Rediscovering Traditional Japanese Architecture with ArchiCAD

The 30 meter high, five-story scarlet stupa graces the grounds of the Hokekyo Temple of the Buddhist Nichiren-sect in Chiba Prefecture, Japan. Built in 1622, it is the only 5-story stupa in Chiba and a designated “national cultural property.” The wooden structure has survived 400 years of varied weather conditions and earthquakes, and is still visited by worshipers. Originating in India, the stupa tradition eventually spread to China... 

Termex safe operator panels for oil and gas applications

Pepperl+Fuchs introduces Termex – a family of intrinsically safe text and graphic panels. Termex operator panels feature a monochrome LC display for flexible and cost-effective PLC and computer-based operation and monitoring of machines and processes located in hazardous areas. Termex is suitable for fixed or mobile use in oil and gas applications. The system displays key Gravity Tool Interface, Inclination and Azimuth information from data...