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DIGITALLY CRAFTING A BOX OF TREES: SQUAM LAKE HOUSE CASE STUDY

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42m
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DIGITALLY CRAFTING A BOX OF TREES: SQUAM LAKE HOUSE CASE STUDY

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Alchemy Architects' Squam Lake house is a practical case study in selecting and using digital modeling tools to design complex geometries, communicating intent, and achieving their practical execution.

The house is metaphorically a box of trees. With an interior entirely of oak, it embraces the spirit of the densely-wooded site. The metaphoric trees bring in light and ventilation, while defining spaces, circulation, storage, and a separate boathouse. The house was digitally modeled using BIM software, allowing the house’s envelope and tree forms to be CNC-fabricated. During this course, the BIM and scripted-algorithm process will be discussed, as well as the transfer and communication of this information to fabricators.

To receive 1 AIA HSW LU, please make sure to login and complete the quiz after watching our webinar.

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Buildings
42m
Beginner

Learning Objectives

  1. Describe the role of digital modeling and digital fabrication in creating complex geometry to achieve improved daylighting, ventilation, and a connection to the outdoors in the Squam Lake House case study.
  2. Describe the process of achieving Passive House Certification using panelized prefabrication techniques to improve energy efficiency and indoor air quality.
  3. Analyze the roll of BIM (Building Information Modeling) in integrating Passive House Institute (PHI) energy standards.
  4. Summarize the utility of scripted algorithms as an iterative design tool.

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BIOURBANISM FOR RESILIENT CITIES

Intermediate
48m
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BIOURBANISM FOR RESILIENT CITIES

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An interdisciplinary concept founded on landscape architecture, urban design, and ecological sciences, Biourbanism is a method that assists mayors, city leaders, and city planners to create healthier, more resilient cities. Biourbanism is centred around five urban and five bio systems that analyse city health: economy, energy, mobility, structure, technology, water, food, waste, landscape, and humanity.

Put simply, the research-led philosophy asserts that cities must be considered a form of nature in response to global climate challenges.

Join Adrian McGregor, chief design officer of McGregor Coxall, professor, and author, for a discussion on Biourbanism and realistic roadmaps for cities and communities to achieving resilience.

To receive 1 LA CES PDH and 1 APLD CEU, please make sure to login and complete the quiz after watching our webinar.

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Landscapes
48m
Intermediate

Learning Objectives

  1. Demonstrate how holistic city planning can be used as a powerful weapon to fight against the climate emergency.
  2. Explore the interconnectedness of the different biological and urban systems that compromise city fabric.
  3. Demonstrate and detail the changes cities must make to mitigate the impacts of climate change and the biodiversity crisis.
  4. Explore interdisciplinary relationships and the role of landscape architecture in achieving city-wide resilience.

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SOCIAL MEDIA MARKETING FOR ENTERTAINMENT PROFESSIONALS

Intermediate
26m
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SOCIAL MEDIA MARKETING FOR ENTERTAINMENT PROFESSIONALS

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Social media marketing is taking over as one of the key drivers in building relationships, driving traffic, increasing brand awareness, and giving an inside look at what your business is all about.

The entertainment industry is no exception for potential clients using social media for discovery. In this webinar, Joselyn Wojtalewicz, Vectorworks’ senior content marketing manager, will guide you through best practices on using different social media platforms, examples of successful design firms using social media marketing, and how you can grow your audience.

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Entertainment
26m
Intermediate

Learning Objectives

  1. 1. Understand how to create an effective social media marketing strategy to help grow your business.
  2. Discover social media marketing tips and how creating a content calendar can help meet your goals.
  3. Explore examples of design firms that’re successfully using different social media outlets.
  4. Review the best social media platforms to fit your strategy.

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BETTER COLLABORATION WITH CIVIL 3D FILES

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1h 1m
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BETTER COLLABORATION WITH CIVIL 3D FILES

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As a landscape architect or designer, you can find efficiencies in making use of “background” files from civil and survey engineers. You can apply their proposed work without recreating the base plan. And, with advancements in BIM software, working in different applications is easier than ever before with better file management and staying consistent with origin, georeferencing, and positioning.

Join Tony Kostreski, PLA and senior landscape product specialist, to learn the benefits of importing or referencing files and how imported geometry and data can be transformed into smart hybrid objects. All of the methods discussed can provide essential context in your BIM for landscape workflows.

