Between the Lines

What is Industrialized Construction?

In a world where rapid urbanization and technology go hand in hand, construction methods constantly evolve and technology disruptions are occurring daily. One increasing development is industrialized construction (IC) where there is a convergence of manufacturing and AEC. Read more →

How AEC Firms Can Harness the Power of AI

The Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) sector is experiencing a transformative digital shift, thanks to Artificial Intelligence (AI). From design conception to construction management, AI has found applications across a myriad of tasks. Let's explore some key ways AEC firms can utilize AI. Design Optimization AI algorithms can sift through complex data sets to recommend the most efficient design layouts. By analyzing factors such as sunlight, wind direction, form, and material strength, AI can offer eco-friendly and cost-effective designs. Predictive... Read more →

How Might AI Impact the AEC industry and Construction

The Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) industry is one of the most rapidly evolving industries of the 21st century, and to me, it is feeling like the speed is accelerating. With the introduction of AI (Artificial Intelligence), the industry is undergoing a transformation that is expected to have a major impact on the AEC design tools, data, construction process, and the entire industry, including all of us. The what and how we build. The potential applications of AI in the... Read more →

Snaptrude – Innovating the Architectural Design Process

The architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) industry is no stranger to innovation, and disruption. We have seen new technologies such as Building Information Modeling (BIM), Augmented/Virtual Reality (AR/VR), and 3D printing that have transformed the way we design and build. Now, Snaptrude, a relatively new AEC startup aims to further revolutionize the industry with its architectural design platform harnessing the power of intelligent automation and real-time visualization on the cloud. Read more →

AEC Design Software Trends

The AEC Trend Nostradamus.. The Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) design software and technology market has been rapidly evolving over the past two decades, with numerous trends shaping or morphing the industry. Here are some of the most significant trends that have emerged in recent years: Cloud-based solutions: Cloud-based AEC design software has become increasingly popular due to its accessibility, scalability, and flexibility. This trend has enabled users to collaborate on projects in real-time and work from anywhere, leading to... Read more →

Roadmap AMAs and Handling Multiple Updaters in the Revit API

Recordings of the roadmap presentations are now available to help us all see and understand where things are headed, and updaters and worksharing help us monitor what is happening right now: Community conversation roadmap AMAs Platform Services Parameters API Handling multiple updaters WorksharingUtils help check element status Chuong Ho is featured Speckle developer via Jeremy Tammik thebuildingcoder.typepad.com Read more →

Three Autodesk Community Conversations This Week

Join us for one or more of the sessions, bring your questions. Read more →

AEC Product Roadmap Ask Me Anything Series Recordings

Last week we held 5 live events on the future roadmap of AEC products, and hundreds attended and asked their great questions using Slido. The annual event was to learn about highlights from recent releases, including Revit and the AEC Collection Ask product managers and experts about the future roadmap of the Autodesk AEC products. Thank you to all that participated and here are the recordings for those unable to attend. We will be posting a list of questions asked/answered very soon. Read more →

Autodesk Community Conversations at Autodesk University 2022 in Person and Online

There will be three Autodesk Community Conversation events live in-person at Autodesk University 2022 in New Orleans. In addition to in-person, we will also be streaming live over Zoom for those unable to attend as well as post the recording. Read more →

New Dynamo Primer and Video Tutorials Released & Dynamo Office Hours

Queue the applause. The Dynamo Team released new streamlined videos this week for learning Dynamo. •Introductory Tutorials for Dynamo 2.13+ •Dynamo Primer Read more →

Top 10 Kudo Capturing Autodesk Community Voices Blog Posts

Based on kudos from readers of the Autodesk Community Voices Blog, here are the top 10 posts in kudos. Autodesk Community Voices is a blog by the Community, for the Community. It’s our place for Community members to connect, share, and learn together. The blog features product tips and workflows, career stories, and industry insights, all shared by members of Autodesk’s global community. Visit Community Voices to browse recent posts and subscribe to keep up to date with the latest... Read more →

DAISY AI in Toronto Collaboration with Autodesk Research on Using AI for Sustainable Structural Design

DAISY AI in Toronto collaborated with Autodesk Research team in London to produce residential construction designs using artificial intelligence. Read more →

Autodesk Community Conversations for Dynamo Users

The next 4 Dynamo Office Hour Autodesk Community Conversation events: March 31, 2022 Building More with Dynamo: Come join Sol and Jacob as we dive deeper into the Dynamo and Revit connection, plumbing the depths of Element Binding; where it's stored, why it's needed, and how to use it. We'll then explore Transactions and Documents, finding out what they are, how to navigate them and their nuance, before deeply understanding Revit's Application Environments, such as Product, Family or Massing and... Read more →

