Architects design it with CAD. (the joys and pains of architectural software) (includes related articles on tips for new CAD buyers and a list of available CAD products for architects) Computer-Aided Engineering (5/1/1994)
...need to do. How can architects express their ideas...design and drafting (CAD) software. It is the architects...firms are using CAD software. It's no longer a...than just buying the software. ...

VectorWorks Architect. (Special Advertising Section: CAD Software).(Brief Article) Builder (10/1/2002)
...000 users in over 80 countries, VectorWorks ARCHITECT is one of the world's most popular CAD programs. Engineered to meet the specific needs...automatically track costs and materials. No other CAD program offers so much for so little. For more...

Chief Architect 8.0. (Special Advertising Section: CAD Software).(Advertising)(Brief Article) Builder (10/1/2002)
Another popular CAD program is Chief Architect 8.0, which offers precision software tools that combine point-and...produce a powerful yet affordable CAD package for builders, designers, and architects. From initial concept through...

CAD layer management. (American Institute of Architects computer aided design layer guidelines) Progressive Architecture (1/1/1992)
...productivity means firms with CAD have to work together...According to a 1991 survey of CAD use in design firms, 92 percent of firms share CAD data with consultants...categories can be used by architects; they denote building...look into translation ...

Emerging CAD centers: rather than investing in expensive equipment and training, architects can call on 'CAD Centers.' Progressive Architecture (9/1/1994)
...free time with architects who are not...The market for CAD consultants...Provide the Architect Most CAD Centers...hardware and software. A typical...processing software, and samples...advantages of using a ...

AEC estimating tools: estimating software taps into CAD building model data. (AEC tools: master the architect's desktop).(Timberline, WinEstimator) CADalyst (9/1/2002)
...construction. Estimation software has been evolving for...respected in the estimating software arena. We'll also...This may change as CAD programs move more toward...design programs, the architect or designer creates...reluctance on the part of ...

Architects Embrace CAD Design Tools. Energy Optimization News (10/1/2004)
...engineering and construction software and services company...extensive industry survey of CAD usage in building design...to the survey of 585 architects and engineers, the...BIM building design software is happening more rapidly...earliest project stages. ...

Course Correction.(CAD for Principals Council wants CAD for architects)(Brief Article) Builder (10/1/2000)
...come together to steer CAD into the future. WHAT...answer regarding CAD software and the architects who use it. She's...architecture firms to demand software that better meets their...the contribution the software makes to ...

One firm's search for CAD; the Orcutt Winslow Partnership demonstrates how a firm can employ its architects' skills to choose a CAD system that best meets its needs. (Computer Focus: Choosing a CAD System) Progressive Architecture (6/1/1992)
...firm can employ its architects' skills to choose a CAD system that best meets...to work with other software. In particular, a system should work with software provided by building...with third-party software. Benchmark Evaluation...