Release 15 expands the geometric creative freedom of ArchiCAD and has addressed longstanding issues of user interface when comprehending 3D space and applying workplanes. With tough market conditions out there for architects, it seems most vendors are adding some capability in this area, although like its collaboration server technology, Graphisoft has excelled at reducing the complexities of use.Īrchitects continue to look to innovate and create designs using new freeform geometric shapes and structures. In the July/August issue we looked at the effective workflow that had been implemented covering the creation and deletion of elements, clearly showing what was to be demolished and what the new design would be. The major two issues addressed in this release were the renovation market and expanding ArchiCAD’s ability to handle complex geometry. Graphisoft themes its yearly updates to ArchiCAD like no other vendor. BIMx is included as part of the ArchiCAD 15 trial download. The software offers four different rendering engines, gravity, fly mode, individual building element information, distance measuring and pre-saved walkthroughs. Price: £3,000 plus mandatory subscription of £540 Using this application it is possible to send models to people using iPads or iPhones who can then explore and remotely walkthrough the 3D designs without having an ArchiCAD license.
Another unique feature is that ArchiCAD runs on both Apple Mac and Windows PCs which, with the rise in popularity of Apple computers, is a clear advantage.īefore diving into the Release 15 features, it is worth mentioning that Graphisoft also recently launched an online design community and mobile communication tool called BIMx for iOS.
I specify architectural because unlike the competing solutions, ArchiCAD focuses its main feature set on the single discipline (although there is an add-on for MEP). While Autodesk has done a good job in marketing Revit as being BIM, the reality is that there are a number of applications that offer similar BIM deliverables, Bentley Architecture and Graphisoft ArchiCAD being two popular choices in the UK.įor those not familiar with ArchiCAD, it is a Hungarian developed architectural 2D and 3D modelling application, which is the most mature BIM solution on the market, having been launched in 1987. Now guidelines are created only when required and with a greater degree of control. Reference lines of elements and guidelines have been considerably improved.
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