Autodesk Design Center - a gallery of innovation
In San Francisco at One Market Street is the Autodesk Design Center, an interactive environment that highlights the impact of software and technology on the process of innovative design. The 16,500-square-foot Gallery, is the first space in the San Francisco Bay Area dedicated to the spirit of design innovation with over 20 exhibits. These include a small model of the California Academy of Sciences, a full sized Ford Shelby GT500, model of the Cathedral of Christ the Light, a huge Lego dinosaur, and the $100 laptop. The space is intended as a location where designers can discuss the latest in technology and be inspired by others' work. Designed to achieve a LEED -Commercial Interiors Platinum certification rating, the space takes green interior design to the highest level and includes daylight and views, recycled material, certified renewable lumber, local manufacturing and renewable energy. From another blog, Carl Bass ( Autodesk president and CEO) says, "The Autodesk Gal...