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minimal details

pauly • 2014

per the the minimal/maximal thread request. a visual homage. outlet: bocci 22 stair: delicious steel counter: john pawson skin: suedwestmetall, allman sattler wappner handrail: st ignatius chapel, steven holl (i wish the screws aligned...) handrail: ICA, ds r sink:... Read More

Bobby, Architect

door handle: steel w/ leather grip, Ize 1 More Answer

European Architecture School

pauly • 2014

Hey guys, My name is Jason and I am a grade 11 high school student in Canada. I have a true passion for architecture and would like to attend an architecture school after graduation. I am an academically high-achieving student with an excellent artistic talent. Whil... Read More

Portfolio is key to any top school since grades are only used to cull the pack. With that said, Mcgill and Waterloo are top-notch schools and you should not ignore them when applying. I'd place (most of) their graduates in line with the "ivies" of the US any day. 1 More Answer

Career Choice

gregco • 2014

Question Inquiry: I'm currently studying Computer Science 2nd year at Birkbeck University, I'm thinking about changing and going to Architecture do you think it's possible?

Bobby, Architect

Finish your com sci degree. Make money for a few years. Then do a degree in computational design at the AA or elsewhere. Programming is such a big area of research in architecture. Also in professional practice offices such as Kieran Timberlake and others are always looking for programmers. 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

What type of house do we hav

gregco • 2014

Architecture Pros, We moved into this house last year, but have no idea what style of house it is. Can anyone shed any light? Thank you SO much in advance! Best, Jay

probably somewhere in one of these: 1 More Answer

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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

I want to design a basement

Don • 2014

i want to design a basement floor plan

Yes! It is me. 1 More Answer

Sex Is The One Big Problem N

Bobby, Architect • 2015

Although I enjoy a good discussion of sex, I will likely still want to see this documentary of microhousing. Microtopia Important to recognize that many cultures traditionally sleep in communal family sleeping rooms yet still manage to procreate. And many big city a... Read More

did the author of this article not live in dorms in college? 1 More Answer

Building Products

Where are the Miele ArchiCAD

ben, Architectural Draftsperson • 2016

I have previously been able to access the Miele ArchiCAD files, could you let me know if they are still online?

ben, Architectural Draftsperson

I was looking for the warming drawer ESW 6229..........Would be nice to have all of the Miele products online. 2 More Answers

Architecture

Why will the download folder

Brian Q, Architect • 2022

The downlaoded folder will not unzip

Liz, Modlar Administrator

Hi Brian, if you can send me a link to the product in question I can have a look at it to see if there is a problem with the files. 2 More Answers

Building Products

how can i download this obj

ramez, Architect • 2017
Liz, Modlar Administrator

Hi Ramez, the download button is on the right hand side. Simply click on the word 'DOWNLOAD' in the red box.

Architecture

Hi, downloading is ok, but e

Steve, Architectural Draftsperson • 2017
Steve, Architectural Draftsperson

36 inch Built-In French Door Bottom-Freezer T36BT810NS everything works, download but uncompress it does not work 1 More Answer

Building Products

Hi, can you please find me c

Percy, Architect • 2018

I can't find concrete ridge tiles in any Bim library platform.

Liz, Modlar Administrator

Hi Percy, I have had a search around our products and community BIM page, but unfortunately there aren't any ridge tiles and hips targets with Revit files.

Building Products

Can AA-2 Vapor Shield be ins

Ernest, Contractor • 2018

Have a small entry way. Installed R-21 Faced installed and then found vapor shield from a past job.Will it help or hurt if the shield is placed on top of the R-21 ?

Rich M

Building Products

Where is the 40ft version of

Joel, Project Manager • 2021
Christian, Project Manager

Thanks for asking this question as I also looking for the same.

Building Products

How do I purchase/replacemen

Thomas, Facility Manager • 2022

Good evening, Customer of mine is a property manager at a Cleveland, Oh location where L-480 units were installed. There are 6 units with residue built up and is not salvageable. I cannot find a seller of this product.  Please assist.

Liz, Modlar Administrator

Unfortunately we do not sell any products ourselves, we just list information for specifiers. I can see that the website we had for Lovair is no longer in operation so I will set the products to discontinued to avoid disappointing others. The website is now forwarding on to https://thesplashlab.com , so this might be a good company to reach o...

