Prism

Reducing Rework and Increasing Efficiency with Multi-Trade Layout

Dusty Robotics' FieldPrinter automates the transfer of BIM/CAD drawings to construction-site floors with guaranteed accuracy in a fraction of the time it takes to do traditional layout. The FieldPrinter eliminates delays and minimizes rework by using coordinated models to print multiple CAD layers in a single pass, compressing schedules and enabling all trades to build off of the latest drawings. And, with multiple color and line style options, Dusty's FieldPrinter ensures the complete file is printed, giving clear instructions to the field team.
Guaranteed accuracy to the digital model gives builders confidence that what has been designed is what is being built

Dusty Robotics Training Course at NorCal Carpenters Union

Multi-trade layout saves rework for DPR Construction 

Perkins & Will improves communication and efficiency, saves costs

Multi-trade layout is single source of truth for Southland Industries

Dusty Robotics

The Grange Residential Development

We are BIM Specialist with 15 years experience in the construction industry. The company specialises in BIM support services for the construction and pharmaceutical industries including:

- MEP Clash Co-ordination & Clash Detection
- Point Cloud & Drone Scanning
- Revit Family Creation
- As Built & Asset Information Models
- 3D Visualizations & Animation
- General Drawing Services (Revit, AutoCAD & Solidworks)

We have amassed vast experience working on major building projects in Ireland, the UK, Europe and the Middle East and are very proud to be accredited as an Autodesk Authorised Training & Certification Centre.
This enables us to offer a unique insight to both the academic and practical.

Engineering Documentation Ltd.

TBI Hazenberg Bouw

Hazenberg developed Vredeoord in collaboration with Sint Trudo: a special neighborhood with about 250 homes. 

Problem:

Collecting and classifying the data from the  different subcontractors was one of the challenges for  Hazenberg Bouw. Importing and converting files in different  formats was even a bigger one: bringing .IFC files to  Navisworks or Solibri resulted in loss of data and details.  Merging different Revit models (creating federated models) and model coordination (making sure all project  participants have the latest version) was another issue  they wanted to address. A coherent, integrated  workflow with their already existing Common Data  Envronment was high priority as well to improve communication during the design and pre-construction  stage. Another issue mentioned by Hazenberg Bouw was  synchronizing files from Autodesk BIM 360 to Navisworks  and Solibri - every time a new update was available, the files  had to be manually synced.  

Solution:
 
Verifi3D by Xinaps was the perfect choice for  Hazenberg Bouw’s needs as it optimizes and automates  model checking. Offered as a cloud-based SaaS, Verifi3D  allows classifying building design data, conducting  automated checks in compliance with regulations and  reporting issues real-time, all in one platform. 


Advantages Verifi3D

The building construction industry is currently undergoing a major shift globally, as it is starting to massively digitalize and standardize its design and engineering processes. A significant part of the classification and checking of building models is still performed manually, costing a lot of time, effort and is prone to error. Verifi3D bridges the gap between the design and the construction stage by automating the manual checking tasks and enhancing the quality of BIM data. 

With Verifi3D, a cloud based ( model checking solution, it's our ambition to become the spell checker of every BIM model in the building construction industry. Verifi3D offers seamless integration with CDEs such as Autodesk Construction Cloud and Autodesk BIM 360, and issue trackers such as BIM Track, BIMcollab and Autodesk BIM 360 Issues. All your favourite tools integrated in one place!

How Helena simplifies her model checking workflow with Verifi3D

Verifi3D

MEAN* Middle East Architecture Network

House 00 is a retreat, a sanctuary of the self, and an architectural response to shifting sociality in a post-Covid-19 world. Envisioned as a prototype for living in isolation away from urban density, House 00 is an attempt at rebooting the basic conditions of domesticity, serenity, and intimacy.

Sitting at the highest point in the United Arab Emirates, on the soaring peaks of Jebel Jais northeast of Ras-Al Khaimah, House 00 boasts the critical balance of being simultaneously in nature yet out of reach. Quality of air, breath-taking views and exceptional Dunite rock landscapes make for a perfect location for a unique house.

On the inside, the 2000 SQM contemporary design borrows from traditional elements of local residential architecture, featuring all the amenities for a comfortable and healthy life, as well as the social and cultural necessities of the Emirati family. On the outside, the sculptural limestone and glass façade blends seamlessly into the surroundings, looking pristine yet man-made; monolithic yet architectonic at the same time.

The house is organized into two parts embracing an inner courtyard. Spaces are split between east and west wings based on their respective uses and expected visitors.

