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Mar
8
Wed
Gast Architects from Design to Documents
Mar 8 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Join us at AIA San Francisco to discover how Gast Architects integrates BIM throughout a project from design through construction documents.
While many firms have implemented BIM there is often frustration with using BIM as a design tool and the quality of graphics produced from a BIM process. Gast Architects will discuss how they use BIM in design, how they migrate a BIM design model to documentation and their strategy for producing high quality presentation and production documents using ARCHICAD.

AIA CES Learning Objectives

  • Examine how a local firm uses BIM as a design tool in the schematic phase of a project.
  • Discover how to easily migrate the design model for use in the construction documentation phase.
  • Uncover the process of setting up a BIM model to quickly produce presentation design views and 3D cutaways.
  • Explore case studies that showcase how to efficiently produce high quality graphics for production documents.
AIA CES : 1.5 LUs

Agenda:

  • 6:00 : Wine & Cheese
  • 6:15 : Presentation by Graphisoft
  • 6:30 : Introduction of Speakers
  • 6:35 : Presentation by Gast Architects
  • 7:15 : Q&A
  • 7:30 : Networking

Presenters

Elyssa Estrada
Designer for GAST Architects.  Elyssa is a California native enjoying the diverse urban lifestyle San Francisco has to offer.  An architecture graduate of Cal Poly Pomona, Elyssa advances the firm’s technological prowess in 3D visualization and relishes contemporary projects. Outside the office, Elyssa studies dance with renowned choreographers around the city.

 

Grace Mariucci
Grace Mariucci joined Gast Architects after working on residential projects in the Silicon Valley area for several years. She graduated from Notre Dame with a Bachelor of Architecture and Minor in Philosophy. Grace currently lives in San Francisco, and when not studying for her licensing exams, enjoys exploring the city through new restaurants or a scenic urban hike.

About Gast Architects

Gast Architects specializes in custom residential homes and renovations, including both contemporary solutions and the sensitive restoration and adaptation of historic properties. Projects range in scope from the development of large country properties and inner city whole house renovations to more modest additions to and remodeling of existing housing in styles from warm modern to traditional.

Aug
1
Wed
Architects Who Inspire Design with BIM
Aug 1 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Motivated by new technologies, a rising wave of architects are designing with BIM to create inspiring architecture, interior design and urban planning. Join us to discover why firms from around the country are using ARCHICAD, BIMx, Rhino and Grasshopper to push the boundaries of creativity and collaboration in ways never before imagined.

  • KURV
    • Working for developers led KURV to create a custom solution to analyze project feasibility.
    • Firm details >>
  • CAST Architecture
    • Design-build roots combined with BIM gave this firm a unique advantage in Seattle’s rapidly growing economy.
    • Firm details >>
  • OPA
    • From creative explorations to client types, OPA is discovering new opportunities for technology.
    • Firm details >>
  • Urban Strategies
    • Using BIM to help cities visualize plans for change leads to creating better communities and sustainability.
    • Firm details >>
  • Laney LA
    • LA’s hottest residential architect talks about breaking away from the desktop into a world of a mobile practice.
    • Firm details >>
  • CORE Architecture
    • Using technology to create memories was key to turning this firm into one of DC’s leading retail architects.
    • Firm details >>

Learning Objectives:

Attendees who attend this seminar will learn the following:

  • Discover how to avoid rebuilding SketchUp models in Revit.
  • Understand why ARCHICAD is becoming a popular design tool for architects, interior designers and urban planning.
  • Identify how BIMx, Twinlinker, Rhino and Grasshopper are being used on projects for mobile review and parametric design.
  • Learn the benefits of using one model from schematics through documentation and it’s affect on the project workflow.

AIA CES LU’s : 1.5 Units

Sep
2
Wed
Rethink the Future | Building Together | AIA California
Sep 2 @ 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm

AIA California invites you to hear from a selection of Graphisoft clients that are part of By Design, an award-winning digital series that explores the benefits of BIM in design, effects of the COVID crisis and a vision for “live” integrated collaboration.

Presented by Thomas M. Simmons, President of ARCHVISTA Consulting, this webinar explores
how California architects are adapting to a new business climate by migrating to a design focused BIM process, adapting “live” integrated design collaboration and using hyper-models for presentations.

He will share video excerpts of interviews with KAA Design Group, Studio Como, QKA and Yates Construction where they will discuss how they’re adapting to a time of disruption and plans for increased competition.

Learning Objectives:

  • Learn how “live” integrated design can help your firm stay competitive and decrease the project schedule.
  • Review new technologies for design collaboration including BIMcloud and BIMx.
  • Understand why COVID is accelerating BIM implementation and its effect on collaboration in the AEC industry.
  • Explore why a crisis is the best time for a business to make a change in technology, culture and process.

AIA CES:  1 LU

Sep
3
Thu
Rethink the Future | Building Together
Sep 3 @ 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm

With a look to the future, explore the benefits of BIM in design, the effects of the COVID crisis and a vision for “live” integrated collaboration. You’ll see video excerpts of interviews with KAA Design Group, Studio Como, QKA and Yates Construction where they will discuss how they’re adapting to a time of disruption and plans for increased competition.

Presented by Thomas M. Simmons, President of ARCHVISTA Consulting, this webinar examines how California architects are adapting to a new business climate by migrating to a design-focused BIM process, adapting “live” integrated design collaboration and using hyper-models for presentations. He will share excerpts from a selection of Graphisoft clients that are part of By Design, an award-winning digital series.

Learning Objectives:

  • Learn how “live” integrated design can help your firm stay competitive and decrease the project schedule.
  • Review new technologies for design collaboration including BIMcloud and BIMx.
  • Understand why COVID is accelerating BIM implementation and its effect on collaboration in the AEC industry.
  • Explore why a crisis is the best time for a business to make a change in technology, culture and process.

AIA CES:  1 LU