Jared Banks, Author at Shoegnome Architects

ArchiCAD 16 Hotfix #2 released

September 17, 2012

ArchiCAD 16 Hotfix-2 package (build 3270) was released today. You can read about all the details and download the hotfix (if your ArchiCAD isn’t set to automatically notify you) here. I know this hotfix solves an OpenGL anti-aliasing issue with ArchiCAD 16 and Mac OS X 10.8. Additionally it also contains fixes for several Energy Evaluation problems, IFC bugs and improves display quality on Mac computers with HiDPI display. Remember

The Sound of Doom, Reflections, and What’s Next

September 16, 2012

I figured out how to easily change the tag-line on the website. One more thing to experiment with. The Sound of Doom Stippling. If you’ve heard me talk about being an architect in the 21st century, then I’ve probably referenced this. I’ve worked with architects who still stipple by hand. One time I heard this noise while doing some intricate automatic scheduling in ArchiCAD per a client’s request. I paused

What’s your Horrible BIM blog name?

September 14, 2012

Rebranding and Evolution I’ve been spending a lot of time working on what’s next with my career, my company and my writing. This year has been one of upheaval, risk, and experimentation. Remember the last two weeks? I think next week I’ll share some more news about this fall. And then later about what’s coming in 2013. Once I figure that out. Lots of exciting stuff. This week and last

More lessons from children’s TV

September 13, 2012

Don’t talk about the brontosaurus in a room full of dinosaur lovers The other day on Sesame Street they did a segment on dinosaurs. They mentioned a brontosaurus. Dinosaur Train would never mention a brontosaurus. Why? Because it’s not a real thing. It was a mistake from the late 19th century. It just happens to be super famous. If you’re looking for information, make sure you are using the right

Two models for ArchiCAD vs Revit

September 11, 2012

I don’t know why the two software packages are on my mind so much recently. Probably because of recent stories about people being scared or bullied into using a particular software, municipalities requiring a proprietary file type, clients demanding deliverablesÂ they don’t understand, out of work architects fearing that their employability is based too much on software knowledge, whatever… So there are two archetypes for the Revit vs ArchiCAD debate.

The beast with 1,000 heads

September 11, 2012

This week’s posts definitely have a theme: ArchiCAD vs. Revit. I hope to keep it above board. I’ve no interest in really trashing a program I don’ know or getting Reviteers to jump ship. I just want to raise awareness for all involved: BIM users, BIM curious, BIM averse. All types. I had thought about writing a bunch of garbage like: ArchiCAD vs Revit or How do ArchiCAD and Revit

My first overtly ArchiCAD vs Revit Post, sort of.

September 10, 2012

I’m trying some new things on the blog, now that I have more time and more outlets for writing about ArchiCAD. So just like last week, I’m trying for 5 posts in 5 days. And to have them all within a theme. Here’s #1. So of course I’m going to be horribly biased…. but here’s a few thoughts. I think both ArchiCAD and Revit are easy programs to learn,

THIS is how Architecture and Jazz relate.

September 7, 2012

There are a few things that really get my blood boiling. This for instance. Here’s another: People talking about how Architecture is like Jazz enrages me. I HATE when people make this comparison. I want to ask, okay so you say architecture and jazz are kindred spirits? Are you both an architect and a jazz musician? No? Then shut the fuck up. So here’s the thing. I am both an

OpenBIM and IFC? Listen to Bond Bryan Architects

September 6, 2012

You shouldn’t be allowed to use the acronym BIM if you can’t collaborate. That’s just one of the many awesome BIM and IFC related tweets you’ll get if you follow Bond Bryan Architects on Twitter. I’ve been following them for awhile now and they take BIM and IFC very seriously. Rather than try to explain what they are about, here’s some words from their BIM Manager, Rob Jackson: “Bond Bryan

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