SAN
FRANCISCO, Aug. 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today,
Autodesk announced that it has been named the Official Design and
Make Platform of the LA28 Olympic and Paralympic Games and Team
USA. Over the next four years,
Autodesk's software – used by designers, engineers, builders, and
creators – will support LA28's more than $1
billion temporary overlay and construction plan,
incorporating sustainable design principles.
Autodesk's Design and Make Platform will be supporting LA28's
no-new-permanent-venues plan: a commitment to build LA28's
footprint by adapting existing or building temporary
infrastructure.
"Autodesk's technology is used every day to design and make a
better world, which is why we're thrilled to be LA28's official
Design and Make Platform," said Andrew
Anagnost, Autodesk President and CEO. "Our partnership will
enable Autodesk software to do more than ever before. Together with
LA28, we will help prepare Los
Angeles for not only a 29-day celebration but also
strengthen the greater Los Angeles
community by embarking on our shared vision of a more sustainable
Games."
LA28 and Autodesk to design and make the Olympics and
Paralympics with no new permanent venues
Autodesk software will help retrofit the 40+ competition and
major non-competition venues across Southern California that will make up the LA28
Games' footprint – including the LA Memorial Coliseum. Autodesk
software will be critical in enabling this, with its technology
helping to shorten timelines, cut costs, and incorporate
sustainable design principles across the project.
"Autodesk's software is a part of our LA28 story: the
behind-the-scenes technology that brings our vision of the LA28
Games to life," said Casey Wasserman, LA28 Chairperson. "Together,
we will develop the right plan to support 12-15 million ticketed
fans over such a short period of time. We are honored to have
Autodesk on board for the next four years as we embark on our
shared commitment in innovative design that can serve as a
precedent for many Games to come."
Over the next four years, LA28 will use Autodesk's software,
including Autodesk Construction Cloud, as a central tool to
facilitate better collaboration with thousands of critical
stakeholders on the design, development, and ultimate delivery of
the venues.
LA28 will use Autodesk software and Building Information
Modeling (BIM) tools to bring to life an ambitious venue plan, and
Autodesk will provide consultative support to help LA28 meet their
delivery and sustainability plan.
"At Autodesk, we believe the most sustainable building is the
one already built. That's why we're excited by LA28's ambitious
plan to retrofit existing structures to ensure sustainability is at
the forefront of the LA28 Games venue plan," said Amy Bunszel, Executive Vice President,
Architecture, Engineering, and Construction Solutions at Autodesk.
"Over the next four years, our software will help set a new
standard for creating a sporting event that intentionally designs,
builds, repurposes, and reuses existing venues."
Beyond the build: shaping a lasting legacy in Los Angeles
LA28 is committed to making a positive impact on the city and
communities of Los Angeles.
Autodesk's cross-industry expertise and relationships present
opportunities to unlock cumulative impact on the road to 2028. As
such, Autodesk will tap into its decades of experience in creating
the technology that powers sustainable events of the future to
support lasting improvements to the Olympic and Paralympic Games
and to the metro area.
- Creating a sustainable future through circular and
low-carbon design: Retrofitting existing buildings emits less
carbon than new construction. Considering the built environment
accounts for 42% of global carbon emissions*, retrofitting and
adaptive reuse are increasingly crucial in creating a sustainably
built environment. Autodesk provides the industry with the data and
insights needed to precisely model existing buildings and simulate
various retrofit and adaptive reuse scenarios. This enables teams
to evaluate and balance trade-offs related to energy and material
use, significantly lowering carbon emissions of the built
environment.
- Key transportation partnerships: LA28's partnership with
Autodesk will support their collaboration with key public
transportation agencies over the next four years in the LA region
to keep LA residents, workers, businesses and more moving reliably
throughout the region. LA28 will use Autodesk software to aid in
the design of key Games-related transportation elements and traffic
control plans.
*Source: Architecture 2030
About LA28 Olympic and Paralympic Games: The LA28
Games will mark Los Angeles' third
time to host the Olympic Games, previously hosted in 1984 and 1932,
and first time to host the Paralympic Games. Los Angeles will host the world's most elite
athletes in 2028 as it welcomes Paralympians and Olympians from
around the world to compete on the biggest stage in
sports. The LA28 Games are independently operated by a
privately funded, non-profit organization with revenue from
corporate partners, licensing agreements, hospitality and ticketing
programs and a significant contribution from the International
Olympic Committee.
About Autodesk: The world's designers, engineers,
builders, and creators trust Autodesk to help them design and make
anything. From the buildings we live and work in, to the cars we
drive and the bridges we drive over. From the products we use and
rely on, to the movies and games that inspire us. Autodesk's Design
and Make Platform unlocks the power of data to accelerate insights
and automate processes, empowering our customers with the
technology to create the world around us and deliver better
outcomes for their business and the planet. For more information,
visit autodesk.com or follow @autodesk. #MakeAnything
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