Case Studies
Case Studies
- Details
When artist Antony Gormley contracted Had-Fab to fabricate his newest landmark sculpture, it was immediately obvious that the complexity of
- Details
Architectural landmark strives to be carbon neutral while housing varied constituencies.
- Details
Paul Woddy takes a look at Autodesk Revit 2011 and finds a user-friendly release that is more intuitive than older versions.
- Details
Renovating historical landmarks requires a careful balance between preserving the architectural elements that characterise the generation of the original build while updating items to support modern life.
- Details
The challenging structures of the stadiums at this summer's World Cup were brought to life with the help of Tekla software.
- Details
Parametric modelling facilitates form-first
collaboration to construct curvilinear design.
- Details
Architects Freeland Rees Roberts worked with Excitech to create a skills development programme with updated drafting solutions.
- Details
London architectural firm ttsp faced a major challenge when it needed to deploy CAD users on site. However, due to the lightweight architecture of MicroGDS, it was able to run fully functional CAD software on thin clients with the help of off the shelf Microsoft technology.
- Details
Rebar and steel modelling software from Graitec and an accurate 3D model ensured
key elements of the Saadiyat bridge project met tight deadlines without a hitch.
- Details
Falls from height remain the most common cause of fatality for those working in the construction sector in the UK, while slips and trips remain one of the most common causes of major injury.
- Details
With a design process that is becoming increasingly 3D, tools are needed to capture existing structures and sites. Laser scanning and
- Details
Laser scanning and point-cloud data will be widely used technologies in the coming years. Martyn Day visited Houston to attend the only dedicated conference to digitally capture the real world in points.
- Details
GEO-10, the dedicated event for geospatial technology, is set to take place on the 24th and 25th March 2010 at the Ricoh Arena, Coventry. AEC Magazine gives a run down of who
- Details
In the second part of his analysis of the Computational Design Symposium at Autodesk University, Martyn Day asks what the impact of computational design tools will be and when Autodesk
- Details
The wealthy principality of Monaco was rich in 3D visualisation as this year
- Details
A motorway upgrade project in Australia employs a range of software platforms to improve road infrastructure and attract the best specialists available.
- Details
Building analysis and design tools verify Russian code compliance and Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) eligibility.