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Guest Blogger – David Jefferis shares an alternative to Photorealistic Renderings

April 3, 2012

Photorealistic rendering is probably the most time-consuming mode of architectural representation. Even approximating realistic lighting conditions and material effects through specialized rendering software is an arduous task of trial and error. While I recognize and respect the place of these images in the contemporary practice of architecture, the daily reality of a small practice demands a method for producing renderings not dependent on large investments in software, time or personnel.

Flexible, Fast and Functional – A Review of Master Script’s Total Keynote

March 11, 2012

This guest post is by David Jefferis. “Someone finally made a good keynote object.” The reaction by a former co-worker sums up my feelings about the new Total Keynote object by Master Script. The object has a deep level of functionality and easily conforms to any graphic style or working method. In addition to describing and analyzing the object (note, it’s NOT an add-on), I will also explain how the

Guest Blogger – Scott Barrington shares the BIMstop Manifesto

February 26, 2012

At BIMstop we like to think big. We’ve come from humble beginnings and credit our growth and development to our engaged user base, such as the dedicated followers of this blog. Our service enables Architects and Specifiers to connect with the Manufacturer specific 3D BIM model of their choice, meaning less time searching and more time designing. Our vision is to be the helping hand when dealing with anything BIM

Interactive ArchiCAD Practice Manual – guest blogger Vaneshrie Sullivan shares insights into her book

January 22, 2012

The Interactive ArchiCAD Practice Manual came from the realization that, although there are numerous books on teaching ArchiCAD users how to use the tools and navigate around projects, there is not much guidance on how to apply this software in the most efficient manner in an everyday office environment. ArchiCAD is both user friendly and customizable, giving users the freedom to work in the software in countless ways. The price

Adventures in GDL — guest blogger Kristian Bursell shares the origins of CADSwift

January 11, 2012

I officially entered the building design realm through the Architecture and Environmental Design course at the University of Canberra. After constantly being told that my ideals were that of a dreamer I became unsure of myself and decided the safe option was to follow the notions of friends, family and university Lecturer’s on “what life is”. However I felt nothing when I reached the milestones they said would bring fulfilment;

Adventures in GDL – guest blogger Jeroen de Bruin talks about being a GDL Specialist

August 28, 2011

My adventure started after finishing a bachelor in architecture and working in several architects’ offices. I found that drafting in 2D really annoyed me: First draw the floor plan, then the elevations, manually add in shadows… and then the architect changes the design and you start over again. Those painstaking hours of checking if the elevation matched the floor plan… If only there had been an ArchiCAD feature like Trace

Greater than the Sum of the Parts – guest blogger David Jefferis talks about Hybrid Notation

July 24, 2011

This guest post is by David Jefferis. My preferred style of notation breeds the Full Text Note with the Full Keynote to produce the Hybrid Note. The primary problem with both styles of notation presented last week is the lack of hierarchy: special details or materials are not given special treatment and can get lost amid the notes for standard assemblies. Using the Hybrid Note system, these standard assemblies such

Key Notes – guest blogger David Jefferis takes us from Conventional to Exceptional

July 17, 2011

This guest post is by David Jefferis. In these posts, I will focus on general techniques of standardized representation and strategies for producing construction documents so that our conventional drawings can be exceptional. An important but rarely discussed part of starting an office is establishing a set of effective graphic standards for communicating design intent through construction documents. Most design websites and blogs show multiple rendered perspectives, plans and sections

I’m Looking for Guest Bloggers

May 22, 2011

In the next few months I’m planning to revamp the blog and website. I’ve spent the last year focusing on writing and getting the word out. Now it’s time, among other things, to update the about page and the ArchiCAD page to better reflect who I am and what the blog has evolved into, add links to my favorite ArchiCAD sites, etc. As the first step in that process I’d

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