Upcoming Events

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Oct
13
Wed
Designing Interiors with Product Objects
Oct 13 @ 8:00 am – Oct 14 @ 5:00 pm

Join this webinar to explore how architects, interior designers and design-build professionals can integrate product objects from manufacturers using ModelPort. This tool is the leading Archicad add-on for importing, managing and editing objects. 

We invite you to learn how to enhance your Archicad workflow…

  • Import objects from a wide variety of formats including FBX, OBJ, DAE, 3DS, MODO and more. 
  • Manage Archicad objects created by Revit or SketchUp imports
  • Clean up and manage Morphs converted from imported objects
  • Create objects from model elements such as Walls, Slabs, Morphs, Beams, etc.
  • Add textures to any imported surface
  • Delete selected meshes in the ModelPort Editor
  • Reduce polygon count & file size of imported objects

Nov
11
Thu
Transform your Architecture Firm with Archicad
Nov 11 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
What if you could easily create stellar designs
and 
be 38% more productive? It’s possible with Archicad. 

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Designing an architecture project is a complicated process that requires meeting a wide range of requirements including budget, context, aesthetics, performance, building codes, and regulations all while trying to build a profitable business.

Join the webinar to discover how Archicad has transformed the business of architecture and design firms. In this webinar we’ll share real-world examples from clients who have…

  • Improved their profit margin by as much as 46%
  • Competed for larger projects without increasing team size
  • Reduced software costs over the long term
  • Created a better deliverable for clients and stakeholders
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“Our profit margin on individual projects averages 46%. I believe this is because of Archicad.” – Joseph Vance, Principal
>> Listen to the Interview
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“The firm’s software costs with Archicad are more cost-effective overall than with Revit.” – Stacey Stemach, Principal
>> Read About the Firm
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“Archicad pays for itself many times over” DAA discusses the incredible revenue gains they’ve achieved. – Christopher Lee, Principal
>> Hear Testimonial
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On Duke Ellington School of the Arts  “if we only had flat 2D plans, this project would have been impossible.” – Gabe Oliver, Vice President
>> Review the Project
Feb
2
Wed
NorCal & PNW Virtual Archicad User Group
Feb 2 @ 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm

What a better way to end your day than with like-minded Archicad Users! Grab a beverage and settle in to join this virtual conversation. We’ll share best practices and exchange ideas for making the most of Archicad; celebrate the accomplishments of fellow users; and network with each other.

At this User Group you will also have the opportunity to:

– Discover what the latest release of ARCHICAD brings;
– 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;

If there’s something you’d like to explore or if you’d like to share a recent discovery or project case study, please reach out to the event organizer, Tracie Simmons at [email protected]. We’re always looking for ways to help our users make the most of ARCHICAD.

Hosted by ARCHVISTA

Feb
10
Thu
Rethink BIM for Design & Construction with Fuse Architects
Feb 10 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

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While in the midst of a conversion to another BIM platform, Santa Cruz-based Fuse Architects happened to catch an employee quietly using Archicad to save time on a project. It led to a change in direction that opened a new world of efficiency and possibility.

A workflow that lets ideas flow faster.

Discover how Fuse Architects changed their workflow. Accessing intuitive design tools in Archicad, enabling integrated workflow, and automating documentation processes improved the firm’s productivity, communication and profitability.

When you work with a software that continues to innovate, refine and build efficiency – you can transform your practice. Join us on February 10 as we demonstrate how to make this happen at your firm.


High Quality Graphics for Presentation and Detailing

A complaint we often hear is the poor quality of documentation output from BIM or CAD solutions. As Fuse Architects discovered Archicad not only produces beautiful documentation but has the flexibility to be used for material boards, presentations, construction documents and much more.

 


 


“We saw Archicad and made a decision based on quality…whats going to help our design, our customers and general contractors
– Dan Townsend, Partner


 

Quickly Visualize your Ideas from Concept to Reality

Archicad’s professional architectural visualization tools translate your conceptual designs into compelling imagery. We invite you to learn how Fuse uses Archicad to bring models to life, inspire the development of ideas and invite clients to engage with their designs.

 

What you will learn…
  • Understand why Fuse Architects have seen impressive productivity gains as well as elevated creativity and improved coordination on projects since implementing a “design focused” BIM process.
  • Discuss how an integrated 3D design workflow allows teams to contribute ideas to a shared model that offers limitless exploration without having to switch to different software for visualization, presentation or documentation.
  • Identify rapid concepting strategies that can engage AEC partners earlier in the design process, allowing contractors to explore the 3D model in real time to discuss ideas and identify efficiencies.
  • Illustrate the steps to improve client engagement with tools such as BIMx, virtual reality and real-time visualization that turn models into rich, detailed 3D immersive experiences.

 

Mar
2
Wed
NorCal & PNW Virtual Archicad User Group
Mar 2 @ 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm

TOPIC: Site and Interior Point Clouds from Drones and Matterport

Presenters:
Stefan Hampden, CAST architecture
Dylan Hampden, CAST architecture
Link Ellis, Elizabeth Ellis Interior Design

If you’ve ever thought about using point clouds and laser scans to produce as-built drawings and 3D models, this Archicad User Group is for you.

