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UNStudio Sustainable Design Up for Be Inspired Award UNStudio Sustainable Design Up for Be Inspired Award
By UNStudio A finalist for Innovation in Building, the office complex features an airfoil shape and many green elements.
ProjectWise Connects Organizations on Dallas Tollway Project ProjectWise Connects Organizations on Dallas Tollway Project
By Brock Haroldson, ConnectPress Editor AECOM's State Highway 161 Phase 4 project is a Be Inspired finalist for its impressive use of ProjectWise to keep dispersed teams connected.
Trelligence & IES Join Forces to Offer Affinity+VE Solution Trelligence & IES Join Forces to Offer Affinity+VE Solution
By Trelligence, Inc., and Integrated Environmental Solutions The Affinity+VE solution creates integration for sustainable analysis of the program data, conceptual space planning & design.
Integration of Performance Analysis for Sustainable Design Integration of Performance Analysis for Sustainable Design
Case Study by IES A fantastic example of best practice integration of performance analysis for sustainable building design.
IES Selected for Tight Connectivity Between Sketchup & Revit IES Selected for Tight Connectivity Between Sketchup & Revit
Case Study by IES Ashley McGraw selected IES to assess and design a 4,000 square foot media center and library addition to the SyracuseCoE.
Advantages of Using Modern CPU Technology for Rendering Advantages of Using Modern CPU Technology for Rendering
By Intel Perspectives on using multi-core, multi-threaded Intel CPUs for speed, complexity, and quality for realistic visualization.
Community Undertakes a $31 Million Water Reclamation Project Community Undertakes a $31 Million Water Reclamation Project
By Angus W. Stocking, L.S. Ak-Chin Indian Community involvement provides valuable input on achieving high-quality water standards.
NVIDIA Helps Make Virtual Space Expedition Possible NVIDIA Helps Make Virtual Space Expedition Possible
BY NVIDIA NVIDIA technology is making a simulation of a manned flight to Mars possible for the Institute of the Medical and Biological Problems of RAS.
Arab Tradition Meets Urban Metropolis Arab Tradition Meets Urban Metropolis
By Cathy Chatfield-Taylor A $10 billion development in Saudi Arabia inspired by King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz al-Sau articulates vision for sustainable city center.
Wind and Seismic Loads Examined for Zoo Project Wind and Seismic Loads Examined for Zoo Project
By Cathy Chatfield-Taylor Structural engineers ensure zoo exhibit design can withstand unusual load criteria with Bentley RAM Elements.
Practical Design Responses to Acoustics in Healthcare Practical Design Responses to Acoustics in Healthcare
By CISCA Read a white paper that serves as an introduction to the acoustical issues commonly confronted on healthcare projects.
Aptitude of Generative Design Displayed in Stadium Aptitude of Generative Design Displayed in Stadium
By Angus W. Stocking, L.S. The on-schedule and on-budget completion of Aviva Stadium will eventually be seen as a watershed moment in the history of computer-assisted building design.
Collaboration of All Parties was Key in Wimbledon Refurb Collaboration of All Parties was Key in Wimbledon Refurb
By Cathy Chatfield-Taylor New Wimbledon design is success with Bentley Structural and TriForma.
GenerativeComponents Used to Meet Sustainability Criteria GenerativeComponents Used to Meet Sustainability Criteria
By Angus W. Stocking, L.S. The model allowed Feilden Clegg Bradley’s architects to apply environmental analysis techniques on the Worcester Library and History Centre project.
Massive Public Investment in Vital Infrastructure Pays Off Massive Public Investment in Vital Infrastructure Pays Off
By Angus W. Stocking, L.S. Consistent CADD standards improve information flow on huge Antelope Valley project.
KASL Consulting Engineers Tackles Stormwater Challenges KASL Consulting Engineers Tackles Stormwater Challenges
By Angus W. Stocking, L.S. Model-based fire station design balances aesthetic, environmental, and functional constraints.
Bentley ProSteel Assists PDC in Design of Mining Firm Hub Bentley ProSteel Assists PDC in Design of Mining Firm Hub
By Angus Stocking Mining project interfaces various models across multiple facilities and disciplines.
AEC Project Managers Discover Increased Control AEC Project Managers Discover Increased Control
By Newforma This case study profiles three users in the Kansas City office of Populous after 3 months of using Newforma Project Center to manage project information.
174 Member Design Team Stays Connected with ProjectWise 174 Member Design Team Stays Connected with ProjectWise
A Case Study by Bentley Systems Learn why architectural and engineering firm HDR chose ProjectWise for enterprise-level content management and collaboration.
