GARDEN DESIGN
HOW NEXT-GENERATION TECHNOLOGY IS SHAPING LANDSCAPE AND URBAN DESIGN
Eric Gilbey , PLA Vectorworks Product Marketing Manager – Landscape
Eric Gilbey , PLA , uses his professional experience as a practicing landscape architect and his experience in CAD and BIM in his role as product marketing manager for the landscape industries at Vectorworks , Inc ., where he continues to develop an understanding of design and visualisation workflows used by land planning and site design professionals . He is the immediate past president of the Association of Professional Landscape Designers and recently served as co-chair of ASLA ’ s Digital Technology Professional Practice Network . Eric writes and speaks for several green industry associations and helps landscape architects and designers develop best practices , including sustainable site design and site-specific BIM . Eric received an Associate of Applied Science degree in Landscape Contracting and Construction and a Bachelor of Science in Landscape Architecture from the Ohio State University .
In the ever-evolving landscape and urban design industry , technology is reshaping how professionals conceptualise , plan , and execute projects . Design software has become an essential asset for the industry as it offers many benefits , from bringing visions to life to increasing interoperability and project management . By leveraging design software , professionals can satisfy clients ’ needs , adhere to budget constraints , and meet timesensitive deadlines with greater precision and ease . Additionally , collaborative features within these platforms facilitate smoother communication among designers , contractors , and other stakeholders , fostering a more cohesive and efficient workflow .
As the industry continues to evolve , designers must adapt to it . Luckily , software providers are staying up to date on the latest developments . Vectorworks , for example , is a global design software provider made specifically for landscape architects and designers , allowing you to follow your imagination wherever it leads . So , it ’ s important not to feel intimidated by technology but rather to see how it can boost your workflow and productivity like never before .
Technology can revolutionise landscape design for various scenarios , such as site inventory , a vital step for any site design project . A digital record of existing conditions gives you a helpful basis for design . And one of the groundbreaking technologies transforming landscape design is photogrammetry . This method utilises photographs to generate highly accurate 3D models of objects or spaces . In Vectorworks Landmark , you can capture multiple images from various angles ; photogrammetry creates detailed and realistic representations of
Photogrammetry allows you to use photographs to create 3D models of objects or spaces .
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