In this magazine 2D often gets overlooked, despite it being the primary dimension for AEC deliverables. But, as Martyn Day reports, new technologies are emerging to transform 2D drawings into models, ...

As a kid, I was obsessed with Lego. Being able to take simple blocks and make them into complex structures which were just what I had in mind was a very powerful feeling. As a grown-up, I still ...

In the emerging world of BIM 2.0, there will be generic new BIM tools and expert systems, dedicated to certain building types. Higharc is a cloud-based design solution for US timber frame housing. The ...

I've successfully obtained the configuration details for several models, but I'm unclear on how to utilize them for converting 2D sketches into 3D CAD models. Specifically, I'm puzzled about where to ...

Stay up to date with everything that is happening in the wonderful world of AM via our LinkedIn community. Spare Parts 3D (SP3D), a Toulouse-based startup established in 2018, is known for its ...

In the 1956 competition to design the city of Brasilia, Lucio Costa's proposal differed significantly from his competitors'. In contrast with the detailed plans and well-designed perspectives of the ...