One day I will teach this architecture class: Sketching without Sketching
If I get the opportunity to teach a studio or lecture class in an architecture school I know EXACTLY what I'd do. I even know the title of the class.
What are the different types of architecture firms?
After reading this post, how would you describe the firm you work at? Will you realize your firm is broken or much stronger than you expected?
ArchiCAD 18 — Join the Creative Flow
"BIM innovation has been shifting from adding new features to introducing innovative new workflows - this is exactly what ArchiCAD 18 offers end-users"
You graduated from Architecture School and want to be called Architect
Yes I'm going to talk about who gets to be called an architect, but unfortunately that's just the symptom of a bigger issue.
ArchiCAD 17 Hotfix #7
ArchiCAD 17 Hotfix-7 package (build 6004) was released today.
The convergence of 25,000 years of Art History leads to BIM
I love creating diagrams. But this BIM Diagram is by far my favorite. It probably should become my new logo. Find out why it took 25,000 years to make.
Dear Architect: what would you say you do here
What's the value of a licensed architect? I wish that were a simple answer.
Trimble Launches SketchUp Mobile Viewer for iPad at Basecamp 2014
SketchUp Mobile Viewer is now a thing. Read the presee release and some of my thoughts about the fast evolving BIM landscape.
SketchUp Pro 2014 and IFC: welcome to the new world of BIM
What does it mean that SketchUp Pro 2014 can now attach IFC (and other) data to elements? It means SketchUp is now BIM. This is big news.
BIMx Docs pricing explained perfectly, well actually not really.
Are you a little confused about the BIMx Docs pricing change? I've got you covered. Check out the official press lease and my ultra clear explanation.
ACUA SPRING ACADEMY 2014: Geekout to ArchiCAD in Finland May 23rd and 24th, 2014
Between the location and the topics, this looks like it might be the best ACUA event ever. OMFG.
BIM Bang! Expanding Applications for Building and Enclosure Modeling
I'm giving a talk at the CSI Products Fair in Charleston, South Carolina on April 9th, 2014.
Is there a benefit for Engineers and Architects to both use Revit?
Is there a benefit for Engineers and Architects to both use Revit? I think that's a legit question. Are there benefits beyond standard BIM advantage?
Monochromatic Models in ArchiCAD
In this video I talk about how to create monochromatic models in ArchiCAD. There are a few techniques and they all offer some great potential.
GRAPHISOFT’s Brand-new BIMcloud Announced at Exclusive Tokyo Press Event
GRAPHISOFT's BIMcloud® is a full-fledged BIM collaboration platform allowing teams of any size to collaborate on native BIM data in real-time.
Analog – Digital – Organic
The organic future will not be what Hollywood has been telling you. Nor will it be like what most architects assume. This is a good thing. Here's my article from the SCI-FI issue of CLOG that explains why.
Architecture Business Plan Competition
There's an Architecture Business Plan Competition coming up. If you qualify, think about getting involved. It won't hurt you. And actually might improve your firm.
#internmistakes – A Monument to a Former President
#internmistakes is surprisingly underused on Twitter. Maybe my adventures in this article about being a lazy intern will change that.
Goodbye Intern. Hello Architect in Training
I think we should all call interns Architects in Training. But you're an intern who doesn't want to get licensed? Then you're a design or floor plan wizard.
GRAPHISOFT’S ArchiCAD 17 Scores 100% in the COBie Design and Construction Documents Challenge
BUDAPEST, March 12, 2014 — GRAPHISOFT announced today that it has successfully completed the buildingSMART alliance January 2014 Challenge in the COBie Design and Construction Documents Category. With zero errors, ArchiCAD 17 fulfilled 100% of the COBie requirements.
Introducing the Shoegnome Open Template for ArchiCAD 17
Do you need a template for ArchiCAD? Why not try using mine. Welcome to the Shoegnome Open Template version 17.1.
Self-awareness vs Environmental-awareness: A working definition of BIM
From pencil to CAD to BIM, we have come a long way in the past fifty years. What makes BIM so special & different? Here is my working definition of BIM.
Shoegnome’s Architecture Registration Examination Advice
I've given this Architecture Registration Examination advice in person, over the phone, and via e-mail numerous times. It's time I shared it formally.
AEC Hackathon 1.1 – Facebook HQ, Menlo Park, CA – March 14-16, 2014
The idea of an AEC Hakathon came from Silicon Valley tech companies challenging their employees to come up with breakthrough innovation over the course of a few days of around the clock brainstorming, problem solving and prototype creation.
Custom Empty Openings in ArchiCAD
Creating custom empty openings in ArchiCAD is fairly easy. And it's a great introduction into object making.