Speakers

Phillip G. Bernstein FAIA, RIBA, LEED AP (Vice President - Autodesk) - Boston, MA
Keynote Presentation: Evolution or Revolution and the Convergence of an Industry - View Session Info
	Phillip G. Bernstein is a Vice President at Autodesk, a leading provider of software for architecture and engineering. A practicing architect with twenty five years of experience, he leads Industry Strategy and Relations for the AEC Division, where he is responsible for setting the company’s future vision and strategy for technology serving the building industry, as well as cultivating and sustaining the firm's relationships with strategic industry leaders and associations. Prior to joining Autodesk, Phil was an Associate Principal at Cesar Pelli & Associates, where he managed many of the firm’s most complex commissions. Phil has taught at the Yale School of Architecture as a Lecturer in Professional Practice since 1988. He writes and lectures extensively about practice and technology issues, has been published in Architectural Record, Architecture, Design Intelligence and Perspecta and quoted in The Economist and The Wall Street Journal. He received a Bachelor of Arts magna cum laude with Distinction in Architecture in 1979 from Yale University and a Master of Architecture in 1983, also from Yale University. He is a Trustee of the Emma Willard School of Troy, NY, a Senior Fellow of the Design Futures Council, a Fellow of the American Institute of Architects, and former Chair of the AIA National Documents Committee.

Ernest Burden III (Acme Digital) - New York, NY
Composition: The Art of Successful Visualization - View Session Info
	Ernest Burden III is both a commercial and fine artist. He has worked as an architectural illustrator for more than twenty five years. His clients include such architectural firms as Kohn Pederson Fox, Robert A.M.Stern, and Tihany Design. His drawings have been published in The New York Times, Architectural Record, Progressive Architecture and featured in an article in CADence, as well as books on architecture and rendering. He is a member and past President of the New York Society of Renderers and also teaches 3D Drawing at the Parsons School of Design.

Jens Borstelmann (Zaha Hadid) - London, UK
Continuity – Exploring New Architectural Languages Based on Digital Design and Manufacturing Methods - View Session Info
	Jens Borstelmann is a registered architect who works as a project architect for Zaha Hadid Architects in London. Throughout his five year collaboration with ZHA he has been responsible for a variety of built projects including the Nordpark Cable Car Stations in Innsbruck, Austria and the Chanel Mobile Art Pavilion in Hong Kong, China. On a product design level he worked on the Zaha-cutlery for WMF/Germany and the Z.Car, a compact emission-free concept car aimed to go into a limited edition production. He gave several lectures on digital design and its realization at the Technical University in Innsbruck, Austria at the "Institute for Experimental Architecture" as well as at the "Shape to Fabrication 2" conference by SimplyRhino. Jens studied architecture in Hanover/Germany and Delft/Netherlands and graduated from the Design Research Laboratory Masters program at the Architectural Association in London.

Thomas Vietzke (Zaha Hadid) - London, UK
Continuity – Exploring New Architectural Languages Based on Digital Design and Manufacturing Methods - View Session Info
	Thomas has been registered architect in the UK since 2004 and currently works as a project architect at Zaha Hadid Architects in London. Throughout his six year collaboration with ZHA has has been responsible for a variety of built projects including the Nordpark Cable Car Stations in Innsbruck, Austria and the Chanel Mobile Art Pavilion in Hong Kong, China. On an Interior Design scale he has executed the Hotel Puerta America in Madrid, Spain and the Z.Island Kitchen Environment for DuPont Corian in Milan, Italy. Exhibition Designs for ZHA include the “Ice-Storm” Installation in the MAK in Vienna, Austria; the “Big Wave” for the Steirische Herbst in Graz, Austria; the “Alessi Towers” in Venice, Italy and the Zaha Hadid Retrospective “30 Years in Architecture” Exhibition in the Guggenheim Museum in New York, USA. His collaboration on Industrial Design Objects involve the “Vortex” Chandelier for Zumtobel, Austria; the “Iceberg” Bench for Sawaya&Moroni in Milan, Italy; the “Tee & Coffee Piazza” Set for Alessi in Crusinallo, Italy and the “Crevasse” Twin Vases for Alessi. Previous employments are a 1998 - 2000 collaboration with Pichler & Traupmann Architekten ZT GmbH (www.pxt.at) and assistant curatorial roles for exhibition designs (e.g.: “What is living” 2000) in the Vienna Kuenstlerhaus at the Karlsplatz in Vienna, Austria. Participations in the 2002 Exhibitions "Mega - Manifestos of Arrogance" comprise a large scale architectural installation as well as Architectural Models and Visualizations for the “Essence 2002” Work Show at the Vienna Kuenstlerhaus. Thomas graduated with distinction from the University of Applied Arts in Vienna in 2002. He is a masterclass student of Zaha Hadid’s studio at the “Angewandte”. Teaching jobs cover several semesters of workshops/ tutoring at the Technical University in Innsbruck, Austria at the “Institute for Experimental Architecture” which is lead by Prof.Kjetil Thorsen and Prof. Patrik Schumacher as well as at the University of Applied Arts at the Studio Zaha Hadid.

