tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-106976982011-11-09T04:42:22.393ZBuildingSmart the DDS WayData Design System ASA develops and markets computer based design and planning tools for the building industry. The company's construction solutions are in operation in thousands of installations throughout Europe.Brendan McFarlanehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05072061435958477476noreply@blogger.comBlogger31100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10697698.post-1144237975856247632006-04-05T10:26:00.000Z2007-02-19T18:49:19.100ZNew UK Building Regulations go liveBy this time tomorrow, the 2006 update to the building regulations will come in to effect in the UK. For the building services industry, the main impact of the changes will be to the way in which the HVAC and Lighting systems are designed and configured to meet the requirements of the new Part L (Conservation of fuel and power) and Part F (Ventilation).For non-residential buildings, demonstratingBrendan McFarlanehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05072061435958477476noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10697698.post-1142418248568688322006-03-15T10:21:00.000Z2006-04-05T12:17:17.830ZFree IFC Viewer(Click to view full picture)Data Design System supports, and has been closely involved in the development of the Industry Foundation Classes (IFC), which is a vendor neutral data exchange format specifically for the construction industry. The IFC format is being developed by the International Alliance for Interoperability (IAI), which is draws its membership from the construction industry, Brendan McFarlanehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05072061435958477476noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10697698.post-1107852180829832232005-02-08T09:32:00.000Z2006-03-15T10:20:02.276ZWelcome to BuildingSmart the DDS WayBuildingSmart the DDS Way is the first blog on the web for users of Data Design System's innovative building modelling tool to learn tips and tricks, share their knowledge and experience and have some fun!We'll post here all the material that we hope will be useful for DDS beginners, and for those looking for help on more advanced topics.If you want to know more about DDS, visit our website.Brendan McFarlanehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05072061435958477476noreply@blogger.com0