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).
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.
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.
Your first task when switching to BIM
When learning BIM, the first task is always the same, no matter what program you use or why you made the switch.
How to Measure a House with Archicad
I build my Archicad model while I measure a house. In this video I share my process.
I want to learn Archicad, where do I start?
Here's a list of things you should do if you want to learn Archicad.
Find and Select in Archicad 26
Criteria Sets for Find & Select are a powerful, underused feature in Archicad.
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.
Site Models in Archicad
In this video, I look at a variety of ways to build better site models in Archicad.
Arches and Door Trim in Archicad
What happens when you need a complicated arched opening or trim around a door that isn't available in the default Archicad library?
Exploring Schedules in Archicad 24
Here's a twenty minute video on how to get more value out of schedules in Archicad.