The team from CAST architecture will share how they’re using drones to create point clouds and photogrammetry for site models. While Link Ellis with Elizabeth Ellis Interior Design will share how they’re using Matterport technology to generate point cloud models for interiors.

What a better way to end your day than with like-minded Archicad Users! Grab a beverage and settle in to join this virtual conversation. We’ll share best practices and exchange ideas for making the most of Archicad; celebrate the accomplishments of fellow users; and network with each other.

At this User Group you will also have the opportunity to:

– Discover what the latest release of ARCHICAD brings;
– 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;

If there’s something you’d like to explore or if you’d like to share a recent discovery or project case study, please reach out to the event organizer, Tracie Simmons at [email protected]. We’re always looking for ways to help our users make the most of ARCHICAD.

Hosted by ARCHVISTA

Apr
6
Wed
NorCal & PNW Virtual Archicad User Group
Apr 6 @ 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm

TOPIC: Specification Schedule using Zones and Objects

Presenters:
David Marlatt, DNM Architecture

Often we need to include tables in our documents regarding product specs, code issues or other information which is not dependent on elements in the model. The solution has been to create an external spreadsheet, publish a PDF and link this to a layout, but this can be cumbersome, sometimes links are lost, and not everyone on the team may understand where the information resides.

Still a work-in-progress, DNM Architecture will present an “Archicad hack” that adds tables to layouts and stores the information directly in the Archicad file. Using a combination of Zones and Objects the table contents can be edited directly in the Archicad schedule or in the object settings. Items can be added or removed from the table by dragging them in or out of the zone. A library of “schedule objects” (e.g. wood windows, metal windows, code sections, plumbing fixtures, finishes) can be created and stored in the Archicad template, ready to be used by dragging into the relevant zone.


What a better way to end your day than with like-minded Archicad Users! Grab a beverage and settle in to join this virtual conversation. We’ll share best practices and exchange ideas for making the most of Archicad; celebrate the accomplishments of fellow users; and network with each other.

At this User Group you will also have the opportunity to:

– Discover what the latest release of ARCHICAD brings;
– 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;

If there’s something you’d like to explore or if you’d like to share a recent discovery or project case study, please reach out to the event organizer, Tracie Simmons at [email protected]. We’re always looking for ways to help our users make the most of ARCHICAD.

Hosted by ARCHVISTA

May
4
Wed
NorCal & PNW Virtual Archicad User Group
May 4 @ 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm

What a better way to end your day than with like-minded Archicad Users! Grab a beverage and settle in to join this virtual conversation. We’ll share best practices and exchange ideas for making the most of Archicad; celebrate the accomplishments of fellow users; and network with each other.

At this User Group you will also have the opportunity to:

– Discover what the latest release of ARCHICAD brings;
– 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;

If there’s something you’d like to explore or if you’d like to share a recent discovery or project case study, please reach out to the event organizer, Tracie Simmons at [email protected]. We’re always looking for ways to help our users make the most of ARCHICAD.

Hosted by ARCHVISTA

May
18
Wed
Design to Prefab – BIM in Residential Architecture & Construction
May 18 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm

We invite you to learn how to leverage 3D in design, automate documentation and decrease errors in construction. In this webinar we’ll review how our clients integrate BIM into their workflow including projects from…
You’ll learn how these businesses use Archicad to accelerate the design process and enable their team to foresee challenges they might otherwise have missed with conventional documentation.

One of our design build clients, Jeff Prose with Mortise, shared how “Archicad lets us easily switch between a 3D BIM model and 2D plans using a single file for all project information, it’s a huge productivity gain. We can quickly pull the building apart in a 3D environment, drilling down deep into the elevation views and tiniest of details to identify potential work-stopping problems ahead of time.”

Hope you can join us as we explore these benefits and review how to implement Archicad for architecture and design build businesses.


“We use the software for all aspects of our work – plans, elevations, 3D drawings – all the way down to interior elevation packages with accurate tile patterns, even cabinet shop drawings.”  – Brett Davis, New Leaf Custom Homes

Jun
1
Wed
NorCal & PNW Virtual Archicad User Group
Jun 1 @ 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm

What a better way to end your day than with like-minded Archicad Users! Grab a beverage and settle in to join this virtual conversation. We’ll share best practices and exchange ideas for making the most of Archicad; celebrate the accomplishments of fellow users; and network with each other.

At this User Group you will also have the opportunity to:

– Discover what the latest release of ARCHICAD brings;
– 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;

If there’s something you’d like to explore or if you’d like to share a recent discovery or project case study, please reach out to the event organizer, Tracie Simmons at [email protected]. We’re always looking for ways to help our users make the most of ARCHICAD.

Hosted by ARCHVISTA

Jun
8
Wed
Taming Technology in Service of Interior Design
Jun 8 @ 8:00 am – 9:00 am

Interior Designers are currently looking into new technologies to see how they can help them improve the different aspects of their work. How does it enhance their Design, Presentation, Documentation, and Site Coordination? Can it increase their profitability?

