Architects are really just asking for Haptic Feedback
I spend a lot of time thinking about architects and their tools. Why? Because architects struggle to separate themselves from their tools. We see this regularly with job postings that stress software knowledge over process understanding. I find those postings extremely frustrating
Of Bows and Arrows and Machine Guns
I was reading The Economist today. The specific article was on the origins of warfare and about whether humans are inherently warlike. The good news is that we are probably not predisposed to war, unless we are part of
It Happened Again: someone reminded me that Computers are Just Tools
Today on Twitter, in response to this post about the most amazing BIMx model I've seen, I saw a Tweet that went like this: "4all their power computers are just tools #architects still need 2do the hard work of #design" Yes, but.
GRAPHISOFT SE Selected as a National Champion Representing Hungary in the 2013/14 European Business Awards
BUDAPEST, July 22, 2013 -- The European Business Awards has announced that GRAPHISOFT will represent Hungary as a National Champion in the prestigious 2013/14 Awards program. GRAPHISOFT beat off stiff competition to be selected as one of seven National Champions
Graphisoft North America User Conference: 10 Reasons why you need to attend
First off, have you heard that there is going to be an ArchiCAD User Conference on October 15-16, 2013 in San Diego, CA. For a good overview of what's going to be happening read this blog post over at BIM
World’s First 3D Ancient City Tour Comes to Life in Bergama
BERGAMA, TURKEY, July 18, 2013 — Bilkom has launched a project called “History comes to life in 3D” using 3D modeling software and mobile technology from GRAPHISOFT and Abvent. As a result, the ancient city in Bergama can be explored
CLOG SCI-FI ready for Pre-Order (and guess who’s a contributor)
One of my goals this year was to write articles for places other than Shoegnome and BIM Engine (though I love writing for both those places, and you'll start seeing new posts by me on the GSNA blog hopefully next
Guest Blogger Djordje Grujic: Untangling the Arcane Secrets of GDL
"The sea is dangerous and its storms terrible, but these obstacles have never been sufficient reason to remain ashore
How BIM connects with your client’s clients: a Tour of an Exhibition via BIMx.
Today on Facebook, I saw a link to a 3D tour of an Exhibition at the Nationalmuseum in Stockholm, Sweden. Carl Larsson — Friends & Enemies (update: the above BIMx file is no longer available online, but here's another by Joakim Werning) Grab
Guest Blogger Rob Jackson: If you haven’t discovered ArchiCAD Favorites, you haven’t discovered BIM
If you haven't discovered ArchiCAD Favorites, you haven't discovered BIM That title might seem a bit extreme, but it probably got your attention. Having personally used ArchiCAD for over 12 years and spent the last 12 months really trying to understand
ArchiCAD 17 is a ‘Best of Show’ Nominee at AIA 2013
BUDAPEST, July 15, 2013 -- TenLinks, Inc., the largest online CAD, CAM and CAE network, has announced its nominations for best products and services on display at AIA 2013 recently concluded in Denver, Colorado. Among this year's nominees is GRAPHISOFT's
Minnesota ArchiCAD User Group Meeting: Number 21
Yes, that's right. The Minnesota ArchiCAD User Group #21 is almost here. I am more excited about this event than any of the previous twenty meetings. The first meeting maybe comes close, but not really. WHY is this event so