Upcoming Events

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Feb
21
Thu
BIM & Interior Design
Feb 21 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
  • Looking to improve your interior design process with 3D modeling?
  • Want to automate cost estimates, asset management and furniture schedules?
  • Are clients asking for visualization & VR?

Discover how ARCHICAD can enhance your interior design workflow from concept to material and product selection while improving your design process. You’ll uncover how to use ARCHICAD for:

  • Handling early design modeling and visualization of interior space
  • Using the model to explore ideas for material and color design options
  • Integrating objects from manufacturers for furniture, appliances, lights & more
  • Better coordination of documentation with layout solution for material boards
  • Improving client communication and engagement with design immersion.

Please join us to see how our industry leading BIM tool can improve your business productivity and reduce errors.

Feb
25
Mon
Creating Custom Cabinet & Hardware Components
Feb 25 @ 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
Creating Custom Cabinet & Hardware Components @ Online Training

Examine how to create custom cabinet doors, cabinet knobs and pull hardware in ARCHICAD. Plus, learn how to create custom gate designs as component-based objects.

This lesson includes an introduction and lesson overview, a hands-on demonstration of the topic in ARCHICAD, and a Q&A with our experienced instructor. An intermediate level course, it is appropriate for ARCHICAD and ARCHICAD Solo users.

Feb
28
Thu
Rethink Design & Technology
Feb 28 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Rethink Design & Technology
AIA California has partnered with Graphisoft to share insights from firms who are rethinking BIM. Join us for a webinar to discover the joy of using technology in design from sketching on iPads to immersive Virtual Reality.
You’ll hear firms discuss their strategies for using BIM in the design phase including…
  • Laney LA
  • Joseph Vance Architects
  • CORE Architecture
  • KA DesignWorks
  • CAST Architecture
  • HapstakDemetriou+

What you will learn:

  • Discover how to infuse creativity with technology.
  • Hear how firms improve their design process & profitability.
  • Understand how to reduce project cost by consolidating multiple technology solutions.
  • Examine steps to change your firm’s process to create better team communication.

1 AIA LU

Mar
1
Fri
BIM | Commercial
Mar 1 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
  • Looking for an easy to use BIM solution?
  • Want to automate documentation, building schedules, conflict detection and more?
  • Losing time modeling your designs in SketchUp and then rebuilding your model in Revit?

Join this webinar to examine how ARCHICAD can enhance your commercial and retail workflow from concept to documentation while improving your design process. You’ll uncover how ARCHICAD handles:

  • Early Design Modeling & Visualization
  • Using the 3D Model to Explore Ideas with Clients
  • Access to Parametric Library as well as Manufacturer Objects
  • Consultant Integration for Clash Detection & Mobile Project Review

We hope you can join us!

Mar
4
Mon
Create Custom Curtain Wall Components
Mar 4 @ 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
Create Custom Curtain Wall Components @ Online Training

Learn how to create custom curtain wall frames and caps in ARCHICAD using DWG files from the manufacturer. Also uncover how to design a custom panel.

This lesson includes an introduction and lesson overview, a hands-on demonstration of the topic in ARCHICAD, and a Q&A with our experienced instructor. An intermediate level course, it is appropriate for ARCHICAD and ARCHICAD Solo users.

Mar
5
Tue
Rethink Design & Technology
Mar 5 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Rethink Design & Technology
More and more architecture firms are rethinking how they use technology in design.
Architects will share how they use digital tools in the design phase including presentations on iPads, BIM technology and Virtual Reality.
Join us to hear from the following architecture firms…
  • Laney LA
  • Joseph Vance Architects
  • CORE Architecture
  • KA DesignWorks
  • CAST Architecture
  • HapstakDemetriou+
What you will learn:
  • Discover how to infuse creativity with technology.
  • Hear how firms improve their design process & profitability.
  • Understand how to reduce project cost by consolidating multiple technology solutions.
  • Examine steps to change your firm’s process to create better team communication.
Mar
7
Thu
ARCHICAD User Group
Mar 7 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Join other ARCHICAD Users as we examine best practices for utilizing this platform toMark Davis 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.

 

Mar
12
Tue
ModelPort 2.0 – New & Improved
Mar 12 @ 9:00 am – 10:00 am
ModelPort 2.0 - New & Improved

Discover the new and improved ModelPort 2.0 – the leading object importer and editor for ARCHICAD. This latest release is more powerful than ever with new editing and viewing tools that work prior to and after importing objects into ARCHICAD. Change materials, textures, pen weights, fill colors and more. Plus reduce the file size and control the polygon count of objects improving both speed and performance. Oh, and did we mention, you can now access even more file types such as MODO, Lightwave and Blender just to name a few.

Join us to learn more and unleash a whole new world of ARCHICAD Objects with ModelPort 2.0.

