When starting a new project, I sometimes get stuck and don't know where to start... . I want to know more about how other architects get architectural inspiration... and organize/ brainstorm their ideas. How and where do you get architectural inspiration? What othe... Read More
Go back to history. Look at some of the work of past masters. Choose a style you like, study it, summarize teh features that stand out and use them in your design. You need to develop your own philosophy. For instance, I noticed how the ancient Egyptians and Greeks used repetition. Repetitive columns assembled in a certain way are mesmerizing...
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If it does, then how and why do you think it influences their home design decisions? Share your experience/instances where you've felt the above holds true.
I grew up in an estate, always surrounded by greenery and nature. I loved waking up and seeing vast spaces covered in vegetation through my window- my parents' garden filled with flowers, ancient trees and ornamental shrubs would attract all sorts of birds, and I spent hours listening and looking at them. I realized I tend to put vegetation i... 2 More Answers
Here's a link where you can find gym equipments in AutoCAD & Revit Architecture: http://www.modlar.com/search/bim-cad/?q=gym
Dinesh, here's a link to an earlier discussion https://www.modlar.com/answers/87/help-me-to-choose-archicad-or-revit-and-why/ Hope you find it useful!
Is there any chance I can get some of your families in a Revit 2010 format? I know, I know, it's 8 years old and not supported anymore but, it still works fine for me. I'm looking for a shower stall I can put in a bathroom. You have a few that are very interesting b... Read More
Hi Paul, let us know of the specific product you're interested in & we'll check it for you.
Hi Scott, thanks for reaching out. Sadly we don't have many products in Cadsoft's format. You may however be able to import models in 3DS or OBJ formats into Cadsoft.
Hi there, Firstable thank you for your website, it has great content and as a student I cannot always afford to pay for descent libraries. I only have one small suggestions, in the Miele family the titles of the zip files are too long so by default an error message... Read More
Hi Charles, thanks so much for the feedback, glad we can help! We'll reach out to the Miele and get them to supply shorter zip file names, thanks for letting us know ;)
I have tried to get a rvt file on the model but couldn't find it.
Sorry Nira, we do not have them available at the moment.
Hi May, you have to sign up to download products and then you can download as many as you want.
I need to know the size of this pendant, I don't see a spec sheet anywhere.
Hi Sanja, it would be best to reach out to the manufacturer for the size of the product.
Hi Shi, a thread to an earlier questions on BIM https://www.modlar.com/answers/82/whats-bim/ Take a look at some other discussions on BIM https://www.modlar.com/search/answers/query/bim/ 1 More Answer
I have an m-arch but switched to landscape design a few years after graduation. I had several years of experiance working in landscape design and build prior to school. Currently I run a landscape design business. I am having much success in residential design and I... Read More
I am in the same boat. A LA stamp does not carry much weight. Usually if a stamp is required for anything a civil is required not a LA. Yes you need a LA license to work on public projects in most states, but you can also work under the guise of a "public artist" or a "urban designer" and team up with a LA should those opportunities ever pop...
Need pricing on 13 c/s group explovent model ERP-T-FS 24" x 24" for fire suppression bid in NYC for MTA project.
For information on product pricing, please reach out to the manufacturer directly. Please let us know if that doesn't help & we can reach out on your behalf.
What a superb topic. Where do you find your design inspiration? Do you refer to projects of well known architects or you like to derive inspiration from organic forms or something else?
In addition to browsing through various blogs, I find Ted talks to be a great resource too: http://ow.ly/L0X1301Ch8A
We have been specifying 'blackened steel' (i,e. chemically treated mild steel to give a natural, blackened finish) for quite a few years and EVERY time we ask a contractor to tell us what the chemicals/method is for this they clam up like its a top secret or somethi... Read More
Armorers created blackened steel in the Renaissance with linseed oil. They heated the steel and applied the oil in much the same fashion described by "grahame-white" above. It probably is a little less toxic than old motor oil, and because it requires multiple applications, allows for a broad color range of "blackening" . 4 More Answers
Looking at nutone range - has no BIM content
We'll reach out to them and see if we can get some built! Was there a particular format and product SKU you were after?
