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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. Highly likely, that those that may have bravely floated the idea of a new name were advised by experts, that the brand capital of the name is too high to throw away – rebuilding will take decades. They still are cool places.

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Revit Beginners: An ArchiCAD Blogger

Revit Beginners

An ArchiCAD Blogger. Miguel Krippahl of Portugal is an ArchiCAD user and blogger who wants to know where are the ArchiCAD blogs are so if you find one or want to start one drop him a line. ArchiCAD vs Revit. An ArchiCAD Blogger. Friday, October 20, 2006. David Duarte. at 12:03 PM. Labels: Bloggers. Knowledge Base.

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I’m onto some rose-coloured BIM issues…and here is a tip for ArchiCAD users as a bonus

DebunkTheBIM

Model based communication supports this idea splendidly. I said, that colours could play a large part in demystifying AEC documentations for clients, contractors and everyone else involved.

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Same, same but different – My mother is not getting paperfreeconstruction, the concept.

DebunkTheBIM

She has no idea what the ‘BIM’ acronym stands for exactly, but is closely associating it with all my professional ups and downs. I documented full houses in 3D ArchiCAD 20 years ago in our design studio, while she looked after our children. She could see the technology developing, my ideas maturing, the stakes rising.

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Choosing the right BIM software by tossing a coin

DebunkTheBIM

There has been a long debate going on a LinkedIn group under the title ‘ArchiCAD vs Revit’ (see link below) so far over 1400 comments …. There has been a long debate going on a LinkedIn group under the title ‘ArchiCAD vs Revit’ (see link below) so far over 1400 comments ….

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Who am I to tell anyone not to waste time on (anything to do with) BIM?

DebunkTheBIM

True, I gave the idea and various strategies to get there, another couple of goes following the captured moment, including taking the family through a 4 month long, tormenting Hong Kong saga – but then, went back to making a living where a living can be made….

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PDFs and BIM: A trilogy of posts investigating what the PDF format’s role may be in strategies transitioning the industry to BIM? First part: PDFs within current AEC – Important yet neglected?

DebunkTheBIM

Their philosophy builds on the idea that, forget viewing and analysing if you cannot locate the correct file from thousands and thousands of others in the project directories. This is a very valid point as the quantities drawings and consequently PDFs are produced at are totally out of synch with what is reasonable or manageable.

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