
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.

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.

This two minute video will show you how to miter roofs in ARCHICAD. This is one of my favorite, little known techniques.


I’ve corrected errors, added more Favorites, updated how I manage Building Materials and Surfaces, and more.

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.

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.

With the latest update to ARCHICAD 20, we can now turn color and shadows on/off with Graphic Overrides in any ARCHICAD elevation.

Good Star Wars movies give clues on how to design buildings to last for centuries.

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.