2D and 3D Design with Autodesk Software
Design work is closely related to nature, such as its forms, ways of life, movements, and much more, says architect Finnur Fróðason in an informative chat with Augnablik í iðnaði.
Architect Finnur Fróðason was born in Denmark but has lived in Iceland since 1968. He moved to the country right after completing his architecture studies. “I found it to be a great experience,” says Finnur. “Like driving into a Kjarval painting.”
He started working as a technical draftsman at the State Electric Power Works but soon moved to the architectural firm Óðinstorg, where he designed interiors for, among other things, Bústaðakirkja church. “I’ve always been very interested in how the things I design work, and in my next life, I would probably choose to go into mechanical engineering,” says Finnur.
In 1985, Finnur bought the second AutoCAD license sold in Iceland, and there was no turning back. “The first major project I drew in AutoCAD was Kringlan,” he says.
Soon after, he founded the company CAD in collaboration with two young mechanical engineers, Þórður Magnússon and Rúnar Unnþórsson. The partners became agents for Autodesk programs: AutoCAD, Inventor, Revit, and 3ds Max, as well as the small applications included in the package.
These are design programs for two- and three-dimensional drawings with options to add weight, movement, and physical properties, among other things. It is also possible to perform stress tests and measure strength, to name a few features. “We can send material directly from Inventor to the CNC machine and start cutting,” says Finnur.
A very informative chat about the possibilities of Autodesk programs for the industry and how best to use them in various projects.
