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Tidbits: SIGGRAPH, Vectorworks and ArchiCAD news
Mac CAD and 3D News: Today’s tidbits note ArchiCAD and Vectorworks BIM news items plus a note about our SIGGRAPH coverage.
Tidbits: Cheetah 3D and ArchiCAD news
Mac CAD and 3D News: We have tidbits on Cheetah 3D and its new particle system, plus ArchiCAD 14 distribution news and a recent BIM Server competition and its winner.
Graphisoft acquires Zermatt Virtual Reality Solution
Graphisoft acquires Swedish developer of Virtual Reality Solution.
Tidbits: Notes on ArchiCAD 14 and AIA Miami
Mac CAD and 3D News: ArchiCAD 14 is out of the gate and our AIA Miami reports are coming this week.
In-Depth with ArchiCAD 14 – Graphisoft talks to Architosh
In this In-Depth feature Akos Pfemeter, Director of Global Marketing and Tibor Szolnoki, ArchiCAD Product Manager, of Graphisoft Hungary, have spoken to Architosh about ArchiCAD 14’s new features, particularly its new IFC model collaboration work flows. In this article we get into some of the details of Graphisoft’s latest BIM technology.
Graphisoft introduces ArchiCAD 14
Graphisoft delivers next-generation BIM application ArchiCAD 14 ahead of schedule. ArchiCAD 14 advances “open” industry collaboration between architects and engineering consultants working across platforms and technologies.
Best Pavilion at Shanghai World Expo designed in ArchiCAD
ArchiCAD powers innovative pavilion designs for Norway, Finland, Iceland, Hungary and Russia at Shanghai World Expo 2010
Tidbits: MADCAD, FileMaker and ArchiCAD news
Mac CAD and 3D News: In today’s tidbits we have news of MADCAD.com’s code updates in the area of fire-protection; we also have exciting training and certification news for AEC firms that use FileMaker Pro for their firm workgroup database needs (always a popular choice); and lastly we have news of 20 city online BIM Event by Graphisoft in Europe.
Tidbits: ArchiCAD and Vectorworks BIM events
Mac CAD and 3D News: We have event news for both ArchiCAD and Vectorworks Architect.
ArchiCAD powers Hungarian Pavilion at 2010 Shanghai World Expo
Hungarian Pavilion for 2010 Shanghai World Expo was designed using ArchiCAD. Innovative design uses Gomboc influence.
Tidbits: ArchiCAD, Vectorworks and other news
Tidbits: Mac CAD and 3D News: We have tidbits on an excellent example of what is possible in ArchiCAD 13 with the latest ArchitectsJURY competition, plus some exciting Vectorworks news and two interesting Onuma BIMStorm events to register to online.
Tidbits: Vectorworks and ArchiCAD news
Mac CAD and 3D News: In today’s tidbits we have event news for Vectorworks and an innovative new home designed in ArchiCAD wins a 2009 LEED for Home award.
ArchiCAD 13 Swiss version released
Nemetschek AG subsidiary Graphisoft Inc. has released the Swiss (German language) version of its ArchiCAD 13 BIM product.
ACCIONA Adopts ArchiCAD 13 for BIM
Dow Jones Sustainability Index company Acciona of Spain, has adopted Graphisoft’s ArchiCAD as its BIM Solutions platform — company operates in 30 countries around the globe
ArchiCAD 13 behind Sun City Palace in Kobe Japan
BAR Architects of San Francisco designs beautiful Kobe Towers in Japan – Leading Edge Senior Housing Project Using ArchiCAD
Tidbits: Autodesk, Graphisoft and 3D News
Mac CAD and 3D News: We have some brief news items on Autodesk’s recent acquisition, AIA survey news touching on BIM, ArchiCAD events in January and OpenGL news regarding SilverLining software…
Event: Artlantis Free Demo Day in France
Abvent France hosts Demo Day series featuring Artlantis Studio and ArchiCAD 13 among others. The event takes place in 39 locations throughout France
Architosh Talks to Viktor Varkonyi, CEO Graphisoft
At Build Boston 2009 Viktor Varkonyi, CEO of Graphisoft, sat down with Architosh to talk about ArchiCAD 13. The keynote speaker that morning at a Boston area architects BIM forum, Varkonyi explained that his company’s latest Building Information Modeling (BIM) software has changed the game in terms of what is possible with collaboration in architectural practice.
