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AECMAG AZINE 5 and the impli cations on future proje cts. from its inceptio n through its goals, to comple the lessons tion; how it met learnt and already affectin g other projects the implications . data could be brough t more closely various iteration together. s of AutoCA Through Excitech, D-based togethe technologies, Laing Oâ€™Rourk r with BAA, BA, TPS, Mott McDon e and Arup, Astonishingly ald, demonstrated assembled the T5 project systems not just that years to the goes back that benefits it it was possibl late 1980s around twenty would bring with a first e but the in 1989 when and some would need design milesto the of the issues to be manage ne won the design then Richard Rogers which were applied d. 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We to express took lots and whittled of photos those down around the area, to a few shots.â€? These photos provided 3D artists the backgro Nick Taylor and Tim Thornto und to which using 3ds Max and n, could Lightwave build respectively. mputa Fluid Dyntional goes mai amics nstream of more efficien t. This was alongside including other softwar MX, CAD-D uct, 3D+, e applications Xsteel and including other In 2003 further NavisWorks. work went specification into a design as to how design data objects â€“ could be â€“ in the form used within of systems BAA mainten for subseq ance uent manage ment of the assets 2010 >> Vol.46 Fantasy fair ground 17 UK AEC BIM standa rds Autodesk Universit y 2009 Using Wi ndows 7 London desig n firm Squin fantastic t/Opera has at New seekers have Yorkâ€™s world famo been tripping the light us gathered for over 100 Coney Island, wher e thrill years. 24 T www.squinto pera.com The image s were nearer pictures to storyb than typical architectural oard views. GALLERY Squint/Opera wanted to dissua de the city from turning the famou s Coney fairground into bland condominium s. 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