tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25694283Sun, 15 Mar 2026 21:50:29 +0000BIMBIM and Green Building StudioSustainableAutocad ArchitectureRevitEcotectVirtual Design and ConstructionLEEDBIM 360Generative DesignKnowledge is of no value unless you put it into practicehttp://bimology.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com (Tomislav Zigo)Blogger89125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25694283.post-4587515672826964170Sun, 23 Nov 2014 06:36:00 +00002014-11-22T22:36:48.461-08:00BIM 360Even though this is still far from perfect, the new expanded functionality and minor tweaks in the way one can access issues and checklist information are representing a set of welcome enhancements to BIM 360 Field functionality. The quintessential idea of data mining for the purpose of true Information Modeling is one step closer to its true realization. Smart move by Autodesk's BIM 360 team....http://bimology.blogspot.com/2014/11/bim-360-filed-api-gets-decent-overhaul.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Tomislav Zigo)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25694283.post-4489304844998986474Fri, 08 Jun 2012 18:45:00 +00002012-06-08T11:53:00.215-07:00By the most recent acquisition of Boston based VELA systems and not so distant purchase of Horizontal glue, Autodesk has definitely position itself to deliver the entire ecosystem of solutions that are capable of supporting the entire lifecycle of BIM centric project delivery. How soon will these applications mature and integrate under the Autodesk's vision is to be seen, but Autodesk is http://bimology.blogspot.com/2012/06/vela-purchased-by-autodesk.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Tomislav Zigo)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25694283.post-7422521390110082926Tue, 28 Feb 2012 15:48:00 +00002012-02-28T07:50:19.657-08:00BIM and Green Building StudioSustainableAutodesk hosted a Sustainability Summit on February 7, 2012. See Autodesk CEO Carl Bass in conversation with Fortune Magazine's Marc Gunther; Autodesk Sustainability Director Lynelle Cameron; and a panel of sustainable design leaders facilitated by Autodesk sustainable manufacturing lead Sarah Krasley. For more on sustainable design, visit www.autodesk.com/sustainable-design lesshttp://bimology.blogspot.com/2012/02/sustainability-summit-2012.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Tomislav Zigo)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25694283.post-962660496096209698Wed, 15 Sep 2010 03:29:00 +00002010-09-14T20:37:14.440-07:00BIMVirtual Design and ConstructionIn some instances starting VICO Office on 64 bit system could be a bit problematic during an active VPN session or immediately followed closing of such. In order to jump start VICO Office, VERSANT database service needs to be restarted. Simply open your Computer management panel and under listed services look for "VERSANTD", select it and restart it.This will take care of your post VPN blank VICOhttp://bimology.blogspot.com/2010/09/troubleshooting-vico-office-after.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Tomislav Zigo)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25694283.post-1411632038031896450Tue, 26 Jan 2010 19:35:00 +00002010-01-26T11:42:37.356-08:00BIMRevitVirtual Design and ConstructionWhile mapping our assembly classification from Uniformat II to OmniClass Table 21 I needed the list of Revit object categories. This is only a part of that 200+ entry list that can be accessed upon exporting Revit model to ODBC. IdName-2000011Walls-2000014Windows-2000023Doors-2000032Floors-2000035Roofs-2000038Ceilings-2000080Furniture-2000100Columns-2000120Stairs-2000126Railings-2000151Generic http://bimology.blogspot.com/2010/01/revit-categories.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Tomislav Zigo)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25694283.post-9198159331836666126Thu, 21 Jan 2010 20:44:00 +00002010-01-21T12:48:58.433-08:00BIMVirtual Design and ConstructionInteresting perspective on why to use cost estimating as well schedule integration as a part of the comprehensive Virtual Design and Construction process...<?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" />http://bimology.blogspot.com/2010/01/top-ten-reasons-to-do-5d-bim.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Tomislav Zigo)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25694283.post-4542722754298348189Wed, 06 Jan 2010 18:57:00 +00002010-01-06T11:03:17.643-08:00BIMAn interesting application of head-tracking technology which can be used to examine 3D models.http://bimology.blogspot.com/2010/01/head-tracking-vr-technology-for-bim.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Tomislav Zigo)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25694283.post-678813607195489173Mon, 30 Nov 2009 22:19:00 +00002009-11-30T16:28:19.177-08:00Generative DesignAU had a great start with the symposium that addressed several direction in development of computational design. Informative sessions by the leaders in the advanced use of computation tools shed some light on the future of digital media its role within anthropocentric reality. Notable lecture were given by prof. Dr. Kristina Shea on integration of knowledge management and generative design and http://bimology.blogspot.com/2009/11/design-computation-symposium.