Control Joints and Strong Air in ARCHICAD
Getting the most out of ARCHICAD and/or BIM is about finding the balance between the automation provided by the program and manual processes that give you complete control.
The Wedge Between Us
One other pet peeve of mine is to hear architects
Why BIM is Still Bankrupting Your Firm
Back in 2012 I updated a classic BIM graphic to show how BIM can bankrupt your firm. It's time to revisit that argument.
ARCHICAD is ‘BIM Product of the Year’ in the UK for the Fifth Year in a Row
This is the fifth year in a row that ARCHICAD has been honored with the top BIM product award. In addition, GRAPHISOFT took home the award for Company of the Year.
Global VDC and GRAPHISOFT enter into Strategic Partnership
Global VDC and GRAPHISOFT enter into a Strategic Partnership to promote and develop advanced BIM Technologies for the Construction Industries of Hong Kong and Asia.
ARCHICAD 19 Update 4013 plus an update for ARCHICAD STAR(T) 2015
This Update provides an important fix to an error of ARCHICAD 19 Update build 4011: "199288: Snapping fails and causes wrong feedback and placement of elements in certain circumstances".
Lasers, Drones, and BIM: Using Point Clouds and ARCHICAD to Document Historic Buildings
BIM can transform the entire process of design because we now have the modeling and simulation tools that the automotive aerospace and consumer electronics products sectors have had for years.
ARCHICAD modeling challenge: A Curved Wall with an Irregular Top
This is not my best video. I am sick and rambling, but it does teach you how to model a curved wall with an irregular top surface using ARCHICAD.
Seattle ARCHICAD User Group — December 9th, 2015
We have time for one more Seattle ARCHICAD user group before 2016. Join us in downtown Seattle on December 9th, 2015.
Is BIM making you a better designer?
Why aren't more people talking about BIM and design? How to design better. How to be a better architect. How to make beauty and art. How to be awesome.
ARCHICAD 18 and ARCHICAD 19 Updates (compatibility updates for MAC OS X 10.11)
It's finally the day you can stop working and upgrade to OSX 10.11. But first make sure to backup, update ARCHICAD 18 & 19, and say goodbye to ARCHICAD 17.
Shoegnome Shortcuts for ARCHICAD 19
When I upgraded to ARCHICAD 19, I completely redid all my keyboard shortcuts for ARCHICAD. I suggest you do the same.
Shoegnome Work Environment for ARCHICAD 19
Have you updated your Work Environment for ARCHICAD 19? I mean REALLY updated it? I have. Here's a video and much, much more.
Three ARCHICAD updates, but probably not the ones you are looking for
These are not the updates you are looking for. Unless you use ARCHICAD 17 or ARCHICAD Solo. Sorry.
Institute Kicks Off Effort to Develop National BIM Guideline for Owners
The National Institute of Building Sciences is kicking off development of a new guideline to help building owners and their design teams utilize BIM.
Listen, Watch, Read
Is there a difference between the various ways we consume information? Is one objectively superior? Here's an example for you to ponder.
To be a better Architect, learn how to talk to computers
Not so long ago if you tried to talk to computers, people laughed at you. Now if you aren't teaching yourself that skill, it might be too late to catch up.
UK Construction Computing Awards 2015: Support your BIM
Wouldn't it be nice for ARCHICAD and GRAPHISOFT to win some awards and show off their amazingness? Here's one of your annual chances to make that happen.
Building Better BIM Libraries
Jon Buerg talks about his experiences building BIM Libraries for both Revit and ARCHICAD. To him, it's the key to any successful project.
Live Online Webinar: Introducing ARCHICAD — Rhino — Grasshopper Connection
Do you want to know more about the ARCHICAD — Rhino — Grasshopper Connection? This webinar is for you.
Compatibility notes: ARCHICAD on Mac OS X El Capitan (Day One)
Should you upgrade tomorrow and run ARCHICAD on Mac OS X El Capitan? Absolutely not. You need to wait for the next Hotfix for ARCHICAD 18 and 19.
Portland ARCHICAD User Group — October 13th, 2015
I'm going to Portland! And there's one thing I like to do when traveling for business: run ARCHICAD user groups! So let's do it!
Rhino-Grasshopper ARCHICAD Connection public beta
You'll need to be on a PC (because there's no Mac Grasshopper), but this is amazing. Grasshopper+ARCHICAD = Winning it.
Seattle ARCHICAD User Group — September 30, 2015
Please note the special location. Check out the map below because if you've never been to CERC, it can be a bit tricky to find. Also while the official start time is 6:00 pm, I believe a few of us
Minnesota ARCHICAD User Group – September 18, 2015
It makes me so happy to write the words "I will be speaking at an ARCHICAD user group in Minnesota on September 18th"