Sharing a quick test using projected future weather data (fTMY) in Autodesk Forma (for wind analysis) in today's post. keep reading to learn more... Read more ..read more

The first week of another school year has begun at NDSU in Fargo, North Dakota, USA. I have taught this design technology seminar for several years in their graduate architecture program! keep reading to learn more...Read more ..read more

I wrote an article for Autodesk on the architect's business case for tackling carbon through design and business practices. keep reading to learn more... Read more ..read more

I created a 40-minute video highlighting several tips and tricks for using Revit schedules. keep reading to learn more... Read more ..read more

Earlier this month, at the Illuminating Engineering Society (IES) annual conference I was recognized for my leadership on the recently released TM-32-24! keep reading to learn more... Read more ..read more

Next month, I will present at the TECH+ event in Dallas, Texas. It is hosted by The Architect's Newspaper and AEC+Tech. My session is on technology in practice and will highlight Lake|Flato's sustainability work, including Autodesk Forma. keep reading to learn more... Read more ..read more

I am excited to share I was one of the first guests on Autodesk's new "AEC on AEC Conversations" series. keep reading to learn more... Read more ..read more

I created a video showing how to use an Enscape EXE file to do VR using a Meta Quest 2 (similar steps for a Quest 3). keep reading to learn more... Read more ..read more

I will be presenting at the annual Texas Society of Architects (TxA) conference again this year in Houston. My session is on lighting design for architects, covering both daylight and electric lighting simulations using a range of tools (used by Lake|Flato), including: Revit ElumTools (Electric lighting) Rhino Climate Studio (Annual Daylighting) Roast (POE) On a related note, I am the chair of a national IES committee and will be presenting later today on our new technical memorandum (IES TM-32-24) aimed at standardizing BIM parameters used by lighting designers. Learn more about that here ..read more

Illuminating Engineering Society TM-32-24 Lighting Parameters for Building Information Modeling is finally published! It is a big update from TM-32-19 that the IES BIM Committee, which I Chair, has been working very hard on over the past few years. keep reading to learn more... Read more ..read more