Architecture Blog Posts

CHANGING CONSTRUCTION: TECHN

2016

Today, technology influences many aspects of the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction industry. It's deeply ingrained in all stages, from the moment a concept is designed to the day-to-day execution in a construction site. Mobile collaboration, drones, weara... Read More

Introducing Modlar's Powerfu

2016

Making Modlar easier and fun to use has been our top priority for 2016. We're excited to announce our powerful new search, which allows you to search for products efficiently helping you to focus on achieving smart, efficient designs. How we've made search even eas... Read More

Fifty Shades of Brutalism

2016

What is it about stripping down walls to bare concrete, that is so powerful and evocative? Would living inside a cold, grey block make you feel like you were trapped, or free? Would it change the secrets you choose to keep and the desires you choose to share?We've f... Read More

20 Great Finds at KBIS/IBS 2

2016

The 2015 International Builders' and Kitchen & Bath Industry shows may have wrapped up last week, but we're still thinking about how great they were!In addition to meeting some of the industry's best builders and designers, we had a lot of fun exploring the show... Read More

BIM Takes Disney Project to

2016

Disney theme parks are renowned for imaginative design, so it comes without surprise that one of their latest projects is situated to break precedents. Slated to open in 2015, the Enchanted Storybook Castle is currently being designed for Disney Shanghai Resort. It... Read More

Top 10 BIM Questions Asked o

2016

With Modlar's specifier base increasing every day, we like to keep a handle on what's being talked about in the community.Here are 10 interesting questions that have been asked in the last few weeks. Feel free to help answer them, or submit a question of your very o... Read More

Greetings from Greenbuild 20

2016

Team Modlar is currently walking the floor at GreenBuild 2014, and it's been great to see so many innovative and sustainable products, as well as incredible booth displays.The expo is taking place October 22-23 in New Orleans, and it is the world's largest conferenc... Read More

A Look at Transitional Archi

2016

In the wake of the 6.3 magnitude earthquake that hit Christchurch, New Zealand in 2011, a new form of architecture has been on the rise. The natural disaster and its subsequent seismic events demolished 80% of the city, leaving Christchurch with a dire need to rebu... Read More

More Manufacturers Join Modl

2016

With over 58,000 subscribers, Modlar is certainly having an impact on the AEC community. We're excited to announce even more manufacturers that have placed their building products in Modlar's online library.As catalogs and brochures continue to be supplemented with... Read More

New Building Product Manufac

2016

Building Information Modeling is undoubtedly having a massive impact on the AEC community, and product manufacturers are taking note. Modlar is happy to announce partnerships with an exciting batch of new manufacturers this spring, with free 3D downloads of their it... Read More

10 Greatest Things About AIA

2016

Team Modlar has just returned from an outstanding exhibition at the 2014 AIA National Convention, and the show was a smashing success!With thousands of attendees and exhibitors, we had a great time introducing our brand to several new audiences, as well as catching... Read More

An Update from the 2014 AIA

2016

As previously mentioned, Modlar is exhibiting in the 2014 AIA National Convention. Our team is about to embark on day 2, and were having an incredible time introducing Modlar to other expo participants!Held at the McCormick Center in Chicago, IL, the AIA Convention... Read More

Watch Out, it's Wall Week!

2016

Providing area definition, as well as support and shelter, walls are the foundation of nearly every building structure. For our new Product of the Week, we'll be showing you some of our favorite wall-related products from Modlar's BIM Library!We offer a variety of w... Read More

Autodesk Fabrication Facilit

2016

Relied upon for decades by the AEC community, Autodesk has built its reputation as being a source for cutting-edge software. It comes as no surprise that the company would foster an intriguingly innovative fabrication facility, described by employees as the "worlds... Read More

Shedding "Light" on Open Sou

2016

Prior to starting his own business, Anthony Light found himself unsatisfied with his traditional job, where money was the ultimate incentive in performing well. Upon realizing that bonuses and commissions were hindering his creativity, Light decided to seek career f... Read More

New Products Bring Welcome W

2016

As it was previously announced, several building product manufacturers have just signed on to be featured in Modlar's BIM marketplace. Because we're rolling out so many new products in the coming month, we've decided to have Welcome Week!A variation on our Product o... Read More

Welcome, Window Week!

2016

Uniting the interior with the exterior, windows offer exposure to the outside world from the comfort of being indoors. Buildings and homes are often designed around their openings, so were excited to introduce windows as our new Product of the Week!Modlar offers a v... Read More

AIA Expo 2013 - Photos from

2016

This week we're in Denver, Colorado, USA for the annual American Institute of Architects (AIA) expo. It's being heald in the Colorado Convention Center which is a great complex and very easy to get to.The AIA Expo is a fantastic showcase of products, materials and t... Read More

Gardens by the Bay Wins the

2016

Well done to Singapore's Gardens by the Bay who won this years World Building of the Year, the top prize at World Architecture Festival! Wilkinson Eyre Architects won the award for the design of the Cooled Conservatories, but it was acknowledged that this was a tea... Read More

Photosynth & Architectur

2016

Below is a photosynth we made a while ago of the Christchurch Cathedral (in New Zealand), we received an email today saying that it is now featured on Bing maps, which is great to hear!We think photosynth is a great innovation from Microsoft labs and a fantastic too... Read More

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