ArchiCAD 16 EcoDesigner Star Webinar
A key feature of ArchiCAD 16 is the built-in energy evaluation functionality, which has been done by integrating the entire functionality of EcoDesigner, which was a plug-in earlier, with the application. The built-in Energy Evaluation functionality of ArchiCAD 16 is similar to the former standalone EcoDesigner product, but is based on entirely new technology which...
BIM for Small Projects
There is a widely shared perception that small firms and sole practitioners cannot take advantage of Building Information Modeling due to such factors as its cost, complexity, training time, and productivity for small projects. These case studies, presented by architects who work in small firms or as sole practitioners, demonstrate how BIM has enhanced their...
ArchiPHYSIK Interface to Revit Architecture
This video shows the interface between Revit and the thermal simulation software ArchiPHYSIK from A-NULL Bauphysik GmbH. ArchiPHYSIK is a popular simulation tool in Austria and the other German speaking countries. ArchPHYSIK works also with SketchUP and ArchiCAD; You can find out more on their Youtube channel: http://www.youtube.com/user/archiphysik
DIALux 4.9 Now Supports gbXML
DIAL has recently released the latest version of the lighting design and calculation software DIALux. This free of charge and complete software is developed for professional lighting design. Receiving data from an architect is the normal start for the lighting designer. Supported formats are DXF, DWG and STF. The latest innovation is the gbXML interface...
Seminar: BIM & Sustainability using Ecotect at IIT
One & Half Day Seminar July 22-23, 2010 Location: 3410 Bldg, Computer Lab (Rm 110) Address: 3410 S. State Street, Chicago IL 60616 Website: http://www.iit.edu/arch/programs/graduate/phd/activities/building_energy_s7.shtml In this seminar, you will learn: How to evaluate your BIM model (REVIT, ArchiCAD) using Autodesk ECOTECT How to use ECOTECT, REVIT and GBS programs that will help you make...
IES Launches V6.1 of the VE
New Model Transfer, Bio-Climatic, and Advanced Thermal, HVAC and Bulk Airflow Features + 20% off SketchUp Pro and 60% off VE Toolkits (see bottom of post) Last week IES released version 6.1 of its <Virtual Environment> software suite. The new functionality in conjunction with these great offers described below should help us architects to get...
New Releases of Major BIM Applications Revit and ArchiCAD
Here are some highlights from the recently released / announced Versions of two of the major players in the architectural BIM field: Revit Architecture 2011 and ArchiCAD 14. See these following videos highlighting some of the interesting innovations. Autodesk Revit Architecture 2011 Sun Path Simulation Autodesk Revit Architecture 2011 Conceptual Design Enhancements Autodesk Revit Architecture...
Review of Graphisoft EcoDesigner on AECbytes
“In this review, Sid Thoo, an Australian architect and sustainability expert, takes a detailed look at the workflow of EcoDesigner, a plugin that allows the energy efficiency performance of a building model to be analyzed within the ArchiCAD environment. The review explores how the application works for quick, conceptual analysis and concludes that EcoDesigner is...
Want to Learn about gbXML – Webcast Part II
A webcast organized by gbxml.org was mentioned earlier on this blog. Now there will be a second free webcast titled “Using Green Building XML (gbXML) for Sustainable Building Design – Part II” on January 21, 2010 at 10:00 to 11:00 am PST. Presented by gbXML stakeholders, this webcast will demonstrate how tools for Building Information...
Green BIM: Sustainable Design with Building Information Modeling
Sustainable, or green design, are buzzwords of contemporary architecture. For reasons that vary from meeting energy codes, managing increasing fuel costs, reducing waste, expression of personal values, or the desire for self-sufficiency, more people are thinking green. How can Building Information Modeling (BIM) help to design better “green buildings”? Matthew W. Brewster, founder of AEC...
ArchiCAD 13 Introduces New Teamwork and Management Features
See these videos on some pretty cool features in the just released new version of ArchiCAD. ArchiCAD seams to be BIM leader in teamwork and user management / project access. As well ArchiCAD improves performance with the introduction of 64-bit versions for Windows and soon on Macs too. These are some of the new ideas:...
Connecting ArchiCAD and IES via gbXML
This video demonstrates the connection from ArchiCAD to IES via gbXML: Read more on connecting ArchiCAD and IES on the IES website ..
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