Trending Questions
What sort of software for BIM are there out in the market?
Hey, I'm quite new to using BIM, what software is available for creating BIM models.
There are several, and I will mention just the most populars, and you can divide them in 5 big groups depending in the Discipline: -Architectural (Revit, ArchicAD, Vectorworks, Bentley, Allplan +more) -Structural calculation (Revit, Bentley, Tekla, SAP2000, Scia, Etabs +more) -MEP (AutoCAD MEP, Revit, Bentley, ArchiCAD, MagiCAD, DDS +more) -P...
Revit 2008 families?
hi, I am using Revit 2008 Architecture and need some good designs of gates and interior objects. when I downloaded a rfa. file on BIM its of a higher version. can I get it converted to lower virsion .?
I'm sorry. You cannot convert objects created in a recent version REVIT to an older version. No one has been able to give us a definitive answer as to WHY! So the only thing you can do is update your version to a later version. You might check with AUTODESK and they might give you a discount to upgrade. The advantage is that the later version...
How do I get text to scale within Elevation and Section notations?
When creating a new revit model and using the stadard elevation and section arrows when putting the views on a sheet the reference gets populated, I there any way I can get this to scale within the annotation as at the moment they are too large to fit within the cir... Read More
what i can do to unloock this object?
the shipping container is locked , i mean its only fr reading but i wanna copy it or edit it in archicad ,,somebody please help with the password or how to unlock it
hi, unpack the zip files, open the librarymanager in Archicad and put the gsm-file into the embeddedlibrary. than you able to use it as an objekt. str+t for customising. enjoy.
Cropping a portion or region of a drawing
how would i go about doing this, so that only a selected area is piece is cropped.
The ability to rotate and move an annotation on a face based family?
Is there a way to rotate and move an annotation of a Revit family
Urgent scientific researchs in Architecture
I am looking for any information about urgent scientific researchs in Architecture, discussions of its problems. I would be grateful to get any links of well-know professional magazines or web-sites, institutions and so on. Trying to find the most burning and releva... Read More
Journal of Architectural and Planning Research 1 More Answer
Why do you stay?
I've always wondered why so many people stay in this profession. These forums are filled with posters who love to gripe and complain bitterly about the field and yet do not leave for greener pastures. If the hours, pay, promotions, office politics, sexism, work prod... Read More
"why is there such an energetic turnout at the AIA convention?" 1 More Answer
Opening my own business.
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?
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
Lovely! How can I download some families?
Hi Chybuz. Adlife; All you need to do is follow the 'Downloads' link. There are Revit 2014 Families 3D AutoCAD Models and 2D AutoCAD Block's. Hope this helps
Chicago massing/base map needed.
Hello architects- Can someone please share a dwg file of downtown Chicago with me? I am a thesis student in Boston at the BAC and am seeking a 3D sketchup massing or 2d line drawing of the streets and building footprints around Michigan Ave/Columbus Ave. and the riv... Read More
Hi, would it be possible to send me the file too? I'm also doing my thesis in a architecture and finding it extremely difficult looking for a plan of the goose Island area. Any help would be immensely appreciated. 3 More Answers
Students - Whats missing from the commercial side of your training?
Hi, I am just starting to prepare some material for lectures to UK Part 3 students on the Financial Management of Practices and Projects. This is an area that I have always felt is undervalued in training - and indeed the whole profession. For the Profession to thri... Read More
should also show them how much you can go into the red by under estimating the time/fees involved in a project...there is an art to feeling out how much hand holding specific clients may or may not need and to plan accordingly. 1 More Answer
CAD drawing of a California Fan Palm Washingtonia filifera to share
Does anyone have a CAD file (2d - I use Draftsight) of a California Fan Palm they would be willing to share? I need fairly accurate leaves, mostly.
Those are pretty, curt! None are accurate enough, though. Also I'm never sure which free download sites are safe. 1 More Answer
How to get into urban design? (MLA, March, MUD)
Hi all, I am an urban planning student who would love to get into the field of urban and environmental design. As I understand that an urban planning degree often lack the design skills needed for the field, I am looking at studying a post graduate course next year... Read More
I'd say MArch. Once you're done with core studios, take urban design studios. MUD is basically a combination between MArch and MUP, personally a 60/40 mix. You already have a planning background, so why not focus more on what you're lacking unless the title of the degree matters? Landscape architecture is a whole different field my friend. An... 1 More Answer
what is the price of an 8Kw FLB unit in Nz
i want a suitable unit for a well insulated sauna room 0f 2.0 x 1.6 x 2.2meters - is the above suitable, and what is its GST inclusive price delivered into Cromwell?
Hi John, Have a look at this website, http://www.finnsauna.co.nz/index.php, this should give you everything you are after. Thanks, Lucille 2 More Answers
WHAT IS YOUR ARCHITECTURE PROGRAM LIKE?
