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