Autodesk: "We have underinvested in architectural modeling functionality in recent years and are working to make that right"

Software developer Autodesk has issued a second response to a previously published open letter from leading architectural practices speaking out about design, development, and cost issues associated with Revit software.  Addressing the lack of product development for the Revit software suite decried by an open letter signed by Zaha Hadid Architects, Grimshaw, Rogers Stirk Harbour + Partners, and others, Amy Bunszel, senior vice president of Design and Creation Products at Autodesk, explains in a blog post that the company commands "finite resources" while also making "investment decisions and trade-offs based on our understanding of customer and industry needs."  Previously on Archinect: "ZHA, Grimshaw, and other large firms pen open letter decrying issues with Revit." Photo: Laurian Ghinitoiu.Taking responsibility for some the issues raised in the initial open letter, Bunzel adds that "We have underinvested in architectural modeling functionality in recent years and are working to ...

Autodesk: "We have underinvested in architectural modeling functionality in recent years and are working to make that right"

Software developer Autodesk has issued a second response to a previously published open letter from leading architectural practices speaking out about design, development, and cost issues associated with Revit software. 

Addressing the lack of product development for the Revit software suite decried by an open letter signed by Zaha Hadid ArchitectsGrimshawRogers Stirk Harbour + Partners, and others, Amy Bunszel, senior vice president of Design and Creation Products at Autodesk, explains in a blog post that the company commands "finite resources" while also making "investment decisions and trade-offs based on our understanding of customer and industry needs." 

Previously on Archinect: "ZHA, Grimshaw, and other large firms pen open letter decrying issues with Revit." Photo: Laurian Ghinitoiu.

Taking responsibility for some the issues raised in the initial open letter, Bunzel adds that "We have underinvested in architectural modeling functionality in recent years and are working to ...