Upcoming Events

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Sep
23
Wed
Twinmotion LIVE! @ GoToWebinar
Sep 23 @ 8:00 am – 10:00 am

Twinmotion

Twinmotion is a visualization and 3D immersion software that allows users to instantly create a digital model of their 3D projects, adding life-like effects in real-time. Distributed by Abvent, Twinmotion was developed as the result of a long-term relationship between the developer and international architecture firms.

Twinmotion is a real-time visualization technology developed for the Windows OS that is changing the way designers and engineers interact with their models. Compatible with every 3D modeling software on the market today, Twinmotion is a great fit for any landscape, urban planning or building professional.

Join us for a live online webinar led by Ildikó Szabó of Abvent who will walk you through a workflow demo of Twinmotion, highlighting all the fantastic new features in the latest version of this game-changing visualization software:

• Hundreds of new materials
• Enhanced dynamic reflections
• RAL architectural colors
• Realistic skies
• Background images
• Perspective correction

What’s new in Twinmotion 2015? Click HERE to watch the video and find out!

Don’t have Twinmotion yet? Click HERE to download a free, 30-day trial version.

About Abvent
Since 1985, the Abvent Group has offered innovative image and design solutions for CAD professionals in the fields of architecture and design, and photography. For over 25 years, Abvent’s cutting edge approach to digital imagery has resulted in products and services that are innovative, powerful, and easy-to-use. Abvent develops and publishes Artlantis, a family of stand-alone 3D rendering applications developed especially for architects and designers, ideal for quickly and easily creating high-resolution 3D renderings, iVisit 3D Panoramas, iVisit 3D VR Objects and animations.

Oct
21
Wed
Twinmotion LIVE! @ GoToWebinar
Oct 21 @ 8:00 am – 10:00 am

Twinmotion

Twinmotion is a visualization and 3D immersion software that allows users to instantly create a digital model of their 3D projects, adding life-like effects in real-time. Distributed by Abvent, Twinmotion was developed as the result of a long-term relationship between the developer and international architecture firms.

Twinmotion is a real-time visualization technology developed for the Windows OS that is changing the way designers and engineers interact with their models. Compatible with every 3D modeling software on the market today, Twinmotion is a great fit for any landscape, urban planning or building professional.

Join us for a live online webinar led by Ildikó Szabó of Abvent who will walk you through a workflow demo of Twinmotion, highlighting all the fantastic new features in the latest version of this game-changing visualization software:

• Hundreds of new materials
• Enhanced dynamic reflections
• RAL architectural colors
• Realistic skies
• Background images
• Perspective correction

What’s new in Twinmotion 2015? Click HERE to watch the video and find out!

Don’t have Twinmotion yet? Click HERE to download a free, 30-day trial version.

About Abvent
Since 1985, the Abvent Group has offered innovative image and design solutions for CAD professionals in the fields of architecture and design, and photography. For over 25 years, Abvent’s cutting edge approach to digital imagery has resulted in products and services that are innovative, powerful, and easy-to-use. Abvent develops and publishes Artlantis, a family of stand-alone 3D rendering applications developed especially for architects and designers, ideal for quickly and easily creating high-resolution 3D renderings, iVisit 3D Panoramas, iVisit 3D VR Objects and animations.

Nov
18
Wed
Twinmotion LIVE! @ GoToWebinar
Nov 18 @ 8:00 am – 10:00 am

Twinmotion

Twinmotion is a visualization and 3D immersion software that allows users to instantly create a digital model of their 3D projects, adding life-like effects in real-time. Distributed by Abvent, Twinmotion was developed as the result of a long-term relationship between the developer and international architecture firms.

Twinmotion is a real-time visualization technology developed for the Windows OS that is changing the way designers and engineers interact with their models. Compatible with every 3D modeling software on the market today, Twinmotion is a great fit for any landscape, urban planning or building professional.

Join us for a live online webinar led by Ildikó Szabó of Abvent who will walk you through a workflow demo of Twinmotion, highlighting all the fantastic new features in the latest version of this game-changing visualization software:

• Hundreds of new materials
• Enhanced dynamic reflections
• RAL architectural colors
• Realistic skies
• Background images
• Perspective correction

What’s new in Twinmotion 2015? Click HERE to watch the video and find out!

Don’t have Twinmotion yet? Click HERE to download a free, 30-day trial version.

