What is a DAO and why does it matter to AEC?

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Introduction Blockchain technology has revolutionized many industries worldwide, and the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) industry is no exception. A significant innovation in this context is the DAO, which is a "Decentralized Autonomous Organization". A DAO is a blockchain-based organizational structure that operates decentralised, enabling transparent and collaborative decision-making and facilitating participatory governance. In this article, we'll explore what exactly a DAO is and why it's relevant and important to the AEC industry. What is a DAO? A DAO is an autonomous, organization-like entity that operates through smart contracts on a blockchain network. Unlike a traditional company, there is no hierarchical structure of power, nor the need for intermediaries such as managers or executives. Instead, decision-making is carried out collectively and transparently, through voting based on ownership of tokens or units of the DAO's native c...

How to Get Ready for 3D

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Omg! Why I’m writing about this post for the eBook review.  I feel pressured. Why, I forgot how to 3d! When I was on training (last 4 years ago) I didn’t remember it was taught. Nowadays BIM or Revit is the future they say. 2d is old fashioned? Come on. The year is 2013 but still I’m using AutoCAD 2012 version, most of my work is 2d detailing. Autodesk was release the AutoCAD 2014 (it's alright maybe AutoCAD 2020 where 3d modelling is BIM already.) At the office, lunch break where I’m online I tried to Google about blog dedicated only to 3d drafting and design. I think I was unlucky on that day. I didn’t find the searches of it (sigh). Am I a goldbricker? I think I’m making irrelevant to my topic.  Here’s my post below. Thanks for reading.


 How to Get Ready for 3D 

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  • Switch to the 3D Modeling workspace
  • Type in command line “.new” and press enter. Choose the acadiso3d. 
  • Add the Layers panel to the ribbon 
  • Check your system requirements of your pc. Additional of memory may require for 3d modeling.
Learn the Basic 3D Primitives
  • The Box and Cube
  • The Cylinder and Elliptical Cylinder
  • The Cone, Elliptical Cone and Frustrum Cone
  • The Sphere
  • The Pyramid and Frustrum Pyramid
  • The Wedge
  • The Torus
Advantages of 3D Modelling 
 Modelling in 3D has several advantages. You can
  • View the model from any vantage point
  • Generate reliable standard and auxiliary 2D views automatically
  • Create sections and 2D drawings
  • Remove hidden lines and do realistic shading
  • Check interferences and perform engineering analysis
  • Add lighting and create realistic rendering
  • Navigate through the model
  • Use the model to create an animation
  • Extract manufacturing data
Anyway folks if this post was not helpful to you, check out this comprehensive guide eBook for 3d modelling and drafting; Autodesk AutoCAD 2013 Practical 3D Drafting and Design by Joao Santos. What I like this eBook there is a CAD file for your exercises. In detail: "Autodesk AutoCAD 2013 Practical 3D Drafting and Design" will take you beyond the 2D frontier and help you create accurate 3D models that simulate reality. This book is crammed full of creative and practical tutorials which will help you master the third dimension. From exercises on coordinate systems to creating solids and surfaces from 2D, you will wonder how you ever designed without this resource by your side."
 


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