Upcoming Events

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Jun
8
Wed
Taming Technology in Service of Interior Design
Jun 8 @ 8:00 am – 9:00 am

Interior Designers are currently looking into new technologies to see how they can help them improve the different aspects of their work. How does it enhance their Design, Presentation, Documentation, and Site Coordination? Can it increase their profitability?

In this webinar we are joined by Elizabeth Ellis, principal at Elizabeth Ellis Interior Design, who specializes in high-end residential interior design and commercial projects.

Elizabeth has been ahead of the curve in leveraging state-of-the-art technologies including Matterport Scanning, Point Clouds, BIM, BIMx, VR, and AR, to maximize the efficiency of her firm. We will shed light on how she streamlined her workflow to optimize her productivity and produce impactful designs.


“For renovation projects, I will use my Matterport camera to scan the entire project, then I will drop the point cloud into Archicad and start modeling from that.”  – Elizabeth Ellis

Jun
15
Wed
ModelPort 3.0 – New Release Webinar
Jun 15 all-day
TIME OPTIONS : Morning, mid-day and late afternoon

We’re excited to announce the release of ModelPort 3.0 with over 80 new features, improvements and updates. Not only can users import, edit and manage a wide variety of formats including OBJ, FBX and DAE, as well as Revit and SketchUp models imported from Archicad, but with this new version users can also take advantage of higher resolution graphics and an improved editing environment. Key new features include…
  • Visualize materials with refined detail
  • Enhanced image quality on high resolution displays
  • Increased speed when working on high polygon objects
  • Multiple model management for simultaneous editing
  • Batch import to save time converting third party models

“I use ModelPort on every project and out of the three version I’ve used I like this version the best.  – Chuck Goodman, Pacific Crest Design

Sep
21
Wed
Editing Imported Objects in Archicad
Sep 21 all-day
TIME OPTIONS : Morning, mid-day and late afternoon

In Archicad editing imported objects can often be cumbersome and time consuming. With the recent release of ModelPort 3.0 with over 80 new features, improvements and updates this tedious task has become much easier. Join this one-hour webinar at a convenient time for you to discover more.

Import, Manage and Edit Objects
ModelPort is an Archicad add-on that allows users to import, manage and edit a wide variety of object formats such as OBJ, DAE and FBXas well as use the standard Archicad import option to edit Revit, SketchUp and IFC models.

Using an Interactive Editor
We’ll review how to quickly review an object and its components before import as well as editing pen colors, fill types, materials, textures, object size, element visibility and much more using ModelPort’s Preview Window.

Improving 2D & 3D Graphics
When an object is imported using Archicad’s built-in options curved surfaces can often appear with triangulated 3D elements and messy 2D symbols. Learn how ModelPort improves both 2D and 3D graphics with smooth surfaces and clean 2D symbols.

Manage Polygons & File Size
In Archicad high polygon count objects can decrease the speed and performance of a project model. Finally, we’ll discuss how to use the Poly Reduced Editor to manage the polygon count and reduce the object file size with the ModelPort Save Mode.

“I use ModelPort on every project and out of the three version I’ve used I like this version the best.  – Chuck Goodman, Pacific Crest Design

Apr
26
Wed
Residential Design | Concept to Documentation
Apr 26 @ 12:00 pm – 12:30 pm
Join us to learn how to improve your design process and automate changes, documentation, building schedules and more. We’ll explore why Archicad is the preferred BIM solution for residential design and how it connects the design studio, the client’s office, and the construction site for presentation and coordination.
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You’ll discover…
  • 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”.

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

Images courtesy Design Associates Architects
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
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
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.

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.