CLOG: SCI-FI
I just got my copy of CLOG: SCI-FI. It's time to get yours. You did know I wrote an article for this issue, right? If not, learn more here. I can't tell you how excited I am about that. Oh and
Guest Blogger Jeremiah Gammond: What’s in a Name?
Nurse, doctor, mechanic, carpenter, lawyer, prostitute
Future of Architecture and the Built Environment – LinkedIn Group
I started a LinkedIn group. It has a grandiose title: Future of Architecture and the Built Environment. You can join the group by clicking here. Why did I start a LinkedIn group when there are already a million billion groups
Will your architecture firm buy a drone?
Doing measures of existing conditions in Minnesota usually meant one of two things: a hot summer day with no air conditioning, or sub-zero temperatures and snow. Plus if the site was outside the Twin Cities (Minnesotans love their cabins): a
Guest Blogger Willard Williams: Designers Masquerading as Architects
Designers masquerading as architects is a topic within the profession that bothers me deeply. I have had numerous co-workers (architectural educated/trained designers) publicly call themselves architects at cocktail parties, around their peers, to the general public
From Film to Digital Cameras & a Free Copy of OrthoGraph Architect 3D v7
I talk a lot about the future of practicing architecture. I'm really interested in how our tools and processes evolve. I am curious about what common frustrations we will soon no longer need to deal with. A lot of these
A Burglar, a Glitchy Graphics Card, and a Happy Little Cloud
I've now written three articles for the AIA CRAN Chronicle. The first two articles gave me a chance to talk about some different things than I usually do. Or than I usually did. Both those topics have now migrated into
Guest Blogger Martijn de Riet: Let me tell you about Revit Families
Jared's Note: As should surprise no one, Kristian's post comparing ArchiCAD GDL vs Revit Families caused quite a stir on both sides of the ArchiCAD vs Revit divide. I am both thrilled and honored that Martijn de Riet has written
Guest Blogger Jeremiah Gammond: Every Building has an Architect(ural Technologist…)
Jared's Note: Jeremiah originally wrote this post for his own site. I asked him if I could share it on Shoegnome because it fits so well with the recent discussions on the use of the word architect and what to
Guest Blogger Kristian Bursell: ARCHICAD GDL vs REVIT FAMILIES
Recently I spent a great deal of time working with Revit Families (RFA's) to determine their capabilities. I approached this endeavor with no bias; as most mathematicians will tell you, it is all about potential with personal preference a liability. Though
What’s in a name: Want to call yourself an Architect?
This is the second post dedicated to all the emotion and confusion surrounding the word architect. In all fairness, I could have used the person I singled out in the first post as the non-architect instead of Carlos for this
Unlicensed Architects: Why does it feel bad to be right?
This is the first of a few posts I am going to write on all the emotion and confusion surrounding the word architect: unlicensed architects, who can be called an architect, the licensing process itself, other industries co-opting the term
Building Materials advice from Two ArchiCAD Pros
Are you a little nervous about moving to the latest version of ArchiCAD? Are the mysteries of a whole new attribute a bit daunting? You are not alone. Here are two great resources for you to better understand what Building
UK Construction Computing Awards 2013: Support your BIM
Every year ArchiCAD and Graphisoft do really well in the UK Construction Computing Awards. Here's a look down memory lane. I expect this year to be no different. ArchiCAD 17 is a stellar version of our beloved software and I
Symbol Line Type Creation and Symbol Line Types in Composites
This video is in support of this BIM Engine post I wrote. You should read that post to understand more about what's going on. A few more notes: At the end of the video I say "copy in 3D". I meant
Could a 21st century pencil be the better tool Architects are looking for?
There are a lot of architects, designers, and drafters out there that aren't convinced by my ruminations on better tools. Either they refuse to be persuaded or just feel the pencil has some ineffable qualities about it. Ineffable doesn't cut
Improved IFC / ArchiCAD Connection Add-In for Revit 2014 Applications
Jared's note: read the beginning of this very closely. The Add-on is for Revit MEP, Structures, and Architecture (aren't they all sort of one program now?). In previous versions of this add-on it was just for MEP and Structures. The
The irony of using technology to write about the benefits of technology
On Tuesday my plan was to eat breakfast, make dinner, take care of some admin stuff (emails, responding to post comments, order new business cards, etc.), finish a blog post, and then spend the rest of the day working on
Beyond Haptics
In my post about haptic feedback and architecture tools, I really wanted to go beyond haptics, but the post was already long enough. Haptic feedback is great and I am confident it is coming. But we can go further than
Architects are really just asking for Haptic Feedback
I spend a lot of time thinking about architects and their tools. Why? Because architects struggle to separate themselves from their tools. We see this regularly with job postings that stress software knowledge over process understanding. I find those postings extremely frustrating
Of Bows and Arrows and Machine Guns
I was reading The Economist today. The specific article was on the origins of warfare and about whether humans are inherently warlike. The good news is that we are probably not predisposed to war, unless we are part of
It Happened Again: someone reminded me that Computers are Just Tools
Today on Twitter, in response to this post about the most amazing BIMx model I've seen, I saw a Tweet that went like this: "4all their power computers are just tools #architects still need 2do the hard work of #design" Yes, but.
GRAPHISOFT SE Selected as a National Champion Representing Hungary in the 2013/14 European Business Awards
BUDAPEST, July 22, 2013 -- The European Business Awards has announced that GRAPHISOFT will represent Hungary as a National Champion in the prestigious 2013/14 Awards program. GRAPHISOFT beat off stiff competition to be selected as one of seven National Champions
Graphisoft North America User Conference: 10 Reasons why you need to attend
First off, have you heard that there is going to be an ArchiCAD User Conference on October 15-16, 2013 in San Diego, CA. For a good overview of what's going to be happening read this blog post over at BIM
World’s First 3D Ancient City Tour Comes to Life in Bergama
BERGAMA, TURKEY, July 18, 2013 — Bilkom has launched a project called “History comes to life in 3D” using 3D modeling software and mobile technology from GRAPHISOFT and Abvent. As a result, the ancient city in Bergama can be explored