“But I Still Think It’s Ugly”: Explaining Architecture to Non-Architects

This one got me thinking about importance of understanding pattern language...which I think ties into the discussion of people's tendency to gravitate toward the familiar.

“But I Still Think It’s Ugly”: Explaining Architecture to Non-Architects

BIMobject has just released its newest collection of free 3D BIM objects. The set features the products of Bombastik Attitude, who offer a wide range of exclusive and functional designer furniture and public furniture for conference facilities, offices and all public places.

"We are very happy to be able to help Bombastik Attitude publish and market their products to a wide audience. The collaboration with BIMobject® gives them a fantastic opportunity to place their furniture on every architect and interior designer's desktop," says Ben O'Donnell, CTO of BIMobject AB.

The BIM objects of the Bombastik Attitude product line are available for ArchiCAD and AutoCAD. Please follow the link below to see the products on the BIMobject® portal, and while there, register to download them free of charge.

 View Bombastik Attitude's products on BIMobject.com

Import updater DWG-DXF 2013 for Artlantis Studio 4.1.8

Abvent released an update for Mac and Windows yesterday that permits Artlantis 4.1.8 to open DWG-DXF 2013 files. To install, first make Artlantis isn't running. Then download and run the installer. Follow the instructions to complete the process.

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APRIL 30th is Graphisoft's FREE Webinar Featuring ArchiCAD & Artlantis (Architectural Visualization)

Join in on April 30th with Graphisoft's free webinar on visualization in Artlantis, the fastest stand-alone 3D rendering application developed for architects and designers.
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Macintosh®-based attendees: Mac OS® X 10.5 (Leopard) or newer

PC-based attendees: Windows® 7, Vista, XP or 2003 Server

 For the America's: Tue, Apr 30, 2013 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM PST (12:00 PM - 13:00 PM EST)register here

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Live, online seminar: Architectural visualization featuring @ArchiCAD and @Artlantis

GRAPHISOFT's next live, online seminar will take place on April 30, and will focus on architectural visualization. We will feature Artlantis, the fastest stand-alone 3D rendering application developed especially for architects and designers. Artlantis is ideal for quickly and easily creating high resolution 3D renderings, iVisit 3D Panoramas, QuickTime VR Objects, and animations. A recognized leader in preview window technology, Artlantis is the rendering software used by architects, designers and urban design professionals in more than 80 countries, including thousands of ArchiCAD users.

The graphic presentation of a design has always been a key factor in the success of a project. Architectural visualization allows us not only to place the project in its future environment and highlight the beauty of the design, but also to bring the concept to life through photo-realistic objects, colors, lighting, and textures.

We will be joined by Xavier Vanabelle of Asymetrie, a graphic design studio located in Beaumont, Belgium. Xavier will present an exciting new project modeled in ArchiCAD and rendered in Artlantis. With over ten years experience in architectural visualization, the team at Asymetrie has collaborated on a variety of projects, including the design of urban areas, private homes, museums, and schools.

Join us on April 30 to learn how to export an ArchiCAD model to Artlantis to create jaw-dropping, photo-realistic renderings and animations!

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 For the America's: Tue, Apr 30, 2013 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM PST (12:00 PM - 13:00 PM EST)register here

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LIVE! Online webinar 4/17/13 @ 11:00AM PDT: Working with shaders in Artlantis

What it's About: Artlantis 4.1 is a powerful, easy-to-use 3D rendering application developed especially for architects and designers, ideal for quickly and easily creating high-resolution 3D renderings, animations, QuickTime VR Objects and iVisit 3D Panoramas. This webinar will focus on using Shaders in Artlantis, covering different types of Shaders, the Shaders Inspector, the Catalog, media collections, Postcards, and custom Shaders creation. Who is Presenting: Chris Stringer is General Manager of Objects Online, Abvent’s Artlantis distributor in the US & Canada and a BIMobject.com US franchise. Trained as an architect, Chris has been involved in architectural software sales, training, and support since 1996. His professional interests include 3D parametric modeling and 3D visualization. Who Should Attend: Architects, Designers, 3D modelers, and anyone interested in photo realistic 3D visualization. The webinar will last about about 1 hour, including the Q & A session. Registration is free, but space is limited. Mark the date (Apr 17, 2013) and reserve your webinar seat now.  Register for the Webinar  Download the Artlantis 30-day Demo  Artlantis Pricing & Ordering