Knut Ramstad (Knut Ramstad Sivilarkitekt MNAL) - Oslo, Norway
The Future of 3D Visualization in AEC: The 3D Architect and Large Scale Projects - View Session Info
	Knut Ramstad is a registered architect from Oslo, Norway who for nearly two decades has been in charge of the innovative use of 3D visualization and simulation in large, high profile developments. These projects include the Olympic Arenas of Lillehammer, Oslo Airport, The Telenor Fornebu Projects (AIA Honor Awards 2004) and lately The Tjuvholmen Project of Oslo. Through the position as a member of the project management of the latter project, Knut has developed methods and solutions for serving the daily need for accurate, reliable, rich and engaging material for design, decision making, construction and communication. His work has been presented worldwide.

Lon Grohs (Neoscape) - Boston, MA
Photography for Visualization Artists: Learning to See Creatively - View Session Info
	Lon R. Grohs, a Principal and Creative Director at Neoscape, is a recognized leader and visionary within the architectural visualization industry. He received his B.S. in Architectural Studies from the University of Illinois in 1998 following a year abroad at the L’Ecole d’Architecture in Versailles, France. He has received numerous awards including: a World Media Award, a CINE Golden Eagle, several Awards of Excellence from The American Society of Architectural Illustrators, and has garnered Best Still Image and Animation honors at the CG Architect Architectural 3D Awards. His work has been included in a variety of publications including Architectural Record, Elemental 2: The World's Best Autodesk Art, Expose 3 & 5: Finest Digital Art in the Known Universe, 3D World, and The Best of 3D Graphics. He is in high demand around the world as a presenter and juror for events within the digital media community, and has been named as an Autodesk 3DS Max Master.

Evert Vandenberghe (Animated Motion Studios) - Gent, Belgium
Virtual Terraforming in Architectural Visualization - View Session Info
	Evert Vandenberghe is an architect with more than 12 years of experience in 3D. Working as a freelance architectural illustrator since 1998, he co-founded Animated Motion Studios in 2000. As an art director and workflow designer at ‘AniMotionS’ he is responsible for the implementation of techniques and applications to guarantee a high production rate at a superb visual quality. AniMotionS is a Belgium-based company that creates 3d-presentations and visualisations for architecture, urban interior & industrial design. Born to do magic, AniMotionS creates atmospheres of buildings that do not exist yet, or don’t exist anymore. The 3d-works of AniMotionS have been awarded and published internationally. Better known as ‘nisus’ to the online community, Evert has been a Supermoderator on the CGArchitect-forum since it’s early days. Never afraid to share his knowledge, experiences and skills he has helped many members into the world of architectural visualisation. Most recently he has also been chosen to be a moderator at the MyMentalRay-forum. ‘Mr.E’ has played in several bands ranging from blues, swing & boogie-woogie to 60s and 70s rock. Currently he plays the piano, the organ and the bluesharp in the Rock’n Roll group called ‘The Black Chevies’. Evert is also a devoted dancer. A few months ago he achieved his ‘goldstar’-level for both ballroom and latin dances. Always busy or making fun, you might eventually catch him sketching the environment in one of his many sketchbooks.

