Towards a New
Architectural
Process

RESEARCH
from Cyon Research

The Building Information Model: A Look at Graphisoft's Virtual Building Concept
January 2, 2003

Architectural Automation: Facing the Challenges of Work-Culture
February 19, 2003

ARTICLES

Goodbye CAD. Goodbye BIM. Hello PEN.
Paul Seletsky, Director of Technology, Davis Brody Bond, LLP
(March, 10 2004)

AIA Edges BIM update
by Dianne Davis, president, AEC Infosystems

AEC Trends BIM and Beyond
by Michael Dakan, Cadalyst

Should We BIM? Pushing the State of the Art in AEC
by Lachmi Khemlani Cadence

Graphisoft on Building Information Modeling
by Chris Barron, AIA published by Jerry Laiserin

Architecture Through the Looking Glass
by David Marlatt, AIA

Of Virtual Buildings and Real Architecture
by David Marlatt, AIA

PRACTICE

Architect David Sutherland Director of Planning, FKAA, presents the practices methodology applied to the Eureka Tower project in 30 min's online.

Coast Guard Pilot Project Casts Wider Net for Data Exchange
In ENR by Tom Sawyer

STANDARDS

IAI The International Alliance for Interoperability

IMPLEMENTATION

Migration Guide

Implementation Guide

Towards a New Architectural Process

PEN (Parametric-ENabled), BIM (Building Information Modeling), Virtual Building, Building Lifecycle Management, Building Simulation. What ever you want to call it, the benefits are real.

• Increase your Construction Document productivity by 20% to 50%
• Reduce Errors
• Provide added value to your client
• Gain more control over the project
• Gain a competitive advantage over your competition
• Make the process more enjoyable

Architects and Builders have been using paper since the Renaissance. Today we are still using paper. Paper is not going away any time soon, but some firms are working toward a new Architectural process. One that challenges the way we approach the process of Architecture. Like the Renaissance, new tools and the way we use these tools can have a dramatic effect on the process of Architecture and building. How will it effect your practice?

"Building information modeling clearly increases productivity and business opportunity for architects," said James Dinegar, AIA Chief Operating Officer.

What do you think about these articles and moving from a 2D process to a 3D process? email

Call us at (248) 399-3348 for a demonstration at your office or over the internet. about us

We will ask you about your process.

• How do you work now?
• What do you like about it?
• What don't you like about it?
• How would you like to work in an ideal situation?

Build on our experience.
David Pacifico, Registered Architect since 1986