Leveraging its internal strengths and the breadth of parent company Nemetschek. Graphisoft is the Hungarian software company that began in 1984 when Gábor Bojár thought of designing buildings virtually in 3D. As a result, ArchiCAD became the earliest version of BIM (building information modeling) software. In fact, it was so 3D oriented that generating 2D plans was an … [Read more...] about Graphisoft’s plan to be #1
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Graphisoft has a new CEO
Huw Roberts, former Bentley Systems VP, takes over in Budapest. Graphisoft, an early innovator in BIM and one of the key companies in the Nemetschek collection of companies for design, construction, and project management has announced the appointment of Huw Roberts as CEO. Graphisoft’s former CEO Viktor Várkonyi is moving to a new job within the Nemetschek Group’s planning … [Read more...] about Graphisoft has a new CEO
ArchiCAD 21 adds algorithmic stair creation
Predictive Design Technology calculates design standards and ergonomics on the fly. The latest update to Graphisoft ArchiCAD BIM software for architectural design adds a new algorithmic tool for stair design. Graphisoft says the new Stair Tool features a patent-pending approach to stair design. Stair and railing design is complex; it must comply with stringent standards … [Read more...] about ArchiCAD 21 adds algorithmic stair creation
Nemetschek adds on to BIM portfolio with dRofus of Norway
Nemetschek's acquisition of dRofus enables cloud-based data management and furthers the already close relationship between the companies. As a data management and BIM collaboration tool, dRofus supports products from Nemetschek including Graphisoft, Vectorworks, and Solibri and also supports leading BIM tools such as Revit and ArchiCAD. It enables integrated communication and … [Read more...] about Nemetschek adds on to BIM portfolio with dRofus of Norway
Graphisoft adds Google Cardboard support to BIMx architectural presentation app
Virtual reality for viewing the virtual building model. BIM software developer Graphisoft, maker of ArchiCAD and BIMx for architects, has added support for the Google Cardboard virtual reality viewer as an update to BIMx. The new VR functionality will allow users of either Android or iOS smartphones to view building models in an immersive 3D viewport. Navigation through the … [Read more...] about Graphisoft adds Google Cardboard support to BIMx architectural presentation app