Our fourth annual architosh INSIDER Reports—typically delivered in the first quarter but not this year—thematically focuses on a crop of rising star technology firms serving the AEC and CAD industries.
Latest Industry News
ALLPLAN buys US-based Manufacton — Boosts DfMA Sector
The Nemetschek Group expands its US presence with ALLPLAN’s acquisition of US-based Manufacton, a leader in software for prefab and off-site construction.
Vectorworks Open House Returns with Fresh New Format
Vectorworks Open House virtual global event happens next week for customers worldwide where they can see a keynote about upcoming features from the Public Roadmap and much more.
Graphisoft launches Archicad Studio subscription plan
Graphisoft launches new subscription plan for solo practitioners and small architecture teams called Archicad Studio.
Latest Architosh Features
The New Pearl of Budapest is a BIM-based Architectural Masterpiece
The longer I recall my stay at the Dorothea Hotel in Budapest, the more admiration I have for the designers and architects who brought her to life. None of this would have been as easily accomplished without the technical prowess and BIM execution by TSPC Group of Hungary.
François Lévy On the Power of BIM For Sustainability
An Austin, Texas-based firm leverages Vectorworks’ big-tent approach to a unified BIM delivery system. Tapping the power of flexibility and multiple built-in tools, this firm designs highly tuned sustainability projects for its clients.
Budapest Part 4: Graphisoft's AI and Data Story
Graphisoft is preparing its BIM technologies for the entire building lifecycle. It begins with the quality of data lakes and the delivery of AI systems and digital twin technologies, which are now strategized at the Nemetschek Group level.
INSIDER Xpresso—Free Newsletter from Architosh
Industry Commentary and Analysis
Graphisoft launches Archicad Studio subscription plan
Graphisoft launches new subscription plan for solo practitioners and small architecture teams called Archicad Studio.
Jonathan Pickup Launches 'Vectorworks Training Skool'
Vectorworks Training Skool is the latest new online resource from Jonathan Pickup, a global-leading expert on Vectorworks instruction.
ToolTalk: Looking at Skema's SketchUp Integration for Design
In our latest ToolTalk, we look at the Skema to SketchUp integration that transforms workflows, empowering machine learning for planning plus SketchUp for massing studies.
INSIDER Reports—In-Depth and On Focus
Issue 2020.01
A Focus on AAD (algorithms-aided design) in Architecture
Our third annual architosh INSIDER Report—now delivered in the first quarter of the new year—takes a deep look at AAD (algorithms-aided design) in Architecture by talking to those involved in its key new developments.
Our second annual architosh INSIDER Report focuses on the state of (.dwg) CAD technology, by looking at the present and future innovations of its main adherents.
Our inaugural launch of architosh INSIDER Reports begins with a focus on Hungarian BIM software developer, GRAPHISOFT.
(emTech)—Emergent Technology Reports
Member Access — (emTech) Section Plus for Xpresso #24
Member Access (emTech) Section Plus for Xpresso #24 brings innovative news on M1 chip, Apple, VR, AR, headset, robotics, AI, architecture, and more…
Early Access: (emTech) section for INSIDER Xpresso—#04
Early Access coverage of the Emergent Technologies (emTech) section for the upcoming INSIDER Xpresso #04. Non-subscribers can gain access to this information by signing up for our monthly Xpresso newsletter for free. Inside this issue, we cover Smart Cities, AI and Robots in Architecture, Construction Robotics, brand new AR/VR tools and new Computational Design offerings from Dassault.
Early Access: (emTech) Section for INSIDER Xpresso newsletter—#03
Our Early Access Release of the (emTech) section for INSIDER Xpresso #03. Non-subscribers can gain access to this information by signing up for our monthly Xpresso newsletter for free. Inside this issue, we talk extensively about Smart Cities, sensors, AR, VR—and more!
What You May Have Missed
The Future of Immersive and Simulation — A Discussion with Pete Morrison of Bohemia Interactive Simulations
AI, XR (immersive headsets), advanced visualization, and terrain models are converging rapidly as the West prepares for its future security. The BAE Systems’ subsidiary talks to Architosh about its technology and where things are headed.
BACTalks24: Future of Digital Technologies in Architecture: AI, Immersive, BIM 2.0
Discussing Future Digital Technologies in Architecture: AI, Immersive, and BIM 2.0 — a moderated session by four expert panelists and co-moderated by two veteran AEC digital technologies journalists
Perspectives on Architosh AIA 2024 BEST of SHOW Honors
Architosh presents its annual “perspectives” on digital technologies and its BEST of SHOW honors at this year’s AIA24 in Washington, DC. This year, we discuss entering the era of “co-opetition” and what it can mean for the tools the profession uses.
Editor Selections -- For You
Firm Profile: BOGDAN & VAN BROECK—The Ecology of Densification
Continuing on a trend of expanding the scope of discourse beyond the “digital” in design practice, Architosh is pleased to present this feature interview of Belgium professor engineer-architect Leo Van Broeck and his award-winning ecological, research-oriented design practice. The design keynote speaker at the recent Vectorworks Design Summit, Leo spoke to Architosh recently about his firm, co-founder, work and their philosophical positions in the field of architecture and urban design.
Former Apple Executive Richard Kerris Says AR Future Big, Talks About 'Glyph'
Many Architosh readers may remember Richard Kerris from his days at Apple as Senior Director of Developer Technologies (his role from 2001 – 2007) where he led worldwide developer relations and technical marketing across audio, video, photography and other pro apps. Presenting in eight Steve Jobs keynotes, Kerris was one of the few Apple executives permitted to talk to the press about Apple products. In this second Architosh interview (his first was well over a decade ago) Kerris discusses his career at places like Apple, HP, and Pixar and provides an informed market perspective on virtual and augmented reality (AR/VR), the changing nature of the creative “pro” in digital fields and of course the new Avegant Glyph.
Five Emerging Trends and Their Potential Impact on the Future of the AEC Industry
To kick off the new year, Architosh looks at five emerging technology trends happening broadly across society and what their influence and impacts may be on the AEC industry and the professionals that drive it—including architects, builders, engineers and environmental stakeholders like the citizens of cities.
