I asked on the Shoegnome Facebook page what my next ArchiCAD tutorial video should be about. There was some interest in Pen Sets, but the overwhelming majority of people wanted more on Building Materials in ArchiCAD 17. So here’s the first of at least two videos.
BUDAPEST, November 12, 2013 — GRAPHISOFT, the global leader in Building Information Modeling (BIM) solutions for architects, will compete for the title of Hungary’s ‘National Public Champion’ in this year’s European Business Awards, sponsored by RSM International, as the public vote opens for the first time. Already named as one of the national champions for Hungary in the internally judged part of the competition, GRAPHISOFT has submitted a company video
Regular guest blogger Willard Williams shares his thoughts on why he’s going to the AEC Hackathon this weekend in San Fransisco. And he’s also going to convince you that you should go to one of these events as well.
No one gives a shit about you. Not until you give them a reason to. The pond is so big. The fish are so plentiful. The Internet connects all the fish, and all the ponds. And many of the fish are so hungry. Hungrier than others who haven’t faced defeat. Because defeat either ends us or makes us angry. And anger means it’s time to fight more.
Can we distill the benefits of ArchiCAD, Revit, Sketchup, Hand drafting, etc. down by looking at simple architecture tool tests? I think so. Here’s why.
BUDAPEST, November 5, 2013 — GRAPHISOFT’s BIMx Docs is a Top 10 App for Architects, chosen by the editors of ArchDaily, an online publication and resource for architecture news and product information. Developed by GRAPHISOFT, BIMx Docs is a professional BIM project viewer featuring “BIMx Hyper-models”, a unique technology for integrated 2D and 3D building project navigation. BIMx Hyper-models offer extremely smooth handling and outstanding performance even for projects with
I have a mental checklist that I measure against all architecture firms that I know. The checklist comes out at different times. When I look at their websites; when I read bios on LinkedIn; when I’m connecting with them on Twitter or Facebook; when I tour their offices; when I talk to a principal at a convention or an intern over a beer after a user group; when I read
What is the number one problem plaguing architects? What is their greatest fear? The Usurper.
There’s something a bit meta about writing about social media for architects on a blog about being an architect. But after 3+ years of blogging, one learns a thing or two. Enjoy this quick article I wrote about Architects and Social Media. It won’t be the last time I discuss this issue. There’s just so much more to share.
