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Purpose (designed and) built for Architects

DebunkTheBIM

I started learning technical drafting on my father’s drawing machine, the type with two rulers fixed at right angle to each other but adjustable to any angle through a button. (he If I was to become a proper architect, I had to use purpose designed tools. It was totally inappropriate. I was to use a T square or a parallel motion.

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Another example why it is better to stay out of BIM surveys…

DebunkTheBIM

Autodesk products are conveniently bundled together – not so ArchiCAD and Vectorworks (owned by the same company: Nemetschek). However the high number using ArchiCAD reflects the strong hold this company holds over the architect and architectural designer market (81% of respondents). Then, look at the chart itself!

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Do you want to get more specified? A practical post to building material manufacturers;

DebunkTheBIM

Revit, Archicad, Microstation); Include: · Intelligent , branded North-Point and a level marker · Min 10 wall types typically used by the type of construction you are most active in; · Intelligent keys and legend stamps of those walls; Also, Have their 2D representation clean and tidy; Printing without hitches on most printers/plotters.

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BIM Objects, Data, and Information – More than a 3D Pretty Picture – Soooo Much More!

Building Information Management

We can begin to specify at a much earlier stage in the process’ Specifications were once undertaken by the specification expert, often once the detail design was completed. ‘A new generation of specifiers is being empowered by BIM. A new generation of specifiers is being empowered by BIM.

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Revit Beginners: An ArchiCAD Blogger

Revit Beginners

An ArchiCAD Blogger. Miguel Krippahl of Portugal is an ArchiCAD user and blogger who wants to know where are the ArchiCAD blogs are so if you find one or want to start one drop him a line. We design traditional, high-end residential work. ArchiCAD vs Revit. Design Reform. Marathon Drafting.

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Revit Beginners: Revit's Drafting Machine

Revit Beginners

Revits Drafting Machine. For those of you who remember using drafting machines mounted to a drafting table youll find a similar tool in Revit. Now any lines or walls that you draft will snap to the gridlines of your workplane. We design traditional, high-end residential work. ArchiCAD vs Revit. Subscribe To.

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Revit Beginners: When is a Family Parametric?

Revit Beginners

On top of which, your client might change the design of the component dozens of times. It doesnt have to flex, it just has to illustrate your design intent. We design traditional, high-end residential work. ArchiCAD vs Revit. Design Reform. Marathon Drafting. Probably not. David Duarte. at 4:26 PM.

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