As the pandemic malaise drags across the big city, House 00 offers more than life in solitude. It sets forth a unique restart for sharpening both the soul and the senses.

House 00

Rhinoceros 3D is a 3D computer graphics and computer-aided design application software developed by the American company Robert McNeel & Associates. Utilizing NURBS mathematical modeling to produce precise representations of free-form, curving surfaces, Rhino is used in industries such as architecture, industrial design, automotive design, product design, and multimedia and graphic design.

Rhino 3D

Grasshopper is a visual programming language and environment that pairs with Rhino 3D, a software program also developed by Robert McNeel & Associates. Grasshopper allows users to build algorithms by dragging and connecting components on a digital canvas. From parametric modeling and fabrication, lighting performance analysis, to building energy consumption, Grasshopper provides an intuitive way to explore design without requiring programming experience.

Grasshopper

3D modeling and rendering software for design visualization, games, and animation

3ds max

Twinmotion is a 3D visualization software that utilizes Unreal Engine to produce high-quality images, panoramas, and standard or 360° VR videos from BIM or CAD models

Twinmotion

This project shows how a Design and Build firm leveraged Snaptrude to speed up their design workflow and win more clients. 3D Models for 26 unique homes, comprising one, two and three-bedroom layouts, were created and shared as a unique URL with clients. Clients can review the designs, navigate between saved views and share feedback from their mobile devices. Architects would then customize the design for them, incorporating their feedback. Since Snaptrude automatically calculates built areas and material take-offs, the architects presented accurate project costing at each iteration required by the client. The automation capabilities of Snaptrude gave the design team a whopping 8x productivity improvement over traditional workflows, enabling them to close contracts quickly and win more projects.

Being on the cloud, designs on Snaptrude can be viewed from a mobile device by clients

Snaptrude automatically dimensions floor plans with a click

Unit wise area distribution of different unit types

Number of hours saved by using Snaptrude over traditional workflows

Customized Mass Housing

Home design templates created on Snaptrude

Snaptrude is a collaborative design tool for architects and interior designers. Design teams can build efficient buildings, with data & automation,  saving weeks’ worth of effort. Collaborate with your team in real-time for faster feedback and approvals. As Snaptrude works on a web browser, you can work on any device, from anywhere in the world. Revit, AutoCAD, SketchUp, Rhino, 3DSMax, ArchiCad, Vectorworks

Snaptrude

 Snaptrude New Snaptrude Features to Help You Grow in Your Architecture Practice

Sol design + consulting

The firm tested a few different design iterations to achieve its net-zero energy and daylighting goals. First, six forms were modeled in SketchUp and analyzed in Sefaira with the goal of maintaining at least 200 lux daylighting for 60% of the year in the main living areas. 

The final design incorporated a narrow plate, compact shape, taller windows, and an interior “light well.”  Once the ideal conceptual design was found, the challenge of maintaining a steady, passive temperature in a mixed climate with very cold winters and hot, humid summers was addressed. Eleven design strategies were analyzed using Sefaira, leading to the decision to specify an Insulated Concrete Formwork (ICF) and a combination of small fixed overhangs and operable shading screens over the south-facing windows.

Read more: https://blog.sketchup.com/home/tips-for-designing-a-net-zero-energy-home

Net Zero Energy Home, a post-occupancy assessment

Sefaira

SketchUp

San Mateo County homeowners often come to the Cottage team looking for the best way to integrate an ADU into their existing backyard. This Hillsborough homeowner had many of the commonly asked questions before she made her decision to move forward:

How can I match the new granny flat to the main home?
How much space do I need for an ADU that can double as a home office for working from home?
How can I choose the right finishes and features while remaining budget-conscious?
All these were questions that the Cottage design and operations teams addressed for this beautiful Accessory Dwelling Unit.

This particular Hillsborough property was separated into two distinct levels: the existing home on the elevated plane, and a garden area that sloped down to the lower lawn level. The homeowner saw an opportunity to build an ADU on that lower lawn level, as shown above.

Placement of the ADU unit was also important for the homeowner, who did not want the new structure to disrupt the existing views and main home design. At the same time, the ADU design needed to be flexible, allowing for multiple use cases: home office during extended work from home periods, independent apartment for rental income, and potentially housing for an au pair down the road.

The Cottage team walked the homeowner through a few different layouts and options that worked well with the space before settling on a design. The final layout emphasized an open concept living and kitchen area to maximize openness while allowing for the "bedroom" to be used as a full guest room or private office depending on the occupant.