Dat Lien (Gensler) - Houston, TX
The Inside Track: BIM Solutions Reviewed on Real World Projects - View Session Info Ask The Experts: An Open Forum for BIM Implementation Questions - View Session Info
	Having traveled hundreds of thousands of miles all over the globe, Dat Lien is Gensler's Firmwide Revit Learning Coordinator where he uses his 5 years of experience as an Application Engineer (for Total CAD Systems), and 7 years of architectural project management to help bring over 3000 users in 30 offices up to speed with Revit. Dat is also an Aggie with a bachelor degree from Texas A&M's College of Architecture where he was president and founder of the Computer Graphics student organization. With his combined education, experience and eagerness to educate, Dat brings a whole new level of enthusiasm when it comes to providing quality content at speaking & learning events.

Ximo Peris (Smoothe) - London, UK
Visualizing the London & Madrid Olympics - View Session Info
	Ximo Peris Creative Director Ximo has worked on many large scale animation and film projects across the UK and worldwide. Most notably Ximo liaised with the London 2012 bid team, delivered the CGI, co-ordinating an extensive team to create imagery and film sequences that very simply, yet effectively communicated the Olympic vision to a global audience. Other projects Ximo has delivered include work for Mercedes Benz to launch the new Mercedes Benz World at Brooklands, Orchid House, (Lower mill estate, waterfront landmark homes project in the Cotswolds), which featured in BBC2’s design show and several large scale productions that incorporated green screen studio shoots for projects in the middle east. Ximo is currently overseeing production on the next suite of communication for the press for the Olympics and working on a large production in Kuwait promoting a mixed use district in central Kuwait City.

Gustavo Capote (Preconstruct) - Bristol, UK
Anatomy of an Image: Production and Image Workflows Revealed - View Session Info Visualizing the London & Madrid Olympics - View Session Info
	Gus Capote has been in the Architectural Visualization industry for the past 10 years, during this time he had work on more than 400 projects across the world including the Madrid 2012 Olympic Bid, Barcelona 2003 FINA World Championships, and different works for Disney in the UK. Winner of the Best Still Image at the 2006 CGArchitect Architectural 3D Awards and the Excellence Award of the American Society or Architectural Illustrators. His work has been included in publications such Expose 3,4,5 and 6, Elemental 2 of Ballistic Publishing, 3D World magazine and 3D Creative Magazine.

Jim Balding (WATG) - Irvine, CA
BIM Evolution: Beyond Drawings and Pretty Pictures - View Session Info Ask The Experts: An Open Forum for BIM Implementation Questions - View Session Info
	Jim Balding is a licensed architect with 20+ years of experience integrating technology into the architectural field and is currently employed with the firm of Wimberly Allison Tong & Goo (WATG) in Irvine, California. He is a member of the Autodesk Revit Client Advisory Board and served 5 years as Revit Product Chair for AUGI. Jim is co-author of the book Introducing and Implementing Autodesk Revit Architecture and is a popular presenter at Autodesk University. He developed an acclaimed Autodesk Revit implementation strategy and spent the three years bringing the offices of WATG worldwide up to speed in its use. Jim is currently the director of WimberlyLabs, WATG’s new technology research and development department.

Scott D. Davis (Autodesk) - Boston, MA
Good to Great -- Rendering BIM Projects in Autodesk® 3ds Max® - View Session Info
	Scott D. Davis is an AEC Technical Specialist with Autodesk, Inc., and is an expert in the use of Autodesk Revit Architecture. After joining Autodesk in March of 2007, he has promoted BIM around the country at events including the AIA Convention in San Antonio, Texas and Green Build 2007 in Chicago Illinois. He has taught classes on the subject of BIM and the use of Autodesk Revit at Autodesk University, and was the founder of the Revit Users Group Inland Empire. Prior to joining Autodesk, Scott was a Project Manager and the Technology Coordinator at WLC Architects, Inc, in Rancho Cucamonga, California for 8 years. At WLC, Scott was responsible for bringing BIM to the firm, first discovering Revit in the spring of 2000. He was responsible for the firm-wide implementation of Revit for over 100 users across 3 offices. Scott’s BIM portfolio includes the Child Development Center at Long Beach City College and the Silverado Ninth Grade Campus for Victor Valley Union High School District.

