More

Architecture

We have a door that needs to

John, Contractor • 2018

I want to email pics of the existing door, hopefully you will be able to identify the type of wood, finish color and source where I can purchase the door  My zip code is 94070

Liz, Modlar Administrator

Hi John, I am not sure we here at Modlar can identify the door. The best idea would be to contact the manufacturer that you bought the door from.

BIM/CAD Software

how to use dwg cad block in

ali, Architect • 2020

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

Building Products

Need Pricing for Tormax TN1

Sumitha, Contractor • 2021

Hi I am looking to get a quote for Tormax TN110 In floor operator. Do you guys carry this particular product?

Liz, Modlar Administrator

Hi Sumitha, we don't have this product in our catalogue.

BIM/CAD Software

Is CAD perfect for designing

CloudBik, Manufacturer • 2023
Tom, Manufacturer

Yes, CAD is an excellent tool for designing 3d models, but no software is perfect for all situations. Its suitability depends on the project's complexity and the user's needs.

Building Products

Anyone able to download and

Valerie, Architect • 2024

Doesn't download as an Autodesk Revit Family file.

Valerie, Architect

Okay, thank you for looking into this! 5 More Answers

BIM/CAD Software

What is Open BIM

Raditya, Engineer • 2012

Could someone please explain to me what 'Open BIM' is please? Is it just one type of company using it?

Marcel, Architect

Hi, Check out www.openbim.org and www.graphisoft.com/openbim/ for details on Open BIM. Google is a great resource! Marcel 4 More Answers

Do you still have the Dyson

brendon, Architect • 2013

HI,do you still have the Hand Dryer by Dyson for ArchiCAD. The Dyson Airblade. The one that is in your old SDB Library. I thought I downloaded it from Cadimage.  I don't have a copy of the library part anymore, or can can not find it on my system.Thanks

Modlar, Modlar Administrator

We don't have it in the library at this stage, but will get it uploaded!

BIM/CAD Software

How to I download a crane fa

AMBROSO, Engineer • 2013

How to I download a crane family to use in my revit models. Any families would be ok.

Revit 2015 the new kid on th

pauly • 2014

what are the new additions of using revit 2015

Adding a linear hatch patter

pauly • 2014

How could i add a linear hatch pattern to my drawing for the floor layer.

Cameron, Student

add download

If the internal ref no is di

miked • 2014

I am seeking clarification on how to name the file so that the internal ref no is distinguishable from the project ref no.

Salary negotiations help ple

pauly • 2014

I don't know what I am doing. I am offered a job. I am to respond to an email with my days that I will be on vacation, availability and expected hourly even though this is full time salary. I did research on the company and the pay rate for this company is enormous... Read More

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Run for Council?

pauly • 2014

I've been asked by several influential people in our community to run for council. Its a small town, but very active community, above average wealth, development/growth pressure, etc. I also own a business in the same community. Anyone ran for town council or other... Read More

An architect ran for mayor last term. I know little about the inner workings of local govt, but I'm pretty active in community discussion. I'm also about ten years junior the next youngest council person. I don't want to do it at all, but I'm being told I should take one for the team. We'll see. I agree though careers I also wish more archite... 1 More Answer

I can not see Grids "live" i

Marius, Architect • 2014

I have set up Worksharing and set up the Worksets - Central File is on the server and local file on my desktop. Other team members can see the Grids "live" in their local files, yet I can not. What did I do wrong

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Cooling a house without forc

gregco • 2014

I'm working on an expensive custom home that will be built in a high-end neighborhood located in a northwestern state -- meaning there really are only 2-3 warm months (at most) per year. The client intends to use a hydronic radiant in-floor heating system to warm th... Read More

you already had an air handler system for circulation yes? natural venting, what is the orientation you can cause this effect with a passive solar method if you plan ahead. 1 More Answer

Integrated digital practice?

gregco • 2014

I am trying to get a handle on who's leading the industry with the most integrated digital practice. I am talking about firms that recognize the potential for technology to reshape and reinform what architecture is and how it can benefit the practice of architecture... Read More

There are few companies that have pods that specialize in developing digital tools. Woods Bagot, NBBJ, and KPF come to mind. I'd classically include shop, but I don't know if that's true or not, anymore. 1 More Answer

Daisy House by Stanley Tiger

Bobby, Architect • 2015

Hi people. I am in desperate need for a floor plan picture of the famous Daisy House designed by po-mo architect Stanley Tigerman. You know, that floor plan, clearly resembling the image of an ejaculating penis! Tx a lot.

could someone please upload a scan or a picture of this floorplan? tx 1 More Answer

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How to get into AA

Bobby, Architect • 2015

Hi guys! I'm a fourth year undergrad student and I wish to apply to first year of AA school.Can I get some advice from you guys on how to get into AA, besides the requirements they listed online? What aspect do they focus on when they view portfolio? Thanks!

One day at a time. 1 More Answer

Building Products

Why is there no BIM content

samuel, Architect • 2016

Looking at nutone range - has no BIM content

Scott, Architect

We'll reach out to them and see if we can get some built! Was there a particular format and product SKU you were after?

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