Posts by Anthony Frausto-Robledo, AIA, NCARB, LEED AP, Author at Architosh
Deeper Dimensions—Vectorworks 2026 Redefines BIM Visuals and Data
The 2026 release goes deeper than ever on its famed graphics with the most advanced BIM depth cueing tech in the industry, plus advancing visuals on data worksheets, a new sustainability dashboard, and more…
Bluebeam Report: Early AI Adoption Delivers Major ROI
Bluebeam’s global AEC technology report indicates uneven AI adoption but promising ROI for firms that have adopted AI technologies in their workflows.
When Renders Talk Back: Panoptikon and the New Role of Visualization in Design
What began as a single animation for a Naples development evolved into a full design dialogue between architects, developers, and visualizers. Panoptikon’s cinematic approach shows how visualization today is no longer just about rendering architecture—it’s about shaping it.
Trimble brings powerful collaboration directly into SketchUp
Newest version of SketchUp streamlines AEC workflows with new in-app collaboration, real-time visualization, new site context features, and more.
Bluebeam Rebounds: The Comeback of Construction’s Original Digital Rebel
Once the undisputed leader of construction digitization, Bluebeam is charting a bold return to its former glory. Under CEO Usman Shuja and co-founder Don Jacob, the Pasadena-born software firm is refocusing on its core strength—PDF markup—while supercharging it with AI. From Firmus-AI’s “painkiller” review tech to Anthropic’s Claude-powered automation, Bluebeam is rebuilding for an era where 2D drawings and intelligent agents coexist.
Twinmotion 2025.2 brings Parallax windows, Nanite and more
Twinmotion 2025.2 adds Parallax windows, Nanite virtualized geometry, and the Synchronized Twinmotion and DCC Viewports capabilities, and more.
Nissan Stadium in Nashville—Get’s It Done with Autodesk Innovation
Nissan Stadium will be a state-of-the-art NFL football stadium in 2027. Design and construction teams benefited from Autodesk innovation.
D5 Render and Cesium Integration Unlocks City-Scale Storytelling
D5 Render and Cesium Integration Ups the Game in Cinematic Visualization at Large Scale for AEC Industry Storytelling.
Graphisoft releases Archicad 29 with game-changing tools
Archicad 29 is released at the IGNITE Graphisoft Conference 2025 in Budapest today with AI Assistant (BETA) and MEP Designer as headline new technologies.
AU25 Mainstage: AI Takes the Mic in Nashville
Autodesk AU 2025 hit all the right notes in Nashville this year, as the company handed the mic to artificial intelligence on the AEC industry’s biggest North American stage.
Unbound2025: Bluebeam’s Conference Update Details
More news from Bluebeam Unbound 2025. Multiple integrations were shown in the keynotes, including exciting new AI technologies from Anthropic.
Bluebeam unveils AI-powered Bluebeam Max at Unbound 2025
Bluebeam unveils Anthropic Claude-based AI technology in new Bluebeam Max, plus Firmus-AI integrations that accelerate AEC workflows.
Product Review: Intel Arc Pro B50 GPU for Workstations
Intel’s new workstation-class Intel Arc PRO B50 GPU delivers compelling performance for AEC industry professionals, especially with its rendering graphics capabilities at a great price. Architosh gives it a thorough review.
Bluebeam Expands Procore Partnership with New Integrations
Bluebeam to highlight new Procore integrations at global event in Washington, DC. The tech luminary speaker lineup includes Steve Wozniak.
AU: Chaos Unveiled Big AI News at Autodesk University
AI-powered tools were on full display at Chaos’ AU25 expo booth—led by Veras 3.0 with Image-to-Video Generator.
AU25: All About Autodesk’s AI Neural CAD Engines
Architosh discusses details of Autodesk’s new AI foundation models (neural CAD engines) with insights from interactions at AU25.
AU25: What’s New in the Forma AECO Industry Cloud
Autodesk updates Forma at AU25 with a new unified full building lifecycle platform in the cloud and moves Autodesk Construction Cloud into Forma industry cloud.