Doug Eberhard (Autodesk) - Sr. Director, Industry Evangelist - Denver, CO
Digital Cities and the Future of Design Visualization (Panel) - View Session Info
	For over 20 years, Doug Eberhard has created and implemented innovative visual IT solutions on over $120 Billion of Capital Planning, Design, Engineering, and Construction projects around the world. Doug did most of this work while at Parsons Brinkerhoff (PB), where he managed over 300 different projects and oversaw several technology groups and initiatives. Serving as PB’s Chief Technology Officer until he joined Autodesk in 2007, Doug helped pioneer numerous unique and award-winning solutions to visually communicate and manage proposed projects using advanced Computer Modeling and Simulation, Geospatial and Project Information Management Systems, Digital Multimedia and Internet Collaboration Technologies. Doug's more notable projects include implementation of 3D/4D Modeling for the NYC World Trade Center Rebuilding Program, both Public and Private Information Websites for the NYC Lower Manhattan rebuilding plan and Internet-based Program Management Systems for General Motors, AT&T, FEMA, Network Rail, NYC MTA, Caltrans, Singapore Ministry of Environment and Level 3 Communications. Doug has been a featured speaker at numerous industry, media and academia events and is a founding member of the Transportation Research Board's Geometric Visualization Committee. Doug was named to the Carnegie Mellon Presidents Advisory Board in 2007 and has been an advisor to several AEC companies and industry consortia.

Tim Case (Parsons Brinckerhoff) - Project Visualization TRC - Boston, MA
Digital Cities and the Future of Design Visualization (Panel) - View Session Info
	Tim Case, GISP, has managed a wide range of 3D and geospatial projects for public and private sector infrastructure projects nationwide during his 15 years of experience. He is a regional manager of project visualization services and global coordinator of geospatial services for Parsons Brinckerhoff. Tim has authored and successfully taught the URISA-certified 3D Geospatial workshop in the U.S. and Canada for over 3 years. He is chair of the 3D Information Management working group within the international standards organization, Open Geospatial Consortium (OGC), and contributes to a range of industry-leading 3D city model initiatives.

Didier Madoc Jones (GMJ) - London, UK
Digital Cities and the Future of Design Visualization (Panel) - View Session Info
	Rob Graves and Didier Madoc-Jones met in the 1980’s whilst working together as architects and formed GMJ in 1990. They were united by a sheared vision to create the most beautiful and realistic computer imagery to be used in an architectural setting, a 21st century take on the grand tradition of architectural illustration and model making. GMJ have become a leading force in the production of high resolution photomontage imagery. Rob and Didier strive to push the limits of 3d imaging, driven by a desire to create environments that people can enter into, believe in and understand. Recently, Rob and Didier have been involved in research and development looking at 3d modelling of existing urban environments. This work has led to the creation of the London CityModel, as well as other cities around the UK, and a DTI funded project working with London Southbank University developing software to automatically create 3d models from laser scan point cloud data. Didier Madoc-Jones Managing Director, architect and co-founder of GMJ Didier worked as an architect in the 1980’s at SOM and Fletcher Priest which is where he and Robert forged a mutual ambition to create a new industry. Having worked in architecture and the property industry Didier has an innate understanding of and a passion for the best in design in this field. Since co-founding GMJ, Didier has been responsible for the strategic development of GMJ as a business whilst playing a key role in creative and innovative issues within the company.

Nils Norgren (Neoscape) - Boston, MA
Anatomy of an Architectural Film: Production and Compositing Workflows Revealed - View Session Info
	Nils Norgren combines the artistry of filmmaking with true CG innovation. In 1995, Nils and his two partners founded Neoscape, an award-winning industry frontrunner. Also an Emmy-nominated DP, Nils pushes technical limits by developing scripts and tools that drive Neoscape and the industry at large toward a more cinematic vision. He has spoken at various industry events such as Autodesk University, the first Annual Vismasters Conference, Siggraph NYC, various student chapters of Siggraph, GBAUG, as well as conducting Autodesk Master Classes during Siggraph.