Hello ! Thanks to many opinions I finally decided to study architecture but the problems of choosing a school comes. Though there are a list of accredited program and numbers of rankings that I can refer to, I think it important to know about what exactly the school... Read More
Non Sequitur Sorry for confusing you. I forgot to mention that I am studying in US; I am just wondering if someone can share what is your architecture program like(preferred in US ) so I can find out the program that I may like to go. 1 More Answer
Where can I download point to point smoke detector?
All I found was only with ceiling. I just need the individual smoke detector that doesn't include the ceiling.
Why is there no BIM content for Nutone
Looking at nutone range - has no BIM content
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?
Multiple downloads
Can you select multiple items to download/transfer to dropbox?Can you also download all of your library i.e. star what i want to add to my library quickly whilst browsing, then download all in one
Hi matthew, not currently at this stage. However that would be a great idea! Feel free to send any other ideas through and we can look at adding them to our road map.
is this compatible with Revit 2017 LT
I'm having trouble opening this file
Which buildings do you look forward to see in 2016
I'm really looking forward to the opening of San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (SFMOMA) & National Museum of African American History and Culture. I'm interested in Tate Modern too.
Does this site support BIM files used by Cadsoft
Hi Scott, thanks for reaching out. Sadly we don't have many products in Cadsoft's format. You may however be able to import models in 3DS or OBJ formats into Cadsoft.
Disappointing -2D and 3D appearance of Miele BIM objects in ArchiCAD20
Just downloaded the ArchiCAD LCF (library container file) - ovens, steam oven and cooktops, from the Miele Australian website to use in ArchiCAD 20. The 'custom settings' display the models settings etc. correctly, however the objects 2D and 3D displayed appearance... Read More
I have the objects from Miele BIM from several years ago before they were LCF containers and they were detailed to show exactly what the model of appliance looks like in 3D, the new ones currently available are a huge step backwards from the original set up and are basically useless. 3 More Answers
who is the architect
Hi Michael, the architect is Santiago Calatrava. Thanks.
Can you give a step by step about downloading models for Vectorworks?
Hi Don, the first step is to look for products that have Vectorworks files. The easiest way to do this is to do a product search and then find the 'Formats' filter on the left hand side of the search page. If you click on Vectorworks this puts a filter on the search and you will only see products with the right files. Once you find a suitable...
where is this located becuase it is not in component
Hi there, I will ask the user who uploaded this file for you.
Are 2D AutoCAD files on this site?
Looking for 2D AutoCAD files on this site? https://www.modlar.com
Hi there, we do have 2D AutoCAD files. Unfortunately they will be listed under AutoCAD so sometimes when you download them it might be 3D instead of 2D. You can try searching for the extension you are after, this might give you some options.
Is the pictures public domain or how is the copyright permissions ?
Hi I was wondering if it's possible to use some of the pictures in moodboards ? Is the pictures public domain or how is the copyright permissions ?
Hi Linn, Most of the photos are from the architect (firm)'s website and are for inspirational purposes only. The copyright remains with the architects and their respective photographers. However, there are also photos that were sourced from the public domain (Wikimedia) and stock photo websites. If you check the bottom of the info bar for eac...
One of the arms of my Farja lamp is broken. Can I get a spare one?
Hi Liz, thank you for your answer. I am going to contact them. Kind regards, Wil 1 More Answer
WHEN WILL A REVIT RFA FILE BE AVAILABLE?
WHEN WILL RFA FILE BE AVAILABLE?
how can I download products from this website?
Hi Priyal, You can find Revit files to download in two places on Modlar: 1. the products section has thousands of products with Revit files. Not all products have Revit files, though. If you want to only see products that have the right files, you can do a search and use the 'Formats' filter. Here is a blank search that will show you all prod...
why is my second floor level on my project not displaying colour?
My second floor project isnt showing any other colour but the rest of the views do, this is the only level i have trouble with.My second floor project isnt showing any other colour but the rest of the views do, this is the only level i have trouble with.My second fl... Read More
Create a View Template from one that works, and then apply that to the one that currently doesn't work.
Contemporary Catholic Church designed for natural acoustics
Examples with easily accessible architectural drawings and 3Ds preferably
ArchiCAD? It would be interesting to know. 2 More Answers
Capping a wall that has a slope or gable
How best would I be able to cap a wall below the roof or gable.
Take a loss to work in greener pastures?
How much of a loss in pay would you take to work on better projects or a better employer? Assume the drive is the same, the responsibility is the same.
Not more than 10% - assuming i was adequately compensated previously. Just my opinion... 1 More Answer
Run for Council?
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
To design a bridge
As an architect i am working on a project of a bridge which will really be materialize.I would like you to give me some good ideas. To start my bridge must be built as an ecological road,its materials must be ecological materials.
what will you give in return? 1 More Answer