Considering a change in CAD software? Autodesk is not the only game in town. Here's a list of the top CAD programs for architects (in alphabetical order): Archicad 10 by Graphisoft AutoCAD Architecture by Autodesk AutoCAD LT 2008 by Autodesk Chief Architect 10 by Chief Architect, Inc. DataCAD by DataCAD LLC DigiCad 3D by Interstudio Domus.Cad 14 by Interstudio Revit Architecture by Autodesk TurboCAD Pro 12 by Broadcaster VectorWorks Architect 12 by Nemetschek And for your PDA, … [Read more...]
Building Wright
Apple.com has a profile of Thomas A. Heinz, AIA, the architect commissioned to reverse-engineer and complete a Frank Lloyd Wright house being built on Petra Island at Lake Mahopac, New York. The article is mainly focused on Heinz's use of Archicad and Apple computers. It describes the process he used to develop the design and communicate his ideas to the crew executing the construction. Don't miss the trailer for the documentary, Building Wright, in the sidebar. It gives you a … [Read more...]