Upcoming Events

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May
3
Wed
NorCal & PNW Virtual Archicad User Group
May 3 @ 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
Thu
Manage Detail of Imported Objects
May 18 @ 8:00 am – 9:00 am

You’re invited to learn how ModelPort can improve your Archicad workflow when editing and managing imported objects. In this webinar we’ll review how to control the detail level of imported objects using several examples…

Editing Models and Element Visibility

Third party and manufacturer models often need to be edited when imported to Archicad. We’ll review options in ModelPort to edit imported models and change the visibility of elements.

Using Model View Options with Imports – NEW

Learn about ModelPort’s NEW Model View Option feature that allows you to customize detail of imported objects and manage the level of detail using Model View Options.

Optimizing Performance with Polygon Management

The default Archicad import does not offer options to manage the performance of a model import. In this example we’ll review how to use Import from Archicadto edit an import, compress the file size and control the polygon count.

Manage Detail of Imported Objects
May 18 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

You’re invited to learn how ModelPort can improve your Archicad workflow when editing and managing imported objects. In this webinar we’ll review how to control the detail level of imported objects using several examples…

Editing Models and Element Visibility

Third party and manufacturer models often need to be edited when imported to Archicad. We’ll review options in ModelPort to edit imported models and change the visibility of elements.

Using Model View Options with Imports – NEW

Learn about ModelPort’s NEW Model View Option feature that allows you to customize detail of imported objects and manage the level of detail using Model View Options.

Optimizing Performance with Polygon Management

The default Archicad import does not offer options to manage the performance of a model import. In this example we’ll review how to use Import from Archicadto edit an import, compress the file size and control the polygon count.

Manage Detail of Imported Objects
May 18 @ 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm

You’re invited to learn how ModelPort can improve your Archicad workflow when editing and managing imported objects. In this webinar we’ll review how to control the detail level of imported objects using several examples…

Editing Models and Element Visibility

Third party and manufacturer models often need to be edited when imported to Archicad. We’ll review options in ModelPort to edit imported models and change the visibility of elements.

Using Model View Options with Imports – NEW

Learn about ModelPort’s NEW Model View Option feature that allows you to customize detail of imported objects and manage the level of detail using Model View Options.

Optimizing Performance with Polygon Management

The default Archicad import does not offer options to manage the performance of a model import. In this example we’ll review how to use Import from Archicadto edit an import, compress the file size and control the polygon count.

May
24
Wed
SketchUp to BIM | Model Once Not Twice
May 24 @ 12:00 pm – 12:30 pm

Are you building two models? First creating a design model in SketchUp then re-building the model for Revit, Vectorworks or another BIM program? Join this BIM in 30 Minutes webinar to discover how to eliminate lost productivity rebuilding SketchUp models. You’ll uncover how to design in BIM with a SketchUp style workflow while maintaining the model integrity through the entire design and documentation processYou’ll learn how to:

  • Use BIM as a design tool similar to SketchUp.
  • Use SketchUp style commands, such as Push Pull and Follow Me, as part of a BIM workflow.
  • Avoid lost time and money rebuilding SketchUp models when transitioning to BIM.

Our clients start in Archicad at the beginning of design and seamlessly move into construction documents without rebuilding the model. Stefan Hampden of CAST Architecture in Seattle recently commented that “they used to use SketchUp a lot more in early design but find they need it less and less” when using Archicad.

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Ready to learn more? Schedule an Archicad demo today request a demo >>

Images courtesy Design Associates Architects
Jun
21
Wed
NorCal & PNW Virtual Archicad User Group
Jun 21 @ 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
28
Wed
Renovation & Remodels | 2D & 3D Management
Jun 28 @ 12:00 pm – 12:30 pm

 

For most firms, renovation projects account for the majority of the workload but managing the various stages can be a struggle. During this BIM in 30 Minutes webinar discover how to quickly add existing conditions for demolition drawings and how this helps expedite the new design work. You’ll also uncover situations where existing conditions do not have to be completely modeled, as well as how to get your drawings to look the way you want them to look.

Join us to examine…

  • How to model existing conditions quickly and accurately
  • How to use existing conditions to produce better designs in less time
  • How to manage phases and renovation filters to control the display of drawings to match company standards

For Passacantando Architects renovation is a big part of what they do and Archicad makes the process a whole lot easier.  “Using the renovation filter helped us see what needed to remain and what could be torn down, of course,” explained Andrew Passacantando when talking about the recent renovation of an historic home. “Showing the existing conditions and proposed changes made it easier for us to communicate with the folks involved in approving our ideas.”

Aug
2
Wed
NorCal & PNW Virtual Archicad User Group
Aug 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

Aug
16
Wed
Rethink BIM | Design to Collaboration
Aug 16 @ 12:00 pm – 12:30 pm

Struggling with BIM in design? Losing productivity rebuilding SketchUp models? You’re not alone!

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

Join us as for a BIM in 30 Minutes webinar where we’ll discuss why architects and design professionals are shifting BIM earlier in the design process. We’ll review how this impacts 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 in the design phase with SketchUp style modeling, steps to create presentations with BIM similar to InDesign and methods to collaborate using immersive technologies such as BIMx.


An efficiency curve that keeps rising.

You’ll also hear from Fuse Architects, a firm that switched BIM platforms and has seen impressive productivity gains as well as elevated creativity and cohesion. Their teams work in 3D from the start of a concept or study, contributing ideas to a shared model that offers limitless exploration without having to switch to different software for visualization, presentation or documentation.

And they’re only getting started. Register to learn more at the webinar.

Sep
6
Wed
NorCal & PNW Virtual Archicad User Group
Sep 6 @ 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
20
Wed
5 Steps to Automate Documentation
Sep 20 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

The Key is Reducing Repetitive Tasks

There’s no doubt that creating drawings for design and construction documents can be tedious. But what’s often overlooked are the many repetitive tasks that can be streamlined to reduce errors and save time.

A survey by Graphisoft reported that architects who document a project with Archicad see an average productivity boost of 38%. Learn how firms automate and improve the accuracy of plans, elevations, sections, details and schedules.

Christopher Lee, Principal at Design Associates Architects, shared his experience… “my elevations are automatically generated, all my sections are automatically generated, all my schedules are being generated. Every time I drop a door or window in the plan, it lands on a schedule. All that background stuff is being managed automatically”.

Want to learn more about Christopher and his experience? Listen to his interview.

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To learn how to automate documentation in 5 simple steps register for the webinar.

Oct
11
Wed
NorCal & PNW Virtual Archicad User Group
Oct 11 @ 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

Nov
8
Wed
NorCal & PNW Virtual Archicad User Group
Nov 8 @ 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

Nov
29
Wed
Rethink Design | Concepts to AI
Nov 29 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

Whether you’re an established firm or a young studio, technology is rapidly evolving in the AEC market and clients expect architectural services to incorporate digital deliverables as part of the design process.

Join us to discover how to shift BIM earlier in design with SketchUp style modeling, using AI to help clients visualize concepts, reviewing design ideas through an interactive hyper-model and incorporating tools that manage iterations as you explore design options.

Dec
6
Wed
NorCal & PNW Virtual Archicad User Group
Dec 6 @ 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