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AIA CES Learning Objectives
- Examine how a local firm uses BIM as a design tool in the schematic phase of a project.
- Discover how to easily migrate the design model for use in the construction documentation phase.
- Uncover the process of setting up a BIM model to quickly produce presentation design views and 3D cutaways.
- Explore case studies that showcase how to efficiently produce high quality graphics for production documents.
Agenda:
- 6:00 : Wine & Cheese
- 6:15 : Presentation by Graphisoft
- 6:30 : Introduction of Speakers
- 6:35 : Presentation by Gast Architects
- 7:15 : Q&A
- 7:30 : Networking
Presenters
Elyssa Estrada
Designer for GAST Architects. Elyssa is a California native enjoying the diverse urban lifestyle San Francisco has to offer. An architecture graduate of Cal Poly Pomona, Elyssa advances the firm’s technological prowess in 3D visualization and relishes contemporary projects. Outside the office, Elyssa studies dance with renowned choreographers around the city.
Grace Mariucci
Grace Mariucci joined Gast Architects after working on residential projects in the Silicon Valley area for several years. She graduated from Notre Dame with a Bachelor of Architecture and Minor in Philosophy. Grace currently lives in San Francisco, and when not studying for her licensing exams, enjoys exploring the city through new restaurants or a scenic urban hike.
About Gast Architects
Gast Architects specializes in custom residential homes and renovations, including both contemporary solutions and the sensitive restoration and adaptation of historic properties. Projects range in scope from the development of large country properties and inner city whole house renovations to more modest additions to and remodeling of existing housing in styles from warm modern to traditional.
In this In-Practice online session Andrew Passacantando will discuss how his firm uses ARCHICAD to design and detail residential projects including complex forms used in Mendham Shingle-Style construction, kitchen and bath renovations and historic residential projects.
Founded in April 1998, Passacantando Architects is a devoted firm focused on the high-end traditional residential market. They are driven by a passion for creating well designed architectural solutions that address client’s needs and desires in ways that are both innovative and respectful of tradition and craft, all through the magic of Building Information Modelling (BIM).
Presenter: Andrew Passacantando
Andrew is an architect and licensed contractor located in Morristown, New Jersey. He has been an active member of the AIA Newark, an AIA Board Trustee, Member of the Architectural League of New York and current chairman for the Morris Township Historical Preservation Commission. He is very proficient with Graphisoft’s ARCHICAD Architectural Modeling Software which his office has been using since ARCHICAD Release 6.0.
Our clients average between 30% and 60% increased productivity due in part to reduced time spent on documentation! In this final webinar we will uncover how to automate documents, extract building 
schedules, generate high quality graphics, collaborate with your team using a BIM Server and coordinate with consultants.
You’ll discover how to create sections and elevations that update as you work; how schedules and bills of materials that reflect the current state of the building model can be generated quickly and how interactive two-way communication between schedules and the Virtual Building™ allows changes to the model directly from the Interactive Schedule.
Join us to examine how implementing a BIM system can enable your business to be more efficient and reduce errors. It all comes down to saving time while increasing profit!
Presented by: Thomas Simmons – Director of BIM at ARCHVISTA, Inc., a consulting company focused on ARCHICAD implementation and project integration. Simmons has extensive experience in BIM technology for building design, project management and construction. Through his work with architects, engineers and contractors he has a broad understanding of BIM with specific emphasis on its use to inform design decisions, increase efficiency in documents, produce more accurate cost estimates and facilitate construction coordination through a Virtual Design and Construction process.
What ARCHICAD Users are Saying…
Graphisoft’s goal is to create tools that integrate seamlessly with the design and architecture process. We invite you to learn why our users are so passionate about ARCHICAD and its impact on their business.
“Using ARCHICAD exclusively has allowed us to take on more work, larger projects and thus increase profitability.” Mark Davis, Mark Davis Design, San Francisco
If You Design, Construct, or Renovate Buildings, this Conference is for You.
Join hundreds of ARCHICAD users at the 2017 BIM Conference, where there’s something for everyone! Whether you’re a new ARCHICAD user or a seasoned veteran, the GRAPHISOFT North America User Conference provides a concise, powerful BIM software learning experience and unparalleled networking.
Learn
Choose from a line-up of 30+ courses and keynotes to learn about industry trends and new and exciting ways of using ARCHICAD.
Earn AIA CES Credits
Get a leg up on the AIA CES credit requirements for 2017. Earn up to 15 AIA learning units over the course of two days – including several LU/HSW qualified sessions.
Inspiring Speakers
We heard you loud and clear! About half of our courses are being taught by your peer ARCHICAD Power Users. And we have some impressive keynote speakers, including Kai-Uwe Bergmann, AIA, RIBA, Partner, BIG and Marc Kushner, AIA, CEO, Architizer | Partner, Hollwich Kushner.
