More Productive After Making the Switch
Software transition stories happen all the time, whether we hear about them or not. In learning about the story of an architectural firm switching from one software to another, the reader needs to fully understand the why. One story worth checking out is that of the firm SYLLA INTERNATIONAL.
Case Study > BIG BIM for the conceptual architect
BIG – Bjarke Ingels Group – is a large, international, conceptual architectural firm based in Copenhagen and New York. BIG has decided to replace Revit with ArchiCAD for the Copenhagen office’s new projects, since it sees ArchiCAD as the more flexible BIM tool that will allow it to gain the most benefits from BIM.
Press Q&A at Giant Japanese Firm Using ArchiCAD
Graphisoft took CAD journalists to Tokyo’s Nikken Sekkei, a firm with 1,200 architects that has standardized on ArchiCAD as their main design software. Last year, Nikken began partnering with Graphisoft to make ArchiCAD better, so some of the new functions are the result of this practical advice.
BBC Interview with GRAPHISOFT Founder and Chairman, Gabor Bojar.
‘I wanted to hire people better than me’ There was an abundance of talent in Hungary in the 1980s. Setting up a business during Communist-era Hungary was easy, says Gabor Bojar, founder of software company Graphisoft.
For Graphisoft, ArchiCAD 17 is all about details
This article from last year in upFront presents an interesting overview of Graphisoft’s focus over the past several versions of ArchiCAD. As we move forward to AC18, this is worth a look.
Are you ready for ArchiCAD 18?
Are you excited about ArchiCAD 18? I sure am. While we wait for June 2014 and the official roll out, it’s worth looking at the big picture of what this release signifies. [Another thoughtful article by Jared Banks.]
Announcing ArchiCAD 18 (article on Graphisoft US website)
The wait is (almost) over. GRAPHISOFT® has announced today the latest version of its industry-leading BIM software solution for architects and…
ArchiCAD 18 Announced – Official Press Release
GRAPHISOFT® announced today the latest version of its industry-leading BIM software solution for architects and designers. ArchiCAD 18 delivers innovations making the BIM workflow smoother, including CineRender, a brand new render engine.
WHY SYLLA INTERNATIONAL SWITCHED TO ARCHICAD
After 18 years with Bentley MicroStation and Bentley Architecture, Sylla switched recently to Graphisoft ArchiCAD. This decision was not made lightly, and they looked carefully at all of the options. Read this fascinating article for the key reasons why they chose ArchiCAD.
AECbytes Magazine Features Graphisoft BIMx Docs
AECbytes is a highly-respected web portal focused on building industry news and opinions. I find it very exciting that they are launching a print edition with an article about Graphisoft BIMx Docs as the featured cover story!
AECbytes writes about Graphisoft’s New BIMcloud
This article explores the functionality of Graphisoft’s new BIMcloud service, how it is different from the BIM Server technology introduced in ArchiCAD 13 to better support model-based collaboration, the problems it was developed to solve, how it can support collaboration by the extended design team and through mobile devices in addition to traditional computers, its deployment options, and additional capabilities.
BIMx Docs: the mobile app for exploring BIM on handheld devices
Graphisoft announces new options for sharing your ArchiCAD model via BIMx Docs. You can now buy a project license to allow everyone to explore the design in 2D and 3D – they can use the free app and won’t need to buy their own license for BIMx Docs.