Dynamo Office Hours: Hosts of the Dynamo Party

The recording from last Thursdays Autodesk Community Conversation is online. The recording is posted on the event page and in the Dynamo Office Hours YouTube Playlist: Join Sol and Jacob as they dive into the Dynamo for FormIt/Alias/Robot Structural Analysis and Advance Steel connections; exploring how their relationships are a two way street, the differences in UI that support a smooth host experience, dive into the Library and additional nodes that these hosts bring to the table, and then traverse... Read more →

March 2022 Autodesk Community Conversations

Join experts from Autodesk Community in our virtual meetups to delve into product features, discover innovative workflows, learn tools and techniques, and make connections. See all sessions Dynamo Office Hours: Getting Civil with Dynamo Thursday 03 March 10 AM PT | 1 PM ET (1 hour) Presented by Sol Amour and Jacob Small Come join Sol and Jacob as we dive into the Dynamo for Civil 3D connection; exploring how this relationship is a two way street, the differences in... Read more →

Upcoming Autodesk Community Conversations & Two Recordings

Community Conversations are virtual meetups featuring expert speakers from across Autodesk Community. Sessions range from deep dives, tips and tricks, and live demonstrations on products such as AutoCAD, Revit, Dynamo, and Fusion 360, to roundtables on industry insights, emerging trends, and career stories, and more. All experience levels, from beginner to expert, are welcome. Join a session to delve into product features, discover innovative workflows, learn tools and techniques, and make connections in the Community. We are adding more and... Read more →

Autodesk Open Source

Autodesk Open Source provides the global community of innovators an opportunity to learn, contribute and grow. Visit our Open Source site and see how you can get involved in our latest projects: opensource.autodesk.com Read more →

Autodesk Community Conversation - Dynamo inside a Host February 3rd, 2022

Come join Sol Amour & Jacob Small as they jump into "Dynamo Inside a Host", exploring how Dynamo functions inside the host environment; Revit, Civil 3D, FormIt, and all your favourite integrations. We will explore what it means to have Dynamo in or out of process, how the Library changes, dive into application specific data, content locations and package management and discover how nodes show up from different hosts. We will then touch upon how to re-use graph content across... Read more →

Autodesk Community Conversations for January & February 2022

Join us for one of the new Autodesk Community Conversations! "Autodesk Turns 40 Years Young" January 28th "Dynamo inside a Host" February 3rd "AutoCAD Electrical with Tifani and Tiffany" February 10th https://autode.sk/3qGKTjd Read more →

Autodesk Community Conversation – Dynamo inside a Host

Come join Sol and Jacob as we explore how Dynamo functions inside the host environment; Revit, Civil 3D, FormIt and all your favourite integrations. Read more →

Dynamo 2.13 Released

Dynamo Product Manager Sol Amour announced on the Dynamo Blog ”Hello world of Dynamo, We are super excited to show you the epic Dynamo 2.13 release we have been busy working away on, a release that is even bigger than the previous Dynamo 2.12 which required two full blog posts… this one requires three. Bigger is better right? Right…? This release encompasses the Dynamo Visual Refresh, a huge set of works that touches the majority of all things Dynamo and... Read more →

Autodesk Community Conversation - Dynamo 2021 Wrap Up Recording Posted

Sol and Jacob held a festive final Autodesk Community Conversation recapping their 20 Dynamo focused sessions tips and techniques, and as always, some great conversations. Jacob even showed how to create a generative snowflake in Dynamo. Check out the recording on the session page: Dynamo 2021 Wrap Up YouTube Playlist of the 20 Dynamo sessions To learn more about Autodesk Community Conversations, including how to become a presenter, find more information here: LInk We will see you in late January... Read more →

Autodesk Community Conversation of 2021 This Week

Join us this Thursday December 9th, the last Autodesk Community Conversation of 2021, until 2022. Join the generative design elves Sol Amour & his merry cohost Jacob Small for the 2021 Dynamo Wrap Up Autodesk Community Conversation. RSVP Now! Dynamo 2021 Wrap Up Read more →

Autodesk Community Conversation Recordings from Last Week

In case you weren't able to attend our two sessions last week, the recordings are now posted. https://forums.autodesk.com/t5/community-conversations/how-to-make-dynamo-sing/ec-p/10715464#M253 https://forums.autodesk.com/t5/community-conversations/going-mobile-with-autocad-with-shaun-bryant-part-3/ec-p/10715365#M251 While here thinking about this, RSVP for the December Autodesk Community Conversations. Read more →

Autodesk & Smithsonian Arts + Industries Building

A great article by my crazy smart friend and Autodesk colleague as well as fellow Bend Oregon resident, Brian Pene on explaining our (Autodesk) long strong relationship with the Smithsonian and the new exhibition showcasing the future of human/machine collaboration. New Autodesk & Smithsonian Arts + Industries Building exhibit showcases the future of human/machine collaboration America’s first National Museum, the Smithsonian Arts + Industries Building (AIB) has been dormant for nearly two decades. A few years ago, Autodesk learned the... Read more →