Wall Tool Construction Method Techniques
Making walls in ARCHICAD is one of the most basic functions, and one of the first things we all learn how to do. And yet
Two Burned Projects
Last spring I put out proposals to two clients who needed help because of fire damage. One will soon be under construction; I don't know about the other.
Private Moments with (the work of) Rem Koolhaas
I've only visited two buildings designed by Rem Koolhaas-or two that I can think of. One was easy and comfortable to reach, the other was a challenge.
Seattle ARCHICAD User Group — January 26th, 2017
Let's start the year by meeting at DeForest Architects for our first Seattle ARCHICAD user group meeting of 2017. Thanks Geoff, John, and everyone else at DeForest for letting us once again invade your space. Date: Thursday January 26th, 2017 6:00 PM — 8:00 PM Location: DeForest Architects 1148
The future of buildings is low-tech and dumb
Good Star Wars movies give clues on how to design buildings to last for centuries.
A brief history of living rooms and their televisions
Finding the best location for a TV in my own house is a good excuse to talk about the history of living rooms-and the evolution of home entertainment.
Seattle ARCHICAD User Group — December 8th, 2016
We've got one more Seattle ARCHICAD User Group scheduled for 2016. Join us for another great evening of ARCHICAD, pizza, drinks, and camaraderie.
Exporting Objects from a Loaded Library in ARCHICAD
Here's a quick tutorial on how to export an Object from one ARCHICAD file and add it to another.
Shoegnome Open Template 20.2
I've updated the Shoegnome Open Template for ARCHICAD 20 with lessons learned from a recent project. Read about the details and download the latest version.
Adding Contours to a Mesh in ARCHICAD
Here's a quick tutorial on how to add contours to a Mesh in ARCHICAD.
I feel Guilty because it’s Fun and Easy
My design process stresses me out. Not because it doesn't work. No. It's because it does and it makes me feel guilty.
Seattle ARCHICAD User Group — September 8th, 2016
We're heading back to downtown Seattle for our September ARCHICAD user group. We've got some special guests AND we're talking more about ARCHICAD 20.
Shoegnome Work Environment Bonus Video: creating the Tools Toolbar
Instead of using the Toolbox, I have created a custom toolbar for my Tools. Here's how you can make a similar Toolbar.
Shoegnome Open Template for ARCHICAD 20
The Shoegnome Open Template for ARCHICAD 20 is ready for you to download and use. Read this post and watch the accompanying video to learn what's new.
Shoegnome Work Environment for ARCHICAD 20
I've customized my Work Environment for ARCHICAD 20. Learn about what I did in this short video and download the Work Environment for yourself.
Parametric Ceiling Object Tool for ARCHICAD
Kristian Bursell just launched the first ARCHICAD related Kickstarter Campaign. It's for an amazingly flexible Ceiling Object. Learn how you can help.
Showing Section Markers in Elevations in ARCHICAD
Do you know how to show Section Markers in Elevations in ARCHICAD? Here's a video showing you the most efficient way to do it.
Obsessed with Sun Studies: Visualization in ARCHICAD
In late 2015 and early 2016, I wrote a number of articles on visualization in ARCHICAD. Here's an update of how I've been practicing what I preach.
Online ARCHICAD Training by BIM6x
We need more online ARCHICAD training options. Take a moment to read about why Link Ellis and Chris Clark have created ArchiBoost.
Modeling Foundations and Footings in ARCHICAD
Today I decided a blog comment would be easiest explained in video format: foundations and footings in ARCHICAD.
Seattle ARCHICAD User Group — May 26th, 2016
At this month's ARCHICAD user group, we are going to look back at ARCHICAD 19 and forward to ARCHICAD 20!
ARCHICAD in 2016: ARCHICAD 20 and Rhino — Grasshopper — ARCHICAD Connection
ARCHICAD 20 was announced today and last week the Rhino - Grasshopper - ARCHICAD Connection was officially released. Learn more.
BIM advice from Pantera’s Reinventing the Steel
I love Pantera's BIM advice to such a degree that I've been referencing Pantera song titles in every lecture I've given since at least 2012.
World Backup Day 2016
If you ever lose data, it's your own damn fault. As a yearly reminder, here's a crazy long infographic in honor of World Backup Day.
ARCHICAD Solo has limitations, and that’s great
Back in January 2016, GRAPHISOFT introduced ARCHICAD 19 Solo to the North American market. In our market, ARCHICAD Solo replaces ARCHICAD STAR(T).