Trending Questions

Is my job legit?

pauly • 2014

I am working at a firm in Miami full time on a 1099, the entire firm is employed on 1099's, even the people who have been there for years. ( firm size 10 people including the boss) I graduated from a top ten arch program right when the recession hit and was unable t... Read More

Bobby, Architect

whatever you think you are worth, double it, cause that is how much you will pay in taxes at the end of the year...I would get on a quarterly payment schedule, with the IRS otherwise you are going to be hurting around tax time. 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

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

Nude drawings in portfolio

gregco • 2014

Hi all, I am a high school student planning to apply for top Canadian and UK schools such as Cambrige, UCL, and McGill. Recently, my art teacher recommended doing a nude drawing based on the portfolio instruction's emphasis on life drawing. However, I do not feel ve... Read More

Bobby, Architect

All the hot girls of Montreal... there must be something in the water 1 More Answer

What is the type of glass th

Bobby, Architect • 2015

I am referring to the opaque glass that he used in his design because I am looking for the name( if it has one in specifically), and I haven't found it.

Pilkington Profilit 1 More Answer

WHAT IS YOUR ARCHITECTURE PR

Bobby, Architect • 2015

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

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

BIM/CAD Software

How do I make a seawall usin

Michele • 2015

I was hoping there was a way to use the element to create a wall type/family. I know I can copy/rotate/mirror the individual part and make them whatever length they need to be, but that the tedious way I used to do it in AutoCAD. And I don't know if the wall created... Read More

Scott, Architect

I've seen families that do this before, basically they use the same sheet piling element, then a Loop function to keep adding them together. I'll search and see if we have one that hasn't been added to the library yet!

BIM/CAD Software

Archicad asks me a password

nadeem, Student • 2016
Modlar, Modlar Administrator

Most of our ArchiCAD object have got password protected to avoid the error when user try to directly open the object file. You can load object into the project library and use it in the project normally without open it, and you change settings through the object interface settings as well. Hope this could help.

BIM/CAD Software

Once I download this, how do

Kevin • 2016
Kero, Architect

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.

Building Products

I liked the Nanawall Folding

Daniel, Architect • 2016

How do I find a distributor in Brazil? [Gostei do produto e gostaria de saber mais. Como encontrar um distribuidor no Brasil?]

Mike, Modlar Administrator

For more information on the product, please reach out to the manufacturer directly. Please let us know if that doesn't help & we can reach out on your behalf.

Building Products

How can i download furniture

JohnHenrey, Industrial Designer • 2017
Liz, Modlar Administrator

Hi John, unfortunately we have not been supplied with any ArchiCAD files for this particular products. For the products that do have ArchiCAD files, it is really easy: simply apply the ArchiCAD tick in the Downloads bar and then click on the Download button. The file will automatically start downloading and you can find it on your computer. L...

Using Modlar

Asking for password

helin, Student • 2017

asking for password

Scott, Architect

Hi there, which file are you trying to use? If it's archicad this maybe asking you for it because you've tried to open the file's script directly instead of loading it into your library manager?

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

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...

Building Products

Asking for a password, What

Haki, Interior Designer • 2019

WHen I try to add it to the library as an object asks for a password. What is the password?

Building Products

THIS LIGHT NOT WORKING IN RE

jaleel, Architect • 2019

WHEN RENDER LIGHT NOT WORKING

Liz, Modlar Administrator

Hi Jaleel, I will try to get in touch with the user who uploaded this file to see if there is a way we can fix the issue.

BIM/CAD Software

KM 2334 Is there a bim file

Bruce, Interior Designer • 2020

MIELE KM 2334 Gas cooktop

Liz, Modlar Administrator

Hi Bruce, you can find a Revit model here: https://www.modlar.com/brands/miele-au-appliances/cooktop-km-2334-g/

Building Products

How much roof maintenance do

Roofing Sunrise -, Contractor • 2020

How to  reduce too much expenditure on untimely roof replacements.

How do I get text to scale w

Charlotte • 2013

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

Architecture

Contemporary Catholic Church

Larry, Student • 2016

Examples with easily accessible architectural drawings and 3Ds preferably

Cari, Architect

ArchiCAD? It would be interesting to know. 2 More Answers

Do you have revit models for

John, Architect • 2013

ESW 6229H 6890 BPH 6800 BMDCG 6800I can't seem to find them on your web pages @ milelebim.com.auIf so can you please send them to me, or show me a link to them.if not can you let me know what revit model closest resembles the above products.