ModelPort 2.0 – New & Improved
Mar 12 @ 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
ModelPort 2.0 - New & Improved

Discover the new and improved ModelPort 2.0 – the leading object importer and editor for ARCHICAD. This latest release is more powerful than ever with new editing and viewing tools that work prior to and after importing objects into ARCHICAD. Change materials, textures, pen weights, fill colors and more. Plus reduce the file size and control the polygon count of objects improving both speed and performance. Oh, and did we mention, you can now access even more file types such as MODO, Lightwave and Blender just to name a few.

Join us to learn more and unleash a whole new world of ARCHICAD Objects with ModelPort 2.0.

Mar
14
Thu
BIM & Residential Design
Mar 14 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
  • Want to change from 2D CAD to 3D BIM?
  • Interested in improving your profitability?
  • Do you struggle using Revit in design?

We invite you to join this webinar to learn how ARCHICAD can enhance your residential project workflow from concept to construction while improving your design process. You’ll discover how ARCHICAD is used for:

Early Design Modeling, Sketch Rendering and Presentations

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Photo-Rendering, Energy Analysis and Mobile Project Review

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Design and Specification using Manufacturer Product Objects

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Model Based Detailing and Bi-directional Building Schedules

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Intelligent Documents that Reduce Errors and Improve Coordination

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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.

Mar
20
Wed
Rethink BIM | Design to Virtual Reality
Mar 20 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Rethink BIM | Design to Virtual Reality @ AIA San Francisco

Struggling with BIM in design? Are your clients requiring interactive 3D models or Virtual Reality? You’re not alone!

Firms are rethinking their approach to BIM as technology savvy clients expect more from architecture design services.

Join us to hear architects discuss why they’re shifting BIM earlier in the design process, how this is impacting their business profitability and why a growing number of firms are switching to ARCHICAD, a design focused BIM platform. We’ll discuss how to use ARCHICAD as a design tool including as a replacement to SketchUp, to develop project presentations and as a bridge to immersion technologies such as BIMx, Google Cardboard VR, HTC Vive and Oculus Rift.

You’ll hear firms discuss their strategies for using BIM in the design phase including…
  • Laney LA
  • Joseph Vance Architects
  • CORE Architecture
  • KA DesignWorks
  • CAST Architecture
  • HapstakDemetriou+

What you will learn:

  • Discover why firms are rethinking their approach to BIM.
  • Discuss the impact of technology savvy clients and their expectations for architectural design services.
  • Understand the opportunity for presenting your design ideas through interactive 3D models or virtual reality such as BIMx, Google Cardboard VR, HTC Vive and Oculus Rift.
  • Learn why architects are increasingly switching to ARCHICAD’s design focused platform.

AIA CES:  1.5  LUs

Mar
21
Thu
BIM & Design Build
Mar 21 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

ARCHICAD can enhance your project workflow from concept to construction with an integrated system for design build projects.

Learn how to streamline costs, refine construction methods and increase your ROI. Our flexible parametric objects help you generate model based details quickly while simultaneously generating interactive schedules for pricing, doors/windows, equipment, and more.

We invite you to join this webinar to see how our industry leading BIM tool can improve your business productivity and reduce errors.

Mar
26
Tue
ARCHICAD User Group
Mar 26 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

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.

At this event you will also have the opportunity to:

  • 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.

Speakers will include Thomas Simmons of ARCHVISTA, Inc. and Jared Banks, AIA of Shoegnome Architects.

Mar
28
Thu
BIM & Interior Design
Mar 28 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
  • Looking to improve your interior design process with 3D modeling?
  • Want to automate cost estimates, asset management and furniture schedules?
  • Are clients asking for visualization & VR?

Discover how ARCHICAD can enhance your interior design workflow from concept to material and product selection while improving your design process. You’ll uncover how to use ARCHICAD for:

  • Handling early design modeling and visualization of interior space
  • Using the model to explore ideas for material and color design options
  • Integrating objects from manufacturers for furniture, appliances, lights & more
  • Better coordination of documentation with layout solution for material boards
  • Improving client communication and engagement with design immersion.

Please join us to see how our industry leading BIM tool can improve your business productivity and reduce errors.

Apr
2
Tue
New ModelPort 2.0 Eases the Creation of ARCHICAD Object Libraries
Apr 2 @ 9:00 am – 10:00 am
New ModelPort 2.0 Eases the Creation of ARCHICAD Object Libraries

With the release of ModelPort 2.0 downloading and managing ARCHICAD objects has never been easier. A plug-in to ARCHICAD, ModelPort opens the door to a wide variety of object types including OBJ, FBX and DAE as well as MODO, Blender and Lightwave. The latest editing tools provide the ability to change materials, textures, pen weights, and more. Plus you can view the object before and after importing it into ARCHICAD. Best of all, you can reduce the file size and control the polygon count of objects improving both speed and performance.

Join us to learn how ModelPort 2.0 can ease the creation and management of your ARCHICAD libraries.