Ideate Launches Autodesk 2011 Software Portal

The Ideate team is really excited about the new Autodesk 2011 software solutions for building design, infrastructure and construction. The new products will ease adoption of BIM, facilitate collaboration and work for both new and renovation projects.

The Ideate Tech Experts have put together an unprecedented number of tools to show off the features and benefits of the new Autodesk products.

Check out www.ideateinc.com/2011, your portal to learn what we appreciate in 2011. Great Ideate-exclusive info includes:

• “Top 11 in 2011” - Letterman may have 10, but we've got a Top 11 list
• Feature videos - free registration gets you the goods
• Event information - virtual or live (or both!)
• Training updates - effective today, we're ready to rock 2011
• Migration notes - we're all about keeping it smooth

While we've picked select products to highlight on the 2011 portal, we're conversant on all the new releases. Visit www.ideateinc.com for brochures, FAQs, system requirements (and more!) for all Autodesk 2011 building design, infrastructure and construction products.

Contact us today at sales@ideateinc.com or education@ideateinc.com.

AutoCAD Users - Provide Feedback on Linetypes

Message to all you AutoCAD users out there from our friends at the AutoCAD Design Team...

Dear AutoCAD User-

AutoCAD Product Design and Usability Group would appreciate your feedback and input on using Linetypes in AutoCAD.

Who Should Participate?
Any generalAutoCAD users - of any discipline - currently using linetypes in their drawings.

How To Participate?
Click on this AutoCAD Linetypes Survey link.

How long will it take to complete the Survey?
Per our estimates, it’s about 25-30 min, depends on how much information you are willing to share with us.

Thanks!-

AutoCAD Product Design & Usability Team/Autodesk, Inc.

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Affordably Green - Fox Courts by Pyatok Architects

Congratulations to Ideate client Pyatok Architects for achieving the second highest GreenPoint rating for an apartment building in the state of California!

We admire the design concepts and details that Pyatok Architects brought to the Fox Courts project in Oakland, resulting in sustainable affordable housing.

The Spring 2010 Pyatok newsletter describes the project:

Opened in 2009, Fox Courts is an 80-unit affordable housing development for working individuals and families. Its signature features include: two central courtyards that allow natural ventilation in all the apartments, studio lofts and stacked townhouses; streetfront stoops and on-site childcare; tiles and murals produced by local artists to reflect local identities; and its prime location in a resurging neighborhood in downtown Oakland and near major transit systems.

Not only is it centrally located near public transit, it was designed with numerous elements of energy–saving technology in its design. The building’s common areas are powered by 297 photovoltaic panels on the roof. Every apartment has Energy Star appliances and uses hydronic heat radiators instead of forced air heaters or electrical units. Environmentally friendly materials such as low–VOC carpeting and geniune linoleum flooring are found throughout the building. All together, the sustainable and efficient systems combined to earn Fox Courts the 2nd highest GreenPoint Rating (143) in California.

Click here to read the complete article, including fascinating background Before the Design .

Ideate Welcomes New Support Intern Jesika DiGregorio

At Ideate, we strive to exceed the expectations of our Support customers - providing answers quickly, thoroughly and correctly. One customer recently noted:

Matt Miyamoto has done a great job with support for KPG on our C3D project. He has been very responsive and available via both e-mail and phone, and has been as timely as possible in his responses (knowing we’re on deadline). He has done lots of troubleshooting on his own when we’ve had issues, and has spent a good bit of time on the phone trying to nail down problem sources (one Friday, on the phone for over an hour until past 6PM). His support and communications with Autodesk have been invaluable.

KPG, Inc.

As a licensed civil engineer, Matt is representative of the highly experienced and credentialed Ideate team.

We are pleased to welcome the newest member of our expert team, Jesika DiGregorio, Support Intern. Jesika will be working in our Portland office reporting to Derek Wielkopolski, Support Manager. Jesika received her Bachelor of Architecture from the University of Oregon in Eugene. During her time at the University she worked on construction of a student-designed structure, and her work experience has included Junior Designer and Intern Architect at Bassenian/Lagoni Architects and Brittell Architecture Inc.

Jesika prides herself on her attention to detail, her proficiency in hand drafting, rendering, and modeling skills, and her passion for architectural technology - a perfect fit the Ideate team!

Click here to learn how Ideate's flexible, responsive support can help you achieve your goals.