Denver Revit Users Group

Feb. 9th – Autodesk Showcase & Revit MEP

Admin — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 16:17:03 +0000

As we start off the new year, we’ve heard from numerous members that it would be nice to all meet on the same evening again. So in an effort to combine the disciplines again we will all meet on the same night (second Thursday of the month) from this point forward. The presentation topics and perhaps number of presentations will vary from month to month, but this month we’ll have (2) Presentations.

Place: Martin/Martin, 12499 West Colfax Ave, Lakewood, Co 80215 (click to download map)

Food & Networking: 5:30-6:00pm, Food and beverages are provided.

Round Table Discussion: 6:00-6:15pm, Bring your questions, answers and solutions to the table to discuss and resolve.

Presentation #1: 6:15-7:00pm, Showcase presented by Brian Mackey (BD Mackey Consulting)
1. Exporting out of Revit
2. Importing into Showcase
3. Importing into Showcase via 3ds Max and the difference
4. Setting up the scene
5. Grouping Material
6. Material Alternatives
7. Location Alternatives
8. Design options
9. 3d scenes and animations
10. Exported out to Flash Movies

Presentation #2: 6:15-7:00pm, Revit MEP Training presented by Evelyn Klemme (RMH Group)

Please RSVP by 5pm the Tuesday, Feb 7th.

We ask that you RSVP to this email RSVP@denverrevit.com, enter the following information only in the subject line of your email and leave the body blank:
(Number of People) – Presentation # – Company Name – Individual Name 1, Individual Name 2, Individual name 3

Jan. 12 – IES & Ambient Energy – Early Stage Sustainable Analysis: Practice and Tools

Admin — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 16:30:51 +0000

Place: Martin/Martin, 12499 West Colfax Ave, Lakewood, Co 80215 (click to download map)

Round Table Discussion: 5:45-6:00pm, Bring your questions, answers and solutions to the table to discuss and resolve.

Presentation: 6:00-7:00pm, IES & Ambient Energy present Early Stage Sustainable Analysis: Practice and Tools

Please RSVP by 5pm the Tuesday, Jan 9th.

We ask that you RSVP to this email RSVP@denverrevit.com, enter the following information only in the subject line of your email and leave the body blank:

(Number of People) – Revit Discipline Presentation – Company Name – Individual Name 1, Individual Name 2, Individual name 3

IES and Ambient Energy are pleased to announce a presentation on how to enhance early phase sustainable design practice. Ambient Energy will discuss the concepts which architects should address at the earliest stages of design including local climate, building form, orientation, solar shading, daylight analysis, occupant comfort, and more. IES will demonstrate how to use the Virtual Environment software to quickly and accurately assess these important concepts, how the VE interfaces with other design tools like SketchUp, and how the VE can easily integrate sustainable strategies into the design process and how to use the VE as a tool to enhance the dialogue with engineers.

Happy New Year!

Admin — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 16:15:53 +0000

From everyone with Denver Revit Users Group, we’d like to wish you a happy new year in 2012!

As the new year is upon us, we are seeking people to present for our Revit Architecture and Contractor meetings. If you have a project you’d like to present, or a tutorial on a new process your company has created utilizing Revit Architecture, Navisworks or another BIM tool, please let us know! We’re seeking out any new or existing members to participate in giving presentations. The level of experience can be from beginner to advanced. We’re just interested in how you’re using Revit!

If you’d be willing to present, please contact Michael at michael@denverrevit.com or Gregg at gregg@denverrevit.com

Dec. 8th – D-RUG 5th Annual Holiday Party

Admin — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 22:42:06 +0000

Denver Revit Users Group 5th Annual Holiday Party

Come celebrate the holidays with us from 6-8pm at Martin/Martin. We’ll have appetizers, dessert, cocktails, and many more festivities!

Click here for a map to Martin/Martin

Place: Martin/Martin, 12499 West Colfax Ave, Lakewood, Co 80215

Nov.10: D-RUG Architecture/GC Meeting Postponed

Admin — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 17:01:22 +0000

Due to a conflict with the presenter’s schedule, we have decided to reschedule this month’s Architecture/GC D-RUG Meeting. We will schedule ZCorp 3D Printing on a future date in our 2012 presentation schedule.

If you haven’t RSVP’d yet for our Holiday Party, please do so today!

Date: December 8th, 6pm!
Place: Martin/Martin, 12499 West Colfax Ave, Lakewood, Co 80215

Please RSVP by Nov 15th, All current members are allowed to bring one guest to the party. RSVP for both you and your guest by emailing: RSVP@denverrevit.com

As an added incentive, if you renew your annual membership by Dec 7th, then you will be entered into a special drawing at the Holiday party. There will be separate drawings for: Individual members, Corporate members, and Sponsors.