Case Study on Building Using Solar Electric & Solar Thermal Case Study on Building Using Solar Electric & Solar Thermal
A Case Study by Sustainable Energy Partners SEP was hired to manage the process of adding solar Photovoltaics (PV) and solar thermal to Mission Plaza building.
Prison Uses Laser Scanning for Detailed 3D Information Prison Uses Laser Scanning for Detailed 3D Information
Submitted by GKS Global Services / Laser Design, Inc. A case study on how Moundsville Penitentiary staff used laser scanning technology to create the 3D architectural structure of the compound.
Laser Models Enable Success on a Specialty Chemical Project Laser Models Enable Success on a Specialty Chemical Project
Submitted by Quantapoint Global Engineering and Construction company Aker Solutions selected Quantapoint to create a Digitized Facility™ using laser scanning.
A Case Study on Building Energy Simulation from Day One A Case Study on Building Energy Simulation from Day One
Submitted by IES Many buildings have energy efficiency aspects in the concept designs, but seldom are the concepts fully analyzed at the initial design stages.
One Firm's Need for a Robust Workstation Solution One Firm's Need for a Robust Workstation Solution
Case Study by Lenovo See how Foster + Partners is achieving a much higher level of standard with a partnership with Lenovo.
An Investigation of Energy Performance Assessment An Investigation of Energy Performance Assessment
Submitted by Integrated Environmental Solutions This study tries to make clear how building energy performance is assessed and awarded with energy credits under LEED, BREEAM and Green Star schemes.
RGP Relied on Bentley Products for Wyevale Garden Centre RGP Relied on Bentley Products for Wyevale Garden Centre
By Bentley Systems Wyevale Garden Centres is bringing its storefronts into the 21st century with a new sustainable building design concept.
Modernizing History Modernizing History
By Bentley Systems Learn how Fortis, one of the five largest financial institutions in Europe, benefited by incorporating (BIM) into their master plan.
Firms Collaborate to Synchronize Project Firms Collaborate to Synchronize Project
By Bentley Systems The need for speed and efficiency led the building design team to decide early on to use building information modeling (BIM).
ProjectWise Enables Organization-Wide Access ProjectWise Enables Organization-Wide Access
By Bentley Systems By combining the right tools with the right attitude, Bamberg Garrison implemented major improvements in CAD management with minimal investments.
Arup Wins Gold in Olympic Swimming Design Center Arup Wins Gold in Olympic Swimming Design Center
By Bentley Systems Find out how Arup secures the design contract for the National Swimming Centre for the Beijing 2008 Olympics using Bentley Systems’ software.
Customer Testimonial on Vue Infinite Customer Testimonial on Vue Infinite
Mark Rich on behalf of Vue Software Mark Rich describes how he used Vue Infinite software alongside AutoCAD, LightWave and Google Earth and how Vue's EcoSystem tool has been invaluable.
Project: Sala Delle Udienze Paolo VI (Sala Nervi), Vatican Project: Sala Delle Udienze Paolo VI (Sala Nervi), Vatican
by Maxwell Render A look at how Provisum Studio used Maxwell Render, a rendering engine for simulating light, in the auditorium for the Vatican Conferences project.
Customer Testimonial on Vue Infinite Customer Testimonial on Vue Infinite
Mark Rich on behalf of Vue Software Mark Rich describes how he used Vue Infinite software alongside AutoCAD, LightWave and Google Earth and how Vue's EcoSystem tool has been invaluable.
Firms Collaborate to Synchronize Project Firms Collaborate to Synchronize Project
By Bentley Systems The need for speed and efficiency led the building design team to decide early on to use building information modeling (BIM).
Case Study: Sutong Bridge Case Study: Sutong Bridge
By Bentley Systems Discover how 4D design and analysis of the Sutong Bridge delivered optimal solutions.
BIM Speeds Design of New Green Biomedical Facility BIM Speeds Design of New Green Biomedical Facility
By Bentley Systems In this case study M/E Engineering incorporates building information modeling to design the LEED project, University of Rochester’s Georgen Hall.
Twice the Advantage Twice the Advantage
By Building Systems Design Find out how Pickering Incorporated improved productivity with Bentley Partner BSD’s SpecLink solution.
Accelerating Architectural Model Development Accelerating Architectural Model Development
By Z Corporation Learn how MIT utilized a Z Corporation 3D printer to construct architectural models and offer a new course on digital fabrication in this case study.
FDM Used in Custom Design FDM Used in Custom Design
By Materialise Read how this process created a sleek sports car.
3D Printing Metal Parts 3D Printing Metal Parts
By MIT MIT's cutting-edge technology assist ExtrudeHone.