Louis Marcoux (Autodesk) - Montreal, Canada
Anatomy of an Architectural Film: Production and Compositing Workflows Revealed - View Session Info
	Louis Marcoux is an application specialist for animation and visual effects at Autodesk Canada since 2003. He specializes in 3ds max and Combustion for the games, films, visual effects and visualization industries. Mr. Marcoux has been a 3D technical artist and software developer since 1994. He has been involved in the broadcast graphics industry for 6 years before joining the 3ds max team in Montreal. He has helped bringing real-time 3D graphics to screen at ABC, NBC, CNN and Time Warner Cable Stations in America. He has also traveled the world to help innovative TV stations to move to real-time 3D graphics and virtual environments. Mr. Marcoux has graduated from Concordia University in Film Production, from UQAM in Communication Studies and from Polytechnique in Computer Engineering. In his rare free time, Mr. Marcoux loves to cook, read, visit museums and see movies on the big screen.

Eric Bobrow (Bobrow Consulting Group) - Los Angeles, CA
Real World BIM: Tips & Tricks in a Real World BIM Implementation - View Session Info Ask The Experts: An Open Forum for BIM Implementation Questions - View Session Info
	Eric Bobrow has worked as a technology consultant for architecture and the building industry since 1989. His California-based firm Bobrow Consulting Group is a Graphisoft Platinum VAR, and continues to be one of the top U.S. Value Added Resellers for the original BIM software ArchiCAD. Bobrow is a master trainer and veteran speaker, and has given talks at numerous AIA events and architecture schools. His Tips and Tricks articles appear regularly on the AECbytes website. Bobrow has helped hundreds of firms transition from 2D CAD to 3D BIM. He enjoys making technology simple to understand, and manageable to implement. He is the creator of the ArchiCAD MasterTemplate, a robust project start-up kit that embeds Best Practices into the file structure. During the past two years he has developed and presented two noteworthy seminar series, one on Successful Implementation of BIM, the other on BIM Best Practices.

James Vandezande (SOM) - New York, NY
Real World BIM: Tips & Tricks in a Real World BIM Implementation - View Session Info Ask The Experts: An Open Forum for BIM Implementation Questions - View Session Info
	James is a registered architect in New York State and has worked on a wide variety of projects ranging from high-end residential to large transportation projects. His experience includes budgeting, programming, code analysis, design and construction documentation, shop drawing review, client relations, and construction administration. In 2001, James was given the opportunity to assume the duties of CAD Manager for SOM’s New York office which includes coverage of the Washington, DC and Happauge, NY satellite offices. In this role, he has developed and reconciled SOM’s firm-wide CAD Standards, established protocols for training and education, and developed a series of custom productivity tools for technical drafting. Beginning in 2002, James has also been involved in the implementation and development of Autodesk Revit at SOM. Starting with a grassroots group of self-motivated individuals, he brought this new building information modeling tool into prominence with SOM New York’s Technical Architecture group and has since become the supervisor for firm-wide implementation as well as template and content development. SOM is currently using Autodesk’s Revit Architecture and Revit Structure on a number of large, high profile projects and continues to refine its approach to a long-term vision of an “enabled design” work flow. James is also the president of the New York City Revit User Group, a member of the DWF Extended Design Group and is the AUGI Revit Community Chair.

Ryan Lintott (Squint Opera) - London, UK
Beyond the Frame Buffer: Post Production Techniques - View Session Info
	Ryan is the head of 3D production at squint/opera, an award-winning film and media production studio operating in the space between the film industry and architectural practice. Combining humour and narration with cutting-edge design and imaginative illustrative techniques, he focuses on creating films that bring life to architectural projects. Trained as an architect at the University of Waterloo in Canada, Ryan focused on using 3D modelling, animation and film not just as a means of visualizing projects but to help explore ideas and to present the concepts behind his designs. For the last 5 years Ryan has worked in both architecture and visualization firms both in Canada and the UK. He has worked in every aspect of still image and film production and is behind some of the most technically challenging CG projects at squint/opera including the award-winning film for the London 2012 Olympic Stadium and recently a film for the new world trade centre in New York.

