Click the title or “+” button for an overview of an event. To view event details or register for an event click the “Read more” button of the expanded event overview.
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.
Other Information
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 via Email. We’re always looking for ways to help our users make the most of Archicad.
About your Hosts
Feel free to connect with your local ARCHICAD team on LinkedIn using the links below:
- Tom Simmons (President, ARCHVISTA)
- Tracie Simmons (Managing Director, ARCHVISTA)
- Sally Struck (Professional Services Consultant, GRAPHISOFT)
A recent edition of Dodge Data & Analytics predicts that renovations to existing offices will see the biggest gains in 2021. During this BIM in 30 Minutes webinar discover why Archicad is increasing being used for renovating and updating existing offices. You’ll learn how a BIM tool can be used 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 increase productivity with documentation and details of existing and new construction
- How to manage phases and renovation filters to control the display of drawings
In this presentation we will review an adaptive reuse project from Heather Young Architects that converts an existing 1980’s commercial building into a modern, open air structure. We will review how the HYA used Archicad to manage multiple tenant options, visualize the building renovation, document the project and communicate design intent with 3D based detailing.
Ready to learn more? Schedule an ARCHICAD demo today request a demo >>
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.
Other Information
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 via Email. We’re always looking for ways to help our users make the most of Archicad.
About your Hosts
Feel free to connect with your local ARCHICAD team on LinkedIn using the links below:
- Tom Simmons (President, ARCHVISTA)
- Tracie Simmons (Managing Director, ARCHVISTA)
- Sally Struck (Professional Services Consultant, GRAPHISOFT)
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.
Other Information
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 via Email. We’re always looking for ways to help our users make the most of Archicad.
About your Hosts
Feel free to connect with your local ARCHICAD team on LinkedIn using the links below:
- Tom Simmons (President, ARCHVISTA)
- Tracie Simmons (Managing Director, ARCHVISTA)
- Sally Struck (Professional Services Consultant, GRAPHISOFT)
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.
Other Information
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 via Email. We’re always looking for ways to help our users make the most of Archicad.
About your Hosts
Feel free to connect with your local ARCHICAD team on LinkedIn using the links below:
- Tom Simmons (President, ARCHVISTA)
- Tracie Simmons (Managing Director, ARCHVISTA)
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.
Other Information
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 via Email. We’re always looking for ways to help our users make the most of Archicad.
About your Hosts
Feel free to connect with your local ARCHICAD team on LinkedIn using the links below:
- Tom Simmons (President, ARCHVISTA)
- Tracie Simmons (Managing Director, ARCHVISTA)
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.
Other Information
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 via Email. We’re always looking for ways to help our users make the most of Archicad.
About your Hosts
Feel free to connect with your local ARCHICAD team on LinkedIn using the links below:
- Tom Simmons (President, ARCHVISTA)
- Tracie Simmons (Managing Director, ARCHVISTA)
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.
Other Information
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 via Email. We’re always looking for ways to help our users make the most of Archicad.
About your Hosts
Feel free to connect with your local ARCHICAD team on LinkedIn using the links below:
- Tom Simmons (President, ARCHVISTA)
- Tracie Simmons (Managing Director, ARCHVISTA)
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
.
- Conceptual Modeling
- Hyper-Model Presentations
- Mobile Project Review
- Model Based Detailing
- Bi-Directional Schedules
- Intelligent Documentation
- and much more…
You’ll also hear an interview with Christopher Lee, Principal of Design Associates Architects, who talks about the impact of BIM and how using “Archicad pays for itself many times over”.
.
Ready to learn more? Schedule an Archicad demo today request a demo >>
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 process. You’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.
.
Ready to learn more? Schedule an Archicad demo today request a demo >>
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.”
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.
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.
