Search Results

BIM (Building Information Modeling) Capabilities: Archicad is a leading BIM software solution that allows designers in the AEC industry to create intelligent virtual 3D BIM models of buildings. BIM facilitates better collaboration amongst project stakeholders by an integrated workflow between all disciplines during all stages of an entire project lifecycle. Streamlined Design Process: Archicad offers a user-friendly interface and intuitive design tools that enable designers to easily and efficiently create and modify their designs. It provides various features for easy creating, manipulating and managing of smart building components, enhancing the design process and enabling faster iterations. Comprehensive Documentation: Archicad automatically generates detailed and accurate documentation derived from the model, including floor plans, sections, elevations, and schedules. Changes made in the design or model are automatically reflected and updated in all the project documentation, ensuring consistency and reducing risk of errors. Collaboration and Coordination: Archicad promotes AEC collaboration through its openBIM approach. Supporting the exchange of design data with other software platforms used by engineers, contractors, and consultants based upon open standards and workflows such as IFC from buildingSMART, fostering seamless coordination among disciplines ensuring workflow transparency, longevity and accessibility of data for built assets. Energy Analysis and Sustainability: Archicad integrates energy analysis tools that enable architects to evaluate and optimize the energy performance of a building, allowing informed decisions from early in the design phase. This helps in achieving sustainable and environmentally-friendly buildings by assessing factors such as energy consumption, solar analysis, and building material choices. Stunning Visualizations & Presentations: Archicad provides powerful built-in high quality photorealistic visualization and presentation capabilities, allowing designers to communicate and deliver their design intent by an interactive experience with virtual walkthroughs or gallery slideshows by sharing the 3D BIM model. Integrated MEP Design: Archicad's MEP features facilitate the design and coordination of MEP systems, offering tools for creating or importing 3D model MEP routing systems and perform clash detection. Together, these features further enhance collaboration, streamlined workflows, and ensure the integrity and functionality of building structures and MEP systems. For more info on Archicad, contact us today! www.totalcad.co.zainfo@archicad.co.za

BIMx is a powerful tool that allows architects to share the intended design and/or the complete project documentation in 2D and 3D called a BIMx Hyper-Model. BIMx provides an immersive experience that enables users to explore the building or development in detail, both inside and out. In this article, we will explore the different features of BIMx and how they can benefit the entire project team. BIMx Web Viewer: BIMx Web Viewer is a web-based tool that allows users to view and explore 3D models on any device with a web browser. The BIMx Web Viewer provides a smooth and intuitive interface that allows users to navigate through the building or complex easily. This tool is ideal for sharing models with clients ,team members or any project stakeholder who may not have access to BIMx software. BIMx Desktop Viewer: BIMx Desktop Viewer is a desktop application that allows users to view and explore 3D models on their computers. The BIMx Desktop Viewer provides advanced features, such as model comparison, measurement tools, and more. This tool is ideal for clients who need to review the project in detail and communicate with the entire project team throughout the entire project life-cycle. Complete Project Documentation: BIMx allows you to access the complete project documentation which includes all the necessary drawings, schedules, and specifications. You can view the 2D drawings such as construction plans, sections, elevations, detailed drawings, schedules and more of the 3D building model or development including its meta-data assigned to the elements like the energy performance, fire rating or any other products manufacturer specific information. This comprehensive documentation enables all stakeholders to view the project in detail, from the design phase to the construction phase and even up to the asset or facility management phase. BIMx Presenter and Gallery: BIMx Presenter feature allows users to create interactive presentations and galleries of their 3D models and 2D documentation. Enabling users to create a guided tour of the building or development, highlighting important features and design elements. The Gallery feature allows users to set up predefined views to showcase their 3D models in a visually stunning way, using advanced visualization techniques and lighting effects. This feature is perfect for in-person presentation or even for the clients to explore in their own time. Engage: BIMx allows users to engage by communicating and collaborating in real-time within the 3D model environment meaning no more paper on the building site or when presenting to your client. Enabling project teams to effectively discuss, make decisions, and resolve issues, all within the context of the 3D model. This tool is ideal for small simple or large complex projects for effective communication and collaboration. BIMx Model Transfer Site: BIMx Model Transfer Site is a cloud-based service that allows users to safely share the BIM or Hyper-model with any project stakeholders by simply uploading their Hyper-models containing all relevant 2D, 3D and meta-data to the cloud-based site and invite clients, contractors or any other members as required for access. In conclusion, BIMx is a powerful tool that provides a range of features and benefits for the construction industry. BIMx allows you to share and communicate the complete project documentation for any stage of the project. You can share models via the BIMx Model Transfer Site, and collaborate effectively. The BIMx Web Viewer and Desktop Viewer enable you to view and explore 3D models, and the Presenter and Gallery tools allow you to create interactive presentations. With BIMx, you can streamline the design and construction process, improving efficiency and communication throughout the project lifecycle. For more information contact TotalCAD today! www.totalcad.co.za info@archicad.co.za

