Belinda Ercan is the Twinmotion Product Marketing Manager at Epic Games, a Vectorworks partner. In this blog, she describes the five best features for architects in the Twinmotion real-time rendering engine.
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The 5 Best Twinmotion Features for Architects
Topics: Tech Tips and Workflows
Marc Pancera on Vectorworks & Smarter BIM Management
This story was originally written and published by the editors at Architizer.
With a history that dates back 90 years, European firm IttenBrechbühl has often had to find ways to change with the times. Helping lead that charge today is Head of BIM, Marc Pancera, MSc ETH Arch. After joining the team in 2010, Pancera moved from architect to project manager where he had a different perspective on the complexities going into the design of new projects. “I really wanted to push the topic of BIM,” Pancera reflected in a conversation with Architizer.
Topics: BIM (Architecture)
Why Our Firm Has Used Vectorworks for Nearly 20 Years
This blog was written by Greg Upwall of Studio Upwall Architects.
Topics: Guest Authors
How Hamilton + Aitken Architects Maximize Natural Light
*This article was originally published to ArchDaily on July 15, 2019.
“When we started out, our goal was to change the world, to do something that would really make a difference to the lives of people,” said Chad Hamilton, AIA LEED AP BD+C, Principal Architect of Hamilton + Aitken Architects (H+AA). “And education is one of the things that really determines how people live the rest of their lives. “So, for us it’s just awonderful feeling, to improve kids’ educational spaces.”
Whether working on schools, civic buildings, higher education, or other projects, the award-winning, San Francisco-based firm focuses on how each of these buildings will be used to enhance and enrich the lives of others.
Topics: Project Highlight
2022: A Grey Area of Design Visualization
This article is written by Lauren Smith, who designs stages and environments for corporate events. She uses the latest visualization technology to bring client visions to life. In 2017, she founded Scenic Mentor, a free 3D & VR tutorial blog, to help other Vectorworks designers learn this valuable new tech.
Topics: Interiors, Guest Authors
Wynne-Williams Associates Moves to Vectorworks Landmark in Leap of Faith
This article was originally published on Land8’s website and is written by Cheryl Corson, RLA, ASLA, CPSI.
Topics: Vectorworks Design Summit, COVID-19, BIM (Architecture), Tech Tips and Workflows, BIM (Landscape)
Now's the Time to do Site Analysis Right with 3D
By Danilo Maffei, FAPLD, PCH, Principal Maffei Landscape Design, LLC.
Topics: BIM (Landscape)
How Women Can Thrive in Architecture
*This article originally ran on AECCafe's website.
By Jane Wilson, Architect and Owner at E. Jane Wilson, Architect
Topics: BIM (Architecture)
How Modeling and Presentation Qualities Bring Unique Characteristics to Vectorworks
*This article originally ran on AECCafe's website.
By Vectorworks CEO Dr. Biplab Sarkar with support from Vectorworks staff Lauren Meyer, Rubina Siddiqui, Assoc. AIA and Luis Ruiz.
Anyone familiar with Vectorworks knows our business is building design and BIM software solutions that are intuitive, powerful and practical for professionals around the world. It’s the unique and versatile workflows we offer for all phases of design that separate us from other BIM authoring applications. Using best-in-class 3D technology, intuitive data management and unmatched graphical representation, our products provide architecture firms the freedom to model anything while seamlessly documenting and presenting it with the precision and artistic touch they require.
Topics: Vectorworks Design Summit, Product Launch, BIM (Architecture), Tech Tips and Workflows, News
GDTF: Finding Common Ground for an Efficient Workflow
This article originally ran in PLSN Magazine’s August 2019 issue.
Back in the late 1980’s and early 1990’s, the digital era of the lighting industry had yet to define a standard for unifying data exchange between fixtures. Every manufacturer had its own proprietary control language and controller for programming their own fixtures. What that meant for shows back then was a different controller for each type of manufacturer was needed if mixed together in a rig.
3 Reasons Why You Need this Real-Time Rendering Webinar
By Michael Brightman, Assoc. AIA, M.Arch, founder of Brightman Designs
By now, you’ve likely heard about last week’s announcement regarding Lumion’s LiveSync plug-in that’s available in Vectorworks. I’ve used Lumion — a popular real-time rendering application — for six years, and I’m a trainer by trade. On Thursday, April 11 at 2 p.m. ET, I’ll join Vectorworks Product Marketing Specialist Tony Kostreski PLA ASLA, for a webinar you won’t want to miss.
Topics: Partner Products