In-house app development has become more accessible in recent years. This open-source software can be used to analyse a building’s thermal performance, plot fire egress routes and lots more without the need for detailed BIM model. Topologic - modelling space, the inverse of BIM Intel unveils ‘Sapphire Rapids’ workstation CPUs, Lenovo Workstations and Z by HP roll out new desktops, while NVIDIA Design and Visualization launches new ‘Ada Lovelace’ GPUsĪEC Magazine’s annual event for emerging technologies and workflows for AEC is followed this year by a conference dedicated to those designing next gen AEC tools. Lumion embraces ray tracing, SketchUp gets Revit importer, Treble Technologies reveals ‘visual’ sound simulation, Danish Municipality adopts Autodesk Spacemaker AI, plus lots more We talk to ‘stealth’ BIM software developer that aims to automate 60% to 70% of the layout of a building Subscribe FREE to the digital edition + all the latest AEC technology news in your inbox, or take out a print subscription for $49 per year (FREE to UK AEC professionals).Ĭould a small software firm help users to sidestep much of the detail modelling and drawing production associated with BIM 1.0? Our fabulous Spring edition of AEC Magazine is available to view now, free, along with all our back issues.

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