Archicad in Your Pocket Challenge Videos
Graphisoft is doing an community challenge through the end of November 2024: Archicad In Your Pocket.
3D Navigation advice for Archicad Users
Being able to navigate the 3D window in Archicad is super basic, but also extremely important.
Graphic Overrides, Electrical Plans, and More
Graphic Overrides are one of my favorite Archicad features. Check out this video and see how I use them to create beautiful electrical plans.
Modeling shower floors with the Mesh Tool in Archicad
The Mesh tool is great for modeling shower floors in Archicad (or any other floor/roof condition with a flat bottom and a sloped top).
Design Options in Archicad (Part 4 of 4)
Design Options in conjunction with Modules in Archicad open up all sorts of interesting possibilities.
Design Options in Archicad (Part 3 of 4)
In Part 3 of my series on Design Options, let's explore other ways to use Design Options to enhance the creative process.
Design Options in Archicad (Part 2 of 4)
Let's look at Design Options on an active project, and how Design Options can improve the organization of a template.
Design Options in Archicad (Part 1 of 4)
Design Options are an incredible addition to Archicad. Let's explore how they transform your work.
Archicad Tutorial #95: Importing and Cleaning up Objects in Archicad
Cleaning up imported Objects in Archicad is fairly easy. Just follow these steps.
Archicad Tutorial #94: Area Calculations for Wall Area by Zone
More proof that Quantity take-offs in Archicad are surprisingly easy
Archicad Tutorial #93: Area Calculations for Siding and Flooring
In this video I share how to create quick area calculations for siding and flooring in Archicad. Quantity take-offs in Archicad are way easier than you think.
Archicad Tutorial #92: Copy and Paste, Embedded Libraries, and Master_GDL Viruses
In this Archicad tutorial video I talk about copying between different templates, moving objects between files, and the horrors of Master_GDL Objects.
Archicad Tutorial #91: Exterior Trim Techniques
Here's a quick video on a variety of exterior trim techniques from a recent project in Archicad 26.
Shoegnome Open Template v26.31 for Archicad 26
In this small update to my Shoegnome Open Template for Archicad 26, I fix a long standing graphic issue with existing door leaf display.
BIM After Dark + Shoegnome
On March 9th, 2023, I'll be chatting with Jeffrey A. Pinheiro of The Revit Kid on BIM After Dark. We're going to talk Archicad vs Revit, BIM for residential, and much more.
Using Favorites to Model a Bathroom in Archicad
An template with robust Favorites is the key to unlocking the power of Archicad and BIM. Here's a video that will convince you.
How to Measure a House with Archicad
I build my Archicad model while I measure a house. In this video I share my process.
Find and Select in Archicad 26
Criteria Sets for Find & Select are a powerful, underused feature in Archicad.
Archicad 26 Review
In today's video, I share my thoughts and review Archicad 26. What's good. What's in need of improvement. What's worth ignoring.
The process of Working with an Architect
My daughters and I made a short video that explains the basics of working with an architect to build or remodel a home.
Starting an Archicad Project with the Shoegnome Open Template
This video covers the basics of the Shoegnome Open Template for Archicad. From how to start using it to what it includes.
Front Porch case study in Archicad 25
This Archicad stair is made out of five columns, three railings, and one beam. Check out the video to learn more.
Image Based Objects in Archicad
Trees in your Archicad model can really enhance the sense of place, if those tree objects don't look like garbage.
Baseboard and Crown Molding in Archicad
Baseboard and Crown Molding are super easy to model in Archicad. Here's a quick video on the best method.
Window and Door Customization in Archicad
In this video I hope to improve your knowledge and usage of windows and doors in Archicad.