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Inspiring Future Architects and Engineers to Actively Shape Sustainable, Low-Carbon Building

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Sustainable, low-carbon buildings play a pivotal role in environmental sustainability and economic decarbonization. In this session, we'll discuss how CPAC Green Construction and Autodesk initiated a design competition in Thailand to spur the next generation's interest in creating low-carbon, net-zero buildings. This competition uniquely pairs young architects with engineering students early in the design stage to promote systems thinking right from the conceptual stage. We provide these students with Autodesk Forma, Revit software, KIT CARBON (embodied carbon calculator software), and comprehensive online training, empowering them to shape sustainable, low-carbon buildings. Through the collaborative efforts of various associations and industry partners, the competition was a great success, attracting 88 teams from 12 universities.

Key Learnings

  • Discover the intricacies and challenges of hosting a Green Design Competition and how to overcome them.
  • Learn about the benefits of pairing architects and engineers at the early design stage.
  • Study Green Design Competition success factors for integration into curricula to empower future sustainable professional.

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  • Wilasa Vichit-Vadakan
    Dr. Wilasa Vichit-Vadakan is concurrently Director for Digital Construction Business at SCG and Managing Director of BIMobject Thailand, a joint venture between CPAC, a subsidiary of SCG, and BIMobject AB. Her work is focused on raising the construction industry's standards in Thailand through digitalization. In order to adapt the global state of the art to meet the needs of the local industry, her team collaborates with groups in the North America, Europe, as well as within Asia, such as Japan, Singapore, and Saudi Arabia. She spent her early career as the Clare Booth Luce Assistant Professor specializing in construction materials at the University of Notre Dame before returning to Thailand and joining SCG as a senior researcher, working both in the cement and petrochemicals businesses. She holds a B.S. from Cornell University, an M.S. from MIT and a Ph.D. from Princeton University in civil engineering.
  • Ken Soh
    Ken is the Senior Engagement Leader at Autodesk responsible for AEC Industry Strategy in ASEAN. Ken has been involved in numerous Digitalization projects across ASEAN. Ken is passionate about Digital Transformation and Sustainability in shaping a Green Future. Ken infuses his industry expertise in the ongoing development of AI powered innovative solutions for architects, engineers, and contractors to drive Sustainable outcomes across AEC Industry. Sustainability, we believe, is not solely a cost, but an opportunity.
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      WILASA VICHIT-VADAKAN: Hi, everyone. Our talk today is entitled Inspiring Future Architects and Engineers to Actively Shape Low Carbon Buildings. We'll share with you how BIMobject Thailand and Autodesk collaborated on a BIM design competition in Thailand to spur the next generation's interest in creating low carbon, net zero buildings since, without a doubt, sustainable low carbon buildings play a pivotal role in environmental sustainability and economic decarbonization.

      We guide the teams through digitalizing the conceptual design stage through systems thinking to help the students manage such a large open-ended question. My name is Wilasa Vichit-Vadakan. And I'm the Digital Construction Business Director at SCG, as well as the Managing Director of BIMobject Thailand, a joint venture between SCG and BIMobject AB. Let me introduce you to my co-speaker, Ken Soh. He's a senior engagement leader in AECO Strategy at Autodesk. Go ahead, Ken.

      KEN SOH: Thank you, Wilasa. This presentation may include statements regarding future events and development efforts for our products and services. Our plans are not intended to be a promise or guarantee of future delivery of products, services, or features. Purchasing decisions should not be made based upon this statement. Over to you, Wilasa.

      WILASA VICHIT-VADAKAN: Thank you so much, Ken. I think you'll be fair to first justify why we invested a tremendous amount of effort in organizing this annual event to inspire future architects and engineers. Clearly, 2024 is shaping up to be the hottest year on record, and we seem to be on a trend to be breaking that record every year.

      Temperature-related extreme events witnessed this summer will only become more intense and with more devastating consequences for people and the planet. As global citizens, we need to take urgent action to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. As members of the building and construction sector, which contributes up to 40% of global emissions, we can make a difference.

      However, globally, there's a shortage of talent. This is true for any technological transformations. Although there's a strong interest in BIM implementation by all stakeholders in the building's industry, the shortage of skilled BIM modelers and the variation between peak demands and typical demands are hindering progress. New BIM modelers often lack the necessary skills and design experience, making it challenging to meet peak demands.

      Compounding these problems, it is unlikely that a BIM mandate will come about in Thailand. Without a BIM mandate in place, the private sector in Thailand must bear the burden of digitalizing without a national framework and without any tax or financial incentives. Although we clearly see that the construction industry as a whole will greatly benefit from this transformation, we struggle to identify who is responsible for pushing this transformation forward.

      SCG is a publicly-traded company and also a crown property, meaning that over 40% of our shares are held by the King of Thailand. We started operations 111 years ago as a cement company. We've diversified to petro chemicals, as well as paper business and currently have a little under 54,000 employees. Our revenue from sales in 2023 was just under $15 billion US. We're considered one of Thailand's largest conglomerates.

      Unlike our neighbors in the Association for Southeast Asian Nations, Thailand was never colonized by a European country. Although that preserved our culture very well, we lost out on the technological revolution that came with colonialization. In 1913, King Rama VI said that the development of Thailand would depend on the infrastructure and released a decree establishing the Siam Cement Public Company Limited.