About Abvent
Since 1985, the Abvent Group has offered innovative image and design solutions for CAD professionals in the fields of architecture and design, and photography. For over 25 years, Abvent’s cutting edge approach to digital imagery has resulted in products and services that are innovative, powerful, and easy-to-use. Abvent develops and publishes Artlantis, a family of stand-alone 3D rendering applications developed especially for architects and designers, ideal for quickly and easily creating high-resolution 3D renderings, iVisit 3D Panoramas, iVisit 3D VR Objects and animations.

Dec
16
Wed
Twinmotion LIVE! @ GoToWebinar
Dec 16 @ 8:00 am – 10:00 am

Twinmotion

Twinmotion is a visualization and 3D immersion software that allows users to instantly create a digital model of their 3D projects, adding life-like effects in real-time. Distributed by Abvent, Twinmotion was developed as the result of a long-term relationship between the developer and international architecture firms.

Twinmotion is a real-time visualization technology developed for the Windows OS that is changing the way designers and engineers interact with their models. Compatible with every 3D modeling software on the market today, Twinmotion is a great fit for any landscape, urban planning or building professional.

Join us for a live online webinar led by Ildikó Szabó of Abvent who will walk you through a workflow demo of Twinmotion, highlighting all the fantastic new features in the latest version of this game-changing visualization software:

• Hundreds of new materials
• Enhanced dynamic reflections
• RAL architectural colors
• Realistic skies
• Background images
• Perspective correction

What’s new in Twinmotion 2015? Click HERE to watch the video and find out!

Don’t have Twinmotion yet? Click HERE to download a free, 30-day trial version.

About Abvent
Since 1985, the Abvent Group has offered innovative image and design solutions for CAD professionals in the fields of architecture and design, and photography. For over 25 years, Abvent’s cutting edge approach to digital imagery has resulted in products and services that are innovative, powerful, and easy-to-use. Abvent develops and publishes Artlantis, a family of stand-alone 3D rendering applications developed especially for architects and designers, ideal for quickly and easily creating high-resolution 3D renderings, iVisit 3D Panoramas, iVisit 3D VR Objects and animations.

Feb
18
Thu
2D to 3D Without BIM
Feb 18 @ 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Many architects still use 2D software in spite of the fact that 3D is increasingly implemented in design and construction. 3D often connotes BIM or Building Information Modeling, which can feel big and cumbersome.

– But it doesn’t have to be!

ArchiCAD’s all-in-one solution offers flexible 2D/3D tools not only for BIM modeling but also for non-BIM tasks such as:

  • Modeling with “Sketch-Up” style tools
  • Producing sketch and photo renderings
  • Developing presentations
  • Detailing production drawings
  • Generating building schedules
  • Improving drawing coordination
  • Accessing projects on mobile devices
  • and much more…
We will discuss how clients use ArchiCAD in a hybrid-BIM workflow that allows them to be more productive including…
3D Design-Ian Birchall

Integration-Project Team

Attend a seminar to learn more about how these firms and others are improving business with ArchiCAD.

CE: 1 AIA LU

Mar
3
Thu
2D to 3D Without BIM
Mar 3 @ 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Many architects still use 2D software in spite of the fact that 3D is increasingly implemented in design and construction. 3D often connotes BIM or Building Information Modeling, which can feel big and cumbersome.

– But it doesn’t have to be!

ArchiCAD’s all-in-one solution offers flexible 2D/3D tools not only for BIM modeling but also for non-BIM tasks such as:

  • Modeling with “Sketch-Up” style tools
  • Producing sketch and photo renderings
  • Developing presentations
  • Detailing production drawings
  • Generating building schedules
  • Improving drawing coordination
  • Accessing projects on mobile devices
  • and much more…
We will discuss how clients use ArchiCAD in a hybrid-BIM workflow that allows them to be more productive including…
3D Design-Ian Birchall

Integration-Project Team

Attend a seminar to learn more about how these firms and others are improving business with ArchiCAD.

CE: 1 AIA LU

Mar
9
Wed
2D to 3D Without BIM
Mar 9 @ 11:30 am – 1:30 pm

Many architects still use 2D software in spite of the fact that 3D is increasingly implemented in design and construction. 3D often connotes BIM or Building Information Modeling, which can feel big and cumbersome.

– But it doesn’t have to be!