AU25: Autodesk Introduces Forma Building Design
Autodesk expands AEC Forma vision with new Forma Building Design, a detailed building design solution in the cloud.
Chaos promotes Iveta Cabajova to CEO
Chaos Announces CEO Transition: Iveta Cabajova promoted to CEO, Stephan Sieber to become Executive Chairman.
Vectorworks 2026 Now Available — Key New Features
Vectorworks 2026 is now available for download and use for subscribers and select customers. We highlight the new Depth Cueing and other key features for Vectorworks Architect 2026.
Bluebeam acquires Firmus AI—accelerating drawing reviews
Bluebeam’s tuck-in acquisition of Firmus-AI brings intelligent AI-powered drawing reviews and risk mitigation to AEC pros.
ToolTalk: Giraffe Reimagines Urban Design and Development
Giraffe is an Australian-based BIM 2.0 software solution aimed at pre-design and early design phases for urban and building development.
ToshTalks 25-03: AIA25: Perspectives on Architosh BEST of SHOW winners
Architosh’s third ToshTalks episode dives deep into our AIA25 Boston Architosh BEST of SHOW winners. We discuss the winners, why they won and what is important about each tool.
Vectorworks 2026 coming with industry-leading features
Vectorworks 2026 promises more industry-leading features for BIM and CAD users across industry disciplines, including automations, customization, and more.
ToshTalks 25-02: Chaos Envision and Futures with Roderick Bates
Architosh’s second ToshTalk episode dives deep with all things Chaos as we talk to Roderick Bates, Head of Product Operations, Chaos, about AI, visualization, Chaos Envision, and more.
Inside Revizto: Global Dominance with Open BIM Coordination
We talk with Revizto founder and CEO Arman Gukasyan about Revizto’s journey from its beginnings to surging popularity around the globe. The award-winning cloud-based BIM coordination, collaboration, and issue manager application is built with Unity game engine technology and can uniquely federate the world’s largest BIM models, amongst many unique capabilities.
Nemetschek 2025-Q2 Results—Very Strong Revenue Growth
Nemetschek Group shines in Q2 2025 with very strong revenue growth of +30.5%, high profitability and revised upside to annual 2025 results.
Chaos Adds 30,000 Assets to Chaos Cosmos
Cosmos library expands by 400 percent. Adds geo-focus on Asian assets, new AI Material Generator, and Enscape integration.
Revizto + Resolve with Meta Quest VR boost Revizto workflows
Resolve brings Meta Quest VR workflows into Revizto for more comprehensive BIM collaboration. Issues in Revizto can be viewed within Resolve.
AIA25: Arcol Makes Big Splash at AIA National Boston
Arcol 1.0 made its debut at AIA25 Boston and was a popular stop on the show’s expo floor. We delve into the details for this BIM 2.0 in this article.
AIA25: Architosh 11th ‘BEST of SHOW’ honors for digital technologies at AIA25 Boston
The 2025 AIA National BEST of SHOW honors for the most interesting and compelling software and digital technologies at AIA25 Boston
AIA25: Graphisoft unveiled Design Intelligence strategy at AIA Boston
Graphisoft unveils new AI Assistant, MEP Designer and upcoming Project Aurora — technologies to streamline architects’ workflows.
AIA25: AI Ushers In ‘Clean Sheet’ Change in AEC
If BIM 2.0 and the cloud weren’t enough, the massive impact AI (artificial intelligence) will have (and is having) in society is showing people that now is the time to rethink everything in their digital tool chain.
How Chaos Has Moved Beyond Just Visualization
Chaos’ growth is expanding beyond the visualization track in AEC software workflows to include the entire design workflow space in the market.
Maxon aims to bring Hollywood-level rendering to AEC
Cinema 4D and Redshift Render developer Maxon aims to bring Hollywood-level cinematic real-time rendering to AEC.
Maxon brings Hollywood-grade Rendering to Architecture Market
Maxon enters the ArchViz market, bringing Hollywood-grade rendering to Architecture built on Redshift and Cinema 4D technology.
