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As the economy rebounds home remodels account for a large part of construction projects but managing the various stages can be a struggle. Join this BIM in 30 Minutes webinar to explore why Archicad is the leading renovation solution for architecture firms, design-build, and interior designers.
We will review projects from several firms including Passacantando Architects who “use the renovation filter to help see what needs to remain and what could be torn down”, explained Andrew Passacantando when talking about the recent renovation of a historic home. “Showing the existing conditions and proposed changes made it easier for us to communicate with the folks involved in approving our ideas.”
Managing a Remodel
The Renovation Filter is a powerful tool in Archicad to organize the phases of a remodel including existing, demo, after demolition, new construction, and planned status.
Presenting Design Options
Easily manage different design options for presentations and early design iterations with Renovation Filters, Layers, and Saved Views.
Modeling Existing Details
If you know how to draft a 2D detail then you’ll be able to easily model custom extrusions for eave details, interior moldings, structural footings, and much more.
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)
The Key is Reducing Repetitive Tasks
There’s no doubt that creating drawings for design and construction documents can be tedious. But what’s often overlooked are the many repetitive tasks that can be streamlined to reduce errors and save time.
A survey by Graphisoft reported that architects who document a project with Archicad see an average productivity boost of 38%. Learn how firms automate and improve the accuracy of plans, elevations, sections, details and schedules.
Christopher Lee, Principal at Design Associates Architects, shared his experience… “my elevations are automatically generated, all my sections are automatically generated, all my schedules are being generated. Every time I drop a door or window in the plan, it lands on a schedule. All that background stuff is being managed automatically”.
Want to learn more about Christopher and his experience? Listen to his interview.
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To learn how to automate documentation in 5 simple steps register for the webinar.
Join this BIM in 30 Minutes webinar to discover how easy it is to convert 2D detail drawings into 3D model details. You’ll see how this technique can be used for different types of detailing including residential, commercial, retail and historical. Learn how to:
- Convert a 2D drawing into a 3D detail.
- Connect building materials to details for visualization and schedules.
- Extract a 2D detail drawing from a 3D detail with annotation.
Timothy Ball with jhd Architects rarely draws in 2D. He prefers to resolve design and construction details in 3D. “You can’t fake it in 3D” says Ball. When you model in 3D with detail “you have the confidence that what you are designing can actually be built.”
Ready to learn more? Schedule an ARCHICAD demo today request a demo >>
With the release of Archicad 25 this new version adds powerful features for designing and visualizing interiors. Join this BIM in 30 Minutes webinar to explore how architects, interior designers and design build professionals use Archicad to create custom cabinetry, visualize interior spaces, assemble digital material boards, manage furniture selections and much more.
We also invite you to hear from Olvia Demetriou, a Principal with the award winning firm HapstakDemetriou, who specializes in restaurants, multi-family and retail design. She will discuss the decision process that led her firm to embrace 3D design via Archicad. As the key principal and face of HapstakDemetriou+, Olvia invested the time to learn the platform alongside her teams, and found that it inspired her to levels of creativity and collaboration as exciting as it was surprising.
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.”
Ready to learn more? Schedual an ARCHICAD online or in-person demo today request a demo >>
In recent years we’ve seen a trend to use BIM earlier in the design phase. But is BIM really a good design tool? What are the benefits for the design phase? Are sketch style tools available in a BIM solution or would SketchUp still be required? Can I visualize my ideas quickly and in real-time?
We invite you to join two technology experts, Tom Simmons, ARCHVISTA and Sam Anderson, Epic Games, who will review how an Archicad, BIMx and Twinmotion workflow provides firms with a comprehensive design solution. Matt Maneval will then discuss why these solutions are a crucial part of the workflow at Walker Warner Architects including predesign massing, client presentations, architectural development and communicating design intent in construction.
Learning Objectives
- Discover the benefits of BIM in the design phase
- Evaluate solutions for modeling, client presentations and immersive visualization
- Learn how to improve productivity when transitioning from design to documentation
- Hear why this design software suite is a crucial part of the workflow at Walker Warner Architects
About the Presenters
Thomas Simmons is the Business Director with ARCHVISTA Consulting, a Graphisoft partner that provides Archicad services and sales to clients in Northern California and the Pacific Northwest. He has over 20 years of BIM consulting experience with architecture, interior design and design build companies ranging from small firms to multi-national corporations and previously was the Director of Design Technologies at EHDD.
Sam Anderson is the Technical Marketing Manager with Epic Games developing visual and technical content in Unreal Engine and Twinmotion. A designer and 3D artist based in New York City and Los Angeles, Sam has a focus in real-time rendering. Previously she was a visualization specialist at SHoP Architects where she focused on research and development, promoting the use of real-time technology to improve design processes.
Matt Maneval is a licensed architect and Job Captain for Walker Warner Architects where he has worked on residential projects from Hawaii to Wyoming, and is also a visualization and Twinmotion advisor for WWA’s internal BIM team. Matt’s passion for design & technology intersect in WWA’s practice where he works to advance 3D modeling & visualization capabilities for architects as well as integrate new technologies like VR, AR, and 3D printing into the architectural design process.
Design Tech MeetUp is a monthly program sponsored by the AIA San Francisco.
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)
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. Join this BIM in 30 Minutes webinar to discover how to…
- Shift BIM earlier into the design process
- Incorporate “real-time” visualization such as Twinmotion with the Unreal Engine
- Use mobile apps such as the BIMx Hyper-model for presentations, design review and on-site coordination.
The team at Scenario Architecture is increasingly using real-time visualization in their design process. “I don’t wait anymore,” says Teodora Iancu, one of Scenario’s Architectural Designers. “As soon as I have an idea, I draw it in ARCHICAD and then one click away, it’s there for me to see” in Twinmotion. He says “it’s become intrinsic to our design.”
Ready to learn more? Schedule an ARCHICAD one-on-one 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.
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)
Join this webinar to explore how architects, interior designers and design-build professionals can integrate product objects from manufacturers using ModelPort. This tool is the leading Archicad add-on for importing, managing and editing objects.
We invite you to learn how to enhance your Archicad workflow…
- Import objects from a wide variety of formats including FBX, OBJ, DAE, 3DS, MODO and more.
- Manage Archicad objects created by Revit or SketchUp imports
- Clean up and manage Morphs converted from imported objects
- Create objects from model elements such as Walls, Slabs, Morphs, Beams, etc.
- Add textures to any imported surface
- Delete selected meshes in the ModelPort Editor
- Reduce polygon count & file size of imported objects
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)
and be 38% more productive? It’s possible with Archicad.
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Designing an architecture project is a complicated process that requires meeting a wide range of requirements including budget, context, aesthetics, performance, building codes, and regulations all while trying to build a profitable business.
Join the webinar to discover how Archicad has transformed the business of architecture and design firms. In this webinar we’ll share real-world examples from clients who have…
- Improved their profit margin by as much as 46%
- Competed for larger projects without increasing team size
- Reduced software costs over the long term
- Created a better deliverable for clients and stakeholders
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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
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