INDEX: AWARD is the largest monetary design award in the world and is presented every two years in Copenhagen. An award is given in five categories, and INDEX: awards the winner in each category with a prize of €100 000.

RIBA Awards are given for buildings that have high architectural standards and make a substantial contribution to the local environment. The awards are annual, and have been running continuously since 1966.

CGIndia is proud to announce the Release of Free 3D Model Collection V1. The version one is collection of very useful and handy 3d models in .3ds format. We will add more models to the collection on weekly basis or as time allows. Free 3D models are downloadable through our website in .zip format. Zip archives also contain the textures for the each 3d objects. We, also invite all Cg Artist to submit their most useful 3d models, and share them with fellow 3d Artists.

Designed by architects David Marks, Julia Barfield, Malcolm Cook, Mark Sparrowhawk, Steven Chilton and Nic Bailey, the wheel carries 32 sealed and air-conditioned passenger capsules attached to its external circumference. Each capsule holds approximately 25 people, who are free to walk around inside the capsule, though seating is also provided. It rotates at 26 cm (10 in) per second (about 0.9 km/h (0.5mph) so that one revolution takes about 30 minutes. The wheel does not usually stop to take on...

Installation on Architecture Island and exhibition on Info Island for artslib

A Community Site for Architecture and Design in Second Life

Ephemeral installation by Solid Aeon, (ethersolid) based on the Reflexive Architecture concept by Keystone Bouchard, Jon Brouchoud

This new I-35W concrete bridge will span 1,216-foot, to be completed by Christmas Eve 2008

The Bridge Design Module adds capability to easily model complicated bridge geometry using Bridge Designer’s terminology. Click on the images to enlarge.

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Sample DWF Model

Given the current state of British traffic signs, drivers could be forgiven for thinking that Britain’s roads are designed in imperial units.

Example of a multi-discipline BIM

The construction community and its insurers should embrace 3D modeling to further reduce risk on complex projects

This article takes a detailed look at two of the main award-winning projects. The other two projects that won BIM Award citations will be discussed in the September issue of the "Building the Future" series, in which I will also share some of my perspectives as a juror for this year's BIM Awards.