About AECBytes

AECbytes is an online publication launched by Dr. Lachmi Khemlani in Nov 2003. It is focused on researching, analyzing, and reviewing technology products and services for the building industry. Every month, it publishes various articles including newsletters covering conferences and shows, reviews of products, feature articles profiling case studies of firms and projects that showcase the use of technology, viewpoint articles featuring contributions from industry leaders, and tips and tricks authored by experts in individual AEC applications. Subscribers receive a summary of each article by e-mail, along with a link to the entire online article. Subscription to AECbytes is free.  

About Lachmi Khemlani

In addition to being the founder and editor of AECbytes, Lachmi Khemlani is also the founder of Arcwiz, a consulting and training venture in the area of computer-aided building design. She has been writing in industry publications in this field for several years, and has also authored books on CAD and modeling.

Lachmi has a Ph.D. in Architecture from UC Berkeley, specializing in intelligent building modeling. Her other credentials include a professional B.Arch. (Honors) degree from the Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur, India, and an M.Phil. in Architecture from the University of Cambridge, England. She has worked on numerous design projects as a practicing architect and taught CAD and 3D modeling for several years at UC Berkeley. She gives frequent presentations before both professional and academic audiences, serves on juries for technology awards, and continues to stay closely involved with the research community, serving on the editorial board of the journal, Automation in Construction. To see a detailed CV, click here.