gbXML export add-on (for free from Cadimage)
February 20, 2015
The ArchiCAD community is awesome. Cadimage has a free gbXML export add-on for you.
EcoDesigner Star
ArchiCAD 17 Hotfix (build 5019) with EcoDesigner Star Trial
February 4, 2014
Download this latest Hotfix for ArchiCAD 17 to get access to an EcoDesigner Star Trial.
GRAPHISOFT Releases EcoDesigner STAR
January 21, 2014
GRAPHISOFT®, the leading Building Information Modeling (BIM) architectural software developer, has announced the launch of EcoDesigner STAR, the first software that places standard-compliant energy analysis in the heart of the architect’s familiar BIM work environment. EcoDesigner STAR enables architects to design the most energy-efficient buildings, by themselves or working together with engineers or specialist consultants.
Architects are Lazy (plus ArchiCAD 17 news)
February 21, 2013
News of ArchiCAD 17 The shape and form of ArchiCAD 17 continue to be slowly revealed. I’m not sure if I’m just more aware this year or if more news is getting shared than in the past. Either way, here’s a very interesting article from Enigneering News-Record that talks about both EcoDesigner STAR and some time frames for the eventual release of ArchiCAD 17. I guess we can start tossing
GRAPHISOFT Launches EcoDesigner STAR Public Beta
February 6, 2013
BUDAPEST, February 6, 2013 — GRAPHISOFT®, the leading Building Information Modeling (BIM) architectural software developer, has announced the launch of EcoDesigner STAR Public Beta, the first software that places standard-compliant energy analysis in the heart of the architects’ familiar BIM work environment. EcoDesigner STAR enables architects to design the most energy-efficient buildings, without having to rely on input from engineers or specialist consultants. Built on ArchiCAD 16’s native Energy Evaluation
Hints of ArchiCAD 17
January 9, 2013
I’m always keeping an eye out for news about the future of ArchiCAD While Graphisoft like most technology companies keeps most of their forthcoming features as closely kept secrets (for good reason), there are hints about the future. For instance, it’s not too late to sign up for the Eco Designer Star webinar. If you can’t wait to watch the webinar, you can follow that link to read some inside
EcoDesigner Star: 2013, the Year of BEM?
December 18, 2012
What is EcoDesigner Star? You can read a little more by clicking on this link, but here are the basics: “EcoDesigner Star enables architects to use ArchiCAD’s building information model (BIM) directly as a building energy model (BEM). This ensures streamlined collaboration between designers and energy consultants. Furthermore, EcoDesigner Star offers standard-compliant energy analyses on the BEM and produces a detailed building performance report, all within the familiar ArchiCAD design