Rodrigo Lopez (Neoscape) - Boston, MA
Session 4 - Anatomy of an Image: Production and Image Workflows Revealed - View Session Info
	Rodrigo is a Principal and Creative Director at Neoscape, an award winning visualization firm with offices in Boston and New York. He has been working on bringing together the realms of architectural visualization and cinema for the past five years, having most recently received recognition from the American Society of Architectural Illustrators with an Award of Excellence for his work on 62 Wooster in New York. He is trained as an architect and spent eight years as a designer and project manager in architecture prior to joining Neoscape, as well as three years teaching architectural visualization at the Boston Architectural College. Rodrigo is a member of the Boston Society of Architects, where he has participated in a number of projects aimed at introducing children and young adults to the field of architecture and design.

Jorge Tiscareno (Gensler) - Houston, TX
Moving Models: Best Practices & Workflows for Sharing and Translating BIM Models - View Session Info
	Jorge A. Tiscareno is a CG Specialist in the architecture field. Based in Houston, he is currently the Digital Design Manager for the southcentral region of Gensler. Jorge brings 12 years of architecture and visualization experience to Gensler and is also the Co-Chair for the Visualization Task Force. He began is career as an intern architect but started to gravitate toward the digital side of his field almost instantly. Dealing with a wide range of issues and software, Jorge has been a CG Artist for the past 8 years and for the past 2 he has become a Digital Manager controlling all aspects of the process. His main goal, however has been to streamline the digital workflow and to get the most life out of all 3D data created in every stage of the project. Jorge holds an Architecture Degree from the Universidad Autonoma de Cd. Juarez in Mexico and worked in several firms in El Paso, Texas as a designer and CG Artist prior to moving to Houston with his wife, daughter and son.

Mark Gerhard (IMAGINiT Technologies) - San Francisco, CA
Moving Models: Best Practices & Workflows for Sharing and Translating BIM Models - View Session Info
	Mark Gerhard is a Media and Entertainment application engineer for IMAGINiT. He has had 17 years of experience with 3D Studio Max since its inception. He was the first artist hired to test the software in 1990, and worked with the original development team including Gary Yost, Tom Hudson and Dan Silva. He was one of the first 3D Studio instructors, training most of the original dealer channel and educators around the world (Ted Boardman was one of his very first students!) He served as a product manager for the 2D animation products, Animator Pro and Animator Studio. He was also the first application engineer at Autodesk dedicated to the multimedia products, He spent the last six years of his Autodesk tenure as the lead writer for the tutorials that shipped with 3ds max versions 3 through 6. He currently serves as an Autodesk webboard forum assistant for the 3ds max forums. He has served as technical editor on numerous books on 3D Studio, including the Inside 3ds max series for New Riders, and the Mastering Visually series for Wiley (now Sybex). He has also taught 3D Modeling and Animation at Napa Valley College, Santa Rosa Junior College, Sonoma State University, Academy of Art University and Digital Media Academy (at Stanford University) since 2001. He has worked for NIIT (New Delhi) created online courses on for Art Institute Online and Westwood College. He has freelanced doing design visualization for numerous clients including Marin Solar, Leinow and Associates and the Citys of Cloverdale, Novato and Santa Rosa. Beyond his 3D and teaching, he holds a degree in Painting and Sculpture from UC Berkeley, where he wrote and illustrated a children's book (The Elf of the Shelf Sees Himself) as part of an honors independent study program in Art. He has also had a longterm involvement with India, he studied classical North Indian music with Ali Akbar Khansahib, Shankar Ghosh and Jnan Prakash Ghosh from 1970 to 1998, and has performed on the tabla with Allen Ginsburg, Jai Uttal, Geoffrey Gordon, and Babukishan Das Baul. He can be heard on the albums Love, Serve, Remember, and Swaha featuring Bhagavan Das and Amazing Grace. He has lived in India and studied Bengal folk music with Baidyanath Das Baul, and is proficient player of the gubgubi (khammok), khartals (manjira), dholak, khanjeera, and harmonium. He speaks a passable Hindi and can cook a pretty aloo gobi curry as well. He has 4 children and one grandchild. When he isn't teaching 3D, he enjoys modeling, animating and rendering, as well as character rigging. Just kidding. he hates character rigging.