The other day I learned... ahem.... uh... apparently, installing Servicepack 1 for 2012 Navisworks Manage... uhmmm. fixes this issue.
Who knew?
Well
John Hall
BIM Integration Specialist with HASKELL Design Build.
He Knew.
Thursday, February 16, 2012
Navisworks 2012 DWF bug: The Real Fix
I reported on and crafted a workaround for an issue I was experinceing when updating DWF files used to create a Federated Model in Navisworks 2012. You can find that post here.
The other day I learned... ahem.... uh... apparently, installing Servicepack 1 for 2012 Navisworks Manage... uhmmm. fixes this issue.
Who knew?
Well
John Hall
BIM Integration Specialist with HASKELL Design Build.
He Knew.
The other day I learned... ahem.... uh... apparently, installing Servicepack 1 for 2012 Navisworks Manage... uhmmm. fixes this issue.
Who knew?
Well
John Hall
BIM Integration Specialist with HASKELL Design Build.
He Knew.
Tuesday, February 14, 2012
An ECHO... of WHAT REVIT WANTS
If you've ever struggled to understand the Revit Coordinate System you should head over to What Revit Wants.
Luke found a 36 min video that explains the whole concept in depth.
Luke found a 36 min video that explains the whole concept in depth.
Sunday, February 12, 2012
Tuesday, February 7, 2012
BIM on a City wide scale
The Realtime Cities Initiative by Arch Virtual presents Virtual Dubuque.
From their site:
Virtual Dubuque from Jon Brouchoud on Vimeo.
Arch Virtual- creating REALLY BIG Bad BIM
From their site:
“We’re harnessing the same technology used to make the latest iPad apps and XBox 360 games, but we’re not making a game, we’re building dynamic and ever-changing models of cities that are designed to serve as true community resources that can be easily accessed directly from a website,” said Jon Brouchoud, Founder of Virtual Cities.”
Virtual Dubuque from Jon Brouchoud on Vimeo.
Arch Virtual- creating REALLY BIG Bad BIM
Monday, February 6, 2012
BIMwash. You heard it here first.
Well, pretty darn close to first. Now I hear it a lot. Mostly I wanted to bump this post to the present, since I feel like it’s even more relevant now than back in March of ‘09
Who’s Afraid of the Big Bad BIM?: BIMwash, the new snake oil? 3/10/09Don’t try to BIMwash it. The Big Bad will still show through.
Sunday, February 5, 2012
Saturday, February 4, 2012
Is Drawing Dead?
This is the question that the Yale School of Architecture (YSOA) will attempt to answer in their Symposia Spring 2012.
Frankly, I’m not sure what to think of this. Is drawing dead? Really? Of course not, drawing is a fundamental method of Human communication. There are tons of manuscripts that talk about the psychology of drawing. There is a direct connection between the inception of an idea and the strokes on paper, and back again. They build on each other.
No, drawing is NOT dead. It’s not even sick. But what is dying (and I’ll be glad to lend a hand in the dispatch) is the idea that we can continue to deliver projects with the focus, the centerpiece, the contractually defined SINGLE POINT OF TRUTH on that project be a DRAWING!!!
What has me so hot? Read on. From YSOA’s Symposia website:
Another gem:
The word Architect comes to us from the Ancient Greek architekton most often translated as “Master Builder.” I won’t argue with this translation, but archi means First. Principal. Earliest. The foundation. I like this definition better. First Builder. Principal Builder. In that case (as with Master Builder) who else should be the INFORMATION MANAGER on a BUILDING project?
As far as allowing the “verisimilitude of digital rendering” to “supplant critical reflection?” If realism in a digital model prevents you from analyzing your design, I suggest that you have been out of touch with a life that has verisimilitude for too long as it is.
If this is the topic that vaunted Schools of Architecture are discussing at length, I fear for the whole profession. I’ve said it before (and most likely will again) If you dislike CHANGE, you’re really going to hate being IRRELEVANT!
I don't believe that ALL architects think this way. As a matter of fact I KNOW that their are firms large and small who are embracing "...the proliferation of digital tools..." that has "...radically changed" the industry.
I think that those entering the field should follow the oft given advice: Learn to Sketch. Loose, free, and quick. It’s good for your thought process. It’s good for your brain. Practice it often throughout your career and use it to quickly communicate complex thoughts.
And if you want to keep from being marginalized as a producer of pretty pictures, get back to being the Master Builder. Master the cutting edge tools that allow you to manage the project information.
