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Five Ways to Revolutionize the Exploration, Design, and Creation of Buildings

ArchDaily

As the most impactful part of the process, the concept design stage is where the shape of a project comes together. By transforming sketches into 3D building models, Codesign facilitates an iterative process, enabling architects to explore, iterate, and promptly comprehend the downstream effects of their design possibilities.

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The Top Apps for Architects

ArchDaily

Smartphones and tablets have become so powerful that has abruptly changed the concept of workshops since the introduction of apps into the architecture industry. While some are specific to professionals, others appeal to every architecture enthusiast, with user-friendly interfaces, simplified navigations, and reachable information.

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Sketching Details

Life of an Architect

I am making it my personal mission to singlehandedly change this by proselytizing the benefits of sharing information in a medium that is readily available to the masses. Case in point … on my own Instagram account, I share a fair amount of sketches and details, all sorts of ideas that I am working through.

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Ten Zaha Hadid Design products that go "beyond a simple translation from sketch to object"

Deezen

Its design is informed by natural erosion processes occurring in rock formations. The formal language gives the sofa increased ergonomic properties without compromising the design’s fluidity or proportion; translating into a concept that allows for multiple seating layouts. Made by Cassina Contract, this piece was launched in 2013.

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Lenovo reveals "industry's first" laptop with transparent display

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At the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, electronics brand Lenovo has unveiled a laptop concept with a transparent screen that allows users to see through the device. Lenovo describes the ThinkBook Transparent Display Laptop Concept – also referred to as Project Crystal – as "the industry's first laptop with a 17.3-inch

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Architectural Sketching [or How to Sketch like Bob] | Life of an Architect

Life of an Architect

Home / Graphics / Architectural Sketching or How to Sketch like Me Architectural Sketching or How to Sketch like Me Bob Borson — April 7, 2014 — 70 Comments Architectural sketching is becoming a thing of the past – at least that’s how it seems to me most days.

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Tech for Architects: 7 Top BIM Tools for Architectural Design

Architizer

In other words, a wall designed in a BIM environment goes beyond the typical “3D extrusion”, carrying information that can be utilized throughout the duration of a design project — from inception to completion and even for future maintenance. It seamlessly bridges the gap between pen, paper and BIM.

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