Friends, Food, Fun
There’s more to the BIM Conference than just great content—it’s also fun! We know that one of your favorite parts of the Conference is getting to network with fellow ARCHICAD users that are as passionate about the technology as you are.
TOPIC: Modeling Complex Building Details
Join other ARCHICAD Users as we examine best practices for utilizing this platform to
create and manage building projects of all types. This month we will examine methods to model complex forms for residential projects including kitchen and bath renovations. The session will include a review of projects from Andrew Passacantando of Passacantando Architects that demonstrate how to model complex forms used in Mendham Shingle-Style construction and historical renovation projects.
You will discover:
> How to model complex building forms
> How to model details for residential and renovation projects
> The Complex Profile Tool and uses for it
> How to integrate Complex Profiles with the Morph Tool
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 – [email protected] 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 – [email protected] 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 – [email protected] or 800-522-05554. We’re always looking for ways to help our users make the most of ARCHICAD.
If you’re still using 2D CAD or are unhappy with your BIM software we invite you to learn why architects, designers and builders alike are adopting ARCHICAD – an easy to use Building Information Modeling (BIM) technology. With ARCHICAD you can automate project documents, generate bi-directional building schedules, create intelligent keynotes, produce photo-realistic visualization, reduce construction conflicts and much more!
Attend a webinar presentation to discover how ARCHICAD’s BIM technology can help improve project productivity and improve your design workflow.
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 – [email protected] or 800-522-05554. We’re always looking for ways to help our users make the most of ARCHICAD.
Architecture is going through a fundamental shift in how designers communicate ideas. Today’s clients are technology savvy and becoming comfortable with interactive design immersion technologies such as iPads, BIMx, Google Cardboard VR and Oculus Rift.
Discover how mobile and virtual reality technologies are changing the way architects interact with clients, consultants, contractors and other stakeholders. The seminar will review case studies that utilize immersion technologies to improve their design process, build client engagement, expand services and support remote communication. We invite you to take a ride with us as we embark on a look at present day use of immersion technologies as well as a glimpse to the future where we envision how mobile and virtual reality will impact the profession.
Attendees will receive a FREE BIMx Cardboard VR viewer and BIMx app compatible with Apple iPhone or Android Phones.
Learning Objectives:
- Review technologies that can increase your presentation effectiveness and sell your design ideas to clients.
- Examine popular architectural design immersion technologies including BIMx, Google Cardboard VR and Oculus Rift.
- Discover through case studies how architects use design immersion to improve the design process, build client engagement, expand services and support remote communication.
- Explore how mobile and virtual reality impact current and future methods for presenting and communicating design and construction.
AIA CES : 1 Unit
This online lesson will review how to setup drawing views in ARCHICAD, which is the first step in 
the process of creating construction documents for a project. We will review how to place saved views onto Layouts, how to edit placed views and how to updated these views. This lesson is organized as follows:
- Part 1: Introduction and lesson overview
- Part 2: LIVE review of the lesson topic in ARCHICAD
- Part 3: Questions and answers
If you’re still using 2D CAD or are unhappy with your BIM software we invite you to learn why architects, designers and builders alike are adopting ARCHICAD – an easy to use Building Information Modeling (BIM) technology. With ARCHICAD you can automate project documents, generate bi-directional building schedules, create intelligent keynotes, produce photo-realistic visualization, reduce construction conflicts and much more!
Attend a webinar presentation to discover how ARCHICAD’s BIM technology can help improve project productivity and improve your design workflow.
Topic: Deep Dive into BIMx & VR
Examine how to set up your ARCHICAD files for BIMx and how to upload them to the viewer during this month’s user group. We will also uncover strategies for selling your designs and communicating with consultants and contractors using BIMx.Come ready to share your methods and learn from your peers.
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 – [email protected] or 800-522-05554. We’re always looking for ways to help our users make the most of ARCHICAD.
Examine how to setup your documentation standards for layouts including customizing the Master 
Sheet, setting up a titleblock, creating the titleblock graphics, inserting auto text to create automation for project information, defining an automated detail grid and creating a custom drawing title. This lesson is organized as follows:
- Part 1: Introduction and lesson overview
- Part 2: LIVE review of the lesson topic in ARCHICAD
- Part 3: Questions and answers
Examine how to manage a model-based drawing set including an overview of how to use the 
Drawing Manager to view the status of placed drawings and using the Publisher to creating Publisher Sets for batch output to save PDF’s, DWG’s, IFC’s, JPG, BIMx and other file formats. This lesson is organized as follows:
- Part 1: Introduction and lesson overview
- Part 2: LIVE review of the lesson topic in ARCHICAD
- Part 3: Questions and answers