Do you love your BIM software too much?
The recent announcement of Google killing Google Reader has me thinking about dead software, over specialization, and the dependence on software companies. My readers who use Autodesk products might feel a little uncomfortable for a moment
The Number One Reason for designers to learn BIM
Okay so perhaps if you're 100% going to retire in the next few years this doesn't apply to you. But if you plan on working for sometime yet, you need to get with the latest technology, you need to accept
Video games, Micro-transactions, and Nine Minutes of your Time well spent
So you know micro-payments have been on my mind recently. I've been thinking a lot about how in conjunction with augmented reality and/or QR codes these small amounts of money offer some intriguing possibilities for architects. I've also been dwelling
Texting and Driving
A little different from the usual post on Shoegnome, but don't worry it all connects
First Memories, AutoCAD version 2.5, and 3D Studio R4
I've been using ArchiCAD since 2006. Over 7 years now
QR Codes and Micro-payments
Did you read my post on Augmented Reality and Micro-Payments? You should. It's pretty cool. The more I think about affiliate links and micro-payments, the more I get excited about the idea. Could we test this concept in 2013? You bet we
Augmented Reality and Micro-payments
Sooner than you think. Much sooner than you believe possible. You've reached BIM IV-IV, the pinnacle of Social BIG BIM. You talk with prospective clients about the AECOU relationship. Your BIMs are integrated with the final buildings so that they are a
Who is in the BIM? AECO meet AECOU
I couldn't fit this graph in the previous post on social BIG BIM, so it gets its own post. Which is good because I also want to ruminate on the acronym AECOU. Once we reach Social BIG BIM, IV-IV (augmented reality),