Inspired by the gaming industry, Royal HaskoningDHV introduced augmented reality (AR) to engineering consultancy by bringing to life the firm’s projects through Microsoft HoloLens showcases. An early example is Heerlen Railway Station (see https://bit.ly/2xySKFw). Aspiring to stay at the forefront of digital engineering, we since developed various AR applications to let both engineering consultants and relevant stakeholders truly interact with holograms. Highlights include shared-view solutions to work from different locations, holographic libraries from which to select objects and solutions, and synchronization solutions to push designs back to Revit software. Our industry talk will aim to provide an inspiring vision on the digital future of architecture, engineering, and construction; the role of AR in realizing digital twins; and valuable lessons from our AR applications development agenda.

Generative design is transforming the way that products are created by providing design solutions that are efficient, resilient, and visually striking. When thinking of generative-design aesthetics, two approaches are commonly used. The first resembles bones that provide structure with minimal use of material. The second approach uses complex algorithmic patterns, similar to fractal geometries and procedural textures, which can be used as bodies or applied to surfaces. This class will explore easy-to-follow workflows for the creation and combination of structures and patterns in generative design. We will create efficient structures with Fusion 360 software’s Autodesk Generative Design tool. We’ll use Maya software’s MASH tool to create intricate procedural networks, which we’ll then bring into Fusion 360 for further refinement. The use of MASH is a novel and innovative approach, far easier to achieve than other tools such as Dynamo or Grasshopper.

See a demonstration of how the Connector for ArcGIS can save you time accessing geographic information system (GIS) data from your Esri ArcGIS Portal in InfraWorks software and Civil 3D software for use in your infrastructure workflows. See how the GIS data can be modified and published back to your ArcGIS Portal, and learn how to export this data to an external GIS database. This demonstration will also go into detail about gravity networks and how they can be carried between Civil 3D and ArcGIS Portal to benefit design and plan production steps.

This unique class will review key workflows required to go from concept design proposals to detailed design cost estimates. Our mission is to create 2 concept-level designs for a new municipal spine roadway and trunk sewer and compare the cost of works for each scenario. We will start with a detailed look at InfraWorks 360 software and demonstrate the workflows required to build our 2 new proposals. Then we will connect our concept-level design to AutoCAD Civil 3D software to detail the roadway and sewer designs. We will look at the various quantity takeoff tools found in AutoCAD Civil 3D software and export both AutoCAD software and AutoCAD Civil 3D object data to formats that you can use for estimating. To complete the class we will introduce a new cloud-based cost-estimating system called AEC Tender. Using AEC Tender, we can connect to data extracted from our detailed design and generate detailed cost estimates for both scenarios within minutes using past project construction unit costs.

Architectural renderings are generally extremely time consuming and usually require high-end equipment. Learn how to take full advantage of the Nitrous Accelerated Graphics Core in 3ds Max® software for previsualization to eliminate the need to perform a rendering. In addition, see various ways to reduce render times by using fake but convincing techniques based on effective use of materials, HDR images, and compositing. In this class, we also tackle a couple of the more difficult but most often needed means of creating grass and people using Hair And Fur and the new Populate toolset in 3ds Max 2014.

In this lab, you’ll learn how to create 3D geometry using AutoCAD solid, surface, and mesh tools. Create 3D assets for Revit families, Civil 3D and InfraWorks models, Inventor software, game engines, and other software environments. Edit the 3D objects using various editing tools, such as Union, Slice, Extrude Face, Fillet, and so on. Export the 3D objects. This class is designed to expand your AutoCAD 3D modeling knowledge.