ArchiCAD’s all-in-one solution offers flexible 2D/3D tools not only for BIM modeling but also for non-BIM tasks such as:

  • Modeling with “Sketch-Up” style tools
  • Producing sketch and photo renderings
  • Developing presentations
  • Detailing production drawings
  • Generating building schedules
  • Improving drawing coordination
  • Accessing projects on mobile devices
  • and much more…
We will discuss how clients use ArchiCAD in a hybrid-BIM workflow that allows them to be more productive including…
3D Design-Ian Birchall

Integration-Project Team

Attend a seminar to learn more about how these firms and others are improving business with ArchiCAD.

CE: 1 AIA LU

Mar
10
Thu
2D to 3D Without BIM
Mar 10 @ 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Many architects still use 2D software in spite of the fact that 3D is increasingly implemented in design and construction. 3D often connotes BIM or Building Information Modeling, which can feel big and cumbersome.

– But it doesn’t have to be!

ArchiCAD’s all-in-one solution offers flexible 2D/3D tools not only for BIM modeling but also for non-BIM tasks such as:

  • Modeling with “Sketch-Up” style tools
  • Producing sketch and photo renderings
  • Developing presentations
  • Detailing production drawings
  • Generating building schedules
  • Improving drawing coordination
  • Accessing projects on mobile devices
  • and much more…
We will discuss how clients use ArchiCAD in a hybrid-BIM workflow that allows them to be more productive including…
3D Design-Ian Birchall

Integration-Project Team

Attend a seminar to learn more about how these firms and others are improving business with ArchiCAD.

CE: 1 AIA LU

Mar
23
Wed
2D to 3D Without BIM
Mar 23 @ 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Many architects still use 2D software in spite of the fact that 3D is increasingly implemented in design and construction. 3D often connotes BIM or Building Information Modeling, which can feel big and cumbersome.

– But it doesn’t have to be!

ArchiCAD’s all-in-one solution offers flexible 2D/3D tools not only for BIM modeling but also for non-BIM tasks such as:

  • Modeling with “Sketch-Up” style tools
  • Producing sketch and photo renderings
  • Developing presentations
  • Detailing production drawings
  • Generating building schedules
  • Improving drawing coordination
  • Accessing projects on mobile devices
  • and much more…
We will discuss how clients use ArchiCAD in a hybrid-BIM workflow that allows them to be more productive including…
3D Design-Ian Birchall

Integration-Project Team

Attend a seminar to learn more about how these firms and others are improving business with ArchiCAD.

CE: 1 AIA LU

Mar
30
Wed
2D to 3D Without BIM
Mar 30 @ 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Many architects still use 2D software in spite of the fact that 3D is increasingly implemented in design and construction. 3D often connotes BIM or Building Information Modeling, which can feel big and cumbersome.

– But it doesn’t have to be!

ArchiCAD’s all-in-one solution offers flexible 2D/3D tools not only for BIM modeling but also for non-BIM tasks such as:

  • Modeling with “Sketch-Up” style tools
  • Producing sketch and photo renderings
  • Developing presentations
  • Detailing production drawings
  • Generating building schedules
  • Improving drawing coordination
  • Accessing projects on mobile devices
  • and much more…
We will discuss how clients use ArchiCAD in a hybrid-BIM workflow that allows them to be more productive including…
3D Design-Ian Birchall

Integration-Project Team

Attend a seminar to learn more about how these firms and others are improving business with ArchiCAD.

CE: 1 AIA LU

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

Feb
26
Wed
Real-Time Visualization for Design | Bainbridge
Feb 26 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Forward-thinking architecture firms and interior designers are increasingly leaning on real-time visualization to explore, evaluate, and present designs. By providing clients and project stakeholders the opportunity to experience spaces in interactive and immersive environments, real-time technology offers a compelling method for communication.

The next generation of architectural visualization tools is providing new ways to accelerate workflows. More intuitive user interfaces are drastically reducing learning curves, while offering new ways to quickly and easily connect to BIM software for increased productivity and faster iterations.

In this course you will learn:

  • A review of software solutions that offer real-time visualization.
  • How real-time visualization can be used as a design tool for architecture and interior design.
  • Hardware required to run real-time visualization solutions.
  • Process to integrate 3D BIM models and how you update project changes.
  • Adding and editing materials, lights, furnishings and landscape elements.
  • How to create and render still images and animations
  • The process to use real-time visualization with VR (virtual reality)

AIA CES:  2 LUs