The event takes place globally on December 1, 2011, Thursday. Here are some times:

• Sydney Time – 4:00pm AEDT (register)
• London Time – 2:00pm GMT (register)
• Paris Time – 1:00pm CET (register)
• Moscow Time – 4:00pm MSK (register)
• Los Angeles Time – 9:00am PST (register)

A Spanish-language event on December 1 is also available here:

• Madrid Time – 4:00pm CET (register)

The event takes place 15 November 2011 at 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm EST. You can register here.

Details

openBIM is a new industry term applied to the use of internationally recognized BIM interoperability standards for data sharing. These open standards include (but are not limited to) the use of Industry Foundation Classes (IFC) for building geometry and data. IFC is supported by over 35 international vendors and over 50 software applications and is used today to create, analyze, and distribute building information models.

Learning objectives include:

• Define openBIM and IFC
• Explain how interoperability is improved with openBIM workflows and IFC technology
• Explain how collaboration with design partners is improved with openBIM workflows and IFC technology
• Identify examples of how openBIM and IFC are used today

To learn more and register visit this link. If you have any questions: call 888-646-4223.

One AIA Learning Unit (1 AIA LU Hour) is available.

Scheduled for October 19, 2011, at 2pm EDT, the webinar will help architects working with BIM in Vectorworks Architect 2012, discover powerful new additions and BIM capabilities in the latest version of Vectorworks Architect (version 2012). Understand how editing story elevations updates all linked design layers and objects. And understand how walls, columns, slabs and stairs respond to elevation changes when “bound” to story layers.

01 - Vectorworks Architect 2012 webinar on BIM.

The webinar is going to be presented by Wes Gardner, Assoc. AIA, of Nemetschek. To register for the webinar go here now.

To learn more about Vectorworks Architect 2012, visit Nemetschek Vectorworks Inc, online.

Nemetschek’s webinar “openBIM – Real Interoperability, Practical Collaboration” Part 1 was a real success. BIM technology involves processes that formulate, design, analyse, encode, decode, fabricate, simulate, and provide management of a project. There are many different types of technologies and workflows available that do pretty much the same thing. Nemetschek is aware that in order to move forward there needs to be an open dialogue between technologies leading to an open platform for true interoperability–the ability to exchange data and make use of the information, from any source, for any workflow.

These webinars are to focus on BIM interoperability, “openBIM workflows” while being educated on the use of Industry Foundation Classes (IFC) for the building geometry and data.

It is only through the combination of these technologies that the true limits of BIM can be explored.

A recording of the first webinar can be seen here.

Part 2 of the webinar takes place
July 7, 2011 (2:00p.m. GMT)

To register

or for any questions, please contact 888-646-4223
or architect@vectorworks.net.

ArchiCAD 15’s new Shell tool is a powerful and flexible new modeling tool allowing you to create advanced form with parametric, interactive and BIM-smart data. There advancements to the ArchiCAD 3D environment includes sophisticated new 3D snapping and guide systems making modeling easier.

Global Locations and Times for Webinar

• Sydney time – 4:00 – 5:15 PM AEST. Register here
• London time – 1:00 – 2:15 PM BST. Register here
• Paris, Berlin, Madrid time – 2:00 – 3:15 PM CEST. Register here
• Moscow time – 4:00 – 5:15 PM MST. Register here
• Los Angeles time – 9:00 – 10:15 AM PDT. Register here.

Once registered you will receive an email notification confirming registration and the information needed to join the webinar. Learn more here.

To learn more about ArchiCAD 15 read our Product In-Depth feature article here.

Boo Camp events include free continuing educational (CU) educational opportunities, which allow attendees to earn credits for the AIA and other professional organizations. These webinars will be led by Eric Gilbey, RLA, ASLA, APLD Assoc., Landscape Industry Specialist at Nemetschek Vectorworks.

“We strive to provide not only top-of-the-line software to our customers, but also offer timely and informative educational opportunities,” says Gilbey. “The Landmark Boot Camp is a great example of the resources we make available to the landscape industry as a whole.”

To learn more about the Landmark Boot Camp and to see all the events offered, visit: http://www.nemetschek.net/landmark/bootcamp.php

T-Splines Training Events

Kyle Houchens, T-Splines lead trainer, will be hosting training sessions on these dates and locations:

• Oct 27 – San Diego. Click here for more info
• Nov 11 – New York City. Click here for more info
• Dec 3 – Utah, at T-Splines Headquarters. Click here.

Webinars coming up include Jewelry Design with T-Splines on Oct 14, 11AM EST. Tips and Tricks will be Oct 19 at 1pm EST. And T-Splines has a webinars archive that is reachable by anyone. Just sign up.

ArchiCAD Events

ArchiCAD 14: Open Design Collaboration takes place on Oct 22, 12pm EST. To register click here. There are also several other ArchiCAD 14 events coming up including webinars and in-person events. You can view the complete list of ArchiCAD 14 events or BIM events here.