As a Computational Design Specialist, Oliver spends much of his time handling Revit data. However, this data needs to be represented visually and contextualised in a report to have the maximum impact on key decision makers. Using Dynamo, Oliver has automated the production of a full range of reports: room data sheets, model analysis dashboards, clash detection visuals and visual coordination reports. Packed with engaging graphics, this talk will demonstrate quick and effective workflows for generating high-impact reports using Dynamo, Excel and InDesign. Subjects covered include:An in-depth case study of AHMM's Revit model warnings template and Dynamo definition.How to build a template file to receive data and auto-generate graphics.How to build a database resource and cross-check this in your Dynamo definitions.Using in-built Python libraries to enhance your analytics; automatically carry-out file operations, analyse files, and apply timestamps to your generated data. How to achieve beautifully-formatted reports in Excel.An overview of InDesign's Datamerge tool and benefits of database publishing. Oliver will cover best practice on visual report design and an overview of different approaches to data visualisation. The talk will conclude with an overview of helpful resources.

Dynamic modeling and generative designs paved the way for sophisticated digital prototyping. While software got better and better, stakeholders and clients are often struggling to grant the use of the latest tools accepting new solutions. New simulation methods will only path their way when their results are being communicated and well received. The presentation entitled "CFD Meets VR" addresses a well-designed workflow where critical facility data can be communicated to stakeholders to make the right decisions about comfort-supporting equipment and costs influencing the success of the architecture. The workflow describes the export of a Revit model to Autodesk CFD simulation software, making use of an Autodesk CFD data translation within 3ds Max software preparing it for its final destination: the Stingray gaming engine. The result offers a full immersion and experiencing of Autodesk CFD data, which can be presented on virtual reality (VR) rigs and mobiles. Autodesk CFD data is 3D data, which is often difficult to communicate through 2D gates such as screens or paper.

Siemens Mobility GmbH developed a whole workflow from digital track capturing using laser scanner technique to the creation of an infrastructure 3D model containing all relevant signaling assets. One of the main businesses for Siemens Mobility is the design, construction, and installation of signaling. The solution shows how automated data-preparation processes and interfaces help to combine different data sets in a way that helps cross-project teams understand and make use of the information easier and quicker. The focus of this class is based on demonstrating the benefits and added value arising from this solution, as well as a high-level overview of the processes supporting the different required use cases: digital track capturing, 3D visualization of the rail track with all assets, documentation, and train driver simulation. These processes make use of AutoCAD Civil 3D software, InfraWorks software, BIM 360 Field software, BIM 360 Document Management software, Maya software, Unity, and Forge.

Last year we used Fusion 360 software to design and build a large set for the Hollywood film Ant-Man and the Wasp. From design to final product, learn how we managed large assemblies and what we do differently now.

Thanks to the collaboration between Autodesk and Esri, more and more valuable geographic information system (GIS) information is available to users of Autodesk applications via ArcGIS Online and customer ArcGIS Portals. Users can access information that includes both public and organizational roads, highways, detailed elevation, and other raster data, street furniture, tree locations, and pipelines. In this session, we will look at the workflow that will let you capitalize on the GIS data available from ArcGIS and create a model within InfraWorks software. Using a real-world example with the City of Vancouver, we will show you what is featured and included in the libraries from ArcGIS, how to publish your own GIS data to ArcGIS Online, how to import that data into InfraWorks, and how to manage the data and views within the InfraWorks model. We will also discuss how this benefits the city, and how they’re actively using their models in their own workflows and processes.

Join us for a bite of cinematic innovation as David Vickery, Visual Effects Supervisor at Industrial Light & Magic, shares how their team brought dinosaurs back to life in this summer’s blockbuster film, Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom. This session showcases the combined efforts of the ILM creature effects and visual effects teams and how they used data and leading-edge technology to build the real SFX models to breathe life into the dinosaurs.

This class will examine designing environments for visually capable Machine Learning Agents to train in. Looking at both modular, procedurally generated environments and non-generative spaces, the class will cover constructing environments to promote generalization and learning. Additionally, the class will give an overview of the design constraints imposed when training AI, including vision sizing, computing power, and graphic fidelity. The class will dissect the Unity Obstacle Tower Challenge environments, including their construction in Autodesk Maya, the modular structure, and procedural generation. The class will also survey the possible issues in adapting an existing digital environment to use with AI.

Virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) tools have found a niche in real estate sales and marketing, and they are having some impact on design decision making, but the real impact on construction lies just over the horizon when gaming technology, wearable computing, and machine learning will deliver a rapid proliferation of multiplayer collaboration environments for process planning to optimize design, sequencing, coordination, and safety planning. This class will take an industry look at where we are today, and what the near-future and long-term-future states of VR and AR are likely to be. This session features Autodesk Stingray and Maya. AIA Approved

Join Chris Bradshaw Senior Vice President of Media & Entertainment, Education Experiences, and Impact at Autodesk to learn about the trends that will help create your future of making things. We’ll feature stories from companies around the world who are embracing new methods and technologies to catapult how they innovate. Foster + Partners’ Martha Tsigkari and Miles Walker will discuss the impact of computation and innovation on the design and delivery of projects such as Mexico City’s airport. Autodesk’s Mike Haley will give a peek into what’s on the technology horizon, including machine learning, AR/VR and robotics. You’ll leave inspired to embrace this future in your own work.

Bayer is creating—together with its partners—a virtual environment to enable training on packaging lines in virtual reality (VR). The goal is to efficiently deal with existing production issues to prevent bigger mistakes or even production downtime. The benefits of VR are that trainees don’t have to enter production areas (clean rooms), can make mistakes without any impact on production, and are never at risk.

Whether we realize it or not, all of our clients are film critics. As video and animation become more essential to the architectural design process, it’s important that we have a basic understanding of filmmaking and cinematography. If a camera movement looks unnatural or the editing is slightly off, your client will notice and will be distracted, missing the key points you’re trying to convey. This course will provide an overview of basic filmmaking concepts that you can use to improve the quality of your architectural animations. You’ll discover the techniques and core concepts important to professional filmmakers, as well as how to apply them in the architectural profession. The class will cover the basics of filmmaking: framing, camera movement, music, and editing—all of which are critical to creating professional-looking films. Attendees will walk away with a basic knowledge of filmmaking concepts that will take their animations to the next level.

A transformation of an organization's legacy engineering design systems first requires a vision. This class will discuss the vision of using Building Information Modeling (BIM) for 3D intelligent design to transform San Diego Gas & Electric's transmission and substation engineering design and construction process. The transformation includes the implementation of a number of Autodesk, Inc., Solutions in an integrated mosaic of engineering design workflows. We start with conceptual design using InfraWorks software. We will follow this with detailed design and analysis with AutoCAD Civil 3D software, Inventor software, AutoCAD Electrical software, and Substation Design Solution software. A fundamental concept is the adoption of 3D model components for engineering design standardization and construction standards publishing and training. The implementation of BIM 360 software for construction quality assurance / quality control management will complete the transformation. We will discuss a strategic 3-year plan, and we will demonstrate visuals that are being used to convey the vision and build consensus across the organization.

This class will start exploring the basics of the Forge platform through a simple yet representative workflow sample. We’ll first introduce you to the basics of model translations and metadata extractions, jumping then into custom viewer extensions. We’re going to walk you through real-time data sharing aimed at augmenting model usability. We’ll show you how to set up a Socket.IO web framework for multiuser collaboration sessions. At this stage, we’re able to deep dive into data-sharing processes between different environments. We’ll set up a bidirectional link between the Forge Viewer and a real-time crowd simulation made in Unity game engine. On the web side, we’re going to visualize the results and interact with the running simulation agents directly from our web app. At the end, we’ll use these interactions as a source for data mining and business intelligence insights. Through custom charts, we’ll design a dashboard to enable better-informed, data-driven design.

This class will describe the benefits of dynamic Civil 3D design and living InfraWorks models. You will learn how to easily connect Civil 3D features to an InfraWorks model and publish for collaboration with engineers and stakeholders. As the design is progressing, the visualization updates for easy viewing and discussion. This simple process will impress management and clients alike. This workflow will decrease rounds of incremental edits during the feasibility and options phases of a project. The InfraWorks model makes it very easy to get quick measurements and volumes, and perform analysis. For many companies, it is important to work efficiently, show value in a process, and have ease of operation. Maintaining a living model checks all of those boxes.