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Behind the Scenes of Vectorworks 2025: Leadership Talk Innovation with Architosh
Vectorworks 2025 can do things with Revit files that even Autodesk can’t yet do. And yet, there are even better reasons beyond Revit tricks for why Vectorworks Architect 2025 may be the best BIM solution currently in the market.
Finch3d Advances AI-based Floor Plan Generator
Finch3d advances with new Generate Floor Plate 2.0 algorithm for AAD software workflows for architects designing multifamily buildings.
Discover ALLPLAN 2025 at Virtual Launch Event
ALLPLAN 2025 Virtual Event aims to showcase cutting-edge new software technologies built into the latest BIM platform from Allplan.
Bluebeam Kicks Off Global Roadshow in Six Cities
Bluebeam Live World Tour 2024 will provide exclusive learning, networking, and product updates in six one-day events globally.
Registration Opens for Vectorworks Design Days 2024
Vectorworks Design Days return in 2024 — worldwide events set to take place in London, Vancouver, and Tokyo for architects, interior, landscape, and educational professionals.
LiveSync technology brings D5 real-time rendering to Vectorworks
D5 Render LiveSync plugin for Vectorworks brings a new leader in architectural visualization to the popular global BIM/CAD platform.
Chaos Launches Enscape 4.1—New Real-Time Energy Modeling Added
Enscape 4.1 adds Real-Time Energy Modeling as part of its Enscape Impact Add-On — Brings Building Performance to Visualization.
New ActiveDraft Cloud PDF Markup Tool for AEC
ActiveDraft enters the AEC/O market for PDF markup and document collaboration with a universal web-based SaaS solution.
TestFit Generative Design Goes Live
TestFit Generative Design officially went live on July 10th, marking a five-year development journey towards AI-powered building and site development test fits.
AIA24: Digital Tech at Expo Part 1
In this first of several Expo show reports covering AIA24 in Washington DC, Architosh shares its visits to the Nemetschek Booth.
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.
AIA24: AIA Conference Coverage Overview and Announcements
Architosh kicks off its AIA24 convention coverage with highlights, major announcements, and a coverage overview.
AIA24: Architosh covering AIA National Convention Washington DC
Architosh will be at AIA24 (AIA National Convention) in Washington DC covering the digital technology pavilion and the exciting technologies showcased.
WiseBIM AI—From 2D Plans to Revit BIM Models
WiseBIM AI for Autodesk Revit is an add-on plugin for Revit from a French software developer. It harnesses the power of AI to speed-up common processes in BIM.
SKEMA Propels Architects’ Workflows with Innovative AI
Fast-evolving SKEMA has a lot to offer architects looking to leverage AI and machine learning in practical ways to win work faster and increase economic performance for both firm and client.
Explore AEC collaboration at Building Together—Graphisoft Event
The upcoming Graphisoft Building Together event focuses on collaboration and will feature a customer profile story plus other sessions exploring collaboration technologies.
Enscape 4 Announced—First Cross-Platform Mac-Win Release
Enscape 4 delivers 95% Parity for Mac in the first cross-platform release set to change the tenor of utilization for Mac users.
Event: Future Digital Technologies in Architecture: AI, Immersive, and BIM 2.0
Architosh and TRXL principals co-moderate a panel session at the BAC Talks 2024 event on the future of digital technologies in practice.
Product Review: Archicad 27 with BIMx and BIMcloud
Architosh dives into the key features of this latest iteration in the BIM industry innovator and finds much to enjoy and frames version 27 against a broader BIM context.
Product Review: Vectorworks Architect 2024
Our Vectorworks Architect 2024 review goes over all the top features in this latest BIM software platform as we explore the new modern UI, parametric cabinetry, and wall opening features, among other items.
Rhino 8—Goes After General Architectural Modeling Market
Rhino 8 adds new PushPull and other modeling features aimed at advancing typical architectural modeling workflows.
