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.
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).
A Tale of Two Platforms
Folklore says that Bill Gates's magnificent residence on Lake Washington may have been, ironically enough, designed on a Mac.
Client Eyes
Most people don't understand drawings the way architects do. This was made extra clear to me recently when I sat down with some prospective clients.
Seattle ARCHICAD User Group — March 3rd, 2016
It's time for Seattle area ARCHICAD users to get together and talk shop. This month we're going to talk about existing conditions and importing point clouds into ARCHICAD.
The Making of Point Clouds in ARCHICAD 19
This post is by Ferenc Traser, a Product Designer at GRAPHISOFT. In it, he talks about the development of Point Clouds in ARCHICAD 19 (and beyond).
Control Joints and Strong Air in ARCHICAD
Getting the most out of ARCHICAD and/or BIM is about finding the balance between the automation provided by the program and manual processes that give you complete control.
The Wedge Between Us
One other pet peeve of mine is to hear architects
Why BIM is Still Bankrupting Your Firm
Back in 2012 I updated a classic BIM graphic to show how BIM can bankrupt your firm. It's time to revisit that argument.
ARCHICAD is ‘BIM Product of the Year’ in the UK for the Fifth Year in a Row
This is the fifth year in a row that ARCHICAD has been honored with the top BIM product award. In addition, GRAPHISOFT took home the award for Company of the Year.
Global VDC and GRAPHISOFT enter into Strategic Partnership
Global VDC and GRAPHISOFT enter into a Strategic Partnership to promote and develop advanced BIM Technologies for the Construction Industries of Hong Kong and Asia.
ARCHICAD 19 Update 4013 plus an update for ARCHICAD STAR(T) 2015
This Update provides an important fix to an error of ARCHICAD 19 Update build 4011: "199288: Snapping fails and causes wrong feedback and placement of elements in certain circumstances".
Lasers, Drones, and BIM: Using Point Clouds and ARCHICAD to Document Historic Buildings
BIM can transform the entire process of design because we now have the modeling and simulation tools that the automotive aerospace and consumer electronics products sectors have had for years.
ARCHICAD modeling challenge: A Curved Wall with an Irregular Top
This is not my best video. I am sick and rambling, but it does teach you how to model a curved wall with an irregular top surface using ARCHICAD.
Seattle ARCHICAD User Group — December 9th, 2015
We have time for one more Seattle ARCHICAD user group before 2016. Join us in downtown Seattle on December 9th, 2015.