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Birds of a feather flock together is a proverb we’ll soon see in action through urban planning firm McGregor Coxall’s upcoming project, “Bird Airport.” With construction expected to begin in Tianjin, China in late 2017, and slated for completion by 2018, the project aims to decrease the number of endangered bird species by providing a safe place for migrating birds to access shelter and food during their long journey across Asia.

Topics: 3D Modeling, Adrian McGregor, Architect, Architecture, Asia, BIM, Bird Airport, bird life, bird sanctuary, carbon footprint, China, design, East Asian-Australian Flyway, eco-friendly, education center, green infrastructure, journey, Landmark, Landscape, McGregor Coxall, migration, observation walkway, Port of Tianjin, recreational nature trails, recycle, renewable energy, research center, site design tools, Vectorworks Landmark software, water habitats, wetland, wetlands, Worksheets

When you’ve been designing for years, it’s easy to pick up some bad habits that can slow down your workflow. Increase your productivity and avoid obstacles by reflecting on these tried-and-true tips from some of the most prolific Vectorworks software users.

Topics: Adrian McGregor, Architecture, Christien Methot, Entertainment, Florida Orthopaedic Institute, Forest Dickey, Ground Reconsidered, inspiration, Landscape, lindsay high stanislaw, LRSLA Studio, LRSLAstudio, M Group, M Group Architects and Interior Architects, McGregor Coxall, Michael Timcheck, Mike Zielsdorf, Old Town Newhall, Pacific Coast Land Design, parramatta, Parramatta River Urban Design Strategy, PCLD, Rob Glisson, ROJO, ROJO Architects, rojo Architecture, Thompson Hospitality, Uncategorized, Varian Designs, Vectorworks Architect, Vectorworks Landmark, Vectorworks Spotlight

Whether you’re attending the Greenbuild International Conference and Expo in Washington, D.C. this weekend or not, we bet that designing "green" is often on your mind. That’s why we've collected some thoughts from leading architects and landscape architects to inspire you as you incorporate sustainable thinking into your workflow.

Topics: 3D Modeling, Adele Ashkar, Adrian McGregor, Architecture, Case Study, Community, Energos, François Lévy, Greenbuild 2015, Greenbuild International Conference and Expo, inspiration, Kipnis Architecture + Planning, Landmark, Landscape, Lévy Kohlhaas Architecture, McGregor Coxall, Nate Kipnis, trade shows, Vectorworks 2016, Vectorworks Architect

Pack your bags! You’re invited to join us for a revitalizing three days of workflow-enhancing fun at our annual global conference! In its second year, the 2016 Vectorworks Design Summit is taking Illinois’ Fairmont Chicago, Millennium Park hotel by storm from April 25 to April 27. With keynote presentations by Vectorworks executives and industry leaders, a sneak peek into the future of our software, and networking opportunities with product engineers, power users, and third-party partners, attendees will leave feeling inspired to solve their next design challenge.

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Seventy percent of the world’s population will live in cities by 2050, and Adrian McGregor doesn’t think urban areas are ready to handle this increase. That’s why the landscape architecture and urban design firm McGregor Coxall is dedicated to preparing the built environment for increased population density, as well as environmental and economic changes in the coming decades.

Topics: 3D Modeling, Adrian McGregor, awards, Ballast Point Park, Case Study, inspiration, Landmark, Landscape, McGregor Coxall, Parramatta River Urban Design Strategy, Success Story

Do you dream of transforming the world? Then join a community of visionaries at the 2015 Vectorworks Design Summit on April 27-29 at the Sofitel Hotel in Philadelphia, PA. Attendees across all design disciplines will benefit from thought leadership sessions, engaging breakouts, product development insight, and more. Plus, you'll get a chance to network with Vectorworks software engineers, power users, third-party partners, and other professionals, walking away with proven workflow successes, improved skills, and all you need to dazzle your next client!

Topics: 3D Modeling, Adrian McGregor, Architecture Is Fun, Asite, BIM, Biplab Sarkar, Bluebeam Software, Bogdan & Van Broeck, Community, Education, Exhibit Logic, Holcombe Norton Partners, Leo Van Broeck, LEVENBETTS, MAXON Computer, McGregor Coxall, MORRIS, Philadelphia, Planet Vectorworks, ROJO Architects, Sean Flaherty, Sofitel Philadelphia, Synchro Software Ltd., The Small Group, third party partner, Vectorworks Design Summit

Graduation ceremonies are wrapping up here in the United States, so we wanted to similarly wrap up our series of articles with tips for emerging professionals. This time, we sought career advice from Vectorworks users in the world of landscape architecture/design and urban planning. Hope you find these words of wisdom useful!

Topics: 3D Modeling, Adrian McGregor, Education, Graham Landscape Architecture, Janine Pattison, Janine Pattison Studios, Jay Graham, Landmark, Landscape, McGregor Coxall, student2PRO

Adrian McGregor is managing partner of McGregor Coxall, a landscape architecture and urban design firm based in Sydney, Australia, and founder of The Biocity Studio, an innovative research group and internet portal that encourages action to ensure a cleaner, stronger world.

Topics: Adrian McGregor, Australian Institute of Landscape Architects, Ballast Point Park, BIM, Landmark, Landscape, McGregor Coxall, Notable User, Parramatta Road, Telstra Business Awards, The Biocity Studio, Topos Magazine