Upcoming Events

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.

Due to restrictions surrounding COVID-19, we have decided to make this ARCHICAD User Group a VIRTUAL one. Since it’s virtual and many of us are at home, we’ve also decided to hold it at 4pm instead of the typical 6pm so you can have your evening free.

TOPIC: Working Remotely with ARCHICAD
There are a number of things to consider when setting you and your team up to work remotely. During this session we will discuss:
– Methods for accessing your license – individual vs network
– Making sure home computers can handle ARCHICAD
– Methods for managing project files, external links and teamwork

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.

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 Virtual 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.

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 Virtual 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.

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 Virtual 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.

Credits: 1 AIA LU/HSW; 1 AIBD P-CE; 0.1 IACET CEU
May qualify for learning hours through most Canadian architectural associations

RALEIGH,NC/USA – 8-24-2018: The James B Hunt library on Centennial Campus of NC State University in Raleigh NC

Now more than ever, the community importance of school buildings is being recognized. Educational buildings must serve many functions beyond classroom education, such as providing essential social support services to the communities they serve. Multiple programming goals demand flexible spaces, and in addition, school design must focus on sustainability and security. Many firms are turning to BIM technology not only to lower costs and make the construction process more efficient, but also to design safer and better-performing school buildings. In this webinar, you will hear from a panel well-versed in using BIM for innovative educational projects who will share their experience and lessons learned.

Chris Ambridge AIA, is an Associate Principal at cg+s architects. Chris has been at the firm since 2004 and has worked mainly on k-12 education projects within the Washington DC area. Chris is particularly interested the design opportunities that arise from close collaboration across a team during the design and construction process.

Saravanan Bala, AIA, LEED-AP, NCARB, ALEP is the Principal of the Education Studio and is an Accredited Learning Environment Planner. He is an accomplished architect who has designed and managed several successful high schools around the state. Saravanan is a nationally recognized expert in evolutionary trends in curriculum, pedagogy and learning, and brings a wealth of research and data pertaining to the role educational environments can play to catalyze learning outcomes. He frequently presents at national and regional conferences and specializes in helping school districts developing their own pathways to achieving their educational goals.

Matt Johnson, RA is an Associate at Orcutt | Winslow specializing in K-8 design. His early experience with both commercial and hospitality architecture offers an understanding of complicated project design within large project teams and the practicalities of how a project comes to fruition. He has taken this experience and uses his passion and expertise in Building Information Modeling (BIM) to continue to advance project design and constructability, to allow for complete project efficiency in an integrated delivery model. As the BIM advisor for Orcutt | Winslow Education, he counsels colleagues in how to set up projects for the greatest efficiency and is a resource for day-to-day BIM application. Matt is also a Faculty Associate at Arizona State University, teaching BIM to upper division architecture students. Beyond his technical capabilities, Matt has a passion for “…designing places and experiences that attempt to enhance, focus and give hope to the human experience on earth.” From his perspective educational design offers that opportunity within its own microcosm of the community.

A licensed architect since 2016, Eddie Van Slambrouck, LEED AP, ALEP Project Architect, QKA Architecture developed his interest in design from a wide array of experiences, from building backyard chicken coops to planning large infrastructure projects. Further, while earning his Master of Architecture degree, he received several jury prize awards that fueled his interest in digital media and 3D modeling – a skill that enables his clients to accurately visualize and approve the final project on screen before construction begins. In addition, as a LEED Accredited Professional since 2008, Van Slambrouck has a strong expertise in sustainable design and renewable energy systems.

Learning Objectives:

1. Describe how BIM can be used to improve the design and safety of buildings.
2. Define how BIM can improve design adherence to the requirements of national and local codes.
3. Explain how the different BIM modes of collaboration across disciplines improve the design and safety of buildings.
4. List the ways in which BIM can assist designers in easily testing projects for sustainability and energy efficiency.

TOPIC:  STAIR & RAILING TOOL | SHARE YOUR TIPS

In our recent User Group survey many of you wrote that you’d like more tips on using the Stair & Railing tools. This is a chance for you to share with each other the tricks you use. Please email Tracie if you can do a short demonstration during the meeting so we can be organized.

Tom Simmons will also be showing a few stair and railing tips. But he’d also really like to hear from you about how you are using the tools in your workflow.

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.

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.

Guest Presenter:  Trevor Dykstra, Lane Williams Architects

Topic: Curtain Wall Tool Unleashed – New Uses for this Handy Tool

At this Virtual 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.

Join this FIRST National Virtual User Group!

Don’t miss out on our very first National Virtual User Group, where we will be taking a close look at Archicad Objects.

Highlights of this event include:

• A presentation on Object Resources, the RFA/RVT Add-on, and simple Objects from BIM6x
• A presentation on ModelPort Object Importer & Editor, from ARCHVISTA
• An introduction to PARAM-O from GRAPHISOFT North America
• A Raffle with prizes!

User Groups are a place to exchange ideas, ask questions, and learn Archicad tips-and-tricks.

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 Virtual 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.

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.

Presenter: Tania van Heerden, Weinstein A+U

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 Virtual 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.

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 Virtual 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.

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 Virtual 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.

End of Year Archicad Fun & Games

Event Overview

This online event will bring the entire North American Archicad community together from across five time zones, as we celebrate the year that was – 2021! We will be joined by BIM6x and the Graphisoft team for a holiday-themed event featuring:

• Archicad Tips and Tricks
• Interactive games
• Our favorite projects created with Archicad 25
• Prizes and Giveaways!

Even more Topics to come!

Time Zone Look-Up

This event takes place on Thursday, 16 December May 2021, at 4PM ET.  Other time zones are shown below:

• Pacific Time (PT): 1PM
• Mountain Time (MT): 2PM
• Central Time (CT): 3PM