If you don’t, someone else will.
Don’t be afraid, the Big Bad Bim can smell fear.
Edit: Added commas ;)
Frankly, I’m not sure what to think of this. Is drawing dead? Really? Of course not, drawing is a fundamental method of Human communication. There are tons of manuscripts that talk about the psychology of drawing. There is a direct connection between the inception of an idea and the strokes on paper, and back again. They build on each other.
No, drawing is NOT dead. It’s not even sick. But what is dying (and I’ll be glad to lend a hand in the dispatch) is the idea that we can continue to deliver projects with the focus, the centerpiece, the contractually defined SINGLE POINT OF TRUTH on that project be a DRAWING!!!
What has me so hot? Read on. From YSOA’s Symposia website:
“Drawing, and consequently, the entire architectural profession is withering while architects surrender creative agency to digital processes.”It saddens me that any Architect would consider surrendering creative agency to ANY process. Who’s fault would that be? Who do we blame when an entire profession “withers” due to their surrender of creativity? By definition, surrender can only blamed on one party.
Another gem:
“Designers are demoted to information managers, and the seductive verisimilitude of digital rendering supplants critical reflection.”Demoted? Seriously? Who could be more important on a project than those that control and are responsible for the flow of information? Maybe this is what is wrong with the profession?
The word Architect comes to us from the Ancient Greek architekton most often translated as “Master Builder.” I won’t argue with this translation, but archi means First. Principal. Earliest. The foundation. I like this definition better. First Builder. Principal Builder. In that case (as with Master Builder) who else should be the INFORMATION MANAGER on a BUILDING project?
As far as allowing the “verisimilitude of digital rendering” to “supplant critical reflection?” If realism in a digital model prevents you from analyzing your design, I suggest that you have been out of touch with a life that has verisimilitude for too long as it is.
If this is the topic that vaunted Schools of Architecture are discussing at length, I fear for the whole profession. I’ve said it before (and most likely will again) If you dislike CHANGE, you’re really going to hate being IRRELEVANT!
I don't believe that ALL architects think this way. As a matter of fact I KNOW that their are firms large and small who are embracing "...the proliferation of digital tools..." that has "...radically changed" the industry.
I think that those entering the field should follow the oft given advice: Learn to Sketch. Loose, free, and quick. It’s good for your thought process. It’s good for your brain. Practice it often throughout your career and use it to quickly communicate complex thoughts.
And if you want to keep from being marginalized as a producer of pretty pictures, get back to being the Master Builder. Master the cutting edge tools that allow you to manage the project information.
If you don’t, someone else will.
Don’t be afraid, the Big Bad Bim can smell fear.
Edit: Added commas ;)
Friday, February 3, 2012
BIM, Prefabrication and an Amazing timeline…
30 floor hotel. 360 Hours. 15 Days. A half a month. You’re a hotshot builder, using BIM and offsite fabrication to reduce waste, control quality, and shrink construction timelines? Well here’s the project to beat.
Is this all on the up and up? All the claims truthful? Who knows, it’s YouTube. I didn’t verify the timeline. Nor did I look into what was the scope of “Completion” in the claim of 360 hours. But I do see systems installed in the floor joist space before delivery to the site. Even finish materials like tile and ceiling panels.
Don’t think about what might be “fudged” in the video (like the clock stopping at 360:00:00 but the skin isn’t complete.) Be inspired. Produce something awesome. Let’s put solid, proven, offsite fabrication and efficient manufacturing techniques to work in the AEC industry. Let’s move out of the Dark Ages and into the Present.
YouTube- inspiring the Big Bad BIM to dream of Erector Set
like building production, for efficiency and productivity.
- 5 times more earthquake resistant than conventional construction
- 5 times more energy efficient
- 20 times more pure air
Is this all on the up and up? All the claims truthful? Who knows, it’s YouTube. I didn’t verify the timeline. Nor did I look into what was the scope of “Completion” in the claim of 360 hours. But I do see systems installed in the floor joist space before delivery to the site. Even finish materials like tile and ceiling panels.
Don’t think about what might be “fudged” in the video (like the clock stopping at 360:00:00 but the skin isn’t complete.) Be inspired. Produce something awesome. Let’s put solid, proven, offsite fabrication and efficient manufacturing techniques to work in the AEC industry. Let’s move out of the Dark Ages and into the Present.
YouTube- inspiring the Big Bad BIM to dream of Erector Set
like building production, for efficiency and productivity.
Thursday, February 2, 2012
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