Vectorworks Events

There are three “with the Beta Testers” events coming up for Vectorworks users. These are all webinars and they all start at 2pm EST.

• Oct 19 – Vectorworks Architect 2011 with the Beta Testers, Click here
• Oct 20 – Vectorworks Landmark 2011 with the Beta Testers, Click here.
• Oct 21 – Vectorworks Spotlight 2011 with the Beta Testers, Click here.

AutoDesSys, which has recently updated Bonzai 3D, has announced a Bonzai 3D Introduction Webinar for October 14, 2010. Matthew Holewinski from AutoDesSys will demonstrate how to use Bonzai 3D to accelerate the 3D design process using its intuitive interface and flexible modeling tools.

The event takes place on Oct 14, 2010, at 12pm -1pm EST. You can register here.

ArchiCAD Webinar on Oct 22

ArchiCAD 14: Open Design Collaboration is the title of a webinar on using the latest BIM technology from Graphisoft. The event will focus on how the architect can collaborate more affectively with his consultants and overall team using ArchiCAD 14’s collaboration technologies like IFC technology and the BIM server. As noted:

• Unprecedented Coordination – ArchiCAD 14 turns IFC technology into full-fledged workflow solutions, enabling collaboration with engineers, regardless of their discipline or preferred software
• Real Time Collaboration with Graphisoft BIM Server – enables the entire team, regardless of geo-location, to work simultaneously on the project model
• Full Control – there is a parallel process of design and documentation built into the ArchiCAD 14 workflow

To register for this event go here.

Other ArchiCAD News

Graphisoft has announced that the Spanish version of ArchiCAD 14 is now available. Earlier this month the company also announced that the Portugese version of ArchiCAD 14 was also released. To learn more about the latter visit this link. To learn more about the Spanish version of ArchiCAD 14 go here.

bonzai 3D 2.0 is the most formidable challenger to Google’s SketchUp and is based on a class-A NURBS engine and formZ technology. In the webinar you will learn how robust models created with bonzai 3D can be used further down the production pipeline with worry free geometry. The webinar will feature:

• quick overview of bonzai 3d
• overview of the intuitive interface and how it speeds up modeling processes
• the advantages of true solids modeling
• the benefits of NURBS modeling
• a sample project and workflow
• ways bonzai 3D plays well with other applications
• how to make components like doors and windows
• extensive visualization features including photo-realistic rendering with Global Illumination using the Renderzone plugin from AutoDesSys

Space is limited so hurry to register for this free bonzai 3D webinar. Click here.

To learn more about bonzai 3D go here.

Internationally renowned photographer David Burgess has used Luxion’s new KeyShot technology to create the press images for the new 2012 Ford Focus. This car is still a few years away but Ford’s advanced, forward-looking cars need to be presented and communicated to the market.

2012 Ford Focus design communicated using Luxion's KeyShot 3D rendering technology.

The 2012 Ford Focus made its worldwide debut at the 2012 North American Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit. Since 2006 critically acclaimed car photographer David Burgess has repeatedly used Luxion’s technology to deliver photographic masterpieces of many vehicles, right from his studio, hotel room or wherever he may be.

Luxion’s KeyShot is an interactive raytracing and global illumination rendering program for both Mac and Windows and breaks down the complicated process of creating stunning photo-realistic images into simple steps. You can bring in data from multiple popular file formats such as: SolidWorks, Rhino, SketchUp, OBJ, IGES and STEP. To learn more visit them here: www.luxion.com or www.keyshot.com

BIM Webinars – ArchiCAD 13

Anyone considering BIM should know their options. Upcoming BIM Webinars by ARCHVISTA (Graphisoft West) and by Graphisoft in the US will be focused on discussing and introducing Building Information Modeling (BIM). The events have varied focus related to BIM, are free, and take place online (webinar). Upcoming events include:

• March 11 – 12:00 – 1:00 pm EST – register here.
• March 16 – 3:00 – 4:30 pm EST – register here
• April 8 – 3:00 – 4:30 pm EST – register here

You can also see Graphisoft’s ArchiCAD 13 at the upcoming Residential Design & Construction show hosted by the Boston Society of Architects, April 14-15, 2010, at booth #563.

No matter what Vectorworks line product you are using there is a webinar just for you. Such as:

Top 10 Tricks in Vectorworks Architect, Top 10 Tricks in Vectorworks Fundamentals, Top 10 Tricks in Vectorworks Spotlight and Top 10 Tricks in Vectorworks Landmark.

To get started visit this webpage here: http://www.nemetschek.net/library/index.php?movie=2010tips

Introduction to ArchiCAD 12 – Accelerating the Design Experience is the title of the first webinar coming up on Friday, August 7, 2009. It takes place from 12:00pm – 1:00pm EST.  This webinar is free and is designed to provide an overview of ArchiCAD 12 for those who are interested in transitioning to Building Information Modeling (BIM). The focus will be on:

• Speed
• Revolutionizing Documentation
• Curtain Wall Tool