Autodesk, IES Upgrade Revit for BIM for Sustainable Design
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RAFAEL, California, January 30, 2007 - Autodesk, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADSK)
announced today that it is partnering with Integrated Environmental
Solutions Ltd. (IES) to further enhance the Revit software platform for
building information modeling (BIM) to support sustainable design. At the
2007 AHR Expo, Autodesk will demonstrate a prototype of how the IES building
performance analysis tools might be used in combination with Autodesk Revit
Systems to generate accurate building performance analysis data. Such data
can improve the decision-making process and empower architects and engineers
to design better-performing sustainable buildings.
"The design of more sustainable and energy efficient buildings is key to
mitigating the impact of climate change and to decreasing building operation
costs. A critical part of Autodesk's further development of building
information modeling is to expand the ability for our customers to conduct
multiple types of analyses on their building information model," said Jay
Bhatt, vice president, Autodesk Building Solutions. "Building performance
analysis will help architects and engineers design more sustainable
buildings and we're excited to partner with Integrated Environmental
Solutions to bring these capabilities to the Revit platform."
A growing number of architects, designers and engineers are turning to
the Autodesk Revit platform for BIM to meet these challenges. Through the
combination of the Revit platform with building performance analysis tools
that can examine the implications of alternative design strategies, take
into account physical, climatic and environmental factors, and analyze
energy use, lighting and materials in the Revit building information model,
designers can help achieve higher operational efficiency and building
performance.
Autodesk and IES are working together to provide robust building
performance analysis capabilities to the Revit platform through a workflow
between Autodesk Revit Systems, Autodesk's BIM design and documentation
software for mechanical/electrical/plumbing (MEP) engineering, and the IES
software suite. Through a demonstration at the AHR Expo, Autodesk and IES
will display how these two software applications could be used in
combination to conduct multiple building performance analyses including
thermal analysis, load calculations, daylight assessment with LEED reporting
and solar studies. These comprehensive analysis capabilities could help
design teams better and more thoroughly understand the complex thermal,
light and airflow inter-relationships within their design, allowing them to
make more informed design decisions, minimize risk and optimize building
performance.
Dr. Don McLean, CEO of IES Ltd. commented, "Through the support of
building performance analysis tools such as those in the IES suite, we hope
our partnership with Autodesk will help the industry meet the demands for
sustainable design and increase the value of building information modeling."
A Comprehensive Portfolio of Software Solutions for the Building
Industry
With the right combination of leading-edge technologies, decades of
proven industry experience and unparalleled, worldwide services, Autodesk
offers the most comprehensive portfolio of products for the building
industry. Ranging from the most advanced technology for building information
modeling (BIM) to the most widely adopted design and documentation
solutions, Autodesk supports information and management needs throughout the
building lifecycle. Building solutions products include Autodesk Revit
Building, Autodesk Revit Structure, Autodesk Revit Systems, Autodesk
Architectural Desktop, Autodesk Building Systems, Autodesk FMDesktop and
Autodesk AutoCAD Revit Series.
About IES
Established in 1994, Integrated Environmental Solutions (IES) ltd. is
headquartered in Glasgow, Scotland. Its software is the first commercially
available system for the integrated analysis of a buildings performance. It
generates detailed analysis of every aspect of a buildings performance from
energy use to environmental impact and occupant comfort and safety. For more
information visit http://www.iesve.com/.
About Autodesk
Autodesk, Inc. is a Fortune 1000 company, wholly focused on ensuring that
great ideas are turned into reality. With seven million users, Autodesk is
the world's leading software and services company for the manufacturing,
infrastructure, building, media and entertainment, and wireless data
services fields. Autodesk's solutions help customers create, manage and
share their data and digital assets more effectively. As a result, customers
turn ideas into competitive advantage, become more productive, streamline
project efficiency and maximize profits.
Founded in 1982, Autodesk is headquartered in San Rafael, California. For
additional information about Autodesk, please visit
http://www.autodesk.com/.
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