Upcoming Events

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Mar
10
Thu
Defining Fundamental BIM Concepts, Terms & Tools
Mar 10 @ 9:00 am – 10:30 am
Defining Fundamental BIM Concepts, Terms & Tools @ Online Course

High level review of Building Information Modeling (BIM) and the concepts. We will discuss strategies for organizing a BIM project, how to establish modeling requirements and methods to integrating BIM based on project size and type.

Part of a 6-Part Course on Implementing BIM into Architecture.

BIM adoption is more about process change than technology adoption. So for many, the question is not when to adopt but how – how to get started, how to leverage BIM to its full extent, how to implement BIM in different project environments, and how to set up the necessary processes and protocols to maximize the benefits. The answers to these questions and more are covered in the Implementing BIM into Architecture series.

Mar
11
Fri
Implementing BIM in the Design Phase
Mar 11 @ 9:00 am – 10:30 am
Implementing BIM in the Design Phase @ Online Course

Reviews the challenges and opportunities when you implement BIM early in the project as well as how to integrate BIM with popular design tools, such as SketchUp or Rhino, that are commonly used by architects in the design phase.

Part of a 6-Part Course on Implementing BIM into Architecture.

BIM adoption is more about process change than technology adoption. So for many, the question is not when to adopt but how – how to get started, how to leverage BIM to its full extent, how to implement BIM in different project environments, and how to set up the necessary processes and protocols to maximize the benefits. The answers to these questions and more are covered in the Implementing BIM into Architecture series.

Mar
17
Thu
Visualization with BIM – Illustration to Light Simulation
Mar 17 @ 9:00 am – 10:30 am

Explores the visualization technologies available internal to BIM authoring tools as well as a review of cutting-edge third party products that not only enhance the quality of renderings but provide a faster, easier to use process for producing visualization.

Part of a 6-Part Course on Implementing BIM into Architecture.

BIM adoption is more about process change than technology adoption. So for many, the question is not when to adopt but how – how to get started, how to leverage BIM to its full extent, how to implement BIM in different project environments, and how to set up the necessary processes and protocols to maximize the benefits. The answers to these questions and more are covered in the Implementing BIM into Architecture series.

Mar
18
Fri
Strategies for Creating Documents from BIM
Mar 18 @ 9:00 am – 10:30 am
Strategies for Creating Documents from BIM @ Online Course

If setup correctly a BIM model can produce documents without a lot of rework and with the graphic output quality firms have come to expect from past CAD programs. We will discuss methods to adopt your existing standards within a BIM program as well as new opportunities for 3D documentation.

Part of a 6-Part Course on Implementing BIM into Architecture.

BIM adoption is more about process change than technology adoption. So for many, the question is not when to adopt but how – how to get started, how to leverage BIM to its full extent, how to implement BIM in different project environments, and how to set up the necessary processes and protocols to maximize the benefits. The answers to these questions and more are covered in the Implementing BIM into Architecture series.

Mar
24
Thu
Collaboration from Small to Large Teams
Mar 24 @ 9:00 am – 10:30 am
Collaboration from Small to Large Teams @ Online Course

We will review how BIM is used for collaboration locally within an office as well as externally through the internet. We will review BIM Server applications available within BIM tools as well as growing opportunities for Cloud-Based BIM services.

Part of a 6-Part Course on Implementing BIM into Architecture.

BIM adoption is more about process change than technology adoption. So for many, the question is not when to adopt but how – how to get started, how to leverage BIM to its full extent, how to implement BIM in different project environments, and how to set up the necessary processes and protocols to maximize the benefits. The answers to these questions and more are covered in the Implementing BIM into Architecture series.

Mar
25
Fri
Integrating Sustainability into the BIM Process
Mar 25 @ 9:00 am – 10:30 am
Integrating Sustainability into the BIM Process @ Online Course

In this session we will discuss energy analysis tools, how to setup a BIM model for LEED requirements and modeling methods that will allow a BIM model to work efficiently with these analysis tools as well as avoid common problems.

Part of a 6-Part Course on Implementing BIM into Architecture.

BIM adoption is more about process change than technology adoption. So for many, the question is not when to adopt but how – how to get started, how to leverage BIM to its full extent, how to implement BIM in different project environments, and how to set up the necessary processes and protocols to maximize the benefits. The answers to these questions and more are covered in the Implementing BIM into Architecture series.

Feb
2
Wed
NorCal & PNW Virtual Archicad User Group
Feb 2 @ 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm

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 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;

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 at [email protected]. We’re always looking for ways to help our users make the most of ARCHICAD.

Hosted by ARCHVISTA

Mar
2
Wed
NorCal & PNW Virtual Archicad User Group
Mar 2 @ 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm

TOPIC: Site and Interior Point Clouds from Drones and Matterport

Presenters:
Stefan Hampden, CAST architecture
Dylan Hampden, CAST architecture
Link Ellis, Elizabeth Ellis Interior Design

If you’ve ever thought about using point clouds and laser scans to produce as-built drawings and 3D models, this Archicad User Group is for you.

The team from CAST architecture will share how they’re using drones to create point clouds and photogrammetry for site models. While Link Ellis with Elizabeth Ellis Interior Design will share how they’re using Matterport technology to generate point cloud models for interiors.

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 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;

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 at [email protected]. We’re always looking for ways to help our users make the most of ARCHICAD.

Hosted by ARCHVISTA

Apr
6
Wed
NorCal & PNW Virtual Archicad User Group
Apr 6 @ 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm

TOPIC: Specification Schedule using Zones and Objects

Presenters:
David Marlatt, DNM Architecture

Often we need to include tables in our documents regarding product specs, code issues or other information which is not dependent on elements in the model. The solution has been to create an external spreadsheet, publish a PDF and link this to a layout, but this can be cumbersome, sometimes links are lost, and not everyone on the team may understand where the information resides.

Still a work-in-progress, DNM Architecture will present an “Archicad hack” that adds tables to layouts and stores the information directly in the Archicad file. Using a combination of Zones and Objects the table contents can be edited directly in the Archicad schedule or in the object settings. Items can be added or removed from the table by dragging them in or out of the zone. A library of “schedule objects” (e.g. wood windows, metal windows, code sections, plumbing fixtures, finishes) can be created and stored in the Archicad template, ready to be used by dragging into the relevant zone.


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 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;

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 at [email protected]. We’re always looking for ways to help our users make the most of ARCHICAD.

Hosted by ARCHVISTA