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An Ode to ArchiCAD…or…can we call it something else?

DebunkTheBIM

About a year ago GS rebranded its ArchiCAD, its logo turning from a somewhat curvy A to an arch with a point. I’d rather be known as an expert in a toolset that requires an additional clarification of ‘you know, used to be called ArchiCAD’ then just … ‘you know, ArchiCAD’. I came across a software comparison recently.

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BIM Construction Cost Estimating – Top Ten List

Building Information Management

While the industry is currently fixated upon 3D visualization tools, aka Revit, Archicad, Bentely… they only represent components of a BIM solution. Transparency – Appropriate access to cost information, and associated comparison to published independent third-party costs such as RSMeans Cost Data.

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10 Principles of Architecture | What Is Architecture | Why Need Design Principles in Architecture

CivilJungle

Proportion is the comparison of height, length, breadth, or simply put size. The building information modelling (BIM) concept is key in modern architecture. This principle of design, and proportion, motion the importance of an element. Elements with bigger sizes are more valuable than elements with tinier sizes. Revit Architecture.