In this webinar we are joined by Elizabeth Ellis, principal at Elizabeth Ellis Interior Design, who specializes in high-end residential interior design and commercial projects.

Elizabeth has been ahead of the curve in leveraging state-of-the-art technologies including Matterport Scanning, Point Clouds, BIM, BIMx, VR, and AR, to maximize the efficiency of her firm. We will shed light on how she streamlined her workflow to optimize her productivity and produce impactful designs.


“For renovation projects, I will use my Matterport camera to scan the entire project, then I will drop the point cloud into Archicad and start modeling from that.”  – Elizabeth Ellis

Jun
15
Wed
ModelPort 3.0 – New Release Webinar
Jun 15 all-day
TIME OPTIONS : Morning, mid-day and late afternoon

We’re excited to announce the release of ModelPort 3.0 with over 80 new features, improvements and updates. Not only can users import, edit and manage a wide variety of formats including OBJ, FBX and DAE, as well as Revit and SketchUp models imported from Archicad, but with this new version users can also take advantage of higher resolution graphics and an improved editing environment. Key new features include…
  • Visualize materials with refined detail
  • Enhanced image quality on high resolution displays
  • Increased speed when working on high polygon objects
  • Multiple model management for simultaneous editing
  • Batch import to save time converting third party models

“I use ModelPort on every project and out of the three version I’ve used I like this version the best.  – Chuck Goodman, Pacific Crest Design

Aug
3
Wed
NorCal & PNW Virtual Archicad User Group
Aug 3 @ 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm

TOPIC: ARCHICAD 26 HIDDEN GEMS

Get familiar with the new features and updated tools in Archicad 26 at the next User Group. We’ll examine improved management functionality via the Attribute Manager and Palette, the Navigator and more. Plus, we’ll take a look at methods for better design and documentation, such as the Additional Surface catalog, Kitchen Cabinets, Graphic Overrides and more.

At this User Group you will also have the opportunity to:

– 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;

If there’s something you’d like to explore or if you’d like to share a recent discovery or project case study, please reach out to the event organizer, Tracie Simmons at [email protected]. We’re always looking for ways to help our users make the most of ARCHICAD.

Hosted by ARCHVISTA

Sep
7
Wed
NorCal & PNW Virtual Archicad User Group
Sep 7 @ 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm

What a better way to end your day than with like-minded Archicad Users! Grab a beverage and settle in to join this virtual conversation. We’ll share best practices and exchange ideas for making the most of Archicad; celebrate the accomplishments of fellow users; and network with each other.

At this User Group you will also have the opportunity to:

– Discover what the latest release of ARCHICAD brings;
– 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;

If there’s something you’d like to explore or if you’d like to share a recent discovery or project case study, please reach out to the event organizer, Tracie Simmons at [email protected]. We’re always looking for ways to help our users make the most of ARCHICAD.

Hosted by ARCHVISTA

Sep
21
Wed
Editing Imported Objects in Archicad
Sep 21 all-day
TIME OPTIONS : Morning, mid-day and late afternoon

In Archicad editing imported objects can often be cumbersome and time consuming. With the recent release of ModelPort 3.0 with over 80 new features, improvements and updates this tedious task has become much easier. Join this one-hour webinar at a convenient time for you to discover more.

Import, Manage and Edit Objects
ModelPort is an Archicad add-on that allows users to import, manage and edit a wide variety of object formats such as OBJ, DAE and FBXas well as use the standard Archicad import option to edit Revit, SketchUp and IFC models.

Using an Interactive Editor
We’ll review how to quickly review an object and its components before import as well as editing pen colors, fill types, materials, textures, object size, element visibility and much more using ModelPort’s Preview Window.

Improving 2D & 3D Graphics
When an object is imported using Archicad’s built-in options curved surfaces can often appear with triangulated 3D elements and messy 2D symbols. Learn how ModelPort improves both 2D and 3D graphics with smooth surfaces and clean 2D symbols.

Manage Polygons & File Size
In Archicad high polygon count objects can decrease the speed and performance of a project model. Finally, we’ll discuss how to use the Poly Reduced Editor to manage the polygon count and reduce the object file size with the ModelPort Save Mode.

“I use ModelPort on every project and out of the three version I’ve used I like this version the best.  – Chuck Goodman, Pacific Crest Design

Oct
5
Wed
NorCal & PNW Virtual Archicad User Group
Oct 5 @ 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm

What a better way to end your day than with like-minded Archicad Users! Grab a beverage and settle in to join this virtual conversation. We’ll share best practices and exchange ideas for making the most of Archicad; celebrate the accomplishments of fellow users; and network with each other.

At this User Group you will also have the opportunity to:

– Discover what the latest release of ARCHICAD brings;
– 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;

If there’s something you’d like to explore or if you’d like to share a recent discovery or project case study, please reach out to the event organizer, Tracie Simmons at [email protected]. We’re always looking for ways to help our users make the most of ARCHICAD.

Hosted by ARCHVISTA