To receive 1 LA CES PDH and 1 APLD CEU, please make sure to login and complete the quiz after watching our webinar.

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Landscapes
1h 1m
Advanced

Learning Objectives

  1. Distinguish the workflow benefits of either importing or referencing DWG files saved from Civil 3D.
  2. Learn the importance of georeferencing and origins, and how they are the key factors in maintaining proper file positioning between all design disciplines.
  3. Understand how imported civil and survey data and geometry can be transformed for use in 2D/3D site design workflows.

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WORKFLOW TIPS FOR MORE COLLABORATIVE LIGHTING PLANS

Intermediate
26m
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WORKFLOW TIPS FOR MORE COLLABORATIVE LIGHTING PLANS

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Are you looking for a way to streamline how you and your collaborators create lighting plans? In this course, Michael Harpur, senior lighting technician in the Olivier Theatre at the National Theatre in London, will share his tips and tricks for getting the most out of your Vectorworks Spotlight files and symbols library.

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Entertainment
26m
Intermediate

Learning Objectives

  1. Understanding the advantages of creating venue-specific symbol libraries.
  2. Organizing classes using a custom Vectorworks Spotlight template.
  3. Using the Title Block feature in Vectorworks Spotlight to create rigging, designer, and hanging plots.

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GET CONNECTED WITH CLOUD SERVICES

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47m
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GET CONNECTED WITH CLOUD SERVICES

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Is your workflow feeling disconnected? We’ll show you how to connect your workflow and get more out of it, all while doing less! Join industry and Vectorworks product specialists, Kesoon Chance, Iskra Nikolova, and Luis M. Ruiz to discuss the different ways in which you can get the most out of Vectorworks Cloud Services. You’ll learn how you can process your drawings, stay connected, collaborate with your team, and show clients interactive presentations all while never stepping away from your project.

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All Industries
47m
Beginner

Learning Objectives

  1. Learn how to use Cloud Services to combat your day-to-day design challenges.
  2. Get a better grasp of the benefits of processing drawings and rendering in the cloud.
  3. Allow others to experience your design stages by sharing your 3d models across multiple platforms.
  4. Discover the latest features in the Cloud Services and what’s next on the Vectorworks Public Roadmap.

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DEMYSTIFYING BIM COLLABORATION

Intermediate
46m
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DEMYSTIFYING BIM COLLABORATION

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Collaborating using a Building Information Model (BIM) can be done in a variety of ways, and there isn’t just one tool or one method available. These varied collaboration workflows depend on the needs of your project and the skill levels of your team members involved.

One key factor of BIM collaboration is the ability for each team member to use the software of choice that fits their tasks and can offer collaboration opportunities with others. To serve this, flexible design tools and open standards can provide ways to work with others while removing the need to use (or learn) unfamiliar software with limited, rigid workflow options.

This webinar will demystify the options for BIM collaboration so you can make an informed decision about the best method for your needs on any given project.

To receive 1 AIA LU, please make sure to login and complete the quiz after watching our webinar.

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Buildings
46m
Intermediate

Learning Objectives

  1. Define “BIM collaboration” and describe the different ways of collaborating on BIM projects.
  2. Explain the roles, responsibilities, and fundamental best practices of collaborating with consultants on a building information model.
  3. Describe and differentiate the key tasks involved in a collaborative BIM process.
  4. Identify the collaboration requirements of an upcoming project as well as evaluate and choose the right tool(s) to accomplish the tasks.

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3D MODELS AND RENDERINGS FOR LIVE EVENTS

Intermediate
56m
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3D MODELS AND RENDERINGS FOR LIVE EVENTS

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Are you new to 3D modeling in Vectorworks or just looking to keep your skills sharp?

Either way, this is the presentation for you! Join our session to learn how to create 3D models that will perfectly complement your presentation. You’ll learn tons of tips for 3D modeling in Vectorworks, like how textures can reduce the complexity of models, details on conceptual and free-form designs, and rendering tricks to help you present your models.

Video
Entertainment
56m
Intermediate

Learning Objectives

  1. Understand modeling in a 3D environment and learn to bring your ideas to life.
  2. Learn how rendering can help you best present your models.
  3. See how textures can reduce the complexity of your models.

