Marc Thomas
FeaturesComputers can’t design without a designer
All the talk at Smartgeometry 2013 was about how software can enhance human decision-making
FeaturesGetting to grips with the latest bim documentation
Forget about the gadgets and flashy software reviews, architects need to get their heads around the raft of new bim guidance
FeaturesBentley’s cloud could be a ray of sunshine for bim
The company unveiled its latest software innovations at its annual event
FeaturesWill Windows 8 change the way architects work?
Marc Thomas previews the new interface that spans PCs and mobile devices
FeaturesCould Microsoft's new tablet be a game changer for architects?
The Surface Pro will be the first tablet that lets architects access design data directly
FeaturesOpen source tool makes bim easier to use
A text-based model means data can be exchanged and retained for a building’s lifetime
FeaturesSmartGeometry workshop helps architects generate solid design ideas
The 2012 workshop suggests clay and computers could be the future
FeaturesBentley event shows software has its head in the clouds
BE Inspired show reveals tools are getting faster
ReviewBentley’s V8i upgrade provides new vision for architecture visuals
Bentley’s V8i upgrade, its largest-ever simultaneous release of new products, is an important step along the evolutionary line to 3D design
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Bentley Architecture takes 3D to a new dimension
By taking advantage of a licence-exchange programme, ADP found itself with a copy of Bentley Architecture 3D tool. IT director Marc Thomas describes what it does
FeaturesWelcome arrival at the station
The Microstation community has been talking about it for ages, and the ‘XM’ version has finally been released. Marc Thomas, IT director of Architects Design Partnership, says it’s been worth waiting for