The smartest way to use AI may not be letting it touch your files, but asking it to write software that handles them safely - ...

See the Releases page for v1.12.1 release notes. This tool enables you to do things with Revit files on a very large scale. Because of this ability, Python or Dynamo scripts that make modifications to ...

Abstract: Computers are widely used in the field of construction, and the use of computers in the structural design of buildings can improve the efficiency and accuracy of design. This paper presents ...

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Ongoing project that uses the Revit API Dynamo Python Primer to calculate the embodied carbon emissions of building components using an existing EPD (Environmental Product Declaration) database within ...

Python is an incredibly versatile and beginner-friendly programming language. One of the best ways to learn Python and reinforce your understanding of basic concepts is by creating a simple calculator ...

Could a small software firm help users to sidestep much of the detail modelling and drawing production associated with BIM 1.0? Martyn Day reports on Hypar, a company looking to do exactly that ...

If you’re trying to find ways to move away from single-use items for the sake of the planet, don’t overlook the humble AA (or AAA, or C, or D) battery. Rechargeable batteries can cost more than twice ...