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Is CAD perfect for designing 3D models
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.
Construction Document Training
I'm wanting to expose my team of young interns to great quality construction documents and how to organize a project. If I had been planning ahead I would have kept some drawing sets myself. Can anybody reccomend a good book or website or blog that covers this for c... Read More
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Private Vs Public sector positions
First a little background...30 yrs old. nearly finished with ARE's. 10 yrs of experience in all phases of private sector work. yes i worked my way through college in firms. Have been offered the position to take a director of facilities position for a county school... Read More
if you want to design, no. 1 More Answer
Can I add a parameter that change the line dimension but didn't move the text
Best Programs for Architecture
Hi, I am a second year architecture student and were told that we should start learning to design on computers. I was wondering which programs are recommended and which ones are a mandatory to learn. I was also wondering where I could find tutorials to learn how to... Read More
The current industry standard is MS Paint. All big-name firms demand this as an absolutely necessary skill. Start out with a few simple tutorials and then when you feel confident, move on to the highly advanced commands. Other students will tell you to learn "important" programs like CAD/Revit, but they're just wasting their time. No one care...
You got a firm? Are ya makin' it?
Here's my question: You have a firm, small practice, maybe a partner or two...Besides the hard work, long hours, spending more time than your though on admin and billing, where is the next job coming from...are ya comfortable financially? I am not talking big bucks... Read More
Yup! five staff and lots of work, mostly turning down work we don't like or want. Early years were tough as we were raising three kids ( they still are young ) so i make sure I balance my schedule and don't work weekends or late at night. But I could be working harder to make more but for what .... more stress and management of staff. I love... 1 More Answer
Do you believe micro-houses are the future of urban residence or are they just a trend?
Following our article https://www.modlar.com/news/211/microhouses-a-small-solution-for-big-problems , I want to know what you think... Are we all going to start building microhouses?
Revit family for Miele warming drawer esw 5080-29?
I need a revit family for the Miele warming drawer esw 5080-29... does anyone have it? I would really appreciate if someone could upload one. Thanks...
Can you please post a link to that product? I'm not sure that is one we have developed for Miele but could definitely let them know that you'd find it useful!
how to use fbx format in sketchup
hi very one i want to use this website people model and import to the sketchup but the format that website provided is fbx and obj i don't know that can i import fbx in the sketchup or not . this website want money to give download access i don't know that i pay mo... Read More
Yes you can import 3d models in FBX format directly to Sketchup. 1 More Answer
How good is MIT's undergraduate architecture program?
Is MIT's undergraduate track quality? Is it worth doing the 4-year track or should I just do a normal 5-year bachelors degree?
It's terrible. You should check out bunker hill comm college instead. 1 More Answer
Why aren't there more designs for hurricane safe homes? I have a design that is hurricane safe.
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
How can I apply this material if it comes in a LCF format
Help download file?
Can I download a high rez. photo? There is no download icon and the image icon is greyed out. Thanks
Good News/Bad News
Good News: Wife is about 10 weeks pregnant now, can tell everyone. Bad News: Laid off today, F F F F State needs to get their butts in gear and process my license
congrats man...stay home with your kid for awhile. 1 More Answer
Egress From Third Floor Residential
It is my understanding that egress from a third floor in a single family home per the IRC requires two separate stairs. Two floors and you can have a stair and a jump platform, but three floors you will need two stairs. Is that correct? I recently saw a home built... Read More
Where are you located? Local code is critical. 1 More Answer
How to import an object in revit?
TELL ME HOW CAN I IMPORT EASY WAY
Duchamp to direct THE LUCKY BUMS
Marcel Duchamp has agreed to direct The Lucky Bums, a theatrical reenactment of Ford Madox Ford's The Good Soldier, starring Grace Princess of Monaco as Leonora Ashburnham, Rainier III Prince of Monaco as Edward Ashburnham, Flavia Maria Augusta as Florence Dowell, a... Read More
this is the saddest story i have ever heard rita 1 More Answer
Architecture stories
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
Need some help on architectural diagram !
Hi guys , experts out there I have been trying so hard to create a diagram like this .... I wonder which software is used? and is there any tutorial on creating this kind of Diagram that I could learn online? A million thanks !