Chaos Bridge comes to 3ds Max
Chaos launches its Chaos Bridge, as part of its V-Ray 6 for 3ds Max update 2, unifying its AEC visualization workflow for architects.
Firm Profile: NG+P and the Evolution of Architectural Technology
Newman Garrison + Partners (NG+P) is an award-winning greater Los Angeles area BIM-forward multi-discipline design firm. They speak to us about the evolution of digital technology in architecture.
Graphisoft Unveils AI-powered Visualization in Archicad
Archicad users can now accelerate early design processes by generating AI-powered imagery via the new Archicad AI Visualizer.
Future of Architectural Visualization—Free Report
Chaos Future of Architectural Visualization report indicates that real-time rendering is now key to many architects’ workflows.
Graphisoft’s Building Together—Archicad 27, BIMx and More
Graphisoft’s latest Archicad 27, BIMx, BIMcloud and DDScad were showcased at its Budapest-based Building Together | Connect physical and virtual global BIM event.
Skema Launches AI Solution—Deliver Rich BIM Models in Minutes not Months
The Skema Software Suite learns from previous successful design work and helps architects dramatically accelerate iterative design concepts.
Enscape for Mac Now Available for Vectorworks
With the new Enscape for Mac, all Vectorworks users can benefit from this popular cutting-edge real-time interactive renderer.
AATEG: Project BEAM Aims to Tackle Early Stage Cost Control in AEC
Project BEAM is the next AATEG open participation group. You’re invited to help solve the gaps in AEC/O project cost control and cost management.
Enscape for Mac Now Available for Archicad and Vectorworks
Enscape comes to Mac now on Archicad and Vectorworks BIM platforms, offering AEC professionals on the Mac further visualization options.
Newforma Announces ‘Newforma Konekt’—Cloud-based Future
Newforma shares the future of construction management technology—introduces Konekt SaaS cloud platform for AEC/O industry.
Graphisoft announces Archicad 27 and more at Building Together Event
Archicad users gain new Design Options tool, and more, plus BIMcloud, BIMx, and DDScad updates boast innovations.
Dr. Sarkar Talks Vectorworks 2024—A Most Modern BIM
Can desktop-era BIM leaders expand features and streamline the UX and workflows at the same time? Vectorworks 2024 may be the best evidence that such a thing is possible. More than that, continued industry firsts shape up to a most modern BIM app in Vectorworks 2024.
Prologis Invests in TestFit—Deploys AI Software
Global Logistics Real Estate Giant Leveraging AI in Design & Construction with TestFit.
AATEG: Project BEAM Survey Seeks AEC Pros for Alpha-phase Study
Project BEAM is the next AATEG participation project. Come learn about Project BEAM for the BIM industry.
New Vectorworks 2024 Product Line Released—Details
Vectorworks 2024 product lines boast new core features and technology and numerous streamlining improvements to industry series apps.
Acelab announces $5.3M for building product selection platform
On-line building product selection service Acelab announces funding worth USD 5.3 million.
AIA23: Technology at AIA 23 SF on Day 1
BIM leaders, 3D leaders, and AI and AR technologies are in focus from our AIA23 SF.
Architosh at AIA San Francisco—What We Are Looking Forward To
Pre-show thoughts on AIA 2023 San Francisco. Thinking about innovation and BIM 2.0.
Event: Graphisoft 2023 Building Together Digital Event
Graphisoft’s BIM technologies and tools will be the center focus as part of the 2023 Building Together digital event featuring compelling keynotes and user sessions.
2023 Vectorworks Design Scholarship now open
Vectorworks, Inc. is accepting applications for its 2023 Vectorworks Design Scholarship. Students can win up to USD 10,000.
Autodesk introduces Forma for next-generation building design in the cloud
Autodesk releases the first version of Autodesk Forma, the new AEC/O industry cloud, with Spacemaker’s innovative technologies powering AI capabilities.