      Our first cement plant was located in what used to be the far northern suburbs of Bangkok, where our current headquarters remain. Our firm's first product, SCG Portland Cement, has since been exported to every continent in the world except Antarctica. In 2024, entering into our 111th year, SCG is actively integrating sustainable development strategies in line with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals through the ESG 4 plus approach, emphasizing net zero, go green, reduce inequality, enhance collaboration, plus trust through transparency.

      As one of the oldest crown property conglomerates, we felt strongly that we're in a position to help advance the construction industry by helping develop the next generation of architects and engineers to be adept at BIM in order to embrace the challenges in building a low carbon society. And BIMobject Thailand was assigned to the task of advancing this new generation. Our vision for this competition is to inspire future architects and engineers to build smarter, greener, and faster through digitization.

      With this preface, I wanted to dive into why we're really here. We'd like to share our experience in making this annual competition a successful and sustainable event. We can't say that it was always smooth sailing and certainly can't say that we always correctly predicted many aspects of the outcome. However, as is often the case with working with students, most of the unexpected outcomes were surprisingly positive.

      We felt that there are four different areas that we wanted to share with you that might be pertinent to someone thinking about organizing something similar elsewhere in the world. First and foremost, how did we engage college and university students who, like anywhere else in the world, do not typically prioritize independent learning over their personal interests in their free time? We also took advantage of being post-pandemic in order to remove barriers to entry.

      Throughout the events, we carefully identified key stakeholders and took the time to understand why they got involved and wanted to stay involved. One of the key stakeholders is sponsors, and their takeaway is very important for such an event. Let's first start with the heart and soul of this competition-- the students.

      As any parent can understand, engaging a typical young adult in independent academic pursuits can be challenging. However, when the pursuit happens to be aligned with their passion, the jet engine seems to just self-propel. We got off easy on the subject of sustainability since that really hits home for a large proportion of students.

      As they learn the skills of architects and engineers, which may seem to be a disconnect to the needs of the real world, the students can get quite engaged to the idea of being able to use their skills in a competition. Even encouraging these future architects and engineers to form teams together was surprisingly easy, even though it's quite rare for them to academically interact on a college campus. What we discovered was that the ability to demonstrate their design skills in sustainable design and green innovation really tugged at their hearts.

      In 2022, we chose a theme that was tangible to everyone. Years of pandemic lockdown made the co-working space a familiar place. This was the student's chance to actively design out the things that they did not like and design in the things that they felt would contribute to a sustainable co-working space. The scope was small and quite well-defined because we, as organizers, were not sure how the students would be able to handle such an open-ended challenge. They certainly stepped up to the plate in full force and left us in awe of their abilities.

      In 2023, with more confidence that the students can handle quite creative questions with open-ended questions, we decided to further broaden the scope to encompass any building function. But sustainability is measured quantitatively with an embodied carbon calculator. Furthermore, with Autodesk launching Forma just a few weeks prior to the launch of the design competition, BIMobject Thailand and Autodesk collaboratively worked together to entice the students to explore the Forma platform. The student's response was remarkable, and we'll be showing you some of their submissions at the end of this talk.

      This year, we wanted to further exploit Autodesk Forma and allow the students to expand their imagination in order to be able to innovatively unlock public spaces. This is a risky challenge. But the preliminary submissions, once again, are beyond our expectations. Time and again, youthful passion never ceases to amaze us. What we've discovered along the way is that generative AI can help close the experience gap and really help the students who struggle to start when staring at a blank screen.

      Although passion can go a long ways, we must be realistic with life's responsibilities also. The students are, first and foremost, students, so we respect respected. We respected their commitments to their classes as the utmost priority. We work closely with universities in Thailand to align the competition schedule with academic schedules, starting the competition a few weeks after classes have started so that the students know what their schedules would be like.

      We have the first major deadline right after mid-semester break, which avoids midterm exams and allows the students to work uninterrupted creatively during their break. The final submission for the top 10 teams was strategically scheduled to be a few weeks before final exams to avoid further conflicts. By doing this, the students could achieve and even outdo our level of expectation for their design.

      Furthermore, professors and university administration are eager to work with us to open new opportunities for their students because we consistently prioritize academics first and foremost. Not all universities in Thailand are capable of teaching BIM. Furthermore, there's not one universal approach to teaching BIM yet. Therefore, it is essential to create a level playing field with solid technical training, as well as systems thinking in order to teach students how to handle large, complex problems effectively.

      All the training offered by the competition was free and online. We work collaboratively with Autodesk, as well as professionals in the field, especially the judges, to design and execute training. We also opened all training sessions to the professional BIM community here in Thailand, since the training is done through Facebook Live. We consistently had hundreds of non-students join in and stayed for most of the session.

      The first Forma of training session that was collaboratively taught by Autodesk and a lead from an architectural design firm in Thailand had over 500 participants and over 80% of them stayed for over 90% of the duration of the training session. Professors from smaller universities that lacked hardware resources even took advantage of the competition to ask their university for funding and space for BIM labs. As you can see, the impact of just a little design competition can be significant with far-reaching benefits that we never anticipated.

      Because Thailand is such a small country, we need to remove barriers to entry to ensure that this design competition will reach any students anywhere. As I had described earlier, we worked closely with universities, large and small, to make sure that everyone is aware of the competition and everyone is able to join the competition without scheduling conflicts. We also work with professors to help them provide sufficient resources to support their students, including hardware, software, and broadband high speed internet.

      We also hosted all training sessions on Facebook Live, allowing students to watch the training on their phones while trying things out on their computers. The training sessions were designed collaboratively between Autodesk and our judges to ensure that the students can use the skills effectively. By opening the training sessions to professionals in the field, we've been able to align the language of BIM so that new graduates can easily understand and be integrated into professional settings.

