Talk to any architect or property owner and they’ll tell you that getting a building permit and maneuvering through the …
Is BIM in the Design Phase Worth the Effort?
Our BIM Guru Makes the Case for Why It Just Might Make Sense Many architects shy away from using BIM …
For MAC Architecture | Construction BIMx is Indispensable
Over the years I’ve always been amazed at the phenomenal grasp Michael Chacon with MAC Architecture | Construction has on …
Linking ARCHICAD to the Real World of Objects
When linking ARCHICAD, one thing users are frequently in search of is 3D Objects to use in 3D Models and …
New ARCHICAD User Group in South Bay
First of all, I’d like to thank the folks at Fergus Garber Young Architects (FGY) for hosting the first ARCHICAD …
OPA Workflow Makes for Geometrically Interesting Buildings
Creating stunning and award-winning architecture requires not only extreme talent but also tools that allow the vision to become a …
Are We Wasting Our Water?
In the last couple of years, California has experienced one of the worst droughts in history. As a Central California …
Some of Doug Wittnebel’s Favorite Design Apps
I just finished watching a dynamic presentation on new technologies that benefit design by Doug Wittnebel, RA, AIA, LEED AP, …
Aligning BIM with Your Design Process
One of the challenges facing architects today is changing their thought process on design as they begin to embrace the …
How to Create Building Information Models that Last
Before beginning to design a Building Information Model understanding what the model is going to be used for is imperative to deciding …