Creating a site plan on Archicad is an essential task for architects, planners, and designers. A site plan is a graphical representation of a construction site that provides information about the location, layout, and design of a building or complex. A site plan helps to identify the various elements of a construction site and understand how they fit together. Follow these steps to create a site plan in Archicad. 3D Documents: Archicad allows you to create 3D documents to visualize the building and communicate the design more effectively. You can use this same method to get a top projected view from the 3D model of the site and the building by using the 3D Projection Settings to generate a 2D site plan which can be documented further using other tools. Elevation and Section Markers: On the site plan, elevation and section markers may need to be shown. To show the elevation and section markers, select the marker tool from the toolbox and place them on the site plan or switch on the layer/s if the markers already exists. Dimensions: On the site plan, many different dimensions are required for example, overall dimensions and setback dimensions to boundary lines need to be shown. To add dimensions, select the Dimension tool from the toolbox and place it on the site plan. Plants: Existing, proposed, and removed trees or vegetation need to be shown on the site plan. To add the plants, select the required objects from the library using the Objects tool from the toolbox and place it on the site plan. The object tool allows you to add 2D and/or 3D trees, shrubs, and other vegetation to the site plan. 2D Objects: Archicad also provides a range of 2D only objects that you can use to enhance the site plan by for example the site entrance or true north symbol to make it more informative. Other Elements: Surface drains, boundary lines, drainage reserves, green buffer, entrance/exit, adjacent site numbers, adjacent roads, site contours etc., need to be shown on the site plan. To display these elements, select the appropriate tools from the toolbox and place/draw them on the site plan. Tip: Import drawings received from other consultants like land surveyors to form part of your site plan. In conclusion, creating a site plan on Archicad is a simple and straightforward process that requires a few basic tools and techniques. By following the steps mentioned above, you can create a comprehensive and informative site plan that provides all the necessary details about the construction site. For more information contact TotalCAD today! www.totalcad.co.za info@archicad.co.za Example images generated from Graphisoft Sample Project: Hillside House . For more info click here.

Archicad is a leading Building Information Modeling (BIM) software that allows architects to design and manage building design projects more efficiently. BIMcloud is a cloud-based service that enhances the collaborative workflow of Archicad users by enabling them to work together remotely. BIMcloud SaaS offers numerous benefits to Archicad users, including increased collaboration, reduced errors, and improved efficiency. With BIMcloud, team members can work on the same project simultaneously, and changes made by one team member are available and visible to others. This is especially beneficial as it allows seamless collaboration among all project team members and stakeholders that are working remotely from anywhere, regardless of project size, complexity, or internet speed. This gives designers a faster and more efficient workflow, as well as less risk of errors and inconsistencies in the final product. In terms of BIM workflows, Archicad offers a wide range of features that streamline the design process. For example, the software allows users to create 3D models of buildings and then extract detailed information from these models, such as material quantities and cost estimates and more. This information can then be used to generate accurate construction plans and schedules. Archicad Collaborate and BIMcloud Saas facilitate greater flexibility for Architect team members. Contact TotalCAD today for more info on Archicad Collaborate South Africa! www.totalcad.co.za info@archicad.co.za Click Here to watch a video on how to access project models anywhere and on any device with BIMcloud SaaS