Using Favorites to Model a Bathroom in Archicad
February 7, 2023
An template with robust Favorites is the key to unlocking the power of Archicad and BIM. Here’s a video that will convince you.
Advanced 2D Drawings
Shoegnome Open Template for ARCHICAD 20
July 24, 2016
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.
Building Better BIM Libraries
October 6, 2015
Jon Buerg talks about his experiences building BIM Libraries for both Revit and ARCHICAD. To him, it’s the key to any successful project.
Shoegnome Open Template for ARCHICAD 19
August 27, 2015
The Shoegnome Open Template for ARCHICAD 19 is finally here. Go get it!
Shoegnome Open Template 18.4 and ArchiCAD 18 Libraries
April 6, 2015
I’ve updated my Template again. Read the post to find out all the details, then download it and some ArchiCAD 18 Libraries .
Shoegnome Open Template for ArchiCAD 18
November 20, 2014
Did you like my template for ArchiCAD 17? Well I have finally gotten around to updating the Shoegnome Open Template for ArchiCAD 18. Enjoy!
The convergence of 25,000 years of Art History leads to BIM
May 2, 2014
I love creating diagrams. But this BIM Diagram is by far my favorite. It probably should become my new logo. Find out why it took 25,000 years to make.
Black and White 3D Documents in ArchiCAD
January 21, 2014
Someone asked me a simple question. So I recorded about 13 minutes of answers: it’s time to talk about Black and White (and red) 3D Documents in ArchiCAD.
BIMx Docs Brings Fully Integrated BIM Projects to the iPhone/iPad
October 20, 2013
The official announcement about BIMx Docs for ArchiCAD. The future of BIM documentation arrived last week. Check out BIMx Docs by Graphisoft. The more you explore it, the more you’re going to see the potential. If you are interested in the future of BIM, you need to check BIMx docs out.
Guest Blogger Willard Williams: Review of the Better Detail Marker by Master Script
June 28, 2013
The Better Detail Marker for ArchiCAD by Master Script is an awesome little tool to add to your box. Â The Object basically allows you to adjust how the tail will look while removing the arrow at the markers’ head. Â The stock ArchiCAD detail markers have limited adjustments of various types of marker heads but few tail options for the Object. Â Our preference within our drawing standards is to have a
Revit 2014 & ArchiCAD 17, please meet your friend SketchUp Pro 2013
June 3, 2013
So this is big news. Lots to read. I was too busy with my impending move to get this out the day everyone else was freaking out about SketchUp Pro 2013. But that’s okay, news like this deserves to be mulled over. And I think it’s going to take a while, especially with what my Summer is looking like, to digest all the implications of this new release. In general
Creating 2D Symbols for ArchiCAD Objects
May 30, 2013
The most important ArchiCAD (Objects) video you’ll watch in 2013 Back in February 2013 I made a tutorial video on making ArchiCAD Objects. If you haven’t watched it, you should. It covers the basics of object making that I completely gloss over in this new video. I’m assuming if you’re watching this video, then you’ve already seen that one or the recent videos by Eric Bobrow (links in previous post).
Digital over Paper Documents: This is Solvable
May 10, 2013
We need to move away from printed documents. Not to save the forests and not to save on money, though those are nice benefits. We need to evolve beyond what we’ve always done because paper documents are so dumb, so inflexible, so 20th Century. We can do better. Why do we cram as many sections or details as possible on a sheet? We do this to save paper, to go
Printing Architectural Documents is a Waste of Your Time
April 23, 2013
A local Minnesota ArchiCAD (and Revit) user wrote to me about his new machine after reading my post over on BIM Engine about hardware requirements for ArchiCAD. He had this to say: “…I am testing a brand new iMac. Â It’s the 27″ model and it’s completely built-to-order with the beefier hardware. Â I’ve been using it for a couple weeks now and it’s really nice for ArchiCAD. Â The 2560 x 1440
Skeuomorphs and Architectural Documentation
April 21, 2013
Architectural Documentation in the 21st Century There’s a good chance you’re aware of Seth Godin. He writes some pretty amazing stuff. My current favorite is this post: Skeuomorphs = failure. If you’re not familiar with what a skeuomorph is, here’s the first sentence from the wikipedia entry: “A skeuomorph is a physical ornament or design on an object made to resemble another material or technique.” I think this fits perfectly
Color Elevations and Details in ArchiCAD
November 14, 2012
Do you know how to create these two images in ArchiCAD? Clink on the images or the links to read posts I wrote for BIM Engine that talk more in depth about each. With a little bit of knowledge and template set-up both are very easy to do–and they are a great leap forward for what our documents can be. Evolution of an Elevation Adding Legibility to Details