Jared’s note: as always, I’m jealous of everyone who gets to attend any ACUA event. They all sound crazy amazing. Below is some news about the ArchiCAD Users Association Winterschool 2015 from Helen Morse. Space is limited, so if this interests you, don’t waffle or delay. If you aren’t big into snow but want to go to an ArchiCAD event early next year, consider GSNA’s BIM Conference. It’s pretty cool that it’s getting easier and easier to find big ArchiCAD events (well if you live near or can get to them).

If you are curious, check out the agenda for Winterschool 2015. None of the ArchiCAD learning starts until 5 pm, there is designated sauna time, and an insane amount of the day is labeled “Snowfun”. Oh and the quality of the lectures? Here’s one from ACUA’s last event in September. <mindblown>

January 24th to January 31st, 2015
Kasberg, Austria

Archicad Users Association is pleased to announce the above dates for the very popular learning event Archicad Winter School. This annual event is well attended, early bookings are essential as places up on the mountain are limited to 60.

Full week and half week options are available to suit your individual needs. Due to limited double rooms we are reserving double rooms for couples. Please look carefully at the options on the website.There are plenty of rooms at various price options. Due to feedback from previous years attendees, the two plus two family rooms now feature the bunk bed room at a more favourable price than the twin section of the suite. If you know other attendees just make a request for your roomshare.

Early bird discount is available for online bookings received by November 23rd, 2014.

The wesbite is now ready for bookings. If you have any questions at all prior to booking please contact me with your request.

As with previous years you need to travel direct to resort or arrange for your own flights to Salzburg where a bus will take you to resort. The bus is included in the room and event price.

Your air/plane/train/car travel is excluded.

The format will be as previous years, with hands on workshops lectures and one to one sessions available. The tutors will have had plenty of time to hone their skills and develop some great tips and tricks using Archicad V18. You will have plenty of time over the week to seek help with any specific queries or issues you have at the small price of a beverage in the bar. You will have access to the saunas and can book Wellness treatments. Last but not least there is the Skiing and Snowboarding. The pistes are quiet in January, this means we are practically the only ones on the slopes. If you love Archicad and want to learn more but cannot ski or snowboard. there are lessons that can be booked (at additional cost) and plenty of helpers through the week.

ACUA negotiate every year favourable rates for the ski pass and ski hire to help keep the prices down and the event more affordable. (note these are paid for separately and according to your individual needs). There are also special reduced rate rooms for students.

I hope that I will see you on the slopes in Kasberg 2015

Helen Morse (ACWS Events co-ordinator)

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Jared again: Did Helen mention above that the Hochberghaus hotel (where the event happens) is located on a mountain and accessible only by cable car?!  A CABLE CAR! A freaking cable car!