Looking at the newest Twinmotion 2023.1—What’s Inside
The most recent update to Twinmotion by Epic showcases significant advancements and features to the already widely-used real-time renderer.
Open Invitation: Join Architosh AEC Technology Evaluation Group
Are you a tech-forward user in AEC/O? If so, consider joining Architosh’s AEC Technology Evaluation Group (AATEG). The group will have selective access to new and evolving technologies and various events Architosh hosts for AEC/O industry users, including private events with AEC technology companies.
Viewpoint: How BIM offers better efficiency during design and construction phases
BIM software has driven efficiency at multiple levels in the AEC industry over several decades, especially in the recent decade. This Viewpoint reviews all the ways this efficiency comes about due to BIM.
New Voices: With Disrupt Symposium Founder Sara Kolata
This industry is complex, demanding, risky, and economically under-performative. Parts of education also mislead it. Sara Kolata has lived it and works on bringing positive change.
Autodesk says new cloud-based AEC tool Forma coming in May
Autodesk Forma is on its way, says the US CAD giant. Spacemaker-based Forma industry cloud for AEC marks an inflection point for the company.
Industry Voices: ‘Attacking Technology as a Design Problem,’ with Evan Troxel, AIA
Architects take the friction out of the way their clients live and work, yet they still need to remove industry-specific friction from their own practices. The TRXL Podcast is aiming to help fix that.
Graphisoft intros new Archicad Collaborate subscription offering
With Archicad Collaborate, architects now have easy and affordable access to powerful BIM technology for design and cloud collaboration.
Ray tracing comes to Lumion 2023
The new hybrid rendering engine with ray tracing in Lumion 2023 generates significantly more realistic lighting effects.
Vectorworks Design Scholarship winners
Vectorworks, Inc. announces winners of this year’s Vectorworks Design Scholarship.
Snaptrude V1.0 Released—Cloud Era Platform for Architecture
Snaptrude reaches key V1.0 release. The new collaborative design and BIM application—aimed at architecture—offers cloud-era technologies, works through a web browser, and is always up-to-date.
Twinmotion Now Available to All Revit Subscribers
Revit users now benefit from the power of immersive, real-time rendering from Epic Games’ Twinmotion software.
Tect—A Promising Platform Can Provide Key Gains for Architects and Manufacturers Alike
Tect can Uber-ize the building industry’s three-sided market dynamics between architects and their contractors (demand-side) and the building manufacturers (supply-side), resulting in streamlined economics for everyone.
Vectorworks Wins at 2022 Hammers—Architectural Design Product of the Year
Vectorworks, Inc. Wins Architectural Design Product of the Year at 2022 Hammers.
The Revit Open Letter Through the Lens of QWERTY-Nomics
Economist Milton Friedman said, “the most important single fact about a free market is that no exchange takes place unless both parties benefit.” The truth of that fact is up for serious debate amongst AE firms who have signed the recent Nordic Revit Open Letter.
Global BIM Event—Building Together 2022 to Explore Disruptive Industry Trends
Building Together 2022 attendees gain actionable and practical insights into key AEC industry challenges shared by leading experts in sustainable architecture, digital transformation, and more…
Graphisoft’s Near-Term Future—2022 Launch Event Details
Architosh dives into Graphisoft’s shared Future Road Map and Adaptive Hybrid Framework—including notes on BIM performance leadership, IFC technologies, Apple Silicon, and DDScad.
AKULAR releases AKULAR TWIN
AKULAR has just announced the release of AKULAR TWIN, a lightweight mobile application built upon Bentley Systems iTwin platform.
ToolTalk: Taking a look at TurboCAD 2022 latest features
TurboCAD® 2022 is the latest release of IMSI’s comprehensive professional 2D/3D CAD software for MS Windows. It includes hundreds of drawing tools, 3D modeling tools, photorealistic rendering, and extensive file importing and exporting support.
