Monthly Archives: January 2012

BIM in ACADemia

“The industry needs new specialists and if the academia doesn’t provide them, then the industry will have to resort to setting up private academies”. 
 – Practice 2006: Toolkit 2020 written by two Arup employees BIM in Academia is a new … Continue reading

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An Integrated Design Strategy for Every Man, Woman and Child

“The concept of integrated design is key to a sustainable future and ultimately quality of life,” 
Laura Lee Just as Finith Jernigan’s Makers of the Environment envisioned the average American benefitting from building information modeling (BIM), Professor Laura Lee’s vision … Continue reading

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The Architect (2012)

Speaking of Hollywood, last night I had the opportunity to see Oscar contender, “The Architect,” a film whose story begins in the late-CAD era. “The Architect,” whether you consider it a screwball comedy, a sentimental melodrama or a spoof, is … Continue reading

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Teaching Tyler Durden to Revit

My iPhone nearly vibrated off the nightstand. “Mr. Deutsch?’” Yes? “I represent a client who is interested in rivet training.” Revit… “Is this something you do?” I explained that I specialize in BIM consulting and what the difference was. “So … Continue reading

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BIM and Integrated Design Top 10 Posts for 2011

2011 was an exciting year for BIM and Integrated Design. For both my book and blog. As well as for me, personally: My book was published in September to great reader response and reviews In 2011, I created the first-ever … Continue reading

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