Archive for April, 2009
Tuesday, April 28th, 2009
Recently we have produced some high end renders for a new architectural project designed by Form Architecture.
These high end renders were produced by taking Form Architects existing BIM model (which was model in ArchiCAD). We then then fine tuned the model in ArchiCAD 12 and added some designer furniture items and fittings (all which are apart of our Barrignton ArchiCAD library). The model was then rendered from a variety of angles to produce life like, first person views.
These architectural renders are now being used as marketing material and have greatly helped Form Architecture to better communicate with their client.
Tags: Architecture rendered, architecural renders, CGI, Rendering, Visualisation, visualization
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Tuesday, April 28th, 2009
Are you selling your product information short?
Now days everything is modeled in 3D, chances are the products or components you are selling all have been. However even though all this work has gone into product development, most of this great information is lost as soon as the product is put into production.
Your R&D department model that product in 3D because that is the best way to communicate the information!
Unlock that power
Instead of hiding those 3d models away, release them to the market. This creates a huge buzz around your product as far more information can be communicated about your product, far more easily. By turning these existing 3d models into BIM content you allow architects, designers & engineers to quickly access huge amounts of your products information, far more easily & far more accurately. A perfect win-win.
Chances are your company already has valuable 3D assets, by repacking them into an easily accessible BIM format (eg ArchiCAD or Revit) you open this information up to everyone. Thus growing your sales & increasing your bottom line!
Tags: 3D assest, 3D model, ArchiCAD, BIM, construction marketing, digital assets, manufacturers marketing, product inforamtion, product marketing, Revit
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Wednesday, April 22nd, 2009
What is BIM? How does BIM affect me?
These are two question that we get asked all of the time. (BIM) Building Information Modeling affects manufactures, architects, designers, engineers, contractors & developers.
We put together a very useful diagram that helps to explain the BIM process and will show where your current business fits into this and how you benefit.
As always if you have any questions feel free to contact us at info@barringtonarch.com for further information.
The pdf can be view here or seen in the image below. Feel free to forward it to your colleagues & friends. knowledge is power.
Tags: ArchiCAD, AutoCAD Revit, BIM, BIM content, BIM integration, BIM models, BIM objects, building information modeling, how to use BIM
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Wednesday, April 22nd, 2009
Recently we were approached & and have worked with Gutter Solutionz.
Gutter Solutionz are a New Zealand company with a fantastic spouting screen system. Their products is doing fantastic throughout New Zealand, but was normally added as an after thought.
Barrington Architecture & Design have worked with Gutter Solutionz to integrate their great product into ArchiCAD (ArchiCAD is the leading BIM software used by Arhcitects & Technicians throughout New Zealand).
they now provide a great ArchiCAD object which is a free download, from their website and from ours at objectstop.com. The objects allows you to quickly and easily place their spouting screen onto your detail drawings and stretch it to the correct. size.
In plan the object allows user to easily show the location of the screen on their roof plans. In plan the object features a dynamic note (annotation) which updates to display the length of Gutter Solutionz’s screen required. This allows Gutter Solutionz to quickly provide quotes, thus saving both Gutter Solutionz & Architects time. A perfect win – win
As of today (23rd April 2009) this ArchiCAD object/plugin has been downloaded by 85 Architectural practices throughout New Zealand, since it’s release 9 days ago! That’s a huge success and once again pays tribute to the power of having your products integrated into BIM.
Tags: ArchiCAD, BIM, BIM integration, building information modeling, Gutter Solutionz, innovation, new zealand, product marketing
Posted in ArchiCAD, ArchiCAD plug-ins, BIM | View Comments
Tuesday, April 14th, 2009
In February we helped Markham Distributing integrate three of their main products into BIM. Markham Distributing is a New Zealand owned company and distribute a range of products for concrete floor slabs.
We helped Markhams integrate their products into ArchiCAD (which is the leading BIM software used throughout New Zealand). Since February their ArchiCAD objects and colour files have been downloaded by 357 Architectural practices throughout New Zealand!
That means that every time these practises use there ArchiCAD BIM software they see the Markhams objects and are able to quickly, easily & accurately add the Markham’s products to their detail drawings.
This is a huge advantage for Markham Distributing and helps to create a huge brand preference towards them.
We also help to convert their Apoxy concrete floor colours into easy to use ArchiCAD materials. This means Architects can easily apply them to their virtual models allowing clients to easily visualise their project.
Hats off to Markham Distributing for being an innovative company and joining the BIM revolution!
ArchiCAD users can download the objects and colour files for free from here
or from our ArchiCAD marketplace at objectstop.com
Tags: ArchiCAD integration, BIM stats, markham distributing, markham new zealand
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Tuesday, April 14th, 2009
We have just launched our new face lift website. This brings a new minimalist looks to our site, which helps users to find information. As usual our site is packed full of the latest social and “web 2.0″ features.
This are the same features we use in all of our web development work for our clients and is part of the reason all of the sites we build rank so high in search engines.
Our new design also gives us a lot more room for some exciting new products we have coming up. So watch this space! I great way to stay in touch is to subscribe to our RSS feed (at the top).
Tags: barrington, barrington Architecture, BIM, building information modeling consultants, revamp, website
Posted in BIM, Web Design | View Comments
Monday, April 13th, 2009
BIM seems to be a bit of a ‘buzz’ word at the moment, because of this many people are getting confused about its meaning.
We recently come accross this great article. It outlines exactly what BIM (buidling inforamtion modeling) is all about and how it will effect you. Whether you are a supplier, manufacturer, engineer or architect. BIM software is rapidly penetrating the AEC industry, so the sooner you come to grips with it, the greater you will benefit.
Tags: BIM, BIM integration, BIM products, building information modeling, what is BIM
Posted in ArchiCAD, BIM | View Comments
Monday, April 13th, 2009
It seem that in this current ecomoney many companies are turning to BIM (building Inforamtion Modeling) technoolgy to increase there bottom line.
This works for many reason as it makes their projects run more efficiently and leaves less room for error. There is a great article here, which outlines how one company investment in BIM technology is paying dividends.
Many people are saying that 2009 will be the “tipping point” for BIM. So it will be interesting to see what happens.
As always if you need a product integrated into BIM or know of a Company who does. Please get them to contact us. The sooner everyone gets into BIM the better!
Tags: ArchiCAD, BIM, BIM integration, bottom line, building inforamtion modeling, Revit
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Wednesday, April 1st, 2009
As well as building parametric BIM models of your products we can now go full circle and produce interactive 3D presentation models. These are fantastic and give your customers full control of how they view your products. These interactive models can be put on your website or as apart of pdf manuals and presentations.
Click the image to download a sample
Tags: 3D furniture, 3d model pdfs, 3D models, furniture presentation, interactive, interactive models, interactive presentations, QTVR, Virtual reality
Posted in Animation, Integration, advertising | View Comments