First d/l attempt at Modlar - a Nana Door for Vectorworks, returned a message form the software that this file is not recognized as well it could not be browsed for its resources either. Is this a version 2015 or 2016 file? I use VW 2014 and perhaps that is the reas... Read More
How do I find a distributor in Brazil? [Gostei do produto e gostaria de saber mais. Como encontrar um distribuidor no Brasil?]
For more information on the product, please reach out to the manufacturer directly. Please let us know if that doesn't help & we can reach out on your behalf.
I am student doing a Post Grad in Interior Architecture. I am using the ideas of prefab and modular design to design a fire station. I was wondering If I can send a list of questions regarding modular design methods also for professional input.
Could you tell me is it available for download Modlar app for REVIT 2017?
For more information on the product, please reach out to the manufacturer directly. Please let us know if that doesn't help & we can reach out on your behalf.
There is no Vectorworks file available to download for this model, you can download autocad from 'OTHER' and import into Vectorworks project.
What made you choose this field?
As a kid, I was always fascinated by buildings whether they were monuments, ruins or modern structures. So, when I had a decision to make it came pretty naturally. I turned my passion into the career path I wanted to take.
What's the cost implementation going to be like? Basically, what are the pros and cons of using BIM?
Adding one more thought...the aerospace, automotive, oil and gas, and consumer electronics products sectors have been employing sophisticated 3D modeling and simulation systems for design, manufacturing and assembly for years. Its long overdue for the architectural profession to become fluent in BIM technologies, pushing their use to the limi... 6 More Answers
I like it a lot.
Ivan, it'll be best to reach out to the manufacturer directly. They'd be able to provide you with product availability based on your location.
I am a young building technologist with no real experience in budgeting or estimating and I would like to learn. I'm looking for a summary of finish prices for walls, floors, ceilings, roofs etc. I'm not looking for accurate prices, I just want some general informat... Read More
Rawlinsons Cost Guide is used for Australian estimates. You might be able to find the equivalent for your country by searching for this one as a starting point 2 More Answers
O que tenho que fazer para baixar esse modelo de porta
muito bom
I have previously been able to access the Miele ArchiCAD files, could you let me know if they are still online?
I was looking for the warming drawer ESW 6229..........Would be nice to have all of the Miele products online. 2 More Answers
Hi, I'm a seniour Civil Engineering student and I'm writing my thesis on integration of BIM and FM programs. Right now I'm working on the sensors and the data transfer from sensors to FM systems. Other than using BIM in 3D modelling programs, it is possbile to find... Read More
Programs with platform for use BIM and BIM OPEN , Vectorworks is the most plastic, with a drawing engine based on Cinema4D and easy to use . I use Vectorworks more than 8 years and not change. 1 More Answer
Thank you for sending us the request, we currently don't have this model available in Revit file format. But we will put your request in our bucket list!
.rfa is a Revit Family file extension 2 More Answers
Hi there, I assume you mean for the ArchICAD file? It looks like he script is protected, however just make sure you load it properly then it'll be find. To do this, add the object file to the project via the Library manager, this will then add it to your library or you can try drag and dropping it onto your project floor plan. However if you...
Thanks, Audrey
Hi Audrey! Are you meaning is it available in Douglas Fir? probably best to hit the button and contract the vendor, I'd say it is!
How are IFC files actually used? Are they editable? I've been put in charge of BIM because I have 30 years CAD experience. But the people in charge don't really understand BIM and I'm not getting the training! Anyway, what i want to know is: How if an IFC file ACTUA... Read More
Hey Alan, editting an IFC element doesn't imply meyhem... you can move them around to your hearts content, and if they are composed of a typical archicad object, you can edit to the heart is content. Where you run into trouble is if the object is a particular manufacturers product and you change it, well, it'snot really their product anymore... 8 More Answers
I'm looking at specifying Miele Appliances for the first time in a high residential project that I'm doing in the San Francisco Bay Area. I'd love to get feedback from other architects that have previously spec'd them, compared to other brands and whether your clien... Read More
I have used Miele many times in high end residential projects and have 5 Miele appliances in my own home. Work perfectly and never had problems. 3 More Answers