      As you can see, online training has far-reaching benefits, many of which are very nice surprises. Because the competition extends over a few months, we need to maintain an open line of communication with the participants. Therefore, we utilize chat rooms to not only make announcements but also create engagement, such as games with prizes given out and sent to the students.

      With students from many different universities, we often see friendly rivalry brewing. We monitor the chat rooms and rarely see the conversations moving away from the design competition itself. We notice peak activity levels in the chat room after the training session and during looming deadlines, which is a chance for us to gauge the level of interest and, oftentimes, the quality of submission.

      It also allows us to help students in urgent situations, such as losing power within hours of the submission deadline. We feel that these chat rooms are quite effective in engaging the students and maintaining the momentum over months-long competition.

      It doesn't really matter how much I qualitatively describe the impact of our competition, but the numbers will always be the exclamation mark. At the start of the competition, we host online roadshows and typically have well over 300 participants from over 30 colleges and universities. The chat room has over 400 members. Training sessions typically have over 500 live views, not including those who came back to watch the recorded sessions.

      For the final round, which is done in person and broadcasted live on Facebook Live, we have over 8,000 live views and over 1,200 continuous live views for over an hour. These are just some of our competition statistics. In order to make all these accomplishments come true, we need to understand the back office-- a critical step.

      In conceptualizing this design competition was to quickly identify and engage key stakeholders. And I just wanted to share some of our experience with you. There are three groups that play key roles in the competition-- The professors and other academics at universities, the judges that volunteer their time for this competition, and the sponsors that find value in this competition.

      Professors play a crucial role in encouraging students to participate in the competition and also in keeping momentum moving forward in order for the students to keep up with the breadth of the project. They not only teach, but become coaches and mentors to the students. These professors inspire students to exceed their perceived limits and strive for excellence. The relationships that we see develop becomes very close relationships, which has always been the highlight of the competition from the perspective of the students.

      Furthermore, professors take pride in representing the universities at a national level. This pride is evident even as small colleges from the provinces, often make it up to the top 10 teams, showcasing the professors impactful support. In order to acknowledge the contributions that professors have made to this competition, BIMobject Thailand encouraged professors that participated in the design competition to submit their experience in the competition, as well as the overall BIM program at their respective universities for consideration in the Autodesk ASEAN Innovation Award.

      Assistant Professor Dr. [INAUDIBLE] from the Faculty of Architecture, Urban Design, and Creative Arts from Mahasarakham University in the Northeastern part of Thailand, won the top entry in country in Future Pillar of the Year Award for her work in recognizing and pursuing the use of BIM to educate the next generation of engineers.

      Another critical group of volunteers for this competition are the judges. From the very beginning, we wanted the panel of judges to have representation from architecture, engineering, and building materials producer. This diversity in backgrounds ensures a well-rounded evaluation of the student's work. Each judge has been affiliated with a top-tier organization, some with global recognition. Their prestigious background help inspire students and lend credibility to the competition.

      These judges must uphold high performance standards while providing constructive, educational feedback. We found that it is both the character of the individual judge that is important, as well as the chemistry of the panel of judges. We recognize that the optimal balance-- we recognize the optimal balance when each judge would follow up with us after the competition, wanting to continue to volunteer to work with this competition.

      The third and very important stakeholders is the sponsors. We have two main groups of sponsors who support financially and those who support in-kind. There's no doubt that financial sponsors are critical for such an event. And repeat sponsors are particularly valuable for long-term success and sustainability of the event.

      We felt that the financial sponsors should get more out of their experience than just a logo on the backdrop. Therefore, we wanted to encourage students to be familiar with their sponsor's products. We allocated 10% of the submission score for the use of their sponsor's products. Because generic objects are discouraged in this competition, the students actually take the time to understand and justify the objects that are used in their design. This approach has provided meaningful engagement and better exposure for our financial sponsors.

      We want to also acknowledge the importance of in-kind contributions. We typically use in-kind contributions to enhance the final prize package, making the competition more attractive. However, we also use in-kind contributions for the great games that we play in the chat rooms to create engagement. What we found is that contributions from companies, especially those offering technological tools like computers, are highly valued.

      Therefore, we often use these in-kind contributions for special prizes, such as the Most Engaged University award. From the perspective of the competition host the benefits of sponsorships are endless. However, in order to keep sponsors coming back to help us, we need to understand their perspective also. With that said, let me hand this over to Ken to share his experience as a sponsor. Go ahead, Ken.

      KEN SOH: Thank you, Wilasa. I'm excited to share with you the incredible contributions and take away from the competition, particularly from the perspective of the sponsor. As a sponsor, Autodesk makes significant contribution by offering free educational access to our solutions, including Autodesk Forma and Revit. These tools were critical in enabling students to design innovative, low carbon building.

      Additionally, Autodesk went a step further by providing comprehensive training, ensuring that students could quickly and effectively get up to speed with Autodesk Forma. At the outset of the competition, we had some reservations about whether students would be receptive to this new way of working, particularly with outcome-based team. However, we are pleasantly surprised by how quickly the student embraced both the new working methods and the powerful capability of former technology.

      I'm delighted to share with you the three key takeaways from my recent competitions that are crucial for our collective future. First, it's essential to foster a green mindset to address the climate crisis effectively. Our competition highlighted the innovative and sustainable solutions proposed by students, showcasing their ability to think outside the box and tackle environmental challenges creatively.

