... related constituencies on BIM strategy. Transitioning into the new work process without senior management's support is like "jumping out of the airplane and finding a parachute before you hit the ground. ...

... the constructability and sustainability. Optimization of In-place Families like (countertops, fireplace, etc); Wall Sweeps (Gutters, chair, etc.) and Interior Families (interior trim, ...

...  3D Environment 3D models provide far more effective communication of design intent than 2D apps. Unlike 2D application, 3D model provides high resolution view. When ...

... like “An Inconvenient Truth” by Al Gore; “The Day After Tomorrow” and recently released “2012” directed by Roland Emmerich; the international panel for Climate Change; and environmentalists - all are raising ...

... like Mohenjo-Daro, Indraprastha, Babylon, and the great architectural building like the Pentagon (the world's largest office building by floor area), World Trade Centre (the twin 110-story towers), are ...

... Linking MS Project scheduling to the advanced software like Revit is one of the latest and crucial developments in the field of building applications development. Architectural firms have started using ...

... well harvested, we can save other natural energy resources like coal consumption. Most of the buildings designed by energy rating tools have significantly better daylight harvesting, use of shading, ...

... places, where the terrain is rugged, natural features like river dikes, mountain cliffs, and gorges have been used instead of human construction. Passes: Where the Great Wall came across major ...

... illusions were also incorporated like a subtle bent on the top of the inner columns giving an impression that the columns are getting suppressed by the weight of the roof. It is because of these ...

... materials like glass, steel, aluminum, brick infill and concrete, it was adopted in building corporate landmarks across all metropolitan cities in the world. Top Global Functional Buildings Most top corporations ...

... it a breeze to design complex and sophisticated building structures. Curved forms like arches, domes, vaults, and spheres are not only stronger, but also more efficient and economical than their rectilinear ...

... and people live like ‘islands’. In more ways than one, the factor responsible for this has been accounted to the way we live, or more precisely the structures that we live in. In the recent times, which ...

... like building shape and orientation, passive solar design and natural lighting can drastically reduce negative environmental effects Use of natural lighting is known to show positive effects on productivity ...

... Goujon, of Germain Pilon, Puget, Rude, Barye, etc. will have become the Paris of Monsieur Eiffel. Listen to our plea! Imagine now a ridiculous tall tower dominating Paris like a gigantic black factory ...

Outsourcing: The Politics Outsourcing, the very word, resonates in an obnoxiously offensive manner in some people’s minds. In fact, these people would like to make it sound synonymous to mediocre quality. ...

“Architecture is one part science, one part craft and two parts art,” mentions David Rutten. Art is the ultimate finesse of our human race. It’s the driving force. Goethe likens architecture to frozen ...

... world. Vernacular architecture widely varies from the spectacular Mayan Tikal and Machu Picchu temples to humble dwellings like the African tree-houses and the Native American log cabin. The igloos of ...

For those of us who like to decorate according to the seasons, our inspiration lies in the outside world. Seasonal decorating can be quite a challenge. However, it also gives you a chance to bring out ...

... painless, if preceded with the right amount of planning and preparation. This ‘right amount’ will be decided entirely based on each individual firm’s functioning and objectives. Just like every architect, ...

... and spaces and it spells spring. Flower arrangements, colorful furnishings and pastel candles can make any corner look like its straight out of interior design catalogue. Paint a single wall of a room ...