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Observations from the NYSTEEA Conference

It’s always great to hear success stories from the schools, and this show was no exception. There are always teachers who are happy to share their positive experiences from the classroom. It makes what we do very gratifying. One particular teacher explained how his classes were creating some fantastic, realistic architectural renderings in Autodesk Revit. Continue reading

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The Power of Interoperability: Bringing Revit Models into Unity

Unity is at the forefront of this curriculum because it is affordable and easy to use right out of the box. The ability for Unity to be able to import and utilize CAD models is tremendous in the education sector. Most schools have architecture classes and curriculum as well as 3D Modeling classes. Continue reading

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How BIM is being used to teach Sustainable Design

In a nutshell, purpose-built BIM solutions such as Revit help students learn holistic building design. BIM represents buildings as digital simulations rather than just traditional CAD drawings or 3D geometric models. Therefore, students who use BIM learn about the whole building. They learn to think more clearly about their design and are empowered to make informed decisions early in the process. Continue reading

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Autodesk Digital STEAM Workshop

Autodesk recently created a new curriculum for teachers and students called the Digital STEAM Workshop. The Digital STEAM workshop is a highly visual curriculum that delivers an engaging project-based learning experience for students while enabling teachers to focus on teaching rather than software expertise. Continue reading

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Cloud-Based Rendering for Revit and AutoCAD

Autodesk created something called Project Neon a little while back. Project Neon is a cloud-based rendering service Autodesk is testing out. Basically, Neon is a plugin that you install into AutoCAD or Revit 2012 and you can use it within the program to send a drawing or a view up to Autodesk servers and have it rendered Continue reading

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Autodesk Labs – Exploring new approaches to design technology

Autodesk Labs is the place to visit to see innovative new Autodesk technologies while they’re still in an early conceptual stage. Products and technologies are developed that are relevant to customers designing in architecture, manufacturing, civil engineering, movies, games or other industries. Continue reading

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What is Autodesk University (AU)?

What is Autodesk University (AU)? For those in our education community unfamiliar with AU, it offers a year-round learning and networking experience that helps its members develop professionally and advance their careers. With free membership, the Autodesk University website offers technical learning, social networking, blogs, videos and audio podcasts. Continue reading

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Autodesk Subscription Advantage Packs 2011

Autodesk Subscription Advantage Packs are available for download on Subscription Center and from select Autodesk software products via in-product access. Subscription Advantage Packs are one of the benefits available to current Subscription customers on select products; they are provided as part of the customer’s Subscription at no additional fee. Get ahead by gaining early access to the latest product enhancements for the 2011 version of your Autodesk software. Continue reading

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