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Well I'm finally sorted out my classes at this years' premier event - Autodesk University . I'm particularly looking forward to the sustainability classes, namely: Sustainablilty Tools for Revit® Architecture: The IES Sustainability Toolkit Plug-in Revit® Architecture: LEEDing the Way ; and the one I'm particularly looking forward to is Practical Sustainable Design Workflows with Ecotect® and Revit® It'll be interesting how I can incorporate any of these these tools into my design practice... Only a few months to wait... :)

What a nice way to start the day with a note from the Schmap peoples saying: I am delighted to let you know that your submitted photo has been selected for inclusion in the newly released fifth edition of our Schmap Dublin Guide...

Wow a day full of "not longs..." Well officially, it's not long before registration opens to one of the most amazing experiences you are ever likely to encounter... Autodesk University. Each year, more people than ever discover that an annual trip to the AU conference is a great way to keep their skills up to date, renew business contacts, and make new friends with like-minded professionals from around the world. Plan now to be part of this once-a-year opportunity at AU 2008 in Las Vegas. Public registration opens 15th August, 2008. Save The Dates: 16th Annual Autodesk University December 2–5, 2008 The Venetian Resort Hotel Las Vegas, U.S.A. I'm certernly looking forward to catching up with old friends once again and meeting new ones with an exciting week of events at Autodesk University, namely the Leadership Conference, AUGI AGM and the AUGI beer bash, just to mention a few...

Not long to go before the exciting ABSA Conference, to be held 28-30 August, 2008 in Melbourne Vic. In response to a widening discussion on climate change and sustainable building practices, the ABSA Conference program is geared towards raising awareness and knowledge of new government policy and leading research in residential building energy efficiency for new and existing housing. International, trans-Tasman and domestic presenters and keynote speakers will share best practices, new initiatives and trends at a strong line-up of workshops, networking events and presentations.