Thats actually done in Vray (probably 3d Max Vray) but you can do it in rhino. 1 More Answer
Invalid 3D in downloaded ArchiCAD rangehood model - how to fix?
I downloaded the 'Miele Rangehoods Lib.lcf' library from Modlar, which looks to be a useful multiple models in one object, but on placing, the Object dialog shows errors in 3D under either ArchiCAD 23 or 24 . I see the object was created in 2014. That cor... Read More
Where to find you Podcast RSS feed on the website
I really enjoy your podcast but would like to listwen to it on my drive to work and so would like to add it to my android podcaster. However I cant seem to find it on my app but could add with an RSS feed do you have an RSS link for this podcast?
Hi Justin, I will forward your message on to our development team now and see if there is something they can do! 3 More Answers
Where do you get architectural inspiration from
When starting a new project, I sometimes get stuck and don't know where to start... . I want to know more about how other architects get architectural inspiration... and organize/ brainstorm their ideas. How and where do you get architectural inspiration? What othe... Read More
Can you install rough Plumbing ?
Hi Gerry, that is a question that I cannot answer for you, but you can ask the manufacturer by emailing [email protected] .
Revit software for students
Hello, I am a student starting architectural drawings. Can I get Revit architecture software for free?
Hi Richmond, I have had a look on Revit's website for you and I think it might be possible. Have a look here: https://www.autodesk.com/education/free-software/revit . Good luck!
There are no 3D object files to download
This is labeled "Other 3D" when there's no 3D at all? it's 2D pictures and a 2D PDF. Incredibly misleading.
Hi Leland, Thank you for letting us know there is a mislabeled object. I have done a search for "level 2 electrical vehicle charging station" as tagged in your question, but I can't find any objects with this name. Would you be able to share the link to the object so I can change the category from 3D to 2D?
How do I download the spec for Bosch 36'' refrigerator B21CL81SNS
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
How do I make a seawall using the sheet pile elements downloaded from this site
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
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!
What email program/product are architects and engineers using
I prefer Google Gmail or Apple Mail, but most architecture and engineering firms still seem to be using Microsoft Outlook ?
After saving the product, how can I start the download?
Hi Nathan, now that you have saved the products you will be able to find them easily. They will be in your folder, which you can access by clicking on 'MY FOLDER' on the top right of the page. To download the BIM files, open each product individually and you will see the 'Downloads' tab on the right. If the product has a file attached to it t...
Is there a way to link your updated Revit models with my local Revit desktop platform
Is there a way to link your updated Revit family models with my local Revit library on my PC.
Currently Autodesk Revit does have any native way to pull in updated Revit families. There a few third party plugins, but I haven't come across any that work really well. Most of our users find the direct downloads to Dropbox or Box.com work well as a simple way of keeping their company wide libraries up to date.
Interested in developing BIM objects/families for my company
Hello, I´m the architect of the technical department of Palautec omega bricks: http://www.palautec.es/default.aspx http://www.palautecbrickmanufacturer.com/products.html My Company is interested on developing BIM objects and families of our products for the intern... Read More
Hi Pablo, Would you be able to email us at [email protected] so we can help you further?
When/why did you decide to become an architect
What made you choose this field?
As a kid, I was always fascinated by buildings whether they were monuments, ruins or modern structures. So, when I had a decision to make it came pretty naturally. I turned my passion into the career path I wanted to take.
Between Autocad and Revit witch are the best software?
New to BIMstop? Below is our collection of manufacturer specific and generic BIM content (in a large range of BIM formats) to use with your projects.It is all completely free, you just need to be signed in to download the files.So why not sign up to BIMstop now!
Is there a spec drawing or written method for installation when using metal keyway?
Is there a spec drawing and or written method for installation when using metal keyway systems?
The product installation instructions are available here: http://www.jpspecialties.com/tpvmasterspec.pdf
Plotting of a particular view to a specific scale?
I am battling to plot a particular scale sized view of a drawing in Revit. how would i be able to plot a certain scaled view.
What's good architecture?
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
What material is the bookcase made of?
Hi Thomas, unfortunately the architect hasn't listed this info. Sorry we can't help you with this question.
Salary negotiations help please
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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