Blue Marble Project

Sustainable Industries has released their annual supplemental issue - 2009 Top 10 Green Building Products. Blue Marble Project is proud to have played a role in the creation of this year’s issue by supplying Sustainable Industries with the 3D computer models that were embedded in the downloadable PDF version of the issue. The 3D SketchUp models can also be downloaded from the Google 3D Warehouse.

Here’s a sample of one of this year’s winners - the T5 from Tennant Company:

We’re pleased to have the opportunity to present a course at the Mobius LA conference this upcoming Saturday, June 17. The course is entitled Using Web 3.0 Technologies to Promote Your Practice and AIA Members in attendance will earn 1.5 CE Credits.

Most of the Presentation will involve live demos of fancy schmancy online stuff but you can check out this copy of our presentation slides that we’ve conveniently posted here as a Google Presentation (how very 3.0 of us eh?).

Also in Web 3.0 fashion, Mike will be twittering from Mobius (you can follow him on twitter @MikeTadros) and if Mobius records the session we’ll post it to our YouTube page afterward.

To learn more about how you can expand your online presence by incorporating free Web 3.0 technologies into your marketing strategy, inquire about our in-person consulting services. Email us today at info@bluemarbleproject.com.

Google recently updated the Embed Code that users can copy from a 3D Warehouse model page which enables you to post an interactive 3D View of the model on any site (or blog).

Here’s a model we created recently for Dacor that includes installation information - could be a nice thing to have handy on the job site.

We’re certainly excited about this update as we think it only helps improve upon the many ways in which SketchUp models can be re-purposed as portable online media content.

Another exciting aspect to this recent update is the ability to quickly snatch the Google Earth Embed code for Geo Located models. This is a model of the Renaissance Montura LAX Hotel in Los Angeles, CA.

For more information about this 3D Warehouse feature you can check out this post on the Google SketchUp blog.

The Thermador Appliance Dynamic Component Collection is the third in a series of beautifully modeled and textured appliance collections that were launched just in time for KBIS 2009 (see also Miele and Dacor). For Thermador, we again leveraged Dynamic interaction options to create appliances with doors that swing open, and information dialog boxes that link back to the manufacturer website. The Column Refrigeration units also include options for specifying RH vs LH door swings. These models also include installation information including cutout dimensions and utility hook-ups as can be seen in this 48″ Duel Fuel Range from Thermador’s Pro Grand Professional Series.

The Dacor Appliance Dynamic Component Collection we’ve recently added to the 3D Warehouse includes some of the most intricate appliance models ever posted to the warehouse. We’ve taken full advantage of Dynamic interaction options to create appliances with doors that swing open, drawers that slide out, and information dialog boxes that link back to the manufacturer website. These models also include installation information including cutout dimensions and utility hook-ups as can be seen in this 48″ Built-in Refrigerator from Dacor’s Epicure Series.

We launched this collection just in time to demo the collection at KBIS 2009 and the reaction was phenomenal. This is one component collection you’ve just got to download and check out for yourself.

We’ve only just begun working on the Miele Appliance Dynamic Component Collection but we’re already seeing a rapid uptake of this beautifully textured model of their CVA 4062 Coffee System (complete with frothy beverage). This dynamic component features an options dialog with that includes information about the product, links back to the Miele website, and options for whether or not to include the optional warming drawer.

One of our goals is to make it as easy as possible for Product Manufacturers to test the value of our 3D computer modeling servcices. To that end, we now offer clients the option to have us model their products for free (well, sort of). 

We’re pleased to announce the newest development in our ongoing partnership with View22 Technologies Inc. BMP will now offer the Scenecaster Virtual Stores solution to clients in addition to our existing menu of 3D modeling services. The Virtual Showroom technology allows us to create Interactive 3D Vignettes for Building Product Manufacturers who are looking for innovative ways to reach customers and designers. The Scenecaster Virtual Showroom technology is a powerful, flash based platform which can easily be integrated into an exiting website, as well as any e-commerce portal.

For more information check out this video.

Blue Marble Project has been invited to conduct technology demonstrations for those in attendance at IBS 2009. Blue Marble Staff will be on hand during the IBS Show at a number of events and locations to educate attendees and answer questions about CAD Software applications. BMP Execs are scheduled to deliver 4 presentations each day at the Whirlpool Digital Green Theater (#C5843). IBS 2009 is taking place in Las Vegas, NV from Jan 19-23, 2008.