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Software Decline

December 4, 2013

There is so much misinformation out there, especially about usage numbers and software, especially software for architects. Right before I left Minnesota I had an old colleague/friend tell me that he was talking to an ArchiCAD user he met in a Revit training class. This mystery ArchiCAD user claimed that the ArchiCAD community in Minnesota was shrinking and everyone was abandoning the program (for another BIM application). My old colleague

ArchiCAD 17 is BIM Product of the Year

December 2, 2013

BUDAPEST, November 27, 2013 — GRAPHISOFT, the leading Building Information Modeling (BIM) software developer for architects, is proud to announce that ArchiCAD 17 has won the prestigious BIM Product of the Year award at the eighth annual Construction Computing Magazine Awards in the United Kingdom. This is the third year in a row that ArchiCAD has been honored with the top BIM product award. In addition, GRAPHISOFT’s BIMx took home

Implementing Successful Building Information Modeling – A book by a fellow ArchiCAD master

November 27, 2013

ArchiCAD-Talk alumn and BIM expert Erika Epstein has written a book about the implementation of BIM. Here’s the synopsis from Amazon: Building Information Modeling (BIM) is the process of generating and managing building data during a building’s lifecycle. Today, more and more architectural firms have adopted BIM software and processes because it allows them to produce measurably more work of better quality, in shorter periods of time. Featuring case studies

Nikken Sekkei and GRAPHISOFT Announce Strategic Partnership

November 21, 2013

BUDAPEST, November 21, 2013 — GRAPHISOFT, the global leader in Building Information Modeling (BIM) solutions for architects, and Nikken Sekkei, one of the world’s largest architectural design firms, announced today their strategic partnership agreement to establish a jointly-funded BIM Competence & Research Center for advancing BIM in Japan and South-East Asia. The multi-year strategic partnership agreement was signed by Keiichi Okamoto, President and CEO of Nikken Sekkei, and Viktor Varkonyi,

When are you a machine gun and when are you a sniper rifle?

November 19, 2013

Video games have a lot to teach us about being an architect. You should play more video games to verify this theory.

Tekla Global BIM Awards 2013

November 19, 2013

Those are some Beautifully Intricate Models (see what I did there). Tekla is currently running their global Building Information Modeling competition, Tekla Global BIM Awards, showcasing 46 projects from around the world. The competition website offers a nice brief look at what the world is building right now: stadiums, bridges, green energy plants, housing projects, and the new Mont Blanc ropeways too. Check Out the Projects and Vote Everyone who

Chic ArchiCAD Design Takes Top Honors at Build Sydney Live 2013

November 14, 2013

BUDAPEST, November 13, 2013 — GRAPHISOFT has announced that the team of ArchiCAD clients Rice Daubney of Australia and Obayashi of Japan have won the award for Best Use of BIM for Design, Drama, and Excitement at the recent Build Sydney Live event. The 48-hour event challenged participants from around the world to design a new International Convention Centre for Sydney as part of the specified 19 Hectare area of

Nemetschek acquires leading MEP solution provider Data Design System

November 13, 2013

Data Design System (DDS) offers CAD software solutions for intelligent building planning Strengthening market position for Building Information Modeling (BIM) Expansion of solution portfolio in the building process Munich, November 12, 2013 — Nemetschek AG (ISIN 0006452907) announced today to acquire Data Design System ASA, based in Norway. The leading CAD software provider for intelligent building planning delivers highly functional solutions for mechanical, electrical, plumbing (MEP), heating, ventilation, air conditioning

GRAPHISOFT Launches Campaign to Become the National ‘Public’ Champion for Hungary in the European Business Awards

November 12, 2013

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

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