      This underscored the importance of integrating climate education into the curriculum to instill a green mindset from a young age. These students are not just participants. They are future leaders who will champion sustainability in their professional life, driving positive change. Their projects have real-world applications, illustrating how a green mindset can lead to tangible environmental benefits.

      Second, the competition reveals the immense potential for the young generation in tackling talent shortage. Young professionals bring fresh perspective and new ideas that can rejuvenate industry facing this shortage. They are often more adept with the latest technology, which is a significant asset in the AEC industry. Investing in training programs and internships is crucial to prepare students for workforce and bridge the talent gap. There are vast career opportunities in the AEC industry, and it's imperative to encourage students to pursue careers where there is high demand for talent.

      Lastly, collaboration is key to address the lack of BIM mandate. It's essential for educational institutions, industry leader, and government bodies to work together to promote the adoption of BIM. Establishing share standards and practice for BIM ensure consistency and efficiency across projects. We must encourage the exchange of knowledge and best practices through workshops, seminars, and conferences to foster a collaborative environment.

      One of the most significant takeaway from this competition is the clear demonstration that driving sustainability as an outcome is not just a lofty ambition but an achievable reality. By fostering a green mindset, empowering the young generation, and promoting collaboration, sustainable and innovative futures can be realized.

      Now that we have shared with you why we embark on this journey and how we executed it, I would like to highlight what we have achieved. To me is a remarkable accomplishment to see 88 submissions from students from various universities in Thailand. This not only showcase the incredible talents and creativity of our young minds, but also underscore their commitment to innovation and sustainability.

      In addition to evaluating design concept, the competition also considered whether each competing teams utilized BIM technology and programs such as Autodesk, Forma, and key carbon. We also look at the adoption of environmental friendly building materials to create detailed low carbon buildings. With the help of our esteemed judges, we were able to carefully review all submissions and ultimately select the 10 finalists out of the 88 remarkable entries.

      With that, I'd like to share with you the top three submissions in details. I'd like to start by introducing the second runner up, Team Spear Studio. Their inspiration arises from the gap.

      Between shophouses caused by the demolition of original building-- while many might see this as mere vacant space, the visionary mind at team Spear Studio see them as unique opportunities to create something beneficial for both the city and our planet. Their project, Plern Shophouse, is a shining example of this vision. It reimagined the traditional shophouses as a multifaceted space, a cafe, a workspace, and an exhibition venue, inviting everyone to stop by and enjoy an environment that is friendly to, both, users and environment.

      Using Autodesk Forma, the team meticulously analyzed wind direction, sunlight, noise pollution to optimize their design. They decide to set the building back from the road and install facade panel and trees in front to reduce noise. The building features an open space in the middle, connecting each floor and allowing natural light and air to circulate freely.

      The front and the back of the building are designed with openings to enhance air circulation, while the facade is equipped with a sensor system that respond to changing weather conditions. Solar cells on the roof generate electricity, and rainwater is collected to irrigate the plant on the facade. They also prioritize sustainable building materials. The facade is made from environmental friendly forest wood, a responsible alternative to cutting down natural forests.

      Prefabricated wall and beam from CPAC green solution were used to minimize construction waste, and the glass walls are covered with solar glass that help reduce heat from the outside while reflecting low light, ensuring minimal disturbance to neighboring shophouses.

      In conclusion, Plern Shophouse is a testament to the innovative and sustainable vision of team Spear Studio. Their projects show how forward thinking design can create spaces that are not only functional but also beneficiary to the environment and the community.

      It is my great pleasure to introduce the first runner-up, the Inner Circle Architect team. The challenge that the Inner Circle Architect set out to tackle was a profound one. How can a 24-hour building be environmental friendly? The innovative answer to this question is Oasis, a remarkable building that serves as a 24-hour coworking space, hostel, and retail space located in the bustling Silom area.

      Inner Circle Architects employ several strategies to significantly reduce the building energy consumption. The first strategy was to optimize the building layout and install solar panels using daylight analysis data from Autodesk Forma to ensure maximum efficiency. This thoughtful design ensured the building harnessed the natural energy provided by the sun to its fullest extent.

      Taking the next step in sustainability, the team installed solar cells on the building to produce renewable energy. But their commitment to eco-friendly design did not stop there. Rainwater collected on the roof is treated and reused, showcasing a comprehensive approach to resource management. The building also features a chimney with an opening at the top, allowing for natural ventilation and reducing the need for artificial cooling.

      They did not just focus on energy efficiency. They also carefully selected sustainable building materials. The solid part of the building uses prefabricated wall from CPAC green solution to reduce embodied carbon. Additionally, the chimney in the middle of the building is covered with reclaimed wood, further reducing embodied carbon and adding a touch of natural beauty to the structure.

      Oasis is more than just a building. It's a testament to what can be achieved when innovative design meets sustainable thinking. It exemplifies how a 24-hour facility can operate in harmony with the environment, setting a new standard for eco-friendly architecture. In conclusion, the Inner Circle Architects have delivered an outstanding project that balances functionality, sustainability, and aesthetic appeal. Their work on Oasis demonstrates their commitment to creating spaces that are not only efficient and sustainable but also inviting and practical for everyday use.

      It is my honor to introduce the winner, the Green Building Kits team. Their winning submission challenged the very essence of the buildings we encounter in our daily life, such as convenience stores. Nowadays in Thailand, convenience stores are so pervasive that we can just walk three, four steps and find one. While this is convenient, it also results in significant carbon emissions. Their mission was to question whether these ubiquitous structures are environmental friendly. And if not, how could they be redesigned to reduce their carbon footprint?