ToshTalks 25-01: Vectorworks Futures with Ruby Siddiqui
Architosh launches first issue of ToshTalks with Vectorworks and its future as the focus. The video interview below is also hosted on a new Architosh YouTube channel.
Nemetschek Group Joins Forces with Google Cloud
Google and Nemetschek’s new partnership aims to position Nemetschek as an AI-first industry leader, drive market expansion and enhance sustainability.
ARES and AutoCAD — Locked In Global Dual for DWG Supremacy
This article delves into the battle between ARES and AutoCAD for domination in DWG 2D CAD, especially across the AEC industry, looking at comparisons and trends.
What’s new in AutoCAD 2026
AutoCAD 2026 boasts new performance improvements, new AI assistance features, better insights, deeper integration with Autodesk Docs and more.
BACTalks 2025—Autodesk’s VP Nicolas Mangon Keynotes
Autodesk Vice President Nicolas Mangon keynotes BACTalks 2025 today, discussing urban resilience, reconstruction, and Notre-Dame de Paris!
Motif Takes Aim at Established BIM Players with Innovation
Motif takes a new approach to BIM workflows with innovative new shared real-time collaboration with live sync to design tools like Revit, Rhino, SketchUp, and more.
ARES Kudo adds BIM Drawings Automation and AI—Challenges AutoCAD
This year, ARES Kudo gains powerful new automation features that leverage the power of the ARES Cloud to offload various workloads, such as file conversions, and to implement online DWG drawing automation from Revit and IFC BIM files. Kudo also gains A3, the new ARES AI agent, plus other new features.
Nemetschek Group Tops 1 Billion USD — Positive Momentum in 2025
The Nemetschek Group posts strong 2024 financial results and shares positive momentum news for 2025 and a rising dividend.
Graphisoft launches Archicad Studio subscription plan
Graphisoft launches new subscription plan for solo practitioners and small architecture teams called Archicad Studio.
Ex-Autodesk CEO Launches Motif—Aims at Revit
Amar Hanspal, ex-co-CEO of Autodesk and Project Quantum champion launches Motif and aims to transform AEC/O industry in cloud era.
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.
Nemetschek Begins 2025 Strong — Tech Trends and AI Assistant
Nemetschek Group shares its view on AEC/O tech trends for 2025, plus news on its latest AI Assistant technology shown in Munich this year.
ToolTalk: Looking at Dalux the world’s fastest BIM model viewer
Dalux from Europe is a comprehensive series of BIM solutions for the AEC industry and includes the world’s fastest BIM viewer.
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.
Nemetschek Unveils AI Assistant for AEC Industry
Nemetschek Group intros AI Assistant technology for Allplan and Archicad at BAU 2025 delivering AI innovation for AEC industry.
Solibri Introduces Solibri CheckPoint for ACC and Procore
Solibri CheckPoint is a new cloud integration for Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC) and Procore cloud platform for AEC.
Product Review: Nvidia RTX 4000 Ada GPU
NVIDIA RTX 4000 Ada GPU delivers industry-leading single-slot graphics performance — Architosh gives it a thorough review.
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.
Nvidia aims for high-end ARM chip in September 2025
Nvidia’s ARM chip plans are still murky, but a planned September 2025 announcement date bring excitement to the chip wars.
Nemetschek Invests in US-based Document Crunch
The Nemetschek Group has invested in US-based construction AI-solution maker Document Crunch.
Available Worldwide — Allplan 2025, Vectorworks 2025 and Archicad 28
Nemetschek Group touts ALLPLAN 2025, Vectorworks 2025, and Archicad 28 available worldwide — delivering BIM innovations to the global AEC industry.
Bluebeam CEO Talks to Architosh about Future
Bluebeam’s pivot to the cloud takes on new momentum. CEO Usman Shuja and Chief Innovation Officer Don Jacob explain in detail what is happening and why and how Bluebeam will continue to thrive and grow in the years ahead.
ILEXSOFT’s new HighDesign R8.2 for architectural design
HighDesign R8.2 runs on Windows on ARM and boasts numerous new features and improvements for AEC 2D CAD professionals.
