Best AEC use of Twitter – Be2Awards
I've been nominated in the #Be2Awards under the Best AEC use of Twitter. I better come in third place, behind @BondBryan and #UKBIMcrew.
From Film to Digital Cameras & a Free Copy of OrthoGraph Architect 3D v7
I talk a lot about the future of practicing architecture. I'm really interested in how our tools and processes evolve. I am curious about what common frustrations we will soon no longer need to deal with. A lot of these
UK Construction Computing Awards 2013: Support your BIM
Every year ArchiCAD and Graphisoft do really well in the UK Construction Computing Awards. Here's a look down memory lane. I expect this year to be no different. ArchiCAD 17 is a stellar version of our beloved software and I
Graphisoft North America User Conference: 10 Reasons why you need to attend
First off, have you heard that there is going to be an ArchiCAD User Conference on October 15-16, 2013 in San Diego, CA. For a good overview of what's going to be happening read this blog post over at BIM
Minnesota ArchiCAD User Group Meeting: Number 21
Yes, that's right. The Minnesota ArchiCAD User Group #21 is almost here. I am more excited about this event than any of the previous twenty meetings. The first meeting maybe comes close, but not really. WHY is this event so
Archicad Summer School 2013 – September 3rd through 7th
Daniel Dusoswa shared this on Facebook, but I'm reposting it here, with links. This is an amazing group, doing amazing events, and they have a knack for selecting insanely amazing locations. Seriously who doesn't want to go to Cardiff in
Minnesota ArchiCAD User Group Meeting: Number 20
Minnesota ArchiCAD User Group 20 That's right. It's time for our 20th Minnesota ArchiCAD User Group meeting since 2009. Who would have thought that almost four years after that warm September evening we'd still be at it. Here are the details: Date: Tuesday
ArchiCAD 2013 Spring Academy – May 24th and 25th in Riga, Latvia
Have you ever attended one of the ArchiCAD Schools in Europe? I haven't. But boy do I want to! Maybe 2014 will be the year I finally make it. My life should be less crazy by then. Or maybe 2015
World Backup Day is March 31st
World Backup Day How and why is this a real thing? Who cares. You better back your shit up. Often. If I ever write a book on BIM and/or ArchiCAD you better believe there'll be a chapter on Data Safety. I've got some
No Hollywood BIM
GRAPHISOFT North America and Trimble Vico Wednesday, February 27, 2013 from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM (PST) Los Angeles, CA Movie stars, fast cars, and cocktails by the pool. Â That's what people imagine when you say the word Hollywood. Â When you say Hollywood
Tekla Global BIM Awards
Eye Candy with a Ton of Substance I got the press release below from Tekla this morning: What is happening in the construction industry right now? Check the 42 projects from 18 countries that compete in this year's Tekla Global BIM Awards
BIM Design Charrette Supports Rebuilding of Monson, MA
Jared's Note: I'll be attending this event, and will have a ground report for you sometime next week. I'm very excited to leverage the collective architectural power of a room full of architects and designers with access to ArchiCAD and
What’s better than a 30 Day Free Trial? A 60 Day Free Trial (of course)
Are you attending Architecture Boston Expo? You know, that architect's convention in Massachusetts next week that I'm speaking at? Or do you wish you could? Well
Client Communications with BIM: I’m speaking at EcoBuild America!
Let's end 2012 in a big way. Because if we don't, 2013 will put it completely to shame. So here's details on my lecture at EcoBuild America: S108: Client Communications with BIM Presented By: Graphisoft Schedule: December 4th, 2012 Tuesday, 8:30am - 10:00am Location: Rm 209A Tracks: Building Information Modeling (BIM)
ArchiCAD Winter School 2013 is coming!
As Daniel Dusoswa says: Imagine the tough environment to learn all about ArchiCAD: two hour workshops and two hour lectures each and every day, one mile high in the Austrian Alps
Client Communications with BIM: I’m speaking at Architecture Boston Expo!
So yeah, remember when I quit my day job and said 2012 was going to be a big year for me and Shoegnome
ArchiCAD 16 is a finalist in the UK Construction Computing Awards
ArchiCAD 16, BIMx and Graphisoft are up for some awards again this year at the UK Construction Computing Awards: BIM Product of the Year 2012Â — ArchiCAD 16 Mobile Technology Product of the Year 2012 — BIMx Product of the Year 2012 — ArchiCAD
AIA Minnesota Homes by Architects, 5 out 16 ain’t bad
Every year I like to count the number of houses on the AIA Minnesota Homes by Architects tour that were designed in ArchiCAD. This year my back of the envelope calculation says 5 out of 16. That's essentially 1/3. Not
BIM for Small Projects – AIA Minnesota Continuing Education Lecture
Wednesday, September 12, 2012, 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM International Market Square 275 Market Street, Suite 512, Minneapolis, 55405 Continuing education AIA. This program meets the AIA/CES criteria and qualifies for 1.5 LU hours of continuing education credit. IDP. This program qualifies as 1.5 IDP
Is it already time for ArchiCAD Summer School 2012?!
Almost. But it IS time to start registering. What are you doing September 4th through the 8th? Want to hang out with some great people in Liverpool, England and learn more about ArchiCAD? The ArchiCAD events put on by ArchiCAD Users
Boston ArchiCAD Usergroup with Special Guest… ME!
Boston Area ArchiCAD User Group Date: Wednesday June 27, 2012 | 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM | Location: ICON Architecture 38 Chauncy Street #1401 Boston, MA 02111 RSVP HERE There's a lot going on at this User Group. ICON's 'BIM Team' will discuss their challenges and successes in
BIM Components at Your Fingertips – Webinar
It's webinar season! I'm sure there are just as many webinars throughout the year, but I feel like I've watched a bunch in the past two months. And I've signed up for a ton in the next few weeks. In fact
Build London Live 2012: Olympics Edition
Do you have time next week to participate in a very cool, global BIM event? From May 21st, 2012 - Noon BST to Wednesday, May 23rd, 2012 - NOON BST teams from around the globe will compete in a cloud-based collaboration
ArchiCAD 2012 Spring Academy
What are you doing May 25th & 26th, 2012? Well let me give you a recommendation: ArchiCAD 2012 Spring Academy in Riga, Latvia. Here's some info from the ArchiCAD Users Association's website about the event: "ArchiCAD Spring Academy 2012 is a two
This won’t help me win, but let’s not lose Miguel Krippahl’s ArchiCAD blog.
Miguel Krippahl has been blogging about ArchiCAD since October 2006. Back then I'd been using ArchiCAD for only 9 months. Miguel has decided that after blogging for so long, the BIMx competition is a turning point. If his readers don't