Graphisoft launched ArchiCAD 20

Graphisoft is going to launch the most updated version of its exclusive BIM software alias ARCHICAD 20. The newest version is considered as the most graphically advanced BIM program in the industry that gives emphasis on the “I” in BIM.

A significant part of this information is non-geometrical data. ArchiCAD 20 provides robust functionalities to control, visualize and exchange non-geometrical data with the project stakeholders involved in the design and construction progression.

Given below some of the newest features in ARCHICAD 20:

Enhanced Information Management

• Preserve the Information: ArchiCAD 20 facilitates the architects and designers to acquire the maximum information from BIM by using their Building Information Model as the primary storage hub for all interrelated information. The design information can also be preserved and organized which was produced by other tools like excel spreadsheet except CAD or BIM.

• Display the Information: ArchiCAD 20 pulls well-organized information for informatory design visualization, which can make design and construction process more efficient. By applying smart filters and latest graphical override, designers get the ability to smoothly and independently modify the demonstration of any 2D and 3D views of elements maintaining identical properties. This feature offers a wide array of workflows to optimize the communication, coordination and model checking process.

• Distribute the Information: ArchiCAD 20 is the first ever BIM program that is compatible with the IFC 4 open-source standard. IFC 4 is well versed with new coordination workflows (Design Transfer View and Reference View) and provides assistance for coordinating with other disciplines. Distribution of Information through purpose-made tools like BIMx or generic tools like Excel facilitates a much broader target group to join in and obtain the huge information preserved in BIM.

GRAPHISOFT ArchiCAD 20 is expected to be launched in June, 2016.

Download ArchiCAD 20

For more information visit, visit www.archicad.com

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The usefulness of revit for landscape architect

s revit really helpful for landscape architects? Basically, the most of the landscape architects are reluctant to use revit for their projects as it lacks sufficient site tools. But Revit is purposely designated for Building Information Modelling (BIM), facilitating building professionals to design, construct and preserve superior and more sustainable buildings.

Revit can provide the following benefits to a landscape architect:-

The most striking factor of Revit is that it’s Central Model' facilitates various project stakeholders to perform with diversified elements of the model and at the same time gathering all the information under one central model. So a landscape architect will be able to model exterior design components like topography and vegetation whereas the architect will be on the building. With the advancement of the project, the Central Model will be converted into a complete model. One can get rid of providing numerous drawings and continuously sending This would save the need to have multiple drawings, and to be constantly sending restructured plans from side to side.

Revit can be utilized to produce phased drawings. There are several projects which involve numerous phases of building/site construction. Revit empowers the users to efficiently allocate a phase to an object and then sort out the views by phase.

Revit comes with a Toposurface tool that can be used to generate a 3D terrain model. A fundamental Toposurface is generally formed with either positioning spot levels yourself otherwise by importing 3D terrain data from another drawing. One can acquire terrain information from Google Earth and integrate inside a revit model by importing the terrain into SketchUp and exporting it to .dwg.

Revit comprises of smart object and auto scheduling features which can be applied for creating Landscape Plans easily. Sections and schedules are created directly from the model. Areas are scheduled and computed without any difficulties which save huge time as well as probable errors. Details are generally prepared by the drafting views and function like CAD Drawings. The details are much easier to build in Revit with the application of detail components.

One can take superior informed design decisions at initial phase of the project through coordination and clash detection of utilities and drainage (both existing & proposed), trees root zones, levels, attenuation tanks, retaining walls, building interface.

With these above parametric objects, there is a database of information to be applied for detailing, construction estimating, procurement, future maintenance requirements, etc. Besides, as the workflow of Revit is focused on the formation of a virtual 3D model of the design, modifications made to this design can be forwarded across numerous drawings (plans, sections, 3D views), which result in achieving superior work efficiency.

Revit maintains superior graphic quality with its walk-through features and rendering capabilities which are high-class and exceptionally realistic. Revit can also depict extremely precise solar and lighting studies.

  

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Arka Roy

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Modifying Geometry in Families in Revit 2014

In this video we explore some of the fundamentals of working with solid geometry within Revit Families. We use a door as an example and discuss how you can use different views and view settings to easily navigate and manipulate the geometry of your families.

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Arka Roy

www.bimoutsourcing.com

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Reinforcement Numbering with Autodesk Revit 2015

Rebar and fabric reinforcement now have number sequencing that matches with existing reinforcement. Numbering allows identical reinforcement elements to be matched for schedules and tags.

Download Autodesk Revit 2015 Free Trial Version

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Arka Roy
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Import IFC files into Revit from Parametric models in Grasshopper

Demonstration and Explanation of progress to import IFC files into Revit from Parametric models in Grasshopper. Uses new Revit Addon from Geometry Gym.

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Arka Roy
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2014 AIA TAP Building Information Modeling Awards

The AIA Technology in Architectural Practice (TAP) Knowledge Community is going to organize its Tenth Annual Building Information Modeling (BIM) Awards competition. In order to participate in the project, the participants have to submit excellent projects that display advanced and illustrious applications of interoperable building information modeling. The Tenth BIM Awards is based on the warm responses obtained from previous award winners in 2005 – 2013.

The last date of submitting projects is is before 5:00 PM EDT, 16 December 2013.

This year three new industry partners ranging from BIMForum, COAA and IFMA are taking part in the 2014 BIM Awards.

Submission Categories

A — Stellar Architecture using BIM (this is focused on design excellence)
B — Delivery Process Innovation.
C — Outstanding Sustainable Design.
D — Academic Program / Curriculum Development.
E — Exemplary use of BIM in a Small Firm.
F — Exemplary use of BIM in Facility Management (FM) and Operations.
G — Process and Technology Innovation Integrating with BIM.

All submissions will be appraised for consideration by the jury in every and the entire categories.

Recognition - The projects which get award, will be documented in AIA publications and electronic media as well as at the BIM Awards presentation before the 2014 AIA National Convention in Chicago and partner events.

To submit your project visit the: 2014 AIA TAP BIM Awards page here.

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