Building Products

Hi everyone, how do i dl pro

yann, Interior Designer • 2022
Liz, Modlar Administrator

Hi Yann, this product here does not have any BIM/CAD files, so there is nothing to download. We have thousands of products, many of which do have files to download. You can use the format filter when you do a search and that will allow you to see only products that have the relevant files. Alternatively, we also have a sister site called Bims...

Arch Stamp or Butt Plug???

gregco • 2014

The "trophy"Â I have been so worked up about, the prize at the end of the NCARB's, the icon that distinguishes Architects from interns - is a butt-plug? I would say this is very anti-climatic, but for some it's surely the reverse. If it ever goes missing from the o... Read More

Bobby, Architect

i could sure use one of those... 1 More Answer

M.Arch after Bachelor in Int

gregco • 2014

Hi everyone, So I have a bachelor in Interior architecture, and I need to get a master in Architecture since this is what I wanted in the first place. What masters are offered in architecture for a person coming from an interior design background. What degree option... Read More

Sounds like something I need to know too! 1 More Answer

Is a MS in Health and Design

gregco • 2014

I'm currently applying to a few masters programs (Georgia Tech, Clemson, University of Arizona and University of Michigan) due to the availability of a master of science in health and design (or similar wording)...I'm a newlywed trying to balance choosing grad schoo... Read More

I didn't realize that anyone aspired to be an adjunct. Here's a sampling of article titles I found in a 10 second web search: 1 More Answer

LED lighting - Could use som

Bobby, Architect • 2015

Hello to all the architects here in this forum. I'm starting my own company in the LED lighting industry and I have a few questions for my future business partners :) 1) How much money in your opinion your client would be willing to pay (if at all) for a high-end LE... Read More

1. As much or as little as they want to. 1 More Answer

Building Products

What the best green roof pro

Bobby, Architect • 2015

I'm designing a new residential project in california, and want to have a green roof on top of it.I'm having trouble finding information and feedback, on which product(s) are best and won't leak over time (obviously me and my client's biggest fair).

Carrie, Architect

There are a variety of green roofing products available with varied prices, ranging from reclaimed wood shingles to plastic ones so the best products would depend on the design and location of the house. Try GAF http://www.gaf.com/Roofing/Residential/Products/Shingles/Timberline if it suits your need and budget.

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

BIM/CAD Software

How to use v-ray software fo

murali, Engineer • 2016

In Revit 2013 version, how to use v-ray software for the purpose of best rendering process.

BIM/CAD Software

Zip files instead of single

Elmer, Architectural Draftsperson • 2017

I downloaded my first 2 files a bit ago. They were zip files not single files. Is there any way to download a single since Revit will only open a single? I'm new at Revit and maybe someone has a better way to work with this situation? Thanks!

Elmer, Architectural Draftsperson

Scott, It was the Bosch appliances. I got the zip part. I use them all the time but I had to open the zip twice to get to the single Revit file that Revit needed. Seems like some items are double/triple wrapped. Thanks for the follow up. 1 More Answer

Building Products

Is this ok to use in residen

Ernest, Architect • 2017

Is this ok to use in residential, new england climate

Lucille N

Hi Ernest, It would be best to check with the manufacturer to ensure it is okay to use. Thanks

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...

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

Scaling downloaded DWX files

Darin, Architectural Draftsperson • 2018

How do i Scale the downloads from the site they come in extremely small

Building Products

how can i dowload this? i ha

kenneth, Architectural Draftsperson • 2020

how can i download this beautiful sofa

Liz, Modlar Administrator

Hi Kenneth, unfortunately this product doesn't have any BIM/CAD files to download.

SketchUp file does not appea

Charles, Architect • 2014

A couple of files, kitchen appliances & faucets, appear to be stainless steel & chrome yet when I open the fie in SketchUp the finishes are white. While it's possible for me to manipulate these finishes it does take time. I'm wondering is there something I'm... Read More

You may change it the way you wanted it to be in the sketchup. but if you are going to render it the material settings shall be made...

Generic

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

NCARB Says my School is not

gregco • 2014

Hi All; I am in the process of starting my ARE taking an was going to request ARE testing authorization from NCARB. When I sat down to do this, I was shown to be ineligible to do this, and it seem to be because NCARB things my M.Arch is from a accredited institution... Read More

Bobby, Architect

Point them to NAAB. 1 More Answer

can't update uploaded files?

Masterhekwerk G • 2014

Where can i update/edit already uploaded files. Or delete and add. tnx

Scott, Architect

Hi, you can edit them from your brand pages dashboard here: http://www.modlar.com/my-modlar/manage-pages/

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