Technology - Computing Facilities

Computing facilities

Computing and electronic facilities have been invaluable is assistance with our field and achieving technical excellence. SAVI Architects possess facilities from hardware stations to software packages covering all aspects of design development, construction analysis and maintenance schedules. Below is a list of facilities that attain within our practice:

Hardware

• High end Workstations (graphics, engineering design)
• CAD/Revit Workstations
• Facility Management Workstations
• Workstation Upgrades (Video cards, RAM, etc.)
• Peripherals (printers, plotters, modeling machines, etc.)
• Servers and associated updates

Software

• CAD/Revit Software
• Photoshop
• Facility Management Software
• CAD/Revit & Facility Management Software (maintenance)

Training

• New User Training
• Update CAD or Revit Training
• High End CAD/Revit and Design Training (Visualisation, analysis, etc.)
• Facility Manager Training

Services

• Internal Estimates for Services (I.T., other associated costs)
• Outstanding CAD/Revit Support (hourly, monthly, annual)

In addition, SAVI Architects have a specialised  building monitoring program that analysis and evaluates a buildings values and energy consumption. This package provides a post-occupancy report providing tables and figures, ideal for illustrating quality and sustainable improvements made within projects as well as energy factors within the building such as: temperatures, heating, lighting & power and water etc.

Infrastructure

The practice is located in Suites 48-51, Westminster Building on the fourth floor. Four modern and well-equipped suites serve the requirements of a productive and interactive environment. At present, we obtain 8 Pentium-IV PCs and a server all connected in a LAN environment. A well-furnished and air-conditioned working environment provide an excellence ambience. The suites are equipped with multimedia projectors for demonstration. Software packages on CAD, GIS, BIM DIP, DBMS Multimedia and programming packages are stored in the central server and accessed from any of the PCs through the LAN.

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