Upcoming Events

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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.

Oct
22
Tue
Twin Motion and ARCHICAD Direct Link
Oct 22 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am

TWINMOTION and ARCHICAD DIRECT LINK
for professional, real-time visualization

Work on your BIM project while displaying high-end visualizations on the fly, enabling informed design decisions and compelling client presentations. Recommended for architects, interior designers, urban planners and landscaping professionals to easily produce high-quality images, panoramas, and standard or 360° VR videos in seconds.

Archicad and Twin Motion

Feb
26
Wed
Bridging Creativity with High Tech | Bainbridge
Feb 26 @ 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Whether you’re an established firm or a young studio, technology is rapidly evolving in the AEC market and clients are expecting high-tech when it comes to architectural design services. This is leading businesses to rethink their design approach.

We will review how firms are adapting to this change by:

  • Shifting BIM earlier into the design process
  • Incorporating “real-time” visualization
  • Integrating immersive technologies such as Unreal Engine and HTC Vive
  • Using mobile apps such as the BIMx Hyper-model for presentations, design review and on-site coordination.

Join us to embark on a look at High-Tech in today’s creative workflow and glimpse the future where we envision how design technologies will impact the profession.

Real-Time Visualization for Design | Bainbridge
Feb 26 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Forward-thinking architecture firms and interior designers are increasingly leaning on real-time visualization to explore, evaluate, and present designs. By providing clients and project stakeholders the opportunity to experience spaces in interactive and immersive environments, real-time technology offers a compelling method for communication.

The next generation of architectural visualization tools is providing new ways to accelerate workflows. More intuitive user interfaces are drastically reducing learning curves, while offering new ways to quickly and easily connect to BIM software for increased productivity and faster iterations.

In this course you will learn:

  • A review of software solutions that offer real-time visualization.
  • How real-time visualization can be used as a design tool for architecture and interior design.
  • Hardware required to run real-time visualization solutions.
  • Process to integrate 3D BIM models and how you update project changes.
  • Adding and editing materials, lights, furnishings and landscape elements.
  • How to create and render still images and animations
  • The process to use real-time visualization with VR (virtual reality)

AIA CES:  2 LUs

May
3
Wed
Dig into Archicad. Live Demo.
May 3 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

Curious how Archicad really works? Dig into Archicad with our BIM guru. You’ll discover the basics of Archicad, including work environment, concepts and tools. Plus, through the lens of a real-world example you’ll see first hand how a project is organized, how documentation is created and the steps to visualizing a project.

Join this one-hour webinar to take an in-depth look at Archicad. Appropriate for individuals or firms looking to switch from a CAD or BIM software as well as new users of Archicad.

May
10
Wed
Transitioning to BIM. Goals and Strategies.
May 10 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

To take full advantage of BIM it takes a shift in mindset and workflow. It’s important to understand why you are transitioning to BIM, what you are hoping to gain from the move and the steps needed to make it a smooth process.

Join this one-hour webinar to examine how Archicad can enhance your firm.  You’ll also uncover how to structure a transition to Archicad, how to maximize productivity while your team is learning a new way of working and methods for creating a brand identity with your projects and documentation.

May
31
Wed
Dig into Archicad. Live Demo.
May 31 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

Curious how Archicad really works? Dig into Archicad with our BIM guru. You’ll discover the basics of Archicad, including work environment, concepts and tools. Plus, through the lens of a real-world example you’ll see first hand how a project is organized, how documentation is created and the steps to visualizing a project.

Join this one-hour webinar to take an in-depth look at Archicad. Appropriate for individuals or firms looking to switch from a CAD or BIM software as well as new users of Archicad.

Jun
14
Wed
Transitioning to BIM. Goals and Strategies.
Jun 14 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

To take full advantage of BIM it takes a shift in mindset and workflow. It’s important to understand why you are transitioning to BIM, what you are hoping to gain from the move and the steps needed to make it a smooth process.

Join this one-hour webinar to examine how Archicad can enhance your firm.  You’ll also uncover how to structure a transition to Archicad, how to maximize productivity while your team is learning a new way of working and methods for creating a brand identity with your projects and documentation.

Jul
12
Wed
Dig into Archicad. Live Demo.
Jul 12 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

Curious how Archicad really works? Dig into Archicad with our BIM guru. You’ll discover the basics of Archicad, including work environment, concepts and tools. Plus, through the lens of a real-world example you’ll see first hand how a project is organized, how documentation is created and the steps to visualizing a project.

Join this one-hour webinar to take an in-depth look at Archicad. Appropriate for individuals or firms looking to switch from a CAD or BIM software as well as new users of Archicad.

Aug
2
Wed
Transitioning to BIM. Goals and Strategies.
Aug 2 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

To take full advantage of BIM it takes a shift in mindset and workflow. It’s important to understand why you are transitioning to BIM, what you are hoping to gain from the move and the steps needed to make it a smooth process.

Join this one-hour webinar to examine how Archicad can enhance your firm.  You’ll also uncover how to structure a transition to Archicad, how to maximize productivity while your team is learning a new way of working and methods for creating a brand identity with your projects and documentation.

Aug
30
Wed
Dig into Archicad. Live Demo.
Aug 30 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

Curious how Archicad really works? Dig into Archicad with our BIM guru. You’ll discover the basics of Archicad, including work environment, concepts and tools. Plus, through the lens of a real-world example you’ll see first hand how a project is organized, how documentation is created and the steps to visualizing a project.

Join this one-hour webinar to take an in-depth look at Archicad. Appropriate for individuals or firms looking to switch from a CAD or BIM software as well as new users of Archicad.

Oct
11
Wed
Dig into Archicad. Live Demo.
Oct 11 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

Curious how Archicad really works? Dig into Archicad with our BIM guru. You’ll discover the basics of Archicad, including work environment, concepts and tools. Plus, through the lens of a real-world example you’ll see first hand how a project is organized, how documentation is created and the steps to visualizing a project.

Join this one-hour webinar to take an in-depth look at Archicad. Appropriate for individuals or firms looking to switch from a CAD or BIM software as well as new users of Archicad.

Oct
25
Wed
Transitioning to BIM. Goals and Strategies.
Oct 25 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

To take full advantage of BIM it takes a shift in mindset and workflow. It’s important to understand why you are transitioning to BIM, what you are hoping to gain from the move and the steps needed to make it a smooth process.

Join this one-hour webinar to examine how Archicad can enhance your firm.  You’ll also uncover how to structure a transition to Archicad, how to maximize productivity while your team is learning a new way of working and methods for creating a brand identity with your projects and documentation.

Dec
13
Wed
Dig into Archicad. Live Demo.
Dec 13 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

Curious how Archicad really works? Dig into Archicad with our BIM guru. You’ll discover the basics of Archicad, including work environment, concepts and tools. Plus, through the lens of a real-world example you’ll see first hand how a project is organized, how documentation is created and the steps to visualizing a project.

Join this one-hour webinar to take an in-depth look at Archicad. Appropriate for individuals or firms looking to switch from a CAD or BIM software as well as new users of Archicad.

Jan
10
Wed
Transitioning to BIM. Goals and Strategies.
Jan 10 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

To take full advantage of BIM it takes a shift in mindset and workflow. It’s important to understand why you are transitioning to BIM, what you are hoping to gain from the move and the steps needed to make it a smooth process.

Join this one-hour webinar to examine how Archicad can enhance your firm.  You’ll also uncover how to structure a transition to Archicad, how to maximize productivity while your team is learning a new way of working and methods for creating a brand identity with your projects and documentation.