BIM Dream Team
Hopefully the era of firms trying to fix their BIM credentials through misplaced hiring practices is nearing its end. But probably not.
Easter Eggs in ArchiCAD
Have you seen the list of ArchiCAD Easter Eggs on the ArchiCADwiki? Enjoy! Of all the Easter Eggs in ArchiCAD, I still think this is the best one. But then again I'm a fan of anything that can be related
Moving Windows and Doors Between Walls – I bet you didn’t know this trick worked
Glitch Or Hidden Magic? When exploring ArchiCAD, I often find things and need to ask myself "Glitch or Hidden Magic?" Sadly this post about Conditional Operators is an example of a great glitch. Hopefully Graphisoft will either remove it so I
Work Environments in ArchiCAD – part 1
Thought about your ArchiCAD Work Environment recently? This week I'm trying something different (no real surprise, right?). In honor of setting up my new home office, I'm going to talk about my ArchiCAD Work Environment. I'm not going to cover everything
This Week’s post is coming, once Youtube stops being a jerk
So this week's post is written. The video is recorded. Everything is good to go. But I'm having issues with uploading anything to my Youtube channel. Hopefully I can resolve it tonight or try uploading from my wife's computer. I've
ArchiCAD Jobs
There are a lot of places to look for ArchiCAD jobs, but usually the positions are scattered among a whole variety of other opportunities. So it pays to keep an eye on local AIA boards, craigslist, the Archinect job board
Guest Post on Business of Architecture
I wrote a short guest post on Enoch Sear's Business of Architecture blog. It gives a little more insight into what I'll be talking about at tomorrow's TAP webinar. Read it here.
Shoegnome Youtube Channel Updates
So far I've gotten a lot of very positive responses from my Shoegnome Youtube Channel video tutorials. And it's definitely helped increase traffic to the blog. 7 of my 10 best traffic weeks have been since I started doing the
TAP Webinar March 9th… and I’m Speaking!
That's Right! I'm really excited about this. I'm one of three panelists talking about BIM for small projects. This is the second in the series. You can view the first webinar here (featuring two ArchiCAD users and one Vectorworks user). I
I Quit my job this week. What have you been up to?
Seriously. After 4 1/2 years at SALA Architects, I've left to pursue other adventures. I left my very stable job. A job where my coworkers appreciated what I provided for the firm and would love for me to stay there forever.
Guest Blogger – Scott Barrington shares the BIMstop Manifesto
At BIMstop we like to think big. We've come from humble beginnings and credit our growth and development to our engaged user base, such as the dedicated followers of this blog. Our service enables Architects and Specifiers to connect with the
Fun with Slabs – AKA Archi-treeStump and Slab ramps. Yes. Slab ramps.
Did you know you can make a ramp using just a slab and nothing else? Recently I've had opportunities to model quite a few schematic designs and imaginary buildings for the creation of renderings and walk-through movies. I love working on
Tekla BIMSight, ArchiCAD, & REVIT
It's Valentine's Day, so let's share some love between BIM platforms
Photos have a date and time stamp…
I found an excuse to combine my love of art cars and ArchiCAD I can't tell you how much time I've spent trying to match shadows in renderings to photos. Why didn't I think of this before? All digital photos have
ArchiCAD 15 Hotfix #2 and ArchiCAD 14 Hotfix #6 released today.
ArchiCAD 15 Hotfix #2 (Build 3602) ArchiCAD 14 Hotfix #6 (Build 4204) Here's something worth reading now as well, from the release notes: Notice to users who have both ArchiCAD 15 and ArchiCAD 14 installed  ArchiCAD 14 Hotfix 6 (build 4204) should be applied
Modify Wall – a video exploration of a great function
It's time to demystify walls AND make your coworkers think you have magical ArchiCAD powers
All the ways to Get the Latest from Shoegnome
Instead of writing a blog post and recording a video for the Youtube Channel tonight, I get to deal with a broken washing machine. Joy. I'll get the post and video up either Tuesday or Wednesday night. In the meantime
Interactive ArchiCAD Practice Manual – guest blogger Vaneshrie Sullivan shares insights into her book
The Interactive ArchiCAD Practice Manual came from the realization that, although there are numerous books on teaching ArchiCAD users how to use the tools and navigate around projects, there is not much guidance on how to apply this software in
Minnesota ArchiCAD Usergroup Meeting (January 30th, 2012)
It's been a while, so let's get together and talk ArchiCAD
Definitive Proof of the Shell Tool’s Awesomeness
Since the release of ArchiCAD 15 I've enjoyed using the shell tool--more for it's ability to be reshaped in 3D, plan, section, and elevation than its crazy form-making opportunities. BIMES has created a 4 minute video that highlights how impressive and
Adventures in GDL — guest blogger Kristian Bursell shares the origins of CADSwift
I officially entered the building design realm through the Architecture and Environmental Design course at the University of Canberra. After constantly being told that my ideals were that of a dreamer I became unsure of myself and decided the safe
TWO videos on Complex Profiles
Tonight I recorded two videos. Making these videos reminds me of how I first learned ArchiCAD. I spent a fair amount of time sitting behind one of my coworkers, just watching him work. It was very enlightening. And as I rewatch
So Long 2011. Happy Holidays and here’s to a great 2012.
To Close out 2011, here's a great video of Ice Cube talking about the Eames. It's from Pacific Standard Time the birth of the LA art scene. I know it doesn't have anything to do with ArchiCAD, but it's Ice
Local Minnesota ArchiCAD firm looking for help
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THREE graphic shortcuts for Sections and Interior Elevations
Over the past year and a half of blogging I've had many small ArchiCAD tips and tricks that I wanted to share, but could never find the proper way to write about them. The aggregate of these tricks help me