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Chimneys by A. Gaudi modeled in ArchiCAD

With the help of ArchiCAD 16's new MORPH Tool we model the famous chimneys in Barcelona's Parc Güell designed by Antoni Gaudi.

ArchiCAD 16 - MORPH Classics

ArchiCAD 16 introduces direct modeling capabilities into the native BIM environment with its brand new MORPH™ tool. MORPH allows element creation with any custom geometry in an intuitive graphical way, featuring popular modeling techniques such as push & pull. MORPH elements can be created from scratch simply by drawing a 3D polygon or by converting any existing ArchiCAD BIM element. The MORPH tool is an optimal solution for creating custom BIM components, custom structures, and custom elements of the built environment as well as custom-designed building interiors.

ArchiCAD 16 - New Features - BIM Components

Building components is one of the most dynamically developing segments of the BIM industry. ArchiCAD 16 fundamentally changes the possibilities the average user has to obtain custom BIM Components for their BIM projects. ArchiCAD's new modeling capabilities, connected with the cloud-based BIM Component database allow users to create, search, upload, and download custom BIM components of their choice.

ArchiCAD 16 New Features - The MORPH Tool

ArchiCAD 16 New Features - Energy Evaluation

ArchiCAD 16 New Features - Energy Evaluation

GRAPHISOFT continues to innovate in "green", uniquely offering the best workflow for sustainable design, integrated in its BIM authoring tool. The built-in Energy Evaluation functionality of ArchiCAD 16 is based on entirely new technology, which allows architects to perform reliable dynamic energy evaluation of their BIM model within ArchiCAD, relying on BIM geometry analysis and accurate hour-by-hour online weather data of the building's location.

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Title image:
Vennesla Library & Cultural Center, Norway
Helen & Hard, www.hha.no
Photo ©Emile Ashley

The project used in the videos:
Villa Funk, Norway
created by GRAPHISOFT Norway

ArchiCAD 16 New Features - Open BIM

ArchiCAD's improved IFC handling skills with the management of a wide range of IFC data and DXF/DWG data exchange make Open BIM a perfect solution when consultants or other involved parties use different software.

ArchiCAD 16 New Features - Library Enhancements

ArchiCAD 16 New Features - 3D Interactions

OPEN BIM Program and Workflow

Open BIM is a universal approach to the collaborative design, realization and operation of buildings based on open standards and workflows. Open BIM is an initiative of buildingSMART and several leading software vendors using the open buildingSMART Data Model.

Open BIM Programme is a marketing campaign initiated by GRAPHISOFT®, Tekla® and other members of buildingSMART® to urge and facilitate globally coordinated promotion of the Open BIM concept throughout the AEC industry, with aligned communication and common branding available to programme participants.

Open BIM Certification is a technical certification system being developed by buildingSMART® to help AEC software vendors improve, test and certify their data connections to work seamlessly with other Open BIM solutions.

More info:
http://www.graphisoft.com/openbim

GRAPHISOFT BIMx for iPad/iPhone

GRAPHISOFT BIMx is an innovative, interactive, BIM communication tool for architects setting new standards for design communication and presentation in the AEC industry. BIMx now turns the iPad/iPhone into a full-fledged interactive building model explorer device as well.

More info:
http://www.gsbimx.com
http://www.graphisoft.com/products/bim-explorer/

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Classics modeled with ArchiCAD

Architectural Classics modeled with ArchiCAD15

- SOM - USAFA Cadet Chapel
- William Van Alen - Chrysler Building
- Marcel Breuer - Saint Francis de Sales Church

GRAPHISOFT Webinars

GRAPHISOFT Webinar teasers and videos - all in one place

Great Architects on GRAPHISOFT.com

Great Architects
A glance behind the scenes their inspirations, their vision and advice to young architects.

Juli Capella, Zhang Xiaolei, Thomas A. Heinz, Michel Rojkind, Vladimir I. Plotkin, Thomas Rau, David Sutherland, Tomohiko Yamanashi, Ivo Venkov, Abelardo M. Tolentino, Jr., György Fazakas, Philippe Madec, Xavier Gonzales, Fink + Jocher, Axel Schultes, Ben Wallbank, Oppenheim Architecture + Design, Jan Kleihues, Ocutt/Winslow Partnership, Prof. Hilde Léon, Craig Baudin - Fender Katsalidis

http://www.graphisoft.com/community/users/

ArchiCAD 15 New Features - Intelligent connections

ArchiCAD 15 New Features - Intelligent connections

With the improvements of the Roof tool and the introduction of the Shell tool, ArchiCAD also introduces new, intelligent connections between construction elements.

More information
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ArchiCAD 15 New Features - Shells

ArchiCAD 15 New Features - Shells

ArchiCAD introduces the new Shell tool -- enabling designers to unleash their creative minds and to create enriches architectural forms.

More information
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ArchiCAD 15 New Features - Open Collaboration

Open Collaboration

With a more straightforward, logical IFC interface, ArchiCAD 15 continues to ease the process of model- based IFC exchange with other disciplines.

ArchiCAD 15 New Features - Performance

Performance

Improving performance is an ongoing priority. In ArchiCAD 15, we have achieved the following performance-related improvements over ArchiCAD 14.

ArchiCAD 15 New Features - Renovation

Renovation

ArchiCAD 15 expands the design scope to renovation and refurbishment projects with native BIM design and documentation workflow support all the way down.

ArchiCAD 15 New Features - Complex roofs

Complex roofs

Roofs are one of the most frequently used elements in architectural design. The next ArchiCAD version provides significantly improved methods for the creation and editing of these building structures.

Complex roofs now can be modeled as single elements and edited with maximum flexibility. Roof- planes remain connected as an integrated "system" even after editing. It can be modified similarly to any polygonal structure in ArchiCAD such as slabs -- if the geometry change requires new roof-planes will automatically be added to or removed from the system.

The modeling of multilevel roof structures is now available for architects with ultimate freedom. Special roof features such as adding atriums, gables or skylights or creating towers make complex roofs a powerful tool to design any conventional roof structure with a matter of a few clicks.

ArchiCAD 15 New Features - 3D interactions

3D interactions

ArchiCAD 15 introduces unique 3D guiding aids to revolutionize the 3D design experience. These developments will further strengthen one of our unique advantages for architects -- that is perspective views as the natural environment for 3D building design.