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Thats amazing I hope you get to build it.

 

Thanks Rijk,

very impressive, which CAD-programme do you work with?
In our office we're usually working 2D. Additonally we have a simplified 3D-file for producing renderings etc. if required.

The sports hall I showed in an earlier post is finished. I'll show fotos in a few days.

Any other architects on FChat to show their work?

Till

 

Hey guys Im in definite need of advice, you see Im just 16 years old right now and I want to become an architect once I earn a degree for it in University. I am eager to know how it is to work on the job, can someone explain their daily work routine? please if someone would kindly do so, I would greatly appreciate it. I can't help but think about my career at this age.

Once again, thanks!

 

For the architects:

If you ever need any information concerning glass systems for your designs feel free to contact me. I work for a commercial glass contractor in Indianapolis in large contract sales. We have done some pretty cool stuff. We do it all. Curtain walls, storefronts, sun shades, composite panels, etc.... I love that architects are using glass more and more on buildings! Its good job security!

Check out some of our past projects. www.agm-indy.com click on the project gallery tab.

 

What is it?

 

Sounds good...

 

Guess it's a bit late for a reply but thanks for sharing that.

 

Just curious how many of you are working in BIM, and what software you've invested in. I'm anxious to make the switch from Autocad, but with 65 stations and two offices I'm concerned about making a smooth transition. I assume Revit would be the smoothest route. Any comments would be welcomed. PM me if you like. Thanks.

 

I would definitley recommend autodesk revit. I have been using it since before v5 and it has made nice improvements each version. the newest version has added a new render engine that is far superior to the last giving you the ability to produce presentation quality renderings all within the same model that you are producing your sd,dd, or cd package. let me know if you have any questions

 

My friend's firm does some cool stuff: http://www.studio-g2.com/

 

Hello,

short update on my projects:

The sports hall I showed in post 44 ist ready now.
The first image shows the entrance, the second one is the view from the foyer towards the sports hall (on a lower level).

One building of the housing area introduced in post 46 is shown in the third image.
The sale of the units will start in October, hopefully we'll have a brisk sale...
The modell should be completed by then, so I will send pictures. We are working with a more handcrafted model. No rapid prototyping like Rijks example.

Our small discussion here convinced me to do this housing project in 3D CAD. I'm using the 3D for short presentations to show how the volumes are going to look like. This very detailed image was done by a freelancer paid by the client.

How is the progress on your projects?

Regards, Till.
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Gosh, I didn't even know this thread existed. I will have to check in more often.

Great posts!

All I have to share right now is my small collection of AutoCAD Ferrari's
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I've had ArchiCad...product of European co. Graphisoft...since 2000. It's "cutting-edge" 3D building-modeling pro software, widely used here in the same sense that Mac is widely used in proportion to Windows.

It's great software, designed spicifically for architecture, and more intuitive/user friendly than AutoCad. The dxf. (ArchiCad) to .dwg file conversion and transfer process is pretty seamless now.

Revit is essentially Autodesk's version of ArchiCad.

I'm working again, and doing all my drawing by hand, since the office is AutoCad based and we're busy...no time for the AutoCad relearning process.

Sounds like upgrading to Revit would be the easiest and least expensive, path for your office.

 

Our office has been transistioning a few project teams at a time to Revit and it's a heck of a system. Still in progress though.

Of note, it is very processor hungry, and your hardware needs to really be up to snuff. Your IT people will need to be patient with the rollout for sure. You'll want to budget significant dollars for retraining the design and technical staff in seminars, if you've not done so.

Start with a smaller project! One of the harder parts is to get your consultants to go along with it. The key being Structural and Mechanical. Landscape and others are less important.

Perhaps you know all this already, but thought I would throw in my two cents.

BTW, our office is in 2 locations and 325 people. So the transititon will take awhile.

 

Since this is a picture thread.... a small sample of stuff I've worked on:
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Most recently was lead designer for this tightly budgeted, large, high-end urban apartment builing:

building website:
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Thank you for the kind words. I'm not an architect, as I have not yet met the requirements (M.A./IDP). I've been a practicing designer for the past 10 years, though I've been doing more and more architectural illustrations recently out of my home studio. www.farquharsonstudio.com

So I guess you could say Gentleman....Designer/Illustrator.

 

Thank you, Tom. Unfortunately, the project is destined for a permanent life in the flat file (though I've been experimenting with it a little lately in sketchup for enjoyment)

Paul

 

Remarkable. I can imagine the natural lighting that will be incorporated into the space.