Graphisoft launches MyArchiCAD.com
Graphisoft pushes forward with ArchiCAD 13 with all new MyArchiCAD.com community site designed to get ArchiCAD 13 into the hands of educational customers and professionals
ArchiCAD 13 Czech and Dutch versions released
Graphisoft ships Dutch and Czech versions of its industry-leading BIM application, ArchiCAD 13
Tidbits: ArchiCAD Road Show, Vectorworks news
Mac CAD and 3D News: In today’s tidbits we cover news of Vectorworks 2010 in Brazil and ArchiCAD 13 events in New Haven (Yale) and at Build Boston later this month
Tidbits: solidThinking, ArchiCAD and MAXON news
Mac CAD and 3D News: In today’s tidbits we cover additional news on ArchiCAD 13–both events and localized releases. Plus we have news on MAXON’s new C4D R11.5 documentation and news on solidThinking at ACADIA09
Tidbits: T-Splines, ArchiCAD and more news
Mac CAD and 3D News: In today’s tidbits we cover training events for T-Splines and ArchiCAD plus news on Snow Leopard versus Windows 7 in overall system performance and 3D performance.
ArchiCAD 13 Japanese version released
Graphisoft announces Japanese version of ArchiCAD 13, bringing the latest BIM technology to Japan.
Wisconsin’s first LEED Platinum home designed with ArchiCAD
Richard Wittschiebe Hand Architects designs first LEED Platinum Home in state of Wisconsin with the Ross Street House. The ArchiCAD-based firm utilized this leading BIM program to help achieve more than 100 LEED certification points towards its Platinum status.
ArchiCAD used for Ryan House: Nation’s First
ArchiCAD used to help design Ryan House, innovative multi-generational care facility in Arizona.
Artlantis Render export plugin for Vectorworks 2010 available
France’s Abvent updates Artlantis plugins for Vectorworks 2010 — Nemetschek North America’s latest CAD release.
Artlantis 3 is rolled out by Abvent
Abvent announces new Artlantis 3 and Artlantis Studio 3. The new rendering and animation program features a brand new Radiosity engine.
ArchiCAD 13 Webinar to feature BIM Collaboration
Graphisoft is hosting a Webinar to demonstrate the latest features of ArchiCAD 13, including its new Delta Server technology that enables BIM collaboration to happen even faster.
Graphisoft revolutionizes BIM Collaboration with ArchiCAD 13
Mac stalwart CAD software developer, Graphisoft of Hungary, announces ArchiCAD 13 with breakthrough BIM Server software to dramatically improve teamwork functionality. The new Delta Server technology (patent pending) offers a new paradigm for file sharing within a BIM process, enabling anywhere anytime access to BIM information.
HEATA energy tool for ArchiCAD coming
New energy assessment software module, HEATA, is coming to ArchiCAD in September. Will be introduced at ArchiCAD Summer School in England.
Green BIM: Sustainable Design with Building Information Modeling
Architosh continues its new Viewpoint article series with an excellent contribution by Matthew W. Brewster, founder of AEC software consulting firm BIMiDEAS. Matthew is one of the top ArchiCAD consultants in the United States and his experience in the Pacific Northwest has informed his understanding of BIM and sustainable design in a challenging region of the United States.
In-Brief: Graphisoft Webinars Coming in August
Graphisoft to host free webinars in August on ArchiCAD 12 and EcoDesigner software packages for architects.
Mac-stalwart Graphisoft makes quantum leap in BIM/CAD
Laiserin report discusses upcoming ArchiCAD 13 with its revolutionary new Teamwork 2.0 and the new Graphisoft BIM Server.
DesignLAB uses ArchiCAD to design Top 10 Green Building
DesignLAB wins multiple honors with innovative BIM project on Cape Cod. Using ArchiCAD the Boston-based architecture firm created a Top 10 Sustainable Building.
ArchiCAD 12 – New modeling connection to C4D
Next-Generation connection between ArchiCAD 12 and MAXON’s Cinema 4D introduced and available now.
Product Review: Cinema 4D R11 Architectural Edition
In this product review Architosh looks at Maxon’s Cinema 4D AE 11 (Architectural Edition) aimed at working in tandem with sister applications ArchiCAD and Vectorworks Architect, along with PC-only ALLPLAN, some of the world’s leading Building Information Modeling (BIM) CAD applications. In very in-depth review delves not just into the benefits and features of C4D AE 11 but discusses how it works in general, including details of integration with two leading architectural BIM apps for Mac-based architects.
Graphisoft EcoDesigner starts shipping
Graphisoft ships EcoDesigner on schedule. The company announced the new energy analysis software for ArchiCAD 12 back in early May at the AIA show. The new software plugin allows architects an easy but powerful way to evaluate their building design’s from the point of view of energy consumption.
Finland’s Econia Business Park designed in ArchiCAD
Finland’s Biggest Ecological Business Park has been designed using Graphisoft’s ArchiCAD Building Information Modeling software application.