      With this vision in mind, they chose to place their convenience store prototype in the heart of Hong Kong, a bustling area that would benefit greatly from sustainable development. The design began with strategic decision, setting the building back from the road and planting trees in front to reduce noise and filter dust.

      The building features a three-tier gabled roof designed to allow indirect light and reduce heat. The long eaves help minimize sunlight entering the building, thus contributing to a cooler interior. On this expansive roof, rainwater is collected and stored for watering the roof to further reduce temperature. This collected water can also be treated and reused, showcasing a comprehensive approach to resource management. The team conducted a detailed study of the wind direction using Autodesk Forma to optimize the placement of the building opening, ensuring natural ventilation and reducing reliance on artificial cooling system.

      When it comes to materials, the Green Building Kits team make environmentally conscious choice. They selected products and services from CPAC's green solutions, such as CPAC precast concrete system and CPAC's 3D printing solution that emit less carbon than traditional concrete. Additionally, they opt for [INAUDIBLE] steel and low-carbon hardwood, which can be removed and reused without creating risk.

      This new convenience store prototype is more than just a building. It's a bold statement about the future of urban development. It demonstrates how everyday structure can be reimagined to be both functional and environmental friendly, paving the way for more sustainable world. In conclusion, the Green Building Kits team has not only designed a building but has set a new standard for what convenience store can and should be. Their work is a testament to the power of innovative thinking and sustainable design practice.

      Please sit back and enjoy the video. We showcase the brilliance and dedication that have made this event so extraordinary.

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      KEN SOH: As we bring this class to a close, I'd like to leave you with a thought from Eleanor Roosevelt. "The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams." This would resonate deeply with the spirit of the BIMobject Green Design Competition 2023. Even though the world is grappling with the challenge of global warming, witnessing the innovative solutions and passion of the new generation from this competition fills us with hope. It reassures us that a better, more sustainable world is not just a dream but an achievable reality.

      This competition has showcased the incredible potential of young minds to drive positive change, leveraging advanced technology and sustainable practices. To all the students, their creative and dedication is truly inspiring. The students will be the torchbearer of the brighter future, and their work have demonstrated that with the right mindset and tools, we can indeed make a significant impact. Thank you to everyone who spent their time with us. Let's continue to believe in the beauty of our dream and work together towards a sustainable and innovative future.

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      We use Upsellit to collect data about your behavior on our sites. This may include pages you’ve visited, trials you’ve initiated, videos you’ve played, purchases you’ve made, and your IP address or device ID. We use this data to measure our site performance and evaluate the ease of your online experience, so we can enhance our features. We also use advanced analytics methods to optimize your experience with email, customer support, and sales. Upsellit Privacy Policy
      CJ Affiliates
      We use CJ Affiliates to collect data about your behavior on our sites. This may include pages you’ve visited, trials you’ve initiated, videos you’ve played, purchases you’ve made, and your IP address or device ID. We use this data to measure our site performance and evaluate the ease of your online experience, so we can enhance our features. We also use advanced analytics methods to optimize your experience with email, customer support, and sales. CJ Affiliates Privacy Policy
      Commission Factory
      We use Commission Factory to collect data about your behavior on our sites. This may include pages you’ve visited, trials you’ve initiated, videos you’ve played, purchases you’ve made, and your IP address or device ID. We use this data to measure our site performance and evaluate the ease of your online experience, so we can enhance our features. We also use advanced analytics methods to optimize your experience with email, customer support, and sales. Commission Factory Privacy Policy
      Google Analytics (Strictly Necessary)
      We use Google Analytics (Strictly Necessary) to collect data about your behavior on our sites. This may include pages you’ve visited, trials you’ve initiated, videos you’ve played, purchases you’ve made, your IP address or device ID, and your Autodesk ID. We use this data to measure our site performance and evaluate the ease of your online experience, so we can enhance our features. We also use advanced analytics methods to optimize your experience with email, customer support, and sales. Google Analytics (Strictly Necessary) Privacy Policy
      Typepad Stats
      We use Typepad Stats to collect data about your behaviour on our sites. This may include pages you’ve visited. We use this data to measure our site performance and evaluate the ease of your online experience, so we can enhance our platform to provide the most relevant content. This allows us to enhance your overall user experience. Typepad Stats Privacy Policy
      Geo Targetly
      We use Geo Targetly to direct website visitors to the most appropriate web page and/or serve tailored content based on their location. Geo Targetly uses the IP address of a website visitor to determine the approximate location of the visitor’s device. This helps ensure that the visitor views content in their (most likely) local language.Geo Targetly Privacy Policy
      SpeedCurve
      We use SpeedCurve to monitor and measure the performance of your website experience by measuring web page load times as well as the responsiveness of subsequent elements such as images, scripts, and text.SpeedCurve Privacy Policy
      Qualified
      Qualified is the Autodesk Live Chat agent platform. This platform provides services to allow our customers to communicate in real-time with Autodesk support. We may collect unique ID for specific browser sessions during a chat. Qualified Privacy Policy

