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| As the weather gets colder, our customers in the original "green" industry -- landscaping, that is -- often spend this time planning for next spring's business rush. Like them, we're thinking about future business, too. Recently, we hosted an interesting meeting with Jim Sipes and Tom Jones, both of whom write for several landscaping publications and are practicing landscape architects. They proposed ways to expand the BIM process to include the site planning and design portions, which is usually handled by the landscape architect. I've noticed over the years that despite the fact that the construction and landscape industries work so closely together, the needs of the landscape designer have not been a high priority in many of the BIM discussions in which I've participated. By marrying GIS capabilities to a landscape design program, Jim and Tom felt that a big planning need for the market would be met. This planning need is something currently well-fulfilled by Vectorworks Landmark. With geospatial referencing, SHP file support and its industry-leading presentation capabilities, Vectorworks Landmark provides a unique blend of capabilities for urban and land planners, landscape designers and landscape architects. Communicating the complex GIS information in a way readable by the many parties involved in the planning process requires not just having the planning work done, but illustrating it with a variety of graphic effects to make sure everyone knows the intent and performance of each zone. Since much of the information is often government-regulated, it is often freely available in base form as well, particularly in SHP format. You can expect to hear a lot more from us on this segment of the industry. |
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Nemetschek North America releases Service Pack 2 for Vectorworks 2009: "With this service pack we paid particular attention to stair quality, IFC import/export, and the overall user experience," says Mark Farnan, director of software development. Vectorworks Architect user Jim Kaslik, of Cloud Hidden Designs, LLC, has won the Domes for the World Design Challenge. Dirtworks, PC, a Vectorworks Landmark firm, was awarded the 2008 Merit Award given by American Society of Landscape Architects New York Chapter (ASLA-NY) for the Urban Aerie. Robert Prichett reviews Vectorworks Designer in MacCompanion: "Are you kidding me? If you are in the AEC industry, run, don't walk to get this version of Vectorworks. It puts the competition to shame!" Updating Vectorworks 2009 Plant Database: In this tech tip, we demonstrate how to add the Monrovia plant databse to Vectorworks 2009. Moving Objects in Walls: In this video tech tip, we demonstrate how to accurately position objects in walls. Free Vectorworks 2009 Student Edition Now Available Our 2009 Student Edition comes fully loaded, with not only the basic design tools, but also with the power to take your 2D and 3D designs to new heights. Please visit the Vectorworks Student Portal at http://student.vectorworks.net to create an account and request your free download or DVD of our Student Edition of Vectorworks today! For more information or assistance, contact our Vectorworks Student Services Team at studentservices@vectorworks.net Trade Shows
Jan 26-27: Beginning Classroom Training, Columbia, MD User Group Meetings and Events All Usergroup Meetings & Events Vectorworks Job Board
3Dconnexion: 3Dconnexion, a Logitech company, has made powerful 3D navigation accessible and affordable for architects, artists, students and anyone else who wants to enjoy the 3D experience. 3D Connexion's complete line of 3D mice are supported by Vectorworks 2008 and newer versions allowing the users to easily control and maneuver 3D objects, 3D designs and 2D drafts for a streamlined design process that optimizes workflow and increases productivity. For more information, visit http://3dconnexion.com/3dmouse/spacenavigator.php |
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