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SUSTAINABLE RESOURCES FOR SMALL-SCALE BIM

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SUSTAINABLE RESOURCES FOR SMALL-SCALE BIM

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BIM has primarily been considered for large project documentation efficiency, while smaller projects and their design processes are often neglected. This session’s goal is to show architects and allied design professionals how the inherently data-rich nature of BIM can serve smaller and design-oriented projects. BIM can refine your building design process and help you use materials more sustainably.

Through a series of technical vignettes, participants will see BIM in a new light: far more than an improved documentation and sharing environment reserved for large projects, BIM can improve both the efficiency of the design process and the efficiency of the design itself.


To receive 1 AIA LU, 1 CORE AIBC LU, 1 CORE AAA LEARNING HOUR , and 1 AANB, ALBNL, NSAA CORE LEARNING CREDIT, please make sure to login and complete the quiz after watching our webinar.

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Buildings
45m
Advanced

Learning Objectives

  1. Learn about quantitative BIM design opportunities and the value of applying them to a resource-efficient design process.
  2. Understand how building design information can be a powerful foundation for an architectural response to material and resource use.
  3. Identify the applicability of BIM tools and workflows to achieve project goals for sustainable resource use and building performance.
  4. Learn about specific cases demonstrating BIM's role in the optimized design of material-efficient, high-performance buildings.

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SOCIAL MEDIA FOR LANDSCAPE DESIGN PROFESSIONALS

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SOCIAL MEDIA FOR LANDSCAPE DESIGN PROFESSIONALS

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Social media marketing is a key driver in building relationships, driving traffic, increasing brand awareness, and promoting what your landscape design firms’ success is all about.

In this webinar, Joselyn Wojtalewicz, Vectorworks content marketing manager, will guide you through the best practices for using social media and share examples of successful landscape design firms’ use of digital marketing.

To receive 1 LA CES PDH and 1 APLD CEU, please make sure to login and complete the quiz after watching our webinar.

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Landscapes
30m
Beginner

Learning Objectives

  1. Understand how to create an effective social media marketing plan to help grow your site design business.
  2. Discover social media marketing tips and how creating a content calendar can help meet your goals.
  3. Explore examples of site design firms that are successfully using multiple social media outlets.
  4. Review the best social media platforms heighten your landscape design firm’s prominence.

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DATA-DRIVEN DESIGN FOR LIVE EVENTS

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22m
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DATA-DRIVEN DESIGN FOR LIVE EVENTS

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Successful live event design isn’t only about the aesthetics of an event, it also requires effective and efficient data management on your end. From time and budget planning, to knowing seating assignments, being able to document your live event’s data is invaluable.

This webinar — using a gala-style dinner as an example — shows how you can benefit from integrating Vectorworks Spotlight’s data management and analysis tools into your design and planning processes.

Video
Entertainment
22m
Intermediate

Learning Objectives

  1. Learn how to set up a Spotlight file to get the most out of its data management tools.
  2. Generate seating plans, meal plans, emergency exit plans, and more using a gala-style dinner example.
  3. Integrate data visualization as part of your documentation process.

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ALGORITHMS-AIDED DESIGN IN BIM SOFTWARE

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46m
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Algorithms-aided design tools are quickly becoming a standard of the AEC industry. They can bring endless opportunities for customization and automation within your design software and allow you more experimentation and optimization within your designs. Algorithms-aided design can be intimidating to a new user, but the most important thing you need to get started is a problem you want to solve. Once you get started, the true possibilities begin to open up. In this presentation, Sarah Barrett, senior architect product specialist at Vectorworks, Inc., will discuss some basics of algorithmic modeling, give some examples of scripts that you can build in BIM software, and look at several real-world algorithmic modeling success stories.

To receive 1 AIA LU, please make sure to login and complete the quiz after watching our webinar.

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Buildings
46m
Advanced

Learning Objectives

  1. Identify the multiple benefits of using algorithmic modeling within a design and BIM software.
  2. Describe how algorithmic modeling can be used to create multiple iterations and increase time efficiency within the design process.
  3. Demonstrate how algorithmic modeling can be used to analyze data and optimize designs.
  4. Discover how designers are currently using algorithms-aided design in their work.

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