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      Google Optimize
      We use Google Optimize to test new features on our sites and customize your experience of these features. To do this, we collect behavioral data while you’re on our sites. This data may include pages you’ve visited, trials you’ve initiated, videos you’ve played, purchases you’ve made, your IP address or device ID, your Autodesk ID, and others. You may experience a different version of our sites based on feature testing, or view personalized content based on your visitor attributes. Google Optimize Privacy Policy
      ClickTale
      We use ClickTale to better understand where you may encounter difficulties with our sites. We use session recording to help us see how you interact with our sites, including any elements on our pages. Your Personally Identifiable Information is masked and is not collected. ClickTale Privacy Policy
      OneSignal
      We use OneSignal to deploy digital advertising on sites supported by OneSignal. Ads are based on both OneSignal data and behavioral data that we collect while you’re on our sites. The data we collect may include pages you’ve visited, trials you’ve initiated, videos you’ve played, purchases you’ve made, and your IP address or device ID. This information may be combined with data that OneSignal has collected from you. We use the data that we provide to OneSignal to better customize your digital advertising experience and present you with more relevant ads. OneSignal Privacy Policy
      Optimizely
      We use Optimizely to test new features on our sites and customize your experience of these features. To do this, we collect behavioral data while you’re on our sites. This data may include pages you’ve visited, trials you’ve initiated, videos you’ve played, purchases you’ve made, your IP address or device ID, your Autodesk ID, and others. You may experience a different version of our sites based on feature testing, or view personalized content based on your visitor attributes. Optimizely Privacy Policy
      Amplitude
      We use Amplitude to test new features on our sites and customize your experience of these features. To do this, we collect behavioral data while you’re on our sites. This data may include pages you’ve visited, trials you’ve initiated, videos you’ve played, purchases you’ve made, your IP address or device ID, your Autodesk ID, and others. You may experience a different version of our sites based on feature testing, or view personalized content based on your visitor attributes. Amplitude Privacy Policy
      Snowplow
      We use Snowplow to collect data about your behavior on our sites. This may include pages you’ve visited, trials you’ve initiated, videos you’ve played, purchases you’ve made, your IP address or device ID, and your Autodesk ID. We use this data to measure our site performance and evaluate the ease of your online experience, so we can enhance our features. We also use advanced analytics methods to optimize your experience with email, customer support, and sales. Snowplow Privacy Policy
      UserVoice
      We use UserVoice to collect data about your behaviour on our sites. This may include pages you’ve visited. We use this data to measure our site performance and evaluate the ease of your online experience, so we can enhance our platform to provide the most relevant content. This allows us to enhance your overall user experience. UserVoice Privacy Policy
      Clearbit
      Clearbit allows real-time data enrichment to provide a personalized and relevant experience to our customers. The data we collect may include pages you’ve visited, trials you’ve initiated, videos you’ve played, purchases you’ve made, and your IP address or device ID.Clearbit Privacy Policy
      YouTube
      YouTube is a video sharing platform which allows users to view and share embedded videos on our websites. YouTube provides viewership metrics on video performance. YouTube Privacy Policy

