Paul Katz
@paulkatz | I like tech, travel, and food - but not always in that order. Official Flipboarder since 2011.
THIS IS THE FUTURE OF FILM: HERE ARE THE RECIPIENTS OF TRIBECA AND CHANEL'S THIRD ANNUAL THROUGH HER LENS
“We selected a project that turned a familiar genre on its head in a unique way, filling it with emotion, drama and mystery.”<p><b>Tribeca Enterprises</b> and</b> …
DocumentariesTheater Sneak Peek: Welcome to Cloud Collaboration
The cloud. You hear people talk about it. You even hear people make jokes about it. But do you really understand what it can do for you and your …
IOTHow Level of Development Is Bringing a New Standard of Excellence to AEC
If you’ve ever wondered why humans speak so many languages—a remarkable 7,000 distinct tongues—consider blaming the architecture, engineering, and …
ConstructionWho Knew Scaffold Design Could Be So Rigging Awesome?
Some people notice scaffolding only if it’s getting in the way of a perfect, Instagrammable shot—but others view it as beautiful in its own …
Oil & Gas IndustryMake the Most of Monday: Preconference Events at AU 2017
AU officially starts on Tuesday, November 14, but the truth is that by the time people sit down in their first classes on Tuesday morning, the …
AutodeskClearly Cleaner: Vantage Power Sells Hybrid Bus Engines With Mixed Reality
Seven years ago, Alexander Schey stood at the coastline of the southernmost city on the planet, not sure where to go next.It’s not that Schey lacked …
Augmented RealityInclusion and Opportunity at AU Las Vegas 2017
Inclusion is an important topic for us at AU. We work hard to support greater diversity both in our own ranks as well as in the industries we serve. …
Women in TechWOMEN ARE THE FUTURE OF FILM: TRIBECA AND CHANEL LAUNCH THIRD ANNUAL THROUGH HER LENS
This is what the future of film looks like. Meet the women of Tribeca and CHANEL's third annual THROUGH HER LENS.<p>Continuing their commitment to …
Ingrid Goes WestBarovier&Toso Bring the Ancient Art of Glassblowing Into the Digital-Design Era
What’s the oldest technology company you can think of? Google will celebrate its 20th anniversary next April. If Apple or Adobe were people, they’d …
DesignHot Dam! Take a Field Trip to the Hoover Dam with Autodesk
It’s one thing to learn about infrastructure (and how to make it). It’s another thing to learn about it while you’re actually standing on and in the …
Las VegasEarly-Bird Pricing for AU Passes Ends October 16
It was May. AU passes went on sale. Things were balmy. October 16 seemed like a far-off moment. You had every intention of getting the early-bird …
Game DevelopmentBlade Runner 2049 Comes to AU
AU is all about the future of making things. Usually that means taking a look at how the fields of architecture, construction, design, manufacturing, …
Blade RunnerInside My Design Mind: Johnston Marklee’s Sharon Johnston on Making New History
Architects Sharon Johnston and Mark Lee make beautiful spaces. An ethereal, milk-white pavilion at the forested edge of the Chilean coast. Seamless …
ArchitectureMeetup: Reality Capture for Disaster Recovery
With the recent hurricanes hitting the U.S. and the Caribbean, disaster recovery is on everyone’s mind. Join us for a special meetup at AU—<b>Reality</b> …
Disaster RecoveryThe Introvert’s Guide to Autodesk University
<b>“Hi, my name is Frank, and I’m an introvert.”</b><b>[crowd response] “Hi, Frank!”</b>Okay there’s no real support group for introverts that I know of (not that …
IntrovertsThe Chicago River Edge Ideas Lab Helps Architects Envision a Revived Waterfront
Lately, the Chicago River has become a much more inviting place. Kayaks, water taxis, and tour boats populate a channel once dominated by industrial …
UrbanismDesign and Fabricate Your Own Portable Speaker at the Product Innovation Platform
The hottest piece of swag at AU this year will not be an Autodesk backpack (as awesome as they are). It will be your own one-of-a-kind portable …
Product InnovationRespect: Landscape Architect Dan Kiley Is the Modernist Hero You’ve Never Heard Of
Although 2012 marked the centennial of the birth of an American icon, no one threw a party in his honor. There were no front-page headlines about …
ArchitectureMachine Learning Eases Construction Project Management—and Prevents Catastrophes
In the fragmented building industry, “every single building is a prototype,” says Dustin Hartsuiker, manager of Technology Solutions for the …
Machine LearningEngineered by Women for Women: Taking Fear out of Breast Screening
Study after study has shown that detecting breast cancer early can dramatically improve the chance of healing and survival. “Mammography has been …
CancerMeetups: a CAD manager, a BIM manager, and an engineer walk into a corn hole game…
Your feedback is loud and clear: you want more networking opportunities when you attend AU. Well, we hear you—and this year, you’ll have plenty to …
ConstructionWhat’s Your Rocket Fuel? Staying Motivated as an Engineer
What propels you from your bed each morning and into the office? What motivates you to work late to complete a task? What energizes you at work? In …
MotivationFreedom Architects Advances Home Designs Using Virtual Reality Showrooms
In Japan’s made-to-order housing business, each design is unique. The architect puts their ideas into a plan, created to closely reflect each …
Virtual RealityBROTHER'S KEEPER: YANCE FORD'S STRONG ISLAND IS AN ESSENTIAL CINEMATIC PORTRAIT OF GRIEF
Art and activism are inseparable in Yance Ford's true-crime documentary, an aesthetic and emotional triumph.<p>Grief is an ever-present shape-shifter. …
DocumentariesIn Defense of the Emoji Building and Architecture Being Fun, Sometimes
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Body Scanning Is Key to AirGo’s Human-Centered Design Approach
Using body scanning and human-centered design, Singapore startup AirGo proposes a novel concept: comfortable travel for all, even in economy or on a …
AirlinesDancing With Robots Shows Human-Machine Power Dynamic
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RobotsForge DevCon Joins AU Las Vegas 2017
You already know that AU 2017 is fast approaching—we’re looking forward to seeing you November 14-16 at the Venetian in Las Vegas. What you may not …
What Does U.S. Withdrawal From the Paris Climate Agreement Mean for Green Building?
Build your own sustainable design skills. >>","title":"What Does U.S. Withdrawal From the Paris Climate Agreement Mean for Green …
AU: There’s an App for That
Ready for AU Las Vegas 2017? We are. (Or we will be soon!) The schedule is packed with classes and innovative experiences, meetups are being buttoned …