A Tale of Two Platforms
Folklore says that Bill Gates's magnificent residence on Lake Washington may have been, ironically enough, designed on a Mac.
I want this.
Shoegnome was nominated for the JDR Industry Blogger Awards, in the Best Blogger Architecture category. This post is about something more important.
A pretty girl, a model, and an architecture student
The story of this basswood model is the beginnings of more than just my freelance architecture career.
Client Eyes
Most people don't understand drawings the way architects do. This was made extra clear to me recently when I sat down with some prospective clients.
Seattle ARCHICAD User Group — March 3rd, 2016
It's time for Seattle area ARCHICAD users to get together and talk shop. This month we're going to talk about existing conditions and importing point clouds into ARCHICAD.
How many Architects had I met prior to applying to Architecture School?
I probably should have talked to a few more architects before applying to architecture school. But honestly that thought never even crossed my mind.
The Making of Point Clouds in ARCHICAD 19
This post is by Ferenc Traser, a Product Designer at GRAPHISOFT. In it, he talks about the development of Point Clouds in ARCHICAD 19 (and beyond).
Why your Building Project Might Fail in 2016
BIMQ CEO Christian Ehl shares his thoughts on the data-driven building and why the construction industry needs to reinvent itself in 2016.
I was too inexperienced to know I was correct
I was one of those kids that always wanted to be an architect. When I was in first grade an architect came to our class. At least I think he was an architect.
Control Joints and Strong Air in ARCHICAD
Getting the most out of ARCHICAD and/or BIM is about finding the balance between the automation provided by the program and manual processes that give you complete control.
The Wedge Between Us
One other pet peeve of mine is to hear architects
Why BIM is Still Bankrupting Your Firm
Back in 2012 I updated a classic BIM graphic to show how BIM can bankrupt your firm. It's time to revisit that argument.
ARCHICAD is ‘BIM Product of the Year’ in the UK for the Fifth Year in a Row
This is the fifth year in a row that ARCHICAD has been honored with the top BIM product award. In addition, GRAPHISOFT took home the award for Company of the Year.
Global VDC and GRAPHISOFT enter into Strategic Partnership
Global VDC and GRAPHISOFT enter into a Strategic Partnership to promote and develop advanced BIM Technologies for the Construction Industries of Hong Kong and Asia.
ARCHICAD 19 Update 4013 plus an update for ARCHICAD STAR(T) 2015
This Update provides an important fix to an error of ARCHICAD 19 Update build 4011: "199288: Snapping fails and causes wrong feedback and placement of elements in certain circumstances".
Lasers, Drones, and BIM: Using Point Clouds and ARCHICAD to Document Historic Buildings
BIM can transform the entire process of design because we now have the modeling and simulation tools that the automotive aerospace and consumer electronics products sectors have had for years.
ARCHICAD modeling challenge: A Curved Wall with an Irregular Top
This is not my best video. I am sick and rambling, but it does teach you how to model a curved wall with an irregular top surface using ARCHICAD.
Seattle ARCHICAD User Group — December 9th, 2015
We have time for one more Seattle ARCHICAD user group before 2016. Join us in downtown Seattle on December 9th, 2015.
Is BIM making you a better designer?
Why aren't more people talking about BIM and design? How to design better. How to be a better architect. How to make beauty and art. How to be awesome.
ARCHICAD 18 and ARCHICAD 19 Updates (compatibility updates for MAC OS X 10.11)
It's finally the day you can stop working and upgrade to OSX 10.11. But first make sure to backup, update ARCHICAD 18 & 19, and say goodbye to ARCHICAD 17.
Shoegnome Shortcuts for ARCHICAD 19
When I upgraded to ARCHICAD 19, I completely redid all my keyboard shortcuts for ARCHICAD. I suggest you do the same.
Shoegnome Work Environment for ARCHICAD 19
Have you updated your Work Environment for ARCHICAD 19? I mean REALLY updated it? I have. Here's a video and much, much more.
Three ARCHICAD updates, but probably not the ones you are looking for
These are not the updates you are looking for. Unless you use ARCHICAD 17 or ARCHICAD Solo. Sorry.
Institute Kicks Off Effort to Develop National BIM Guideline for Owners
The National Institute of Building Sciences is kicking off development of a new guideline to help building owners and their design teams utilize BIM.
Listen, Watch, Read
Is there a difference between the various ways we consume information? Is one objectively superior? Here's an example for you to ponder.