Autodesk Revit – Rather than 2D drawings, we do 3D modeling.  Modeling in 3D allows us to work in plan, section and elevation, all at the same time.  Spaces are built in 3D, so why not design them that way?

Teams, Zoom and Go-to-Meeting – Market Square Architects was a strong advocate for virtual meetings long before we all heard about Covid-19.  Whether an in-house meeting or a client presentation, the screen sharing option allows us to present and collaborate on drawings in a manner much easier than huddling around a set of drawings on a table.  We can make real-time changes or markups in Bluebeam or Revit and record meetings to assist in the creation of meeting notes after the fact.

BIM 360 – This cloud-based hosting platform gives both access and security to all of our Revit files.  This technology allows us to access and work on files from anywhere that an internet connection is available.  We pursued this technology because we thought it would give us flexibility in our hiring options, national growth, and employee retention through flexible working arrangements.  The added benefit was that it kept us nimble through the ever-changing protocols during the early phases of Covid and allowed us to maintain workflow despite everyone working remotely.

Lumion for 3D Video – Lumion is also capable of creating virtual 3D walk-throughs or aerial flyovers of projects. These photorealistic videos are an impactful way of showing your future vision for planning or marketing purposes.

Lumion Renderings – Lumion is becoming the industry standard for photorealistic renderings.  MSA was way ahead of the curve and invested in the infrastructure and talent acquisition to bring this in-house years ago.  Because this service is in-house, we are not reliant on outside vendors and can make adjustments quickly and efficiently.

Bluebeam Revu – Bluebeam Revu is a software application that allows us to markup, takeoff, organize, and collaborate with PDF files. It’s also convenient because more than one person can be in the file at once allowing us to work on redlines at the same time to see what others have done.

Leica Camera – Market Square Architects utilizes the Leica Geosystems BLK360 Scanner operated remotely by the mobile version of Autodesk Recap on an IPAD Tablet. This scanner creates a point cloud model and is capable of measuring 360,000 laser scan setpoints per second, which is quite a bit faster than the old tape measure method!  This allows us to reference precise measurements and details throughout the design process especially impactful in working with older and historic buildings due to alterations caused by age.  The camera downloads directly to Revit.