Case Study: Vortex Engineering & Architecture streamlines outdoor photometric lighting design with Design Master Software

Vortex Engineering & Architecture Relies on Design Master Photometrics to Meet a Key Client’s Special Requirements

Vortex Engineering & Architecture, a consulting firm specializing in civil engineering and architectural services, faced a challenge managing complex, outsourced photometric lighting plans for a nationwide client. The process of coordinating with multiple remote MEP firms to meet each municipality's unique submittal requirements was time-consuming and expensive. They turned to Design Master Software and its Photometrics product to find an efficient, in-house solution.

By implementing Design Master, Vortex brought the entire photometrics process in-house, allowing them to create and customize plans directly within AutoCAD Civil 3D. The solution provided exceptional design flexibility for creating "what-if" scenarios, safe reuse of designs across similar sites, and proven accuracy. Design Master enabled Vortex to achieve significant time and cost savings, streamline the client's approval process, and maintain consistency across all projects while meeting the diverse requirements of different municipalities.

Vortex Engineering & Architecture

Jim Bell

Senior Designer/Project Manager