Adding 2D to Sections and Details in ARCHICAD
Sections and Details in ARCHICAD require a combination of 2D and 3D information. This blog post talks how to handle the 2D.
ARCHICAD Roof Construction Techniques
In this video I discuss how to I prefer to model roof assemblies in ARCHICAD.
Shoegnome Work Environment for ARCHICAD 22
No surprises, just an already great Work Environment updated to ARCHICAD 22.
Model Speed, Complex Profiles, adding Fills, and a Quick Video
Complex Profiles need to be built correctly or they can cause a lot of problems in an ARCHICAD model. Here's one simple technique to remember.
Mitering Roofs in ARCHICAD
This two minute video will show you how to miter roofs in ARCHICAD. This is one of my favorite, little known techniques.
Seattle ARCHICAD User Group — June 19th, 2018
By June 19th I should have a permit for my own remodel, so let's get together and talk ARCHICAD. And then get a drink.
Seattle ARCHICAD User Group — March 8th, 2018
By March 7th I'll have submitted my own remodel for permit, so let's get together and talk ARCHICAD. And then get a drink.
Shoegnome Open Template 21.21 for ARCHICAD 21
A super minor update to my template.
Shoegnome Open Template 21.2 for ARCHICAD 21
I've corrected errors, added more Favorites, updated how I manage Building Materials and Surfaces, and more.
Seattle ARCHICAD User Group — November 30th, 2017
Before winter really sets in, let's get together and talk about CineRender and ARCHICAD 21.
Shoegnome Open Template for ARCHICAD 21
The fifth iteration of the Shoegnome Open Template for ARCHICAD is now available. Learn about the latest changes to my template and then download it.
Seattle ARCHICAD User Group — September 21st, 2017
We're heading back to Hoffman Construction's office in downtown Seattle for our September 2017 ARCHICAD user group.
Shoegnome Work Environment for ARCHICAD 21
Before we can start properly using a new version of ARCHICAD, we must first set up our Work Environment. Download my Work Environment for ARCHICAD 21.
ARCHICAD Site Models: Images on Meshes
Aligning 3D textures in ARCHICAD allows us to create stunning site models with little effort.
Seattle ARCHICAD User Group — June 22nd, 2017
We're kicking off the Summer with a Seattle ARCHICAD User Group at Weinstein A+U. The focus of this meeting will be an official introduction to ARCHICAD 21. Join us!
Seattle ARCHICAD User Group — April 27th, 2017
Our Spring Seattle ARCHICAD User Group meeting will be in downtown Seattle at Hoffman Construction. Join us for another great night of ARCHICAD discussions.
ARCHICAD Elevations: turning on and off color
With the latest update to ARCHICAD 20, we can now turn color and shadows on/off with Graphic Overrides in any ARCHICAD elevation.
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
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.
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.
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.