Our fourth annual architosh INSIDER Reports—typically delivered in the first quarter but not this year—thematically focuses on a crop of rising star technology firms serving the AEC and CAD industries.
Latest Industry News
Twinmotion Now Available to All Revit Subscribers
Revit users now benefit from the power of immersive, real-time rendering from Epic Games’ Twinmotion software.
BOXX Technologies Announces APEXX S4 Workstation
The new BOXX Technologies APEXX S4 ships with Intel’s latest high-performance processors and deliver outstanding performance at overclocked speeds with liquid cooling and rack-mount support option.
Bentley Systems Advances SYNCHRO 4D/5D BIM Solution
Bentley SYNCHRO software expansion adds advancements in 4D and 5D models and cost and performance management improvements.
INSIDER Xpresso—Free Newsletter from Architosh
INSIDER Reports—In-Depth and On Focus
Issue 2020.01
A Focus on AAD (algorithms-aided design) in Architecture
Our third annual architosh INSIDER Report—now delivered in the first quarter of the new year—takes a deep look at AAD (algorithms-aided design) in Architecture by talking to those involved in its key new developments.
Our second annual architosh INSIDER Report focuses on the state of (.dwg) CAD technology, by looking at the present and future innovations of its main adherents.
Our inaugural launch of architosh INSIDER Reports begins with a focus on Hungarian BIM software developer, GRAPHISOFT.
(emTech)—Emergent Technology Reports
Early Access: (emTech) Section for INSIDER Xpresso newsletter—#02
Our Early Access Release of the (emTech) section for INSIDER Xpresso #02. Non-subscribers can gain access to this information by signing up for our monthly Xpresso newsletter for free. Inside we talk Robotics in AEC, AI, ML, and computational design—and more!
Member Access — (emTech) Section Plus for Xpresso #17
Member Access—(emTech) Section Plus is our new exclusive that builds off of what we shared in Xpresso #17. We offer deeper content on computational design, robotics, AI, and more.
Member Access — (emTech) Section Plus for Xpresso #22
Member Access—(emTech) Section Plus is our new exclusive that builds off of what we shared in Xpresso #22 on AI, robotics, emTech in AEC, CAD and manufacturing industries.
Industry Commentary and Analysis
Vectorworks Wins at 2022 Hammers—Architectural Design Product of the Year
Vectorworks, Inc. Wins Architectural Design Product of the Year at 2022 Hammers.
Chaos Leads Global 3D Visualization—Focused on Unifying Visualization Workflows
Following their mergers and acquisitions, Chaos leads the global AEC industry for visualization—aims to unify workflows.
AU22: Autodesk's Key Construction Industry New Items
Autodesk introduced key new improvements and advancements to its Autodesk Construction Cloud solutions during AU22.
Latest Architosh Features
Product Review: Enscape for Mac SketchUp
Enscape for Mac SketchUp came out this year. We put the rendering plugin software through its paces on an Apple Silicon-based Mac and are very pleased with the results.
Tect—A Promising Platform Can Provide Key Gains for Architects and Manufacturers Alike
Tect can Uber-ize the building industry’s three-sided market dynamics between architects and their contractors (demand-side) and the building manufacturers (supply-side), resulting in streamlined economics for everyone.
STA of Boston Gains Efficiency with RICOH THETA X 360-Degree Cameras
360-degree photography via newly released RICOH THETA X is helping generate persistent eyes on the job site—something architects can greatly benefit from.
What You May Have Missed
The Gift That Keeps On Giving—Vectorworks Talks Apple Silicon
From more GPU rendering cores to the advantages of integrated memory that only feature in System on a Chip (SoC) design, Vectorworks leaders talk acceleration and future benefits.
GKV — Diversification and Adaptability with Vectorworks
Modular construction is just another sector specialty for this New York City architecture firm that excels at delivering design services in large part due to its agile BIM platform.
Chip Technology, Geopolitics, and the CAD Industry
The global semiconductor industry is going through landmark tidal shifts that will impact all software. We review the scene and its implications on the platforms and devices and possible impacts on the CAD industry.
Editor Selections -- For You
Firm Profile: BOGDAN & VAN BROECK—The Ecology of Densification
Continuing on a trend of expanding the scope of discourse beyond the “digital” in design practice, Architosh is pleased to present this feature interview of Belgium professor engineer-architect Leo Van Broeck and his award-winning ecological, research-oriented design practice. The design keynote speaker at the recent Vectorworks Design Summit, Leo spoke to Architosh recently about his firm, co-founder, work and their philosophical positions in the field of architecture and urban design.
Former Apple Executive Richard Kerris Says AR Future Big, Talks About 'Glyph'
Many Architosh readers may remember Richard Kerris from his days at Apple as Senior Director of Developer Technologies (his role from 2001 – 2007) where he led worldwide developer relations and technical marketing across audio, video, photography and other pro apps. Presenting in eight Steve Jobs keynotes, Kerris was one of the few Apple executives permitted to talk to the press about Apple products. In this second Architosh interview (his first was well over a decade ago) Kerris discusses his career at places like Apple, HP, and Pixar and provides an informed market perspective on virtual and augmented reality (AR/VR), the changing nature of the creative “pro” in digital fields and of course the new Avegant Glyph.
Five Emerging Trends and Their Potential Impact on the Future of the AEC Industry
To kick off the new year, Architosh looks at five emerging technology trends happening broadly across society and what their influence and impacts may be on the AEC industry and the professionals that drive it—including architects, builders, engineers and environmental stakeholders like the citizens of cities.
