ArchiCAD 12 BIM

As buildings become more and more complex, new specialty roles have emerged in the industry, threatening to reduce the role of the architect in the building process. One way to ensure you stay competitive is through the adoption and implementation of Virtual BuildingTM (BIM) technology. What if making the move to 3D is easier than you think?

Introducing ArchiCAD 12: Accelerating the Design Experience.
Whether you need a fast tool to mold your creative ideas, a fully detailed 3D model, top quality documentation, or cutting-edge renderings, Graphisoft® Archicad® is the precision tool for you. With its Virtual BuildingTM (BIM) technology, Archicad supports your workflow from the abstract idea to a fully detailed and documented 3D model, all in a perfectly balanced working environment.

New features in ArchiCAD 12 include:

Multiprocessor Support
With ArchiCAD 12, multi-core processors become the recommended and standard platform for higher performance computing. Areas that will see noticeable improvement include 2D and 3D navigation and 3D model generation including sections and shadow casting. In addition to the raw speed improvements which can contribute to your bottom line, the improved feeling of responsiveness will contribute to an overall better design environment in which to work.

Curtain Wall
This capability enables you to easily design and document curtain wall systems. The Curtain Wall tool is based upon the new ArchiCAD “System Technology” which will serve as a foundation for future system oriented building components. Based upon a flexible hierarchical structure of schemes, physical members and additional accessories, users can easily control & change both the entire system and the smallest detail throughout the entire project.

3D Document
This innovative capability allows users to use any 3D view of the model as the basis for creating a document where dimensions, annotations and additional 2D drawing elements may be added. This helps designers more easily communicate their design intent to owners, consultants, contractors and subcontractors. This new level of clarity in communication helps users to spend less time on design iteration with owners and reduce the amount of construction issues which increase cost and project schedule.

Partial Structure Display
This function enables users to work in the rich composite structure environment of walls and slabs while being able to easily coordinate the load-bearing structure with engineers. Showing and exporting only the load bearing (core) structures, instead of filtering these structures out of the whole model one by one, have great advantages when communicating with other disciplines such as structural applications.


Other new features include:

• Worksheet tool
  
• StairMaker Enhancements
  
• Fill Enhancements
  
• Nudge Feature
  
• Align & Distribute
  
• DWG Enhancements
  
• New Dimension Input
  

And so much more!

Allows for interchange of files in DXF and DWG; IFC files are used for exchange with Revit, IES and other BIM programs.

ArchiCAD 12-BIM for the Best of Us

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