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Tomislav Zigo)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25694283.post-750627365014458578Mon, 30 Nov 2009 14:54:00 +00002009-11-30T07:22:27.579-08:00BIMBIM and Green Building StudioThis year's AU attention to sustainable design with the aid of Autodesk's BIM enabled applications is just another confirmation that ADSK means green business. I am particularly interested to see how far down the road we can push the information gathered through sustainability analysis during the design process into the construction activities. Some courses look very promising in that http://bimology.blogspot.com/2009/11/au-building-performance-analysis.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Tomislav Zigo)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25694283.post-6374129656565775466Mon, 16 Nov 2009 03:13:00 +00002009-11-15T19:18:52.570-08:00BIM and Green Building StudioEcotectCase study in usability of Ecotect Analysis for the adaptive reuse projects. More information on this project is available upon a request.http://bimology.blogspot.com/2009/11/post-occupany-energy-use-analysis.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Tomislav Zigo)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25694283.post-2242219465010082430Mon, 20 Jul 2009 05:36:00 +00002009-07-19T22:57:55.855-07:00EcotectRevitSustainableAfter living through the negative effect of the thermal lag in a non-insulated masonry building during my vacation on one of the Adriatic islands, I wished that the architect designing this, in all other aspects beautiful family residence, had the access to this latest add-on for Revit platform.Great job Autodesk for this technology transfer between Revit and Ecotect Analysis!http://bimology.blogspot.com/2009/07/cool-revit-add-on-for-hot-summer.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Tomislav Zigo)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25694283.post-3752266159089230246Thu, 30 Apr 2009 12:43:00 +00002009-04-30T05:49:04.165-07:00BIM and Green Building StudioEcotectRevitThanks to Jon, and his post on the improved curtain wall workflow in Revit Architecture 2010, we can see how one can significantly improve geometry translation process when analyzing building's skin within Ecotect Analysis.Keep burning that Midnight Oil Jon!http://bimology.blogspot.com/2009/04/revit-ecotect-surface-subdivision.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Tomislav Zigo)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25694283.post-673229699789430161Wed, 08 Apr 2009 14:00:00 +00002009-04-08T07:05:05.956-07:00SustainableThis is a link to a SunPower solar calculator that will tell you:• How much a SunPower solar system will cost for your house• What tax credits, rebates and other incentives are available to you• Potential financing costs and energy savingshttp://bimology.blogspot.com/2009/04/sun-power-calculator.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Tomislav Zigo)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25694283.post-5170953709139600932Sun, 05 Apr 2009 18:50:00 +00002009-04-05T11:54:27.747-07:00BIMVirtual Design and ConstructionThis is a link to a survey on the role of Virtual Design and Construction / BIM in construction industry with an emphasis on the use of this methodology by both General Contractors and Design-Build firms.http://bimology.blogspot.com/2009/04/virtual-design-and-construction-survey.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Tomislav Zigo)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25694283.post-2561311013233073883Sun, 05 Apr 2009 18:04:00 +00002009-04-05T11:40:10.928-07:00BIM and Green Building StudioEcotectBeyond those well anticipated changes in the Revit platform such as the Ribbon Interface and the somewhat more capable Free Form modeling engine, there are a number of more minute improvements that make Revit continue to shine as the dominant BIM compliant platform in US market . In recent years Autodesk as a company has worked hard to establish itself as a champion of BIM aided sustainable http://bimology.blogspot.com/2009/04/revit-architecture-2010-gbxml.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Tomislav Zigo)4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25694283.post-3402147474732018420Fri, 03 Apr 2009 13:24:00 +00002009-04-03T06:31:50.929-07:00BIM and Green Building StudioAutodesk has announced a maintenance relase of its web-based service for Building Performance Analysis that brings the following improvements;Enable Simulation of Canadian ProjectsCompatibility with Autodesk's Revit 2010 platformEnhanced StabilityEnhanced UsabilityThe detailed list of improvements is available form Green Building Studio web-site.http://bimology.blogspot.com/2009/04/green-building-studio-release-35.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Tomislav Zigo)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25694283.post-7364177396430285245Tue, 26 Aug 2008 15:34:00 +00002008-08-26T08:43:46.702-07:00This is an interesting tutorial on how to use the analytical data from Ecotect with Paracloud's parametric (Generative) design - software solutions that converts Microsoft Excel™ spreadsheets into a powerful generative and associative modeling and analysis application. The similar work flow can be used also with Bentley's Generative Components by integrating the data pool from Ecotect into GC http://bimology.blogspot.com/2008/08/performance-driven-geometry.