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Whether you’re an established firm or a young studio, technology is rapidly evolving in the AEC market and clients are expecting high-tech when it comes to architectural design services. This is leading businesses to rethink their design approach. We will review how firms are adapting by shifting BIM earlier into the design process, generating ideas with algorithmic design, incorporating “real-time” visualization, and integrating immersive technologies such as BIMx, Unreal Engine and HTC Vive into their workflow. Join us to embark on a look at High-Tech in today’s creative workflow and glimpse the future where we envision how design technologies will impact the profession.

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Algorithmic Design Meets BIM Discover how combining algorithmic design with BIM can be used to generate design concepts with tools such as ARCHICAD, Rhino and Grasshopper.

Influence of Gaming on Architecture Explore the benefits of “real-time” rendering and how gaming engines are allowing architects to not just visualize a project but experience design.

Immersive Design – VR to Mobile Examine immersion technologies that support the architectural design process without breaking the bank including BIMx, HTC Vive and Oculus Rift.

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Presenter:

• Thomas M. Simmons, President, ARCHVISTA Consulting
• Simmons was recently a speaker at the Graphisoft 2020GO Conference in Budapest and at the AIA California Monterey Design Conference. He has over 20 years of experience implementing BIM into architecture, interior design and construction companies ranging from small firms to multi-national corporations as well as management of the Architectural Record – Record Homes Virtual Tours and the award-winning NASA Virtual Tours.

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What you will learn:

• Review technologies that increase your presentation effectiveness to help sell your design.
• Examine design and visualization solutions for architecture including BIMx, Rhino, Grasshopper, ARCHICAD, Unreal Engine and HTC Vive.
• Discover how architects use immersion technologies, through case studies, to improve the understanding of a project and create better design decisions.
• Explore how mobile and virtual reality are impacting methods for presenting and communicating in the design and construction phase.

In order to use the benefits of real-time visualization you must first have a model of your project. There are a number of 3D modeling solutions on the market but for this class we will use ARCHICAD. This is the preferred BIM solution by architects for both design and production.

This class will focus on how you can quickly create a model with simple and concise steps. In this course you will learn:

• Overview of the ARCHICAD interface
• Understanding how to navigate a project with views.
• Tips for 2D and 3D navigation
• Commonly used keyboard shortcuts and commands
• Instructions for drawing, modeling and editing
• Other essentials to familiarize yourself with creating a design using ARCHICAD’s modeling tools.

Forward-thinking architecture firms and interior designers are increasingly leaning on real-time visualization to explore, evaluate, and present designs. By providing clients and project stakeholders the opportunity to experience spaces in interactive and immersive environments, real-time technology offers a compelling method for communication.

The next generation of architectural visualization tools is providing new ways to accelerate workflows. More intuitive user interfaces are drastically reducing learning curves, while offering new ways to quickly and easily connect to BIM software for increased productivity and faster iterations.

In this course you will learn:

• A review of software solutions that offer real-time visualization.
• How real-time visualization can be used as a design tool for architecture and interior design.
• Hardware required to run real-time visualization solutions.
• Process to integrate 3D BIM models and how you update project changes.
• Adding and editing materials, lights, furnishings and landscape elements.
• How to create and render still images and animations
• The process to use real-time visualization with VR (virtual reality)

AIA CES:  2 LUs

If you’re still using 2D CAD such as AutoCAD or Vectorworks and you’re curious about BIM you should attend this seminar where we’ll introduce you to:

• An overview of BIM (Building Information Modeling)
• Advantages and benefits of an integrated 2D/3D workflow
• How to create a smooth transition from traditional CAD to BIM

While 2D CAD systems are very powerful for drafting they fall short when coordinating project changes. This is why businesses are shifting to BIM to increase productivity and streamline a project’s workflow to:

• Avoid mistakes due to different modifications
• Improve the coordination between the different disciplines
• Better analyze the building’s properties
• and much more…

Whether you’re an established firm or a young studio, technology is rapidly evolving in the AEC market and clients are expecting high-tech when it comes to architectural design services. This is leading businesses to rethink their design approach.

