DWG output from ARCHICAD via Worksheets
A brilliant way to get bullet proof DWG output from ARCHICAD. Your archaic DWG using consultants will be amazed and extremely happy with the results.
Seattle ARCHICAD 19 User Group — June 24, 2015
It's June in Seattle. Let's get together for an ARCHICAD user group and talk about the latest version, ARCHICAD 19!
Roommate Test of Manhood
Two projects from my time at school show how a strict adherence to digital or analog tools can lead to trouble. I learned a lesson and went with the tool that failed.
Live Online Webinar: Introducing ARCHICAD 19 — Faster than Ever!
ARCHICAD 19 is now faster than ever! Learn more during this live online webinar.
Colloquial BIM
When talking about BIM, we often use language that confuses rather than clarifies. Do you know when you are speaking Proprietary or Colloquial BIM?
My house is full of wires I don’t need
When a previous owner remodeled my house in the late 1990s and early 2000s, he probably thought he was creating a futuristic, high end palace.
Going from Feet to Meters and Switching ArchiCAD Libraries
I regularly get asked if there is a metric version of the Shoegnome Open Template-or if I have any plans to make one. I won't be making one, but you can do it. Here's how.
ARCHICAD 19 — Faster than Ever
ArchiCAD 19 has been announced! Good luck being productive today. There's a lot to read about and a lot of videos to watch on YouTube.
Trimble and Nemetschek Group form Strategic Alliance
Trimble and Nemetschek plan to leverage the Trimble® Connect collaboration platform to integrate workflows between various BIM software. This is fantastic. More BIM. More Open. More Choice.
GRAPHISOFT Announces Rhinoceros – ArchiCAD Connection
Now you can go directly from Rhinoceros to ArchiCAD.
Trimble Partners with Microsoft to Bring Microsoft HoloLens Wearable Holographic Technology to the AEC Industry
Trimble is working with Microsoft to develop a new generation of tools, integrated with the HoloLens holographic platform on Windows 10. Make sure to watch the (marketing) videos. This is the world that is upon us.
BCF Manager for Navisworks via BIMcollab
Kubus increases the value of BIMcollab with a BCF Manager for Navisworks.
ArchiCAD Spring Academy 2015
It's approaching that magical time of year again, when the collective ArchiCAD brainpower of one location becomes almost incomprehensible. That's right, the ArchiCAD Spring Academy is only a few weeks away (May 22nd and 23rd)! In 2015 it's taking place
Seattle ArchiCAD User Group — April 30th, 2015
It's time for another Seattle ArchiCAD User Group. We're going to talk about add-ons, 3rd party Objects, and other things that don't come with the default installation of ArchiCAD. Read on for all the details. Come join us!
Shoegnome Open Template 18.4 and ArchiCAD 18 Libraries
I've updated my Template again. Read the post to find out all the details, then download it and some ArchiCAD 18 Libraries .
National BIM Standard-United States® Version 3 to Roll out April 15
In about two weeks, the National Institute of Building Sciences buildingSMART alliance® will release the latest edition of the their National BIM Standard.
World Backup Day 2015
You're obsessive with data safety, right? Good. It's dumb not to be. Let's talk about data safety & enjoy a crazy long infographic: it's World Backup Day.
ArchiCAD 18 Update #2 or 2.5 or #3: (Build 5100)
ArchiCAD Update 5014 is no more; all hail Update 5100. Hopefully with 100% fewer major Teamwork bugs.
ArchiCAD 18 Update #2 (recalled because of Teamwork 2 error)
Don't worry, this recall probably doesn't affect you. But still, read on.
ArchiCAD 18 Update #2
ArchiCAD 18 Update #2 is here and ready for you to use. If ArchiCAD didn't already ask you to, go download it now!
Shoegnome Open Template 18.3 and Layer Improvements
I've made some additional improvements to my ArchiCAD template. I think you'll like them, even if you just take the ideas and implement them elsewhere.
Modelport by AECobjects.com
The Modelport add-on by AECobjects provides a way to import 3DS, DAE, FBX, and OBJ files directly into ArchiCAD.
Webinar: Master your BIM workflow with BIMcollab
Learn about BIMcollab and the benefits of using it for BIM coordination and issue management in one of these upcoming webinars.
Live Online Webinar: Share More with BIMx!
Graphisoft has a webinar coming up about BIMx and BIMx Pro. I'm sure they'll aim to answer all your questions about the latest versions (and pricing).
Become an ArchiCAD 19 Beta Tester
ArchiCAD 19. It just feels good to write that. Are you excited about what's next? Do more than just dream about the next version. Apply to be a beta tester.