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Tomislav Zigo)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25694283.post-1040557668134072130Thu, 26 Jun 2008 20:58:00 +00002008-06-26T14:08:20.933-07:00BIMBIM and Green Building StudioSustainableAfter the recent acquisition of Green Building Studio, the acquisition of Ecotect is anything but a surprise. As the old saying goes, "If you can't beat them, buy them" and ADSK is apparently very good at doing so. What to expect next? Speculations aside, in my opinion another flavor of Revit might emerge, Revit Analytical as the melange of best what GBS and Ecotect can offer, Interface and DOE http://bimology.blogspot.com/2008/06/autodesk-building-performance-modeling.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Tomislav Zigo)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25694283.post-1572905925141208761Tue, 24 Jun 2008 02:00:00 +00002008-06-23T19:14:34.163-07:00BIMSustainableAs far as I am concerned if this June looks like a February (just referring to the 6 months old post on the Ecotect site), it might very well be one. According to the posting on the Square One site, the v5.60 release candidate is available for download and this highly anticipated release could be the one that was worth waiting for. Like I said, if they said February then this is February indeed. http://bimology.blogspot.com/2008/06/ecotect-v560.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Tomislav Zigo)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25694283.post-6566561654412163413Wed, 04 Jun 2008 13:50:00 +00002008-06-04T06:56:24.371-07:00RevitSustainableThe Revit integrated VE-Ware is now ready for download . VE-Ware presumably gives instant feedback on a building's energy consumption and CO2 emissions based on real geometry and using international climatic data. Over the next few weeks we will test this application and see how it compares to a range of already existing free applications and services that can be used for the preliminary Buildinghttp://bimology.blogspot.com/2008/06/ve-ware-goes-live.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Tomislav Zigo)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25694283.post-3443868868331898471Sun, 18 May 2008 05:32:00 +00002008-05-17T22:38:56.714-07:00SustainableIES launches free building energy and carbon assessment sotware IES VE-WARE at AIA convention in Boston. VE-WARE will be released in June 2008 (Link)http://bimology.blogspot.com/2008/05/ies-ve-ware.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Tomislav Zigo)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25694283.post-3659529854925030417Tue, 13 May 2008 04:22:00 +00002008-05-12T21:27:49.310-07:00BIMBIM and Green Building StudioThis is the first release of Green Building Studio after the recent Autodesk acquisition and it brings a few changes. The most noticeable one is tighter integration with the 2009 line of the Revit platform via the External Application addition to the Tool pull down menu.The second update is the client application for all of the other BIM platforms that can produce gbXML files. Therefore, AutoCAD http://bimology.blogspot.com/2008/05/green-building-studio-32-first-autodesk.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Tomislav Zigo)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25694283.post-2130549015571886516Tue, 06 May 2008 18:02:00 +00002008-05-06T11:07:13.470-07:00The entire product line of Wind-solar hybrid generation system by Loopwing Co. is quite fascinating and quite applicable for various environments from residential areas to remote alpine locations.(Link)http://bimology.blogspot.com/2008/05/personal-wind-turbines.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Tomislav Zigo)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25694283.post-229066296292083805Wed, 23 Apr 2008 20:24:00 +00002008-04-23T14:14:06.329-07:00BIM and Green Building StudioRevitLast week, one of the students in my course on BIM tools for sustainable design created a model that had an excess of shading surfaces and as such was rejected by Green Building Studio as invalid geometry. In order to remedy that I suggested that the same model could be processed within Revit Architecture 2009 since, as I have mentioned before, it has the ability to strip the model of excess http://bimology.blogspot.com/2008/04/revit-architecture-2009-to-gbxml.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Tomislav Zigo)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25694283.post-8559286173183960718Tue, 22 Apr 2008 20:33:00 +00002008-04-22T13:37:52.238-07:00Green Building Studio helps designers, architects and contractors build energy-efficient structures with as small a carbon footprint as possible. Its web-based analysis services gives architects and other building industry professionals an intuitive way to take a building design from carbon-positive to carbon-neutral in a matter of minutes versus weeks.(Read more)http://bimology.blogspot.com/2008/04/green-building-studio-ingenuity-point.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Tomislav Zigo)0