Scott, Architect

Ok, can you please send us a link to the product on Miele's website, we do have all of their current products for the AU market. 2 More Answers

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

Job opportunitie in London

pauly • 2014

Hello all, Probably I will go to London to work, but the company is asking me for my salary expectations, of course this salary has to cover my living expenses. I saw in the RIBA website that the hour rate for a Part 1 / First Year Out Students is 10 £. I have 3... Read More

Bobby, Architect

First year part ones rates are averaging 19-20k from my experience with 3 years you should be at least 22-24k per year. However it may be difficult geting a job in a smaller friendlier studio as a foreigners so look at places like Fosters, they always hire foreign students who leave after 1-2 years. 1 More Answer

ARE at California

pauly • 2014

hi all, I have a question about the eligibility of taking ARE at California. contacted California Architects Board and they said specific questions will only be answered by $100 process fee....just wondering if anyone has the same/similar issue. I have a NAAB accred... Read More

Bobby, Architect

I think you are confusing the CSE with the ARE's 1 More Answer

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

Hi Kozumelle, 1 More Answer

Use of Digital Design Tools

pauly • 2014

Hello, I am a student of architecture from School of Planning and Architecture, Delhi I am doing a Dissertation on How design process has changed post digital revolution. And how digital design tools effect the outcome of the design. So i want to have view on At wha... Read More

Bobby, Architect

Read anything by Robert Aish. 1 More Answer

Building Products

Lovely! How can I download

Chybuz, Architect • 2014
Antony, Manufacturer

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

Building Products

Where is the link of downloa

Amir • 2014
Antony, Manufacturer

Hi amirfarkhad, just select the product from the main page and click on the 'BiM Downloads' tab. There are Revit 2014 and AutoCAD files available. Regards Antony.

Generic

Is architecture school the r

gregco • 2014

So I'm about to graduate from highschool,and my career goal is to be able to design/create tree-houses and miniature houses/nooks In general. I just really like the idea of small, functional, cozy spaces. So I was wondering what type of schooling yall think would be... Read More

Bobby, Architect

100K plus to get an architecture degree in order to design tree houses?? Is this a serious question? 1 More Answer

Generic

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

Uploading content for other

Clair, Architectural Draftsperson • 2014

Am I able to upload something I have made for others to use?

Modlar, Modlar Administrator

You sure can! You can upload contents under 'My BIM Objects' on your profile. Let us know if you help! Thanks.

Building Products

I keen to find multiple down

asmaa, Architect • 2016

l want to download this product, in an Autodesk Revit format. Is it available or can we please request it?

Modlar, Modlar Administrator

There is no BIM files available for this model. We will send your request to the manufacturer and hopefully to have BIM files created soon. Thanks 1 More Answer

Building Products

How is this Twelve-sided Hip

A, Engineer • 2016

I'm interested in this roof design, how is it constructed? Does the product come pre-made or is it custom?

A simple pavilion really... looks to be standard timber post / rafter construction 1 More Answer

Building Products

Does this product come in fi

Audrey • 2016

Thanks, Audrey

Hi Audrey! Are you meaning is it available in Douglas Fir? probably best to hit the button and contract the vendor, I'd say it is!

BIM/CAD Software

Do I download from OTHER 3D

Alice, Architect • 2016
Mike, Modlar Administrator

There is no Vectorworks file available to download for this model, you can download autocad from 'OTHER' and import into Vectorworks project.

Architecture

Advice on modular design aro

Gio, Interior Designer • 2016

I am student doing a Post Grad in Interior Architecture. I am using the ideas of prefab and modular design to design a fire station. I was wondering If I can send a list of questions regarding modular design methods also for professional input.

Building Products

I need pricing on model ERP-

Larry • 2016

Need pricing on 13 c/s group explovent model ERP-T-FS 24" x 24" for fire suppression bid in NYC for MTA project.

Mike, Modlar Administrator

For information on product pricing, please reach out to the manufacturer directly. Please let us know if that doesn't help & we can reach out on your behalf.

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