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
ArchiCAD student design competition brings out young talent
Broward College graduate has used ArchiCAD since high school. The winner in this year’s Graphisoft North America student design competition is a student who had the advantage of being an ArchiCAD user since high school. Alessandro Pupillo takes home $1,500 and the notice of professionals who attended this year’s American Institute of Architects convention. The … [Read more...] about ArchiCAD student design competition brings out young talent
Graphisoft opens door for importing Rhino models
The link allows two ways to bring Rhino models into ArchiCAD. A leading Japanese architecture firm helped build and test the technology. Architectural software developer Graphisoft has teamed with the popular industrial design tool Rhino to create new connection technology between the two products. The connection enables ArchiCAD users on both the Mac and Windows platforms to … [Read more...] about Graphisoft opens door for importing Rhino models
ArchiCAD users now have Android access to BIMx models
The application extends the BIMx community, which also uses Facebook as a collaboration platform. Graphisoft has released an Android version of its BIMx remote viewing and collaboration technology for use with ArchiCAD. The release compliments the existing web and iOS versions of the technology that shipped with ArchiCAD 16 earlier this summer. BIMx (Building … [Read more...] about ArchiCAD users now have Android access to BIMx models
Graphisoft ships new ArchiCAD 16, and introduces BIMComponents.com
Eagerly awaited ArchiCAD 16 introduces new push-pull design tools and a cloud-based repository. Graphisoft is now shipping its latest update, ArchiCAD 16. The company, a subsidiary of Nemetschek, is an early pioneer in the development of what we now call BIM. It's products have always included intelligence-backed design methods. With this new version of its flagship ArchiCAD, … [Read more...] about Graphisoft ships new ArchiCAD 16, and introduces BIMComponents.com
CadFaster extends speedy 3D CAD viewing to iPad
The key to its speed and collaboration capabilities is the proprietary compression it first applies to models. The speedy 3D CAD viewer and collaboration tool CadFaster has released a free iPad app, extending the usefulness of its collaboration solution. Targeted primarily at AEC and plant, CadFaster for iPad can read any files processed by the desktop … [Read more...] about CadFaster extends speedy 3D CAD viewing to iPad