2014

Black and White 3D Documents in ArchiCAD

January 21, 2014

Someone asked me a simple question. So I recorded about 13 minutes of answers: it’s time to talk about Black and White (and red) 3D Documents in ArchiCAD.

ArchiCAD 17 Hotfix #5

January 21, 2014

ArchiCAD 17 Hotfix-5 package (build 5014) was released today.

GRAPHISOFT Releases EcoDesigner STAR

January 21, 2014

GRAPHISOFT®, the leading Building Information Modeling (BIM) architectural software developer, has announced the launch of EcoDesigner STAR, the first software that places standard-compliant energy analysis in the heart of the architect’s familiar BIM work environment. EcoDesigner STAR enables architects to design the most energy-efficient buildings, by themselves or working together with engineers or specialist consultants.

Learning from Train Wrecks – AIA CRAN Chronicle looking for submissions

January 17, 2014

We are looking for items for our next CRAN newsletter issue: Learning from Train Wrecks. Do you have a story about a project that went wrong? A client you let go? Something you forgot to include in your drawings? Missed the deadline by a mile? We want to hear from you!

The Conscious Home could make me a better Parent

January 16, 2014

This week I read about the SmartThings Hub and also about Google buying Nest. It made me think about how these technologies could make me a better parent and architect.

An architect can architect architecture?

January 15, 2014

Guest blogger Alicia Liebel Berg shares her thoughts on Kayne West’s visit to Harvard.

GRAPHISOFT Reaches the Final of Prestigious European Business Awards, Named 100 Ruban d’Honneur Recipient

January 14, 2014

BUDAPEST, January 14, 2014 — GRAPHISOFT SE, the leading Building Information Modeling (BIM) architectural software developer, has qualified forÂ the third and final round of the 2013/2014 European BusinessÂ Awards, in the Infosys Business of the Year category. GRAPHISOFT and other finalists were chosen from a group of 375 National Champions. The winner of the Awards will be determined by an esteemed panel of judges with results to be announced in May.