Tidbits: Graphisoft, e-on Software, HyperShot news
Mac CAD and 3D News: We have tidbits on Graphisoft’s BIM solution ArchiCAD in the Middle East, HypeShot webinar training and Ozone 4.0 — newly released atmospheric rendering technology for Vue 7 products.
Tidbits: Vectorworks, Graphisoft MEP Modeler and more news
Mac CAD and 3D News: We have tidbits on Vectorworks news, Graphisoft’s users who love MEP Modeler and use it to coordinate complex projects, and the new Copper Project V4 Enterprise Edition.
AIA: Show Floor Galleries and Notes 1
The AIA National Convention and Exhibition was held this year in San Francisco at the Moscone Convention Center. Famous for hosting Macworld each January and the site of Steve Jobs’ famous keynotes, the AIA show easily filled all three halls at Moscone, something Macworld has never done in recent times.
AIA: Graphisoft announces new EcoDesigner
BIM leader and pioneer Graphisoft of Budapest, Hungary, has announced an innovative energy analysis software tool — EcoDesigner is a new module for its popular ArchiCAD BIM
ArchiCAD helps “Evergreen House” win honors
A new Frank Lloyd Wright-inspired house designed by Portland, Oregon, architects D.P. Design, recently took top honors at the Home Builders Association design awards, thanks to an elegant integration of design and eco-friendly building features.
ICS offering new Cadimage Tools for ArchiCAD 12
Integrated CADD Systems introduces New Zealand’s Cadimage Tools for ArchiCAD 12.
ICS offers Spring Training Series
ICS offers Spring Training Camp – Learn BIM, SketchUp modeling and Artantis Rendering to sharpen your professional image and opportunities.
Tidbits: ArchiCAD, SketchUp, Fusion vs Parallels, and Live Interiors 3D
Mac CAD and 3D News: We have new items on Graphisoft’s latest BEK winner, a Salon article on SketchUp and IKEA Planner, Parallels vs Fusion and BeLight’s latest update this month of Live Interiors 3D.
ArchiCAD behind innovative ‘Net Zero’ building in Maine
Graphisoft’s ArchiCAD drives innovative BrightBuilt Barn project by Kaplan Thompson Architects. “Net-Zero” design thrives in coastal Maine.
ArchiCAD BIM Learning Studio up for another award!
ArchiCAD BIM Learning Studio named award finalist again. This time prestigious European Business Awards program names BIM Learning Studio for “Marketing Strategy of the Year Award.”
Constructing BIM Education in the 21st Century
Architosh kicks off its first Viewpoint article by guest contributor Frank P. Gennaccaro, who offers the timely view that now–in this moment of economic uncertainty and lost prospects–is the time to invest in yourself and a BIM education by learning the virtual way.
Graphisoft named finalist for CODIE Award – For BIM Learning Studio
Graphisoft’s BIM Studio is 2009 CODiE Award Finalist: ‘Best Workforce Training Solution’
Graphisoft’s ArchiCAD behind Award-Winning Canadian Memorial Centre
The Canadian Wood Council WoodWORKS has awarded Beechwood National Memorial Centre the title of Best Institutional Project under 10M Category.
Tidbits: ArchiCAD & Informatix CAD reseller news
ArchiCAD creates Interactive Game-like Environment for exploring their BIM models & Informatix launches reseller recruitment drive.
Log Home Industry has a New 3D CAD Tool
Finally there is an add-on for ArchiCAD that incorporates BIM (Building Information Modeling) with the particular design of Log Homes.
Graphisoft Education Conference Teaches 3D Design in China
Graphisoft sponsored “Chinese Educational Partners Conference on 3D Virtual Building Design and ArchiCAD.”
ICS offers ArchiCAD 12 Lease Program
ICS – Integrated CADD Services introduces ArchiCAD 12 Holiday Lease Plan.
Mac-originated BIM, ArchiCAD tops rivals in UK survey
Architectural CAD survey in the UK reveals Graphisoft’s ArchiCAD as a dominant leader in customer satisfaction.
Graphisoft announces next BIM BEK winner
Italian architect Rosaria Di Mento has won the BEK (BIM Experience Kit) competition from Graphisoft, wins a full commercial license of ArchiCAD 12.
Tidbits: Rhino, Brazil, Vectorworks and other news
Mac CAD and 3D News: We have news on Rhino tutorials, new release candidate software for Brazil, Vectorworks training in New York City and ArchiCAD Start Edition news.
The Mis-Information of BIM
The Mis-Information of BIM is doing more damage than good and it will not help the adoption of BIM along if it actually contradicts the logic that many AEC professionals will immediately put to the questions of BIM adoption.