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Struggling with BIM in design? Are your clients requiring interactive 3D models or Virtual Reality? You’re not alone!
Firms are rethinking their approach to BIM as technology savvy clients expect more from architecture design services.
Join us to hear architects discuss why they’re shifting BIM earlier in the design process, how this is impacting their 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 as a design tool including as a replacement to SketchUp, to develop project presentations and as a bridge to immersion technologies such as BIMx, Google Cardboard VR, HTC Vive and Oculus Rift.
- Laney LA
- Joseph Vance Architects
- CORE Architecture
- KA DesignWorks
- CAST Architecture
- HapstakDemetriou+
What you will learn:
- Discover why firms are rethinking their approach to BIM.
- Discuss the impact of technology savvy clients and their expectations for architectural design services.
- Understand the opportunity for presenting your design ideas through interactive 3D models or virtual reality such as BIMx, Google Cardboard VR, HTC Vive and Oculus Rift.
- Learn why architects are increasingly switching to ARCHICAD’s design focused platform.
AIA CES: 1.5 LUs
User Groups are a a place to meet, exchange ideas, ask questions, and share accomplishments with other professionals in our industry. We present projects, share tips-and-tricks, and provide the opportunity to network with other ARCHICAD users.
At this event you will also have the opportunity to:
- Discover the latest GRAPHISOFT BIM technologies including ARCHICAD;
- 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;
- Share and discuss projects with the group (why not bring along a laptop or smart phone loaded with BIMx to show off your work);
- Learn more about the resources available for your local ARCHICAD community;
- Meet your local GRAPHISOFT Team;
- Network and enjoy refreshments.
Speakers will include Thomas Simmons of ARCHVISTA, Inc. and Jared Banks, AIA of Shoegnome Architects.
Join us at this User Group to review some of ARCHICAD’s features and explore the small ways to make significant improvements to your efficiency.
Some of the features and tools we will be reviewing are:
- The Arrow and Marquee tools
- The Find and Select Palette
- Selection Settings vs Selection Set
- The Selections Palette
- Element Information Palette
- The Measure Tool
- Self Auditing with Schedules
This User Group will have our new Pacific Northwest reseller, Tom Simmons from ARCHVISTA in attendance. With over two decades of experience working with BIM, Tom is a great resource for ARCHICAD users of all levels.
As always, food and drinks will be provided.
Come ready to discuss any thoughts, questions, or issues you have been experiencing.
User Groups are a a place to meet, exchange ideas, ask questions, and share accomplishments with other professionals in our industry. We present projects, share tips-and-tricks, and provide the opportunity to network with other ARCHICAD users.
At this event you will also have the opportunity to:
- Discover the latest GRAPHISOFT BIM technologies including ARCHICAD;
- 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;
- Share and discuss projects with the group (why not bring along a laptop or smart phone loaded with BIMx to show off your work);
- Learn more about the resources available for your local ARCHICAD community;
- Meet your local GRAPHISOFT Team;
- Network and enjoy refreshments.
Architecture is going through a fundamental shift in how designers communicate ideas. Today’s clients are technology savvy and becoming more comfortable with interactive design immersion technologies such as iPads, BIMx, Google Cardboard VR, HTC Vive and Oculus Rift. We invite you to join this presentation to learn how mobile and virtual reality technologies are changing the way architects interact with clients, consultants, contractors and other stakeholders.
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AIA CE: 1 LU
Architecture is going through a fundamental shift in how designers communicate ideas. Today’s clients are technology savvy and becoming more comfortable with interactive design immersion technologies such as iPads, BIMx, Google Cardboard VR, HTC Vive and Oculus Rift. We invite you to join this presentation to learn how mobile and virtual reality technologies are changing the way architects interact with clients, consultants, contractors and other stakeholders.
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AIA CE: 1 LU
TOPIC: Deep Dive into ARCHICAD 23
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.
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.
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 by shifting BIM earlier into the design process, generating ideas with algorithmic design, incorporating “real-time” visualization, and integrating immersive technologies such as BIMx, Unreal Engine and HTC Vive into their workflow. 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. Algorithmic Design Meets BIM
Discover how combining algorithmic design with BIM can be used to generate design concepts with tools such as ARCHICAD, Rhino and Grasshopper.
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 Influence of Gaming on Architecture
Explore the benefits of “real-time” rendering and how gaming engines are allowing architects to not just visualize a project but experience design. |
 Immersive Design – VR to Mobile
Examine immersion technologies that support the architectural design process without breaking the bank including BIMx, HTC Vive and Oculus Rift. |
Presenter:
Thomas M. Simmons, President, ARCHVISTA Consulting- Simmons was recently a speaker at the Graphisoft 2020GO Conference in Budapest and at the AIA California Monterey Design Conference. He has over 20 years of experience implementing BIM into architecture, interior design and construction companies ranging from small firms to multi-national corporations as well as management of the Architectural Record – Record Homes Virtual Tours and the award-winning NASA Virtual Tours.
What you will learn:
- Review technologies that increase your presentation effectiveness to help sell your design.
- Examine design and visualization solutions for architecture including BIMx, Rhino, Grasshopper, ARCHICAD, Unreal Engine and HTC Vive.
- Discover how architects use immersion technologies, through case studies, to improve the understanding of a project and create better design decisions.
- Explore how mobile and virtual reality are impacting methods for presenting and communicating in the design and construction phase.
AIA CE: 1.0 LU’s
Limited seats are available so register early.
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
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.
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)
Integrated Design | Increased Productivity | Better Presentations
Discover why more firms are switching to Archicad. There’s never been a better time than this economic disruption to re-evaluate your design and documentation tools as well as your project workflow, and to prepare yourself for the increased competitiveness on the horizon.“Archicad has, at the end of the day, given us a tool with which to be much better architects, and we want to fully utilize that in order to achieve a high level of design”
– David Grooms, Principal, Vega Architecture
“It’s an opportunity for software simplification. We consolidated multiple seats of AutoCAD, Revit, 3dsMax and Lumion into Archicad licenses.”
– Jerrod Nichols, Project Manager, Fuse Architecture
“We used to use SketchUp a lot more in early design but find we need it less and less when using Archicad.”
– Stefan Hampden, Principal, CAST Architecture
“If you immerse a client in BIMx, they’re going to see it. They’re gonna see the scale, relationship, the size, the quality of that space in materials. So, they’ll get an excellent idea of what their project is really about.”
– Thomas C. Levi, Principal, LWDA
“It’s elevated our interview process, collaboration with clients and communication with contractors. No other program provides “real-time” coordination with our consultants as we can with BIMcloud.”
– Jeannie Bertolaccini, Principal, Ordiz-Melby Architects
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.
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)
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)