Software Tools for Architects
Software tools for architects include building information modeling (BIM) software, “shoebox” energy modeling modeling tools, life-cycle assessment software, and more. Design-stage tools for modeling the appearance and performance of projects are getting better all the time. They’re getting smarter, too, and more user-friendly for people without an engineering degree.
Software Tools for Architects
In The News
We break news down to the essentials and provide expert analysis.
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States Adopt BIM for Energy, Cost Savings
News Analysis
BIM allows state governments to streamline design and construction of state buildings and track their performance over time.
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SketchUp 8 Released, With New Green Possibilities
News Brief
With its latest release, Google SketchUp offers direct access to geospatial data that gives models a context and improves support for defined volumes.
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SketchUp 8 Opens Up New Green Possibilities
News Brief
With its latest release, Google SketchUp offers direct access to geospatial data that gives models a context, and improves support for defined volumes.
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EPA Launches Website for Integrated Environmental Modeling
News Brief
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