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      Adobe Analytics
      We use Adobe Analytics to collect data about your behavior on our sites. This may include pages you’ve visited, trials you’ve initiated, videos you’ve played, purchases you’ve made, your IP address or device ID, and your Autodesk ID. We use this data to measure our site performance and evaluate the ease of your online experience, so we can enhance our features. We also use advanced analytics methods to optimize your experience with email, customer support, and sales. Adobe Analytics Privacy Policy
      Google Analytics (Web Analytics)
      We use Google Analytics (Web Analytics) to collect data about your behavior on our sites. This may include pages you’ve visited, trials you’ve initiated, videos you’ve played, purchases you’ve made, and your IP address or device ID. We use this data to measure our site performance and evaluate the ease of your online experience, so we can enhance our features. We also use advanced analytics methods to optimize your experience with email, customer support, and sales. Google Analytics (Web Analytics) Privacy Policy
      AdWords
      We use AdWords to deploy digital advertising on sites supported by AdWords. Ads are based on both AdWords data and behavioral data that we collect while you’re on our sites. The data we collect may include pages you’ve visited, trials you’ve initiated, videos you’ve played, purchases you’ve made, and your IP address or device ID. This information may be combined with data that AdWords has collected from you. We use the data that we provide to AdWords to better customize your digital advertising experience and present you with more relevant ads. AdWords Privacy Policy
      Marketo
      We use Marketo to send you more timely and relevant email content. To do this, we collect data about your online behavior and your interaction with the emails we send. Data collected may include pages you’ve visited, trials you’ve initiated, videos you’ve played, purchases you’ve made, your IP address or device ID, email open rates, links clicked, and others. We may combine this data with data collected from other sources to offer you improved sales or customer service experiences, as well as more relevant content based on advanced analytics processing. Marketo Privacy Policy
      Doubleclick
      We use Doubleclick to deploy digital advertising on sites supported by Doubleclick. Ads are based on both Doubleclick data and behavioral data that we collect while you’re on our sites. The data we collect may include pages you’ve visited, trials you’ve initiated, videos you’ve played, purchases you’ve made, and your IP address or device ID. This information may be combined with data that Doubleclick has collected from you. We use the data that we provide to Doubleclick to better customize your digital advertising experience and present you with more relevant ads. Doubleclick Privacy Policy
      HubSpot
      We use HubSpot to send you more timely and relevant email content. To do this, we collect data about your online behavior and your interaction with the emails we send. Data collected may include pages you’ve visited, trials you’ve initiated, videos you’ve played, purchases you’ve made, your IP address or device ID, email open rates, links clicked, and others. HubSpot Privacy Policy
      Twitter
      We use Twitter to deploy digital advertising on sites supported by Twitter. Ads are based on both Twitter data and behavioral data that we collect while you’re on our sites. The data we collect may include pages you’ve visited, trials you’ve initiated, videos you’ve played, purchases you’ve made, and your IP address or device ID. This information may be combined with data that Twitter has collected from you. We use the data that we provide to Twitter to better customize your digital advertising experience and present you with more relevant ads. Twitter Privacy Policy
      Facebook
      We use Facebook to deploy digital advertising on sites supported by Facebook. Ads are based on both Facebook data and behavioral data that we collect while you’re on our sites. The data we collect may include pages you’ve visited, trials you’ve initiated, videos you’ve played, purchases you’ve made, and your IP address or device ID. This information may be combined with data that Facebook has collected from you. We use the data that we provide to Facebook to better customize your digital advertising experience and present you with more relevant ads. Facebook Privacy Policy
      LinkedIn
      We use LinkedIn to deploy digital advertising on sites supported by LinkedIn. Ads are based on both LinkedIn data and behavioral data that we collect while you’re on our sites. The data we collect may include pages you’ve visited, trials you’ve initiated, videos you’ve played, purchases you’ve made, and your IP address or device ID. This information may be combined with data that LinkedIn has collected from you. We use the data that we provide to LinkedIn to better customize your digital advertising experience and present you with more relevant ads. LinkedIn Privacy Policy
      Yahoo! Japan
      We use Yahoo! Japan to deploy digital advertising on sites supported by Yahoo! Japan. Ads are based on both Yahoo! Japan data and behavioral data that we collect while you’re on our sites. The data we collect may include pages you’ve visited, trials you’ve initiated, videos you’ve played, purchases you’ve made, and your IP address or device ID. This information may be combined with data that Yahoo! Japan has collected from you. We use the data that we provide to Yahoo! Japan to better customize your digital advertising experience and present you with more relevant ads. Yahoo! Japan Privacy Policy
      Naver
      We use Naver to deploy digital advertising on sites supported by Naver. Ads are based on both Naver data and behavioral data that we collect while you’re on our sites. The data we collect may include pages you’ve visited, trials you’ve initiated, videos you’ve played, purchases you’ve made, and your IP address or device ID. This information may be combined with data that Naver has collected from you. We use the data that we provide to Naver to better customize your digital advertising experience and present you with more relevant ads. Naver Privacy Policy
      Quantcast
      We use Quantcast to deploy digital advertising on sites supported by Quantcast. Ads are based on both Quantcast data and behavioral data that we collect while you’re on our sites. The data we collect may include pages you’ve visited, trials you’ve initiated, videos you’ve played, purchases you’ve made, and your IP address or device ID. This information may be combined with data that Quantcast has collected from you. We use the data that we provide to Quantcast to better customize your digital advertising experience and present you with more relevant ads. Quantcast Privacy Policy
      Call Tracking
      We use Call Tracking to provide customized phone numbers for our campaigns. This gives you faster access to our agents and helps us more accurately evaluate our performance. We may collect data about your behavior on our sites based on the phone number provided. Call Tracking Privacy Policy
      Wunderkind
      We use Wunderkind to deploy digital advertising on sites supported by Wunderkind. Ads are based on both Wunderkind data and behavioral data that we collect while you’re on our sites. The data we collect may include pages you’ve visited, trials you’ve initiated, videos you’ve played, purchases you’ve made, and your IP address or device ID. This information may be combined with data that Wunderkind has collected from you. We use the data that we provide to Wunderkind to better customize your digital advertising experience and present you with more relevant ads. Wunderkind Privacy Policy
      ADC Media
      We use ADC Media to deploy digital advertising on sites supported by ADC Media. Ads are based on both ADC Media data and behavioral data that we collect while you’re on our sites. The data we collect may include pages you’ve visited, trials you’ve initiated, videos you’ve played, purchases you’ve made, and your IP address or device ID. This information may be combined with data that ADC Media has collected from you. We use the data that we provide to ADC Media to better customize your digital advertising experience and present you with more relevant ads. ADC Media Privacy Policy
      AgrantSEM
      We use AgrantSEM to deploy digital advertising on sites supported by AgrantSEM. Ads are based on both AgrantSEM data and behavioral data that we collect while you’re on our sites. The data we collect may include pages you’ve visited, trials you’ve initiated, videos you’ve played, purchases you’ve made, and your IP address or device ID. This information may be combined with data that AgrantSEM has collected from you. We use the data that we provide to AgrantSEM to better customize your digital advertising experience and present you with more relevant ads. AgrantSEM Privacy Policy
