AutoDesk & Green Design
June 9th, 2006
A few weeks ago, we mentioned that Autodesk was prepping a green design site for launch, and here it is. My initial response was to write it off as greenwashing, but certainly they have a good point in that the tools we use to design can have a huge effect on the work produced. And in fact, whether this is the start of a serious commitment to green design tools, or just an announcement that they’re doubling the number of ready-made “tree” components in their AutoCad product line, at least they’re paying attention.
Some things which caught my eye were: “By providing software that can be used to predict a design’s performance, we can help customers incorporate sustainable design principles into their practice, contributing to a cleaner and healthier environment.” This sounds good, but AutoDesk isn’t known for it’s good interfaces, so I wonder how useful it could be. I kind of wish SketchUp would release a green design component set. Solar panels, sun shaders, and maybe a palette of green materials?
And finally, a quote from the short movie on AutoDesk’s site which made me pay attention: “Building and operating buildings in the US is responsible for 40% of all energy usage.” Good point.
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June 28th, 2006 at 9:22 pm
green river boat…
Nice speech. Im curious how it went over….
July 18th, 2006 at 9:41 pm
I am publishing a book on green design and am looking for photo’s. Could you list the attached photo submittal information under this website.
Thank you so much –
Sincerely,
Elizabeth “Libby” Sturman
Studio E – a division of eas design, l.l.c.
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Call for Photo/Entries for an environmental design book.
Characteristics considered:
1) Use of construction materials which are sustainable, recyclable and healthy
2) Use of building methods which use less energy in order to construct the design
3) Use of local materials and vendors which focus on environmental friendliness
4) Use of solar planning in design construction
To request submittal requirements, see below.
For more information contact esturman@aol.com
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DESIGN BRIEF | HOW TO ENTER | SCHEDULE
DESIGN BRIEF
Are your designs or building practices geared towards a healthy way of building? By entering your current remodel photo(s) for review in the latest “Green Book†for homeowners; your remodel could be part of the trend that makes a difference in the Environmental Building Culture. If chosen, your photo would be entered into the Green Book along with your name, company name, and short description of your project.
HOW TO ENTER
1. Pre -Register
All participants must pre-register to obtain a registration number to be considered for publication in the book. This number will be used to track all competition activity, and must be included on all correspondence relating to the competition. Contact esturman@aol.com to obtain your number.
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REGISTER NOW!
2. Prepare Your Entry
•Entries must contain three images, each 1024 pixels wide x 768 pixels high, at 72 dpi. Your images must tell the story of the design and include text which describes the image in detail. Please include a before and after photo along with a simple floor plan.
•The text criteria should include the following:
1.Sustainable methods and environmental practices used in achieving the design objective(s)
2.The name of the manufacturers and/or local companies used in your project, which support Green/Environmental Practices (including building products, appliances, hvac, etc.). This may also include working with local utilities to reduce energy consumption.
3.Note any Solar Planning Objectives applied to the project which also enhance Energy Efficiency
Group entries for one project are acceptable. Register only once for the group and submit your work with the one identified registration number in the subject line of the email. When submitting your entry you must also include the names and contact information for all individuals who worked on the project.
3. Submit Your Work
Attach your files to an email and send them to: esturman@aol.com
•Images (photos) & floorplan
•Text
•Name, Company Name, Address, phone, fax, and email for each entry
•Photographer Name and contact information
•Homeowner signature and okay – for publication (provide contact information)
*IMPORTANT* Include your registration number in the subject line of your email. Submissions with no registration number will not be considered.
SCHEDULE AND RULES
Registration and Entry Period: June 22- August 15, 2006
Entry Deadline: August 20, 2006, 12 midnight PST
Judging completed and winners notified byAugust 30, 2006
Originality
All submissions must be work that is original from the designer, and not in production. IMAGES SUBMITTED MUST NOT CONTAIN PREVIOUSLY COPYRIGHTED ARTWORK. Do not copy-and-paste elements from other sources. Submissions with such elements will be disqualified.
Rights
Intellectual property rights will remain with the designer, builder, architect, submitter – although “Studio E†will retain the nonexclusive right to publish or display any entry in any format, exhibition or publication.
Publicity
The submissions are considered part of the “Green Book†and may be used for publicity in other marketing materials (ie newspaper, magazine, or other marketing mediums).
Eligibility
This competition is open to all designers, builders, architects and environmental practitioners worldwide.
We thank you for your entry submission.
Sincerely,
Elizabeth “Libby†Sturman Studio E – a division of eas design, l.l.c.
December 24th, 2006 at 7:26 pm
Hi!
Nice info, big thx.
November 30th, 2009 at 6:57 am
Have a nice day.
November 30th, 2009 at 7:32 am
I had trouble seeing your site correctlly in the latest release of Opera. Looks fine in Explorer 7 and Firefox though.
November 30th, 2009 at 8:08 am
I have trouble viewing your page clearly via the most recent release of Opera. Looks good in Explorer 7 and Firefox however.
November 30th, 2009 at 9:24 am
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