The students also use Autodesk Ecotect Analysis software and the Autodesk Green Building Studio* web-based service extensively during the conceptual phase of their projects to help gain insight on how building orientation, massing and basic systems selection influence the performance of a building.” The university began integrating Autodesk BIM solutions into its curricula in 2004. “Our students rely on the common Revit platform to support their interdisciplinary collaboration efforts. “Autodesk Revit software products are Penn State’s primary design integration software,” said Robert Holland, associate professor of architecture and architectural engineering. The award notes the school’s use of energy analysis software tools in its BIM classes and studios to encourage sustainable design practices. The award also recognizes Penn State for promoting academic collaboration among the major building design and construction disciplines, mainly through student participation in interactive BIM design studios. The university’s and the are being honored for extensive incorporation of (BIM) in its architecture, landscape architecture and architectural engineering curricula.
SAN RAFAEL, Calif.-( )- (NASDAQ:ADSK), a leader in, engineering and entertainment software, announced that (Penn State) has been awarded an.