Dimension 3D Printer Builds Mountains in Switzerland Dimension 3D Printer Builds Mountains in Switzerland
By Dimension 3D Printing Find out how a Dimension 3D printer is used by the Swiss Alpine Museum in the "Building Mountains" exhibit.
Airbus Evaluates Friction Stir Welding Airbus Evaluates Friction Stir Welding
Submitted by Dr. Paul Colegrove of Cranfield University, UK Dr. Paul Colegrove of Cranfield University, UK, reports on the benefits of FSW and the modeling conducted by Airbus using COMSOL Multiphysics.
University Brings PDEs to Life in Undergraduate Education University Brings PDEs to Life in Undergraduate Education
Submitted by K. K. Bhatia, Rowan University, Glassboro, NJ An undergraduate heat transfer course uses COMSOL Multiphysics to help students design the cooling for a motorcycle engine block.
CADconform Case Study CADconform Case Study
Submitted by Altiva Software Find out how Altiva Software’s CADconform solution is a critical component in the overall approach for mining company BHP Billiton Iron Ore (BHP BIO).
Radan Case Study: Body Builder Gains Strength from Radan Radan Case Study: Body Builder Gains Strength from Radan
Reprinted Courtesy of Radan Learn how the company, Walter Alexander uses Radan products to design double decker vehicles.
Bentley Case Study: Celebrating Revitalization Bentley Case Study: Celebrating Revitalization
Reprinted Courtesy of Bentley Systems Learn how the Al-Futtaim Group used ProjectWise to meet project objectives.
Bentley Case Study: A Marriage of Science and Nature Bentley Case Study: A Marriage of Science and Nature
Reprinted Courtesy of Bentley Systems Find out how project challenges were minimized by the use of Bentley’s building information modeling (BIM) solutions.
Translation/Migration Special Report Translation/Migration Special Report
By ITI TranscenData Learn How CADfix Solves Dana Corporation's Interoperability Issues
Data Translation Special Report Data Translation Special Report
By Goodrich Corporation and Translation Technologies, Inc. TTI Rescues Goodrich from Expensive Translation
Glass and Steel Become One Glass and Steel Become One
Submitted by Bentley Systems Find out how Arup was able to meet the company's project objective with Bentley Systems software in this case study.
Giving the Opera a New Voice Giving the Opera a New Voice
Submitted by Protomold Protomold and Figaro Systems give patrons of the opera a new understanding of an age-old art form.
Boeing Adopts RapidTag Boeing Adopts RapidTag
Submitted by Cortona3D Boeing takes advantage of the RapidTag toolbox in this case study.
Reverse Engineering Returns Reverse Engineering Returns
By Peter Dickin Peter Dickin explains why reverse engineering is making a comeback in this case study.
New Approaches to Collaboration New Approaches to Collaboration
Submitted by Adobe Eliminate some common problems when sharing designs with clients. Find out what product this manufacturing company uses.
Small Shop Achieves Success with Online PlanRoom Small Shop Achieves Success with Online PlanRoom
Submitted by IDEAL Scanners & Systems, Inc. This Online PlanRoom met all the criteria this reprographics shop needed for increased print submissions.
BIM With a View BIM With a View
Submitted by Bentley See how Marriott International uses BIM to solve difficult design challenges.
The Truth About OpenGL The Truth About OpenGL
By Courtney Goeltzenleuchter Seperate the fact from the fiction about Open GL in this white paper.
Simulation Software Eliminates Model Duplication & More! Simulation Software Eliminates Model Duplication & More!
Submitted by MSC Software Corporation New SimDesigner software from MSC provides a powerful set of tools to address today's engineering needs.
Company Uses Flow Modeling to Develop Computational Model Company Uses Flow Modeling to Develop Computational Model
Submitted by Fluent, Inc. The computational program enabled this company to offer its customers a less expensive solution.
Oil Co. Uses FEA to Predict Device Operation Oil Co. Uses FEA to Predict Device Operation
Submitted by Parker Group “The beauty of FEA is that it not only tells you where a failure may occur but also gives you an indication of how to revise your design.”
Analysis Helps Automotive Supplier Meet Challenges Analysis Helps Automotive Supplier Meet Challenges
Submitted by Moldflow See how one provider faced its day-to-day problems head on in this case study!
Engineered for Success Engineered for Success
By Vickie Malis Schneider Electric’s North American Operating Division gets the paperwork out of the way to maximize productivity and efficiency.
MISUMI’s CAD Configurator Reduces Cost and time for FAS MISUMI’s CAD Configurator Reduces Cost and time for FAS
FARRIS Automated Systems uses Misumi USA to increase efficiency.
Breaking Down Walls With a New Type of Communication Breaking Down Walls With a New Type of Communication
Provided By Lattice3D See how utilizing new technology in the engineering department of L-3 Communications helped overcome typical problems in communication.