      Bidtellect
      We use Bidtellect to deploy digital advertising on sites supported by Bidtellect. Ads are based on both Bidtellect data and behavioral data that we collect while you’re on our sites. The data we collect may include pages you’ve visited, trials you’ve initiated, videos you’ve played, purchases you’ve made, and your IP address or device ID. This information may be combined with data that Bidtellect has collected from you. We use the data that we provide to Bidtellect to better customize your digital advertising experience and present you with more relevant ads. Bidtellect Privacy Policy
      Bing
      We use Bing to deploy digital advertising on sites supported by Bing. Ads are based on both Bing data and behavioral data that we collect while you’re on our sites. The data we collect may include pages you’ve visited, trials you’ve initiated, videos you’ve played, purchases you’ve made, and your IP address or device ID. This information may be combined with data that Bing has collected from you. We use the data that we provide to Bing to better customize your digital advertising experience and present you with more relevant ads. Bing Privacy Policy
      G2Crowd
      We use G2Crowd to deploy digital advertising on sites supported by G2Crowd. Ads are based on both G2Crowd data and behavioral data that we collect while you’re on our sites. The data we collect may include pages you’ve visited, trials you’ve initiated, videos you’ve played, purchases you’ve made, and your IP address or device ID. This information may be combined with data that G2Crowd has collected from you. We use the data that we provide to G2Crowd to better customize your digital advertising experience and present you with more relevant ads. G2Crowd Privacy Policy
      NMPI Display
      We use NMPI Display to deploy digital advertising on sites supported by NMPI Display. Ads are based on both NMPI Display data and behavioral data that we collect while you’re on our sites. The data we collect may include pages you’ve visited, trials you’ve initiated, videos you’ve played, purchases you’ve made, and your IP address or device ID. This information may be combined with data that NMPI Display has collected from you. We use the data that we provide to NMPI Display to better customize your digital advertising experience and present you with more relevant ads. NMPI Display Privacy Policy
      VK
      We use VK to deploy digital advertising on sites supported by VK. Ads are based on both VK data and behavioral data that we collect while you’re on our sites. The data we collect may include pages you’ve visited, trials you’ve initiated, videos you’ve played, purchases you’ve made, and your IP address or device ID. This information may be combined with data that VK has collected from you. We use the data that we provide to VK to better customize your digital advertising experience and present you with more relevant ads. VK Privacy Policy
      Adobe Target
      We use Adobe Target to test new features on our sites and customize your experience of these features. To do this, we collect behavioral data while you’re on our sites. This data may include pages you’ve visited, trials you’ve initiated, videos you’ve played, purchases you’ve made, your IP address or device ID, your Autodesk ID, and others. You may experience a different version of our sites based on feature testing, or view personalized content based on your visitor attributes. Adobe Target Privacy Policy
      Google Analytics (Advertising)
      We use Google Analytics (Advertising) to deploy digital advertising on sites supported by Google Analytics (Advertising). Ads are based on both Google Analytics (Advertising) data and behavioral data that we collect while you’re on our sites. The data we collect may include pages you’ve visited, trials you’ve initiated, videos you’ve played, purchases you’ve made, and your IP address or device ID. This information may be combined with data that Google Analytics (Advertising) has collected from you. We use the data that we provide to Google Analytics (Advertising) to better customize your digital advertising experience and present you with more relevant ads. Google Analytics (Advertising) Privacy Policy
      Trendkite
      We use Trendkite to deploy digital advertising on sites supported by Trendkite. Ads are based on both Trendkite data and behavioral data that we collect while you’re on our sites. The data we collect may include pages you’ve visited, trials you’ve initiated, videos you’ve played, purchases you’ve made, and your IP address or device ID. This information may be combined with data that Trendkite has collected from you. We use the data that we provide to Trendkite to better customize your digital advertising experience and present you with more relevant ads. Trendkite Privacy Policy
      Hotjar
      We use Hotjar to deploy digital advertising on sites supported by Hotjar. Ads are based on both Hotjar data and behavioral data that we collect while you’re on our sites. The data we collect may include pages you’ve visited, trials you’ve initiated, videos you’ve played, purchases you’ve made, and your IP address or device ID. This information may be combined with data that Hotjar has collected from you. We use the data that we provide to Hotjar to better customize your digital advertising experience and present you with more relevant ads. Hotjar Privacy Policy
      6 Sense
      We use 6 Sense to deploy digital advertising on sites supported by 6 Sense. Ads are based on both 6 Sense data and behavioral data that we collect while you’re on our sites. The data we collect may include pages you’ve visited, trials you’ve initiated, videos you’ve played, purchases you’ve made, and your IP address or device ID. This information may be combined with data that 6 Sense has collected from you. We use the data that we provide to 6 Sense to better customize your digital advertising experience and present you with more relevant ads. 6 Sense Privacy Policy
      Terminus
      We use Terminus to deploy digital advertising on sites supported by Terminus. Ads are based on both Terminus data and behavioral data that we collect while you’re on our sites. The data we collect may include pages you’ve visited, trials you’ve initiated, videos you’ve played, purchases you’ve made, and your IP address or device ID. This information may be combined with data that Terminus has collected from you. We use the data that we provide to Terminus to better customize your digital advertising experience and present you with more relevant ads. Terminus Privacy Policy
      StackAdapt
      We use StackAdapt to deploy digital advertising on sites supported by StackAdapt. Ads are based on both StackAdapt data and behavioral data that we collect while you’re on our sites. The data we collect may include pages you’ve visited, trials you’ve initiated, videos you’ve played, purchases you’ve made, and your IP address or device ID. This information may be combined with data that StackAdapt has collected from you. We use the data that we provide to StackAdapt to better customize your digital advertising experience and present you with more relevant ads. StackAdapt Privacy Policy
      The Trade Desk
      We use The Trade Desk to deploy digital advertising on sites supported by The Trade Desk. Ads are based on both The Trade Desk data and behavioral data that we collect while you’re on our sites. The data we collect may include pages you’ve visited, trials you’ve initiated, videos you’ve played, purchases you’ve made, and your IP address or device ID. This information may be combined with data that The Trade Desk has collected from you. We use the data that we provide to The Trade Desk to better customize your digital advertising experience and present you with more relevant ads. The Trade Desk Privacy Policy
      RollWorks
      We use RollWorks to deploy digital advertising on sites supported by RollWorks. Ads are based on both RollWorks data and behavioral data that we collect while you’re on our sites. The data we collect may include pages you’ve visited, trials you’ve initiated, videos you’ve played, purchases you’ve made, and your IP address or device ID. This information may be combined with data that RollWorks has collected from you. We use the data that we provide to RollWorks to better customize your digital advertising experience and present you with more relevant ads. RollWorks Privacy Policy

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