Implementing Successful Building Information Modeling – A book by a fellow ArchiCAD master
ArchiCAD-Talk alumn and BIM expert Erika Epstein has written a book about the implementation of BIM. Here's the synopsis from Amazon: Building Information Modeling (BIM) is the process of generating and managing building data during a building's lifecycle. Today, more and
Architect Magazine, November 2013: BIM for Emerging Firms
I wrote an article for Architect Magazine on BIM for Emerging Firms. You should read an article in Architect Magazine on BIM for Emerging Firms.
SketchUp to ArchiCAD (a super quick video)
I'm always being asked how to get content from SketchUp to ArchiCAD. It couldn't be easier. Here's a video showing you how.
My license says I’m an architect. Why do I still feel like an intern?
Oh the first world problems I have. Being a young architect can be a hard slog. Does a license change anything? Or is it just a worldview I lack?
Sometimes I wonder if I’m the Bad Guy
Now that I look back on it, if that guy wanted to, he could have seriously injured me with one swing of his giant fist. That would have be hard to explain to my wife.
Nikken Sekkei and GRAPHISOFT Announce Strategic Partnership
BUDAPEST, November 21, 2013 — GRAPHISOFT, the global leader in Building Information Modeling (BIM) solutions for architects, and Nikken Sekkei, one of the world's largest architectural design firms, announced today their strategic partnership agreement to establish a jointly-funded BIM Competence
When are you a machine gun and when are you a sniper rifle?
Video games have a lot to teach us about being an architect. You should play more video games to verify this theory.
Tekla Global BIM Awards 2013
Those are some Beautifully Intricate Models (see what I did there). Tekla is currently running their global Building Information Modeling competition, Tekla Global BIM Awards, showcasing 46 projects from around the world. The competition website offers a nice brief look at what
Pocket Door Display in ArchiCAD
A quick lesson on pocket doors in ArchiCAD. The video will also teach you a little about composites and niches.
Neither Mies nor Corb used BIM
We have powerful digital tools. But neither Ludwig Mies van der Rohe nor Le Corbusier needed them to be famous. Shouldn't you just follow their lead?
Chic ArchiCAD Design Takes Top Honors at Build Sydney Live 2013
BUDAPEST, November 13, 2013 — GRAPHISOFT has announced that the team of ArchiCAD clients Rice Daubney of Australia and Obayashi of Japan have won the award for Best Use of BIM for Design, Drama, and Excitement at the recent Build
Building Materials in ArchiCAD 17 – Video Two
Here's my second video on Building Materials in ArchiCAD 17. I pick up right where we left off in the last video.
Nemetschek acquires leading MEP solution provider Data Design System
Data Design System (DDS) offers CAD software solutions for intelligent building planning Strengthening market position for Building Information Modeling (BIM) Expansion of solution portfolio in the building process Munich, November 12, 2013 — Nemetschek AG (ISIN 0006452907) announced today to acquire Data Design
Building Materials in ArchiCAD 17 – Video One
I asked on the Shoegnome Facebook page what my next ArchiCAD tutorial video should be about. There was some interest in Pen Sets, but the overwhelming majority of people wanted more on Building Materials in ArchiCAD 17. So here's the
GRAPHISOFT Launches Campaign to Become the National ‘Public’ Champion for Hungary in the European Business Awards
BUDAPEST, November 12, 2013 — GRAPHISOFT, the global leader in Building Information Modeling (BIM) solutions for architects, will compete for the title of Hungary's ‘National Public Champion' in this year's European Business Awards, sponsored by RSM International, as the public
Guest Blogger Willard Williams: Why I’m going to the AEC Hackathon
Regular guest blogger Willard Williams shares his thoughts on why he's going to the AEC Hackathon this weekend in San Fransisco. And he's also going to convince you that you should go to one of these events as well.
Bigger Pond, Bigger Fish: how high school taught me to fight
No one gives a shit about you. Not until you give them a reason to. The pond is so big. The fish are so plentiful. The Internet connects all the fish, and all the ponds. And many of the fish
Creation, Movement, and Revision: Simple Architecture Tool Tests
Can we distill the benefits of ArchiCAD, Revit, Sketchup, Hand drafting, etc. down by looking at simple architecture tool tests? I think so. Here's why.
GRAPHISOFT’s BIMx Docs Ranked Third out of Top 10 Apps for Architects
BUDAPEST, November 5, 2013 — GRAPHISOFT's BIMx Docs is a Top 10 App for Architects, chosen by the editors of ArchDaily, an online publication and resource for architecture news and product information. Developed by GRAPHISOFT, BIMx Docs is a professional
Dear Architecture Firm: why isn’t your intern on your website?
I have a mental checklist that I measure against all architecture firms that I know. The checklist comes out at different times. When I look at their websites; when I read bios on LinkedIn; when I'm connecting with them on