Instead, Autodesk decided to migrate certain functionality from Ecotect to the Revit-based building analysis beta program known as Project Vasari. At the time, I had high hopes that Autodesk would regularly update Ecotect, possibly designing it as a seamless plug-in with Revit.
Its playful graphic outputs and high degree of interoperability made it a favorite platform among the energy modeling community – especially visually-oriented design professionals.Īutodesk promptly re-branded the platform as Ecotect Analysis, adjusted the licensing and pricing framework for the software, and re-released it. Andrew Marsh had incrementally built the Ecotect platform into a light, versatile energy analysis tool.
Originally published on by BNP Media through the Architectural Roofing & Waterproofing Blog.Įight years ago, Autodesk made a bold and decisive move toward prioritizing sustainable design tools when it acquired the assets of Square One Research, including their design performance modeling software Ecotect.