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Mar
8
Wed
Gast Architects from Design to Documents
Mar 8 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Join us at AIA San Francisco to discover how Gast Architects integrates BIM throughout a project from design through construction documents.
While many firms have implemented BIM there is often frustration with using BIM as a design tool and the quality of graphics produced from a BIM process. Gast Architects will discuss how they use BIM in design, how they migrate a BIM design model to documentation and their strategy for producing high quality presentation and production documents using ARCHICAD.

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.
AIA CES : 1.5 LUs

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.

Mar
9
Thu
Residential Design & Drafting
Mar 9 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

Andrew Passacantando ImageIn 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.

Oct
6
Tue
ModelPort | Managing Imported Objects for Archicad
Oct 6 @ 9:00 am – 10:00 am
  • Want access to more objects for Archicad?
  • Have problems editing imported objects?
  • Do imported objects slow your model performance?

If the answer is yes, then it’s time to rethink how you work with imported objects!

Join us to discover how you can preview models before import, edit element settings and mange both file size and polygon count to improved the speed of your Archicad model.


Compare ModelPort to Archicad’s Standard Features

Archicad v ModelPortModelPort 2.0 adds a lot of productivity and management features that are not offered in Archicad. See how they compare.


About ModelPortArchicad Sofa and Table Object

Downloading and managing ARCHICAD objects has never been easier. Import, edit and change settings for a wide variety of objects, including OBJ, FBX, MODO, Lightwave and Blender and more.

With ModelPort you can preview models before import as well as edit material, texture, texture placement, pen weight, fill color and more with powerful parametric editing tools.

You can also manage imported models and objects to reduce file size and control the polygon count thus improving speed and performance. Learn more about ModelPort.

ModelPort | Managing Imported Objects for Archicad
Oct 6 @ 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
  • Want access to more objects for Archicad?
  • Have problems editing imported objects?
  • Do imported objects slow your model performance?

If the answer is yes, then it’s time to rethink how you work with imported objects!

Join us to discover how you can preview models before import, edit element settings and mange both file size and polygon count to improved the speed of your Archicad model.


Compare ModelPort to Archicad’s Standard Features

Archicad v ModelPortModelPort 2.0 adds a lot of productivity and management features that are not offered in Archicad. See how they compare.


About ModelPortArchicad Sofa and Table Object

Downloading and managing ARCHICAD objects has never been easier. Import, edit and change settings for a wide variety of objects, including OBJ, FBX, MODO, Lightwave and Blender and more.

With ModelPort you can preview models before import as well as edit material, texture, texture placement, pen weight, fill color and more with powerful parametric editing tools.

You can also manage imported models and objects to reduce file size and control the polygon count thus improving speed and performance. Learn more about ModelPort.

Dec
9
Wed
Share BIM Projects | Easy Setup for Teamwork
Dec 9 @ 12:30 pm – 1:00 pm

Do you struggle collaborating with your team using BIM? This BIM in 30 Minutes webinar will shed light on how ARCHICAD’s Teamwork with BIMcloud provides for an ultra-fast design sharing and collaboration platform. Best of all, no IT skills are required. Join us to learn how to…

  • Share BIM projects with small to large teams.
  • Collaborate using model-based instant messaging for tracking issues, project management and team coordination.
  • Work in remote locations with fast, easy access to the BIMcloud.

At Ordiz-Melby Architects they use ARCHICAD to increase productivity and improve collaboration. Jeannie Bertolaccini, Principal commented that “it’s elevated our interview process, collaboration with clients and communication with contractors. No other program provides real-time coordination with our consultants using Teamwork“.


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

May
12
Wed
Share BIM Projects | Easy Setup for Teamwork
May 12 @ 12:30 pm – 1:00 pm

Do you struggle collaborating with your team using BIM? This BIM in 30 Minutes webinar will shed light on how ARCHICAD’s Teamwork with BIMcloud provides for an ultra-fast design sharing and collaboration platform. Best of all, no IT skills are required. Join us to learn how to…

  • Share BIM projects with small to large teams.
  • Collaborate using model-based instant messaging for tracking issues, project management and team coordination.
  • Work in remote locations with fast, easy access to the BIMcloud.

At Ordiz-Melby Architects they use ARCHICAD to increase productivity and improve collaboration. Jeannie Bertolaccini, Principal commented that “it’s elevated our interview process, collaboration with clients and communication with contractors. No other program provides real-time coordination with our consultants using Teamwork“.


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