We will review how firms are adapting to this change by:

• Shifting BIM earlier into the design process
• Incorporating “real-time” visualization
• Integrating immersive technologies such as Unreal Engine and HTC Vive
• Using mobile apps such as the BIMx Hyper-model for presentations, design review and on-site coordination.

Join us to embark on a look at High-Tech in today’s creative workflow and glimpse the future where we envision how design technologies will impact the profession.

HOSTED BY: DeForest Architects

User Groups are a a place to meet, exchange ideas, ask questions, and share accomplishments with other professionals in our industry. We present projects, share tips-and-tricks, and provide the opportunity to network with other ARCHICAD users.

• Discover the latest GRAPHISOFT BIM technologies including ARCHICAD;
• Discuss software management strategies and best practices for rolling out new versions of ARCHICAD;
• Exchange ideas, ask questions and share your accomplishments with ARCHICAD and related BIM apps;
• Share and discuss projects with the group (why not bring along a laptop or smart phone loaded with BIMx to show off your work);
• Learn more about the resources available for your local ARCHICAD community;
• Meet your local GRAPHISOFT Team;
• Network and enjoy refreshments.

If there’s something you’d like to explore or if you’d like to share a recent discovery or project case study, let us know – info@archvista.com or 800-522-05554. We’re always looking for ways to help our users make the most of ARCHICAD.

Join other ARCHICAD Users as we examine best practices for utilizing this platform to create and manage building projects of all types. You’ll discover technical tips and tricks as well as ideas for how to use ARCHICAD to provide new service offerings that can increase your income.

6:00 – 6:20 – Wine & Cheese Welcome

6:20 – 7:00 – Topical Presentation

7:00 – 8 :00 – ARCHICAD Q&A

If there’s something you’d like to explore or if you’d like to share a recent discovery or project case study, let us know – info@archvista.com or 800-522-05554. We’re always looking for ways to help our users make the most of ARCHICAD.

Architecture is built on visionary thinking and creativity.

Today’s architects and designers are defining a new future using Virtual Building to automate design, documentation, building schedules, presentations, visualization and more.

Join this webinar to explore why ARCHICAD’s Virtual Building solution is redefining residential design and how it can provide your business with a competitive edge.

You’ll uncover:

• Early Design Modeling, Sketch Rendering and Presentations
• Photo-Rendering and Mobile Project Review
• Design and Specification using Manufacturer Product Objects
• Model Based Detailing and Bi-directional Building Schedules
• Intelligent Documents that Reduce Errors and Improve Coordination

These are only a few of the many benefits we will discuss as we explore why ARCHICAD is the leading tool for residential design and construction.

HOSTED BY: Guggenheim Architecture + Design Studio

User Groups are a a place to meet, exchange ideas, ask questions, and share accomplishments with other professionals in our industry. We present projects, share tips-and-tricks, and provide the opportunity to network with other ARCHICAD users.

• Discover the latest GRAPHISOFT BIM technologies including ARCHICAD;
• Discuss software management strategies and best practices for rolling out new versions of ARCHICAD;
• Exchange ideas, ask questions and share your accomplishments with ARCHICAD and related BIM apps;
• Share and discuss projects with the group (why not bring along a laptop or smart phone loaded with BIMx to show off your work);
• Learn more about the resources available for your local ARCHICAD community;
• Meet your local GRAPHISOFT Team;
• Network and enjoy refreshments.

If there’s something you’d like to explore or if you’d like to share a recent discovery or project case study, let us know – info@archvista.com or 800-522-05554. We’re always looking for ways to help our users make the most of ARCHICAD.

Join other ARCHICAD Users as we examine best practices for utilizing this platform to create and manage building projects of all types. You’ll discover technical tips and tricks as well as ideas for how to use ARCHICAD to provide new service offerings that can increase your income.

6:00 – 6:20 – Wine & Cheese Welcome

6:20 – 7:00 – Topical Presentation

7:00 – 8 :00 – ARCHICAD Q&A

If there’s something you’d like to explore or if you’d like to share a recent discovery or project case study, let us know – info@archvista.com or 800-522-05554. We’re always looking for ways to help our users make the most of ARCHICAD.