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We had our second Wednesday evening session, thanks to Chris Jackson and North Herts. College. Chris showed us a stunning new 3D model he has made of the complex Spirella Building (SG6 4ET). That’s in progress since the Google StreetView … Continue reading →

We can make a dire economic situation a lot worse by negative thinking and actions. Instead, this Competition project points to enterprises and initiatives that can build a future of local, creative employment. These include design companies, new training courses … Continue reading →

Congratulations to North hertfordshire College for setting up two vocational schools for late-teens in this area. Each is called a Da Vinci Studio School: Da Vinci Studio School for Science and Engineering in Stevenage here Da Vinci Studio School for … Continue reading →

Another building has popped up, this time by our co-tutor Richard of Hitchin Racing Circuit. It shows the shop-fronted building occupied by North Hertfordshire Homes at 43 Station Road, Letchworth Garden City SG6 3BQ. You can look it up in 3D … Continue reading →

Please use this to attract entrants to the training sessions and the Competition! P.S. files updated on 23 July: poster (A4) – mini-poster (A5 x 2) – flyer (A6 x 4)

At the training sessions, we either sculpt a simple dwelling from scratch or work up a model of an actual building, depending on the wishes and experience if any of those taking part. These two buildings have been started: The … Continue reading →

“End of the road for paper maps?” – a video with sound, 2 mins. 44 secs.: here      

We have just heard that three sessions of SketchUp training are confirmed for Wednesdays from 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm at North Herts. College as follows: 18th July 1st August 22nd August Our tutor is Chris Jackson of Siegeworks and … Continue reading →

Several people have asked us where to gain skill and increase confidence in using personal computers. We have recommended the Library for free starter training. There is also a dedicated service HCS in Letchworth that runs LearnDirect IT courses. here

We are exploring the idea of holding  a small, informal event in the finale of the 3D Competition: 3D Innovations, a Symposium of applied research in 3D technologies on Friday 16 Nov. 2012 at The Community Hub, 43 Station Road, … Continue reading →