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In-Depth: Looking at ArchiCAD 13 with Delta Server Technology
In this In-Depth feature Architosh talks about ArchiCAD 13 with its new Graphisoft BIM Server built on top of the company’s innovative Delta Server Technology. Akos Pfemeter, Director of Global Marketing presented ArchiCAD 13 to Anthony Frausto-Robledo a few weeks ago and in this article we cover some of the smaller details.
Product Review: Vectorworks Landmark 2009
In this product review Architosh associate editor Greg Miller takes a look at Nemetschek North America’s Vectorworks Landmark 2009, a 2D/3D CAD package dedicated to those involved in site and landscape design: architects, registered landscape architects, site and master planning professionals, and planting design and installation professionals.
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.
Siggraph 2009 Architosh Coverage
Architosh’s full Siggraph 2009 New Orleans Coverage is outlined in this feature report. As the Siggraph activities continue this week we will continue to cover news and special reports.
A Case for 2D CAD in a 3D BIM World
Architosh continues its new Viewpoints series with esteemed guest contributor Tom Lazear, CEO of Archway Systems and the co-creator of the venerable VersaCAD product line. Mr. Lazear, who has double masters in engineering and an MBA from the prestigious Sloan School of Business Management argues that there is a case for 2D CAD in a 3D BIM world and encourages readers to recognize that as the market makes this big transition to BIM certain users still fair better with 2D. Mr. Lazear offers an outline of how to approach that appraisal.
Firm Profile: Emilio Cassani – Industrial Designer Shines on Mac
In this continuing series of Architosh artists and firm profiles, we highlight the work of Emilio Cassani, an Italian industrial designer who works exclusively on the Mac, developing creative and attractive solutions to various design problems in industry.
Architosh talks to Siemens about NX 6 for the Mac
In this Interview Architosh talks to Siemens PLM Software about NX 6 for the Mac and what led this PLM industry leader to produce a version for Apple’s “designer” platform. Key points in the talk note that Siemens PLM has always aimed NX at heterogeneous enterprise environments and that demand for NX on the Mac isn’t just coming from the “design types” in organizations.
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.
Architosh Facebook Page created for reader/fans
Architosh takes further steps with social media integration with online magazine and creates official Facebook Fan Page for Architosh. This page joins Architosh’s earlier step this year with the creation of the official Architosh Twitter page.
Product Review: Live Interior 3D Pro
In this review Architosh looks at BeLight Software’s latest Live Interiors 3D version 2, an young new entrant into the prosumer-space for Macintosh interior design and layout software.
In-Depth: Looking at FUZE with iPhone Collaboration
Callwave’s FUZE Meeting with its iPhone application takes online project collaboration to new levels of capability in high-definition video and in mobility for team members. This Product In-Depth goes into the details behind FUZE.
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.
Product Review: Nemetschek Vectorworks Architect 2009
In this product review Architosh looks at Nemetschek North America’s Vectorworks Architect 2009, a 2D/3D CAD architectural CAD and BIM (building information modeling) solution used worldwide — and the number one CAD program on the Mac platform.
MWSF: Macworld Expo SF – Summary Thoughts on the Show
Architosh’s Macworld Expo San Francisco 2009 Coverage – Our reports will include numerous photo galleries from the show floor plus activities and visits. Look for future reports to go indepth with Autodesk’s Mac announcements plus some extra features.
Product Review: Graphisoft ArchiCAD 12
In this product review Architosh looks at Graphisoft’s ArchiCAD 12, the industry’s leading BIM (building information modeling) solution used worldwide by architects and building AEC professionals.
Architosh Talks to solidThinking about the Mac and industrial design
In this interview, Architosh speaks with both Robert (Bob) Little and Alex Mazzardo about Altair’s decision to buy solidThinking and what it means for the company, how solidThinking will expand its footprint in the United States, and why solidThinking should be the preferred choice of industrial designers everywhere.
Google Talks to Architosh About SketchUp Pro 7
Architosh talks to John Bacus, Google’s SketchUp Product Manager, about the all new SketchUp 7 and SketchUp Pro 7 and Layout 2. Key points in the discussion include the new Dynamic Components technology and how to learn about it, discussion about OpenGL and multi-processing and multi-threading, and the value in understanding causality in interactive rendering versus determinate renders.
McNeel Explains Leopard and 64-bit Rhino for Mac Users
Marlin Prowell of Robert McNeel & Associates explains the purpose behind the Leopard requirements for the latest Wanatchee build for Rhino Mac beta
Product Review: Cinema 4D r10.5
Tim Danaher of Architosh reviews the latest C4D by Maxon Computer of Germany
Architosh Talks to Dr. Biplab Sarkar About Parasolid
In this interview, which took place in Baltimore this past Friday, Dr. Biplab Sarkar, CTO, Nemetschek North America, sits down with Architosh editor, Anthony Frausto-Robledo, to discuss the biggest news about VectorWorks 2009: Parasolid
Architosh Talks to Marc Fredrickson of FormFonts 3D
This past spring Architosh covered the AIA National Convention in Boston and met up with Marc Fredrickson, First Officer, of FormFonts 3D. FormFonts 3D is a website offering subscription-based 3D content in the form of finished 3D models and textures for a variety of popular 3D modeling and rendering software packages. This interview delves into FormFonts 3D and what it has to offer 3D users.
SIGGRAPH Feature: Architosh Talks to Robert McNeel About Rhino for Mac and More…
Without debate one of the most exciting announcements to hit the Macintosh CAD and 3D community in recent years was the decision Robert McNeel made to port the extremely well-regarded modeler to Apple’s Mac OS X platform. The project is taking some time as the company is developing Rhino for OS X alongside continuous improvements to the core program which competes with a good-sized group of other advanced modelers. Being this is Siggraph week I caught up with Bob McNeel, CEO of Robert McNeel and Associates, developers of Rhino, to discuss his company at Siggraph 2008 and the progress being made on Rhino for Mac OS X.
Product Review: TurboSketch Studio
In this product review Architosh looks at IMSI/Design’s new TurboSketch Studio, a plugin renderer for the ever popular Google SketchUp. We evaluate the level of photo-realism, the way in which materials are assigned, bump-maps and other elements of the rendering within TurboSketch Studio.
