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Bentley Architecture V8i Resources
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Please visit this page frequently as resources are updated regularly and new ones added.
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Bentley Architecture is an advanced, yet intuitive and easy-to-use architectural building information modeling (BIM) application. On Bentley's white paper page, you'll learn about Bentley's BIM strategy, Build as One campaign, and Generative Components.
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For information about Bentley's committment to the IAI (International Alliance for Interoperability) and IFC (Industry Foundation Classes), see the IFC White Paper. |
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A start-to-finish demonstration of the design of a 5-storey building, from conceptual design to construction documentation and design communication via pdf's. Fully commented, this 11 minute video shows many of the powerful features of Bentley Architecture. (courtesy Bogdan Wasylkiw)
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Bentley Architecture is used on the most complex projects around the world by architectural design and AE firms of all sizes. For an overview of project images, many of which are of award-winning projects.
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 PLH arkitekter as SBA project
Read Arkitekter AB
 Read Arkitekter AB Project: Kv Ametisten/Fristaden - Solna, Sweden



Johnson Pilton Walker/ARUP
 Johnson Pilton Walker/ARUP Sydney Opera House renovation project


Morphosis
 Morphosis Wayne L Morse U.S. Courthouse
NBBJ
 NBBJ U.S. Courthouse Seattle


LMN Architects
 LMN Architects Vancouver Convention & Exhibition Center Expansion
 LMN Architects University of Washington

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 PLH arkitekter as SBA project



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Delivered free and fully integrated with Bentley Architecture, Parametric Cell Studio is a powerful application for the creation of complex parametric components and assemblies, such as doors, windows, curtain walls, handrails, etc. Key dimensions and parameters can be modified at time of placement or at any time afterwards.
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You can download full-function software to evaluate Bentley’s Building Information Modeling (BIM) applications free for 30 days.
Try before you buy!
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Bentley Architecture has the most comprehensive list of powerful features that empower architects and designers to create with unlimited freedom, to explore more design options, to make better informed design decisions, and to predict costs and performance.
Features include:
Building information modeling • Comprehensive and dedicated tools for every type of building component • Parametric, dimension-driven creation and modification of building components • User-definable attribute schemas (property sets) for any type of building object • More
Ease of Use • Work in plan, elevation, isometric, or perspective view • AccuDraw function • Choice to work in 2D plans, 3D models, or both – with a single set of tools • Storage of ‘most recently used’ input • Enforcement of national, corporate, and project standards • More
Construction Documentation • Creation of coordinated floor plans, sections, and elevations • Automatic coordination of architectural design and construction documentation • Automatic re-symbolization of 3D objects to 2D symbols • More
Design visualization and 3D output • High-end integrated rendering and animation tools, including radiosity and particle tracing • Export to STL to support rapid model making and prototyping with 3D printers, laser cutters, and stereo lithography machines • Support of 3D Web formats, such as VRML, QuickVision, panoramas • More
Full list of features
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BIM for Architects, bite-sized eSeminars about key BIM elements:
- The BIM User Experience
- BIM overview: Reality-based BIM with Nigel Davies
- Construction Modeling Walls, Doors and Windows
- Reports and Analysis: Windows, Doors and Room Schedules, Part 1
- Reports and Analysis: Windows, Doors and Room Schedules, Part 2
- An introduction to Modeling with Parametric Cell Studio
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