Up-up and away
London-based Marks Barfield architects is using Gehry Technologies Digital Project (DP) technology to enhance tourist attractions in this iconic world city.
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Heathrow Terminal 5
A look at the project, the challenges, the lessons learnt and the implications on future projects. By Bob Garrett, Excitech.
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Technology as the translator
Pete Baxter, Northern European sales director, Autodesk Building Solutions Division, looks at the ways 3D CAD images can be used beyond the design department and how they can significantly enhance…
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Creating a
Securing the design contract for the National Swimming Centre for the Beijing 2008 Olympics was a task worthy of gold medal distinction.
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Oc? wide format showcase
Oc? recently unveiled a new range of high-productivity wide format print, copy and scan systems. AEC Magazine’s Consulting Editor, John Marchant reports from the launch event, held at Oc?’s headquarters…
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Virtual construction
John Robertson Architects has been committed to Building Information Modelling (BIM) for the last 11 years. It recently took the next step, moving beyond model-based architecture towards full building lifecycle…
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Talking Heads – Project Planning
There are a growing number of 3D tools that link to project planning applications to help streamline the construction process. AEC Magazine asked three proponents of these new generation tools…
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Training vs implementation
CADline’s Paul Woody looks at the process of purchasing discipline specific software, and how a dedicated deployment / implementation scheme can be much more effective than a software sale with…
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Z Corporation ZPrinter 350
While Z Corporation made its name with full colour 3D printers, it has recently released a lower-cost monochrome machine. Al Dean explores what the ZPrinter 350 brings to the entry-level…
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