In addition, ample storage in the bedroom along with a washer and dryer unit makes this detached ADU completely self-sufficient as a separate living space.

The interior of the ADU emphasized openness and an airy feel wherever possible. Simple yet elegant finishing choices paired nicely with the open floor plan in the living room and kitchen areas.

Look upwards in the unit, and you can't help but notice one key upgrade the homeowner opted for: vaulted ceilings. The loftier-than-normal headroom further served to expand the feel of the existing square footage without taking up a larger exterior footprint.

Given the ADU's use as a rental unit later on, the homeowner opted for simple and classic kitchen fixtures and cabinets to maximize rental income and minimize maintenance and care. Furthermore, the long wall opposite the front window and door entry allowed for the perfect TV placement—a decision that was made early on in the Cottage design development process.

With a skylight allowing natural sunshine into the space, the bathroom was simply designed, with floor to ceiling tile and a curb tile-in shower giving it a touch of luxury. When it comes to fixtures and formwork, no detail is too small for the Cottage team, as the design team was able to make recommendations based on the specific homeowner's use case and budget.

Whether you live in San Francisco Bay Area, Los Angeles, or beyond, the Cottage team is here to help you build your custom ADU designed by the ADU experts. Our team is standing by to help you build the ADU of your dreams, whether that's a granny flat or guest house for now or a rental unit to help pay the mortgage for later.

Contact us today using the link below for a Free, No-obligation Consultation & Estimate and to learn more about how you can build your ADU this year!


Hillsborough Home Office and Future ADU Rental Unit

Custom design and a zero-hassle process with vetted professionals. Technology-enabled space planning and finishes.

Detached ADU, Spanish Bungalow, Los Angeles CA

Cottage

Location if this project is Eagle Rock. Size is 440 Sq Ft. Former structure was detached 2-car garage, and the finish package is contemporary. 
Source: https://www.homestead.is/case-studies/standard-garage-conversion

Standard Garage Conversion

Homestead

John and Julie were using their garage as storage. They knew that they wanted their moms closer to home so they decided to build an ADU. In order to prevent falls, Homestead built a roll-in shower with grab bars. Now they can live closer to their moms with the peace of mind that they'll be safe.

Source: https://www.homestead.is/case-studies/age-in-place-unit

Age-In-Place Unit

This client came to us looking for a multifunctional space where they could entertain and host family. Our 350-square-foot Mighty Studio checked every box. Plus, the floor-to-ceiling windows and sliding glass doors would mean that they could take full advantage of the California sunshine.

Mighty Buildings is committed to environmentally-friendly design. Our units are sustainable and energy efficient. This client also opted for the solar panel upgrade, which means that they can reduce their carbon footprint even further.

Read more: https://mightybuildings.com/projects/studio-livermore

Studio in Livermore

We are a construction technology company based in Oakland, CA, that is innovating the construction industry by creating beautiful, affordable, and sustainable homes using 3D printing, robotics, and automation.

Our 3D printing technology allows us to produce modular houses and building components for our clients much faster than traditional construction. Our 3D printers use a thermoset composite material we invented called Light Stone Material (LSM), which hardens when exposed to UV light, making it a more robust building material.

Mighty Buildings has a near-zero waste production process, preventing 1,100 - 2,000 kg of CO2 emission per 3D printed home. We are committed to achieving Net-Zero by 2028 - making our company 22 years ahead of the construction industry.

Not only are we certified under California's Factory Built Housing program to build units using 3D printing, but we are also the first company to achieve certification under the UL 3401 standard for evaluating building structures and assemblies. We are backed by several notable International and Silicon Valley tech investors, including Khosla Ventures, Zeno Ventures, and Y Combinator.

MIGHTY QUATRO: Floor Area: 1176 sq. ft. // Bedrooms: 2 // Bathrooms: 2 // Starting at $434,000

MIGHTY CINCO: Floor Area: 1440 sq. ft. // Bedrooms: 3 // Bathrooms: 2 // Starting at $503,000

Mighty Buildings

MIGHTY TRIO: Floor Area: 864 sq. ft. // Bedrooms: 2 // Bathrooms: 1 // Starting at $349,000

Explore Latest “Residential” Case Studies

Prism

The Grange Residential Development

Advantages Verifi3D

TBI Hazenberg Bouw

House 00

MEAN* Middle East Architecture Network

Customized Mass Housing

Net Zero Energy Home, a post-occupancy assessment

Sol design + consulting

Hillsborough Home Office and Future ADU Rental Unit

Standard Garage Conversion

Age-In-Place Unit

Studio in Livermore

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