Quick and Pretty Renderings From ArchiCAD
The above rendering is fairly typical of what I show clients these days. It's not the most complex image, but it's fast and easy. And you could imagine that with a little more effort scalies, trees, etc. could be easily
The Most Advanced 64-bit Drafting Program
Not ArchiCAD, Revit, or BIM, but an even MORE sophisticated program is now beta testing in 64-bit. NCARB is beta testing a new service that allows customers with 64-bit Windows systems and Macs to access the ARE Practice Programs. NCARB Record
I spend most of my time working on 1D models
I'll talk about all the convergence I've been seeing in 2013 another time. Suffice to say that Randy Deutsch's tweet about this Design Intelligence article fit too perfectly with part of my talks from ABX and EcoBuild. So I'm spurred
You are a Dinosaur
If you are reading this you are a dinosaur. The digital natives will steal your job. But that's okay because you won't be qualified to do your job when they start taking responsibility from us. And I do mean us
Best BIM Blog Post Ever
I just want to make sure you have all read this and that there's a link from my blog to it. How I wish I had written it! And today seems like a good time to link to it because
GRAPHISOFT and BIMobject Sign Strategic Partnership Agreement
MUNICH, January 16, 2013 — Leading BIM technology providers GRAPHISOFT® and BIMobject® announced today at BAU 2013 that they have signed a strategic partnership agreement, which aims to serve the ArchiCAD community with the broadest range of intelligent BIM components
ArchiCAD STAR(T) 2013 vs Revit LT 2013
Let's Do This. You should all know my feelings on comparing software by now. Especially ArchiCAD vs Revit. All I really know about the two light versions of ArchiCAD and Revit is what I've read and heard. I haven't used either. But
ArchiCAD STAR(T) Edition 2013 – look who’s all grown up
BUDAPEST, January 11, 2013 — GRAPHISOFT today announced the release of ArchiCAD STAR(T) Edition 2013 starting with the German and Austrian versions. ArchiCAD STAR(T) EDITION 2013 runs on the robust, well-tested engine of ArchiCAD 16 for unparalleled speed and performance, and
Hints of ArchiCAD 17
I'm always keeping an eye out for news about the future of ArchiCAD While Graphisoft like most technology companies keeps most of their forthcoming features as closely kept secrets (for good reason), there are hints about the future. For instance, it's
Onward towards 1,000
I'll use Post 300 as an opportunity to look ahead to the coming year. I'll be honest. I want to hit 1,000 followers on Facebook, Twitter, or Youtube this year. And then 1,000 on the remaining two in 2014. It's not
ArchiCAD Tutorial Videos on YouTube
Fun Fact: YouTube was officially launched in November 2005. I first learned ArchiCAD in January 2006. While writing my post on ArchiCAD heroes, I realized I was defining them very narrowly. I wanted to focus that post on those shining lights that
Guest Blogger Mark Beauman: World of BIM
There are a few websites now that offer free BIM content from manufacturers But there has never been a central point where architects, engineers and construction related professionals can access commercial BIM content through a flexible platform. It is for this
Want to work for Graphisoft North America?
You can read the posting here as well. But since I can't link directly to the specific job (just the general Graphisoft job board), I'll copy and paste it all to my blog as well. I assume GSNA won't mind. Technical Support
The best designs lie ahead of us
If you're an optimist, then you'll have to agree that the best architecture awaits us in the future. I'm an optimist. I'm a romantic too, so I'll always dream of and love the great buildings of our forefathers. My three
A good list, for Beginners to ArchiCAD…
...and those of us wanting a quick reminder of some basic ArchiCAD skills on this last day of the year. I always like reading through top 10 or top 20 lists of tricks. Especially for new users. I'm often reminded
Solibri Funds $21 Million Technology Grant Program to Stimulate Digital Plan Review Adoption in North America
This news isn't super new, but I thought you'd all be interested in it nonetheless. I know I am. It'll be awesome if Digital Plan Review in North America develops in an open, inclusive kind of way. Viva OpenBIM! “We have
BIM creates different types of graphic errors
Raise your hand if you've had this situation occur: A non-BIM user is redlining (pinklining?) a set of drawings created with BIM. They panic and freakout. They see an error that if it was done in 2D would be a disaster.
I want to see your plan Printed Out. And Soon.
FACT: Ugly drawings are the bane of many people in the early stages of using understanding BIM. Don't fight your coworkers. Instead draw them in. Teach them. When starting a project, whether it's new construction or a remodel, I always want to see
2012 International Property Award Winners in South America Designed with ArchiCAD
BUDAPEST, December 21, 2012 — GRAPHISOFT® has announced that two of the winning entries in this year's International Property Awards were designed using ArchiCAD, GRAPHISOFT's award-winning BIM software. Farkasvölgyi Arquitetura was 'highly commended' for two of its designs: Complexo Andradas,
Orthograph 4.0
A few things have changed since the last time I mused about Orthograph. I got an iPad (well my wife and I bought an iPad mini for ourselves, though it's mostly hers) I got a copy of Orthograph 4.0 Orthograph 4.0 was released I've
EcoDesigner Star: 2013, the Year of BEM?
What is EcoDesigner Star? You can read a little more by clicking on this link, but here are the basics: "EcoDesigner Star enables architects to use ArchiCAD's building information model (BIM) directly as a building energy model (BEM). This ensures streamlined collaboration
My Three Articles from ArchiMag
Are you familiar with ArchiMag? They are a quarterly magazine on the iPad dedicated to all things ArchiCAD. They do a great job of getting some familiar faces and names to write for them (Eric Bobrow, Apollo Spiliotis, Jeroen de Bruin, and
The Artlantis Attitude
Are you familar with Dwight Atkinson's books? He's got two great ones for ArchiCAD users. There's the Artlantis Attitude which obviously covers rendering with Artlantis. And for people looking to do all their rendering within ArchiCAD (yes it's possible), he also has
Cobbler’s Workbench Revision #3
My ArchiCAD Resources Page is approaching its first birthday. To know why I started this list, here's an explanation. And if you think there's a website I should include e-mail me. Only two additions right now, but at least one
1984 was a long time ago
I read a lot of things that annoy me. It's hard not to. Thanks Twitter. You're really helping me out. Sometimes I get smart and stop following people who write too much that frustrates me. I'm also doing my best