Creating with BIM: A Look at PLH Arkitekter's Winning Design Creating with BIM: A Look at PLH Arkitekter's Winning Design
Compiled by Marilyn Pitts with material from Bentley Systems PLH arkitekter's BE Award-winning design of the SBA Group office building in Vilnius, Lithuania, utilized Bentley BIM Solutions.
Engineers Design Liquids Berth at Australian Port Engineers Design Liquids Berth at Australian Port
Contributed By ALGOR, INC. Engineers Use ALGOR to Design and Troubleshoot a Liquids Berth at one of the largest ports in Australia.
Morphosis’ Award-Winning Morse Courthouse Design Morphosis’ Award-Winning Morse Courthouse Design
Compiled by Marilyn Pitts with material from Bentley Systems Morphosis used Bentley's BIM MicroStation software to create its award-winning design of the Morse Courthouse in Eugene, Ore.
Dazzle Clients with 3D Renderings Rather Than Sketches Dazzle Clients with 3D Renderings Rather Than Sketches
By Mark Nusca Leading edge 3D technology is becoming the crucial element in architectural design and urban transformation. Demanding clients, elected officials and developers don’t want to take a ‘wait and see’ approach on how a project is going to evolve, yet they are amazed when we visually walk them through their new building before it is built.
British Racing Team uses FireGL to Design Championship Cars British Racing Team uses FireGL to Design Championship Cars
By Mark Nusca Don't have time to do a mock-up of your project? The race against the clock begins at the workstation, where engineers face a critical need for 3D imaging that’s fast and reliable--even when designing and testing race cars.
Direct Dimensions Breaks New Digital Imaging Ground Direct Dimensions Breaks New Digital Imaging Ground
By Lynda Rutledge Using an array of scanning and digitizing systems, this 3D imaging service provider is taking digital imaging in fascinating new directions - including modeling historic treasures in case of terrorist attacks or natural disasters.
CAD Data Used for Animated Demo of Test Rig for Airbus CAD Data Used for Animated Demo of Test Rig for Airbus
By Mike Rockwood, Right Hemisphere, with inputs from co-developer Susan Blackman With assistance and software from Right Hemisphere, FTI delivers an animated fly-through of a test rig for the Airbus A380 based on CAD Models.
FEA Software Goes to School in Central America FEA Software Goes to School in Central America
Contributed by staff at ALGOR, Inc. Educators in El Salvador employ FEA software to modernize the way they teach engineering students and promote local technological growth.
Millard Lumber Fires Up File Sharing with WAN Optimization Millard Lumber Fires Up File Sharing with WAN Optimization
Compiled by Lynda Rutledge with material from Riverbed Technology and Text 100 Public Relations This provider of construction products, materials, and services was having problems sending large files between its remote offices across two states - until it deployed Riverbed's Steelhead WAN optimization solution.
Bentley Software Used to Improve Baghdad's Water System Bentley Software Used to Improve Baghdad's Water System
Compiled by Lynda Rutledge with material from Bentley Systems and Parsons. Bentley Systems’ WaterGEMS hydraulic modeling software is helping improve the water quality for millions of Baghdad residents.
Delmar Systems Employs FEA to Test Offshore Mooring Units Delmar Systems Employs FEA to Test Offshore Mooring Units
By John Mannisto "Installing these units is equivalent to towing an eight story building into the Gulf ... and burying it two miles down in the sea floor."
Unverferth Manufacturing Shortens Design Cycle With ALGOR Unverferth Manufacturing Shortens Design Cycle With ALGOR
By ALGOR Staff Unverferth discovers that FEA speeds product development and robustness of their new Ripper Stripper subsoiler.
Wavebreaking CFD Technology for the Olympics Wavebreaking CFD Technology for the Olympics
Filippi Boats uses CD adapco's Comet software to optimize designs for boats used in the Summer Olympics.
Rapid Injection Molding Boosts Production Efficiency for AMS Rapid Injection Molding Boosts Production Efficiency for AMS
Contributed by The Protomold Company Rapid injection molding solves American Medical Systems' prototyping challenge.
Forensic Analysis of Product Failure Using ALGOR FEA Forensic Analysis of Product Failure Using ALGOR FEA
By ALGOR Staff HS&A of El Paso recently used ALGOR FEA to evaluate the reasons for the failure of a compressor head cover at a Texas oil well.
Rapid Injection Molding Saves Supplier Prototyping Time Rapid Injection Molding Saves Supplier Prototyping Time
By Alexandra Pratt As a manufacturer of mechanical and electromechanical assemblies, Ortech produces key locksets for major automobile manufacturers.
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