BIMcomponents.com Channels BIM Objects from BIMobject®

GRAPHISOFT, the developer of ArchiCAD, the Number One choice of architects for BIM solutions, will now channel BIM objects from the BIMobject® cloud and integrate them into the organic search results on BIMcomponents.com.

BIMcomponents.com, GRAPHISOFT’s portal for parametric BIM objects, will automatically channel objects developed, maintained, and published by real manufacturers in the central cloud solution at BIMobject.com.

The brand recognition of BIMobject® is well known and certifies that the objects come from real manufacturers and are real products that can be specified and sourced in real life. The unique channel concept developed by BIMobject allows building product portals to channel the BIM objects used by more and more websites around the world. For manufacturers, this offers convenience by centralizing the hosting and maintenance of their digital product data; the BIMobject® cloud handles all the building product searches to be updated.

The cooperation between GRAPHISOFT and BIMobject® will increase the visibility of the manufacturers’ BIM objects and simplify the way architects and engineers can search for BIM objects and download them to their favorite BIM system.

These high quality BIM objects are guaranteed to be by the manufacturers and quality controlled by BIM experts from BIMobject®.

”The integration with BIMobject.com, the world's leading manufacturer specific content provider, offers direct access to an extensive collection of high quality BIM content by real manufacturers available both in ArchiCAD 17 and on BIMcomponents.com. This creates a huge value for our users by providing the quality and details very much a standard for the BIMobject® content,” said Akos Pfemeter, Director of Global Marketing, GRAPHISOFT.

”We are very pleased to have BIMcomponents as the latest in a long row of channel partners. We continue to serve building and interior product manufacturers to create a dynamic and maintainable infrastructure for product content   management. We expect the BIMcomponents.com collaboration to be very useful for both ArchiCAD users as well as the manufacturers in the building industry,” said Stefan Larsson, CEO of BIMobject AB.

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Live, online seminar: Architectural visualization featuring ArchiCAD and Artlantis

GRAPHISOFT's next live, online seminar will take place on April 30, and will focus on architectural visualization. We will feature Artlantis, the fastest stand-alone 3D rendering application developed especially for architects and designers. Artlantis is ideal for quickly and easily creating high resolution 3D renderings, iVisit 3D Panoramas, QuickTime VR Objects, and animations. A recognized leader in preview window technology, Artlantis is the rendering software used by architects, designers and urban design professionals in more than 80 countries, including thousands of ArchiCAD users.

The graphic presentation of a design has always been a key factor in the success of a project. Architectural visualization allows us not only to place the project in its future environment and highlight the beauty of the design, but also to bring the concept to life through photo-realistic objects, colors, lighting, and textures.

We will be joined by Xavier Vanabelle of Asymetrie, a graphic design studio located in Beaumont, Belgium. Xavier will present an exciting new project modeled in ArchiCAD and rendered in Artlantis. With over ten years experience in architectural visualization, the team at Asymetrie has collaborated on a variety of projects, including the design of urban areas, private homes, museums, and schools.

Join us on April 30 to learn how to export an ArchiCAD model to Artlantis to create jaw-dropping, photo-realistic renderings and animations!

Space is Limited - Register Today!

Please register for any of the times below to join the FREE, online seminar!

For Australia and Asia:

• Tue, Apr 30, 2013 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM AEST
  register here: https://www3.gotomeeting.com/register/170259694

For Europe, Middle-East and Africa:

• Tue, Apr 30, 2013 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM BST
  register here: https://www3.gotomeeting.com/register/802537782

For the Americas:

• Tue, Apr 30, 2013 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM PST (12:00 PM - 13:00 PM EST)
  register here: https://www3.gotomeeting.com/register/811137718

Once you have registered, you will receive an email confirming your registration with information needed to join the webinar.

System Requirements

• PC-based attendees: Windows® 7, Vista, XP or 2003 Server
• Macintosh®-based attendees: Mac OS® X 10.5 (Leopard) or newer

Don't have ArchiCAD yet?  Please proceed to the download & registration page to get it for FREE!

Don't have Artlantis yet?  Click here!

ArchDaily Building of the Year Awards 2010

ArchDaily, the world's most visited website for architects, is once again showcasing the finest architecture from around the world in 2010 with its annual awards. Click here to learn more about the nominating process. Hurry! Nominations close on Monday, January 31. Five buildings per category will then advance to the final voting round. Voters will be eligible to win one of 2 iPads. In addition, the office with the most votes during the final round will receive an HP printer.

Vote for YOUR favorite buildings from 2010 TODAY!

ArchiCAD 14 Turkish version released

GRAPHISOFT announced today that the Turkish version of ArchiCAD 14 has been released and started shipping October 27.

ArchiCAD 14 Greek version released

GRAPHISOFT announced today that the Greek version of ArchiCAD 14 has been released.

The Greek version is the twentieth of 26 local versions in ArchiCAD 14’s global release schedule, and follows the release of the International, German, Austrian, New Zealand, US, Italian, Australian, French, Polish, Hungarian, Dutch, Swedish, Finnish, Norwegian, Russian, Czech, Portuguese, Spanish, and Japanese versions. All local versions are planned to reach the market by the end of Q4 2010.

For more information about the Greek version, please visit www.topsw.gr.

Shipping starts October 22.

October 21: FREE Webcast on Open BIM Collaboration

A complimentary GRAPHISOFT webcast on October 21 will demonstrate the new reality and power of open BIM collaboration. Sign up NOW to find out how ArchiCAD is setting the benchmark for AEC interdisciplinary collaboration and get insights on real-time design sharing the way it should be.

Participation is FREE but registration is necessary!

Design Sharing in BIM: A GRAPHISOFT White Paper

Our readers may find this GRAPHISOFT white paper, available in .pdf format, an interesting read. "Design Sharing in BIM" offers an excellent, easy-to-read overview of the basic BIM criteria necesssary to be able to facilitate real-time design sharing BIM solutions.

FREE Architectural Record webinar: The benefits of BIM collaboration

"The benefits of building information modeling (BIM) tools yield the greatest advantage when used across an integrated project team. According to many BIM proponents, the rewards multiply when the technology is deployed along with a delivery method that fosters a collaborative environment and ensures early involvement of key stakeholders. Design and construction team members working on a 289-bed hospital complex on the Mission Bay campus of the University of California, San Francisco, are relying on such a process. Although the approximately $1.5 billion project will not be complete until 2014, they are already realizing benefits." -- Architectural Record

Click here to register for a FREE continuing education webinar on September 30, entitled "Combining BIM with Alternative Project Delivery," sponsored by GRAPHISOFT.

Russian “CAD in Construction 2010” Student Design Competition Winner Used ArchiCAD and Artlantis

Winners of the annual international competition "CAD in Construction 2010 or Rock at Sziget with ArchiCAD" were announced at the Moscow State University of Civil Engineering. First prize was awarded to Olga Khamatgalieva, a fourth-year student at Southern Federal University (Institute of Architecture and Art) in Rostov-on-Don. Olga used ArchiCAD and Artlantis to design her winning entry, which was the Library of Southern Federal University.

More than 170 students projects arrived from 22 cities across Russia, Ukraine, and Armenia, with the majority of projects created in ArchiCAD.

Click here for details.

CAD Garage Blog: ArchiPlus Artlantis Studio Savings!

Attention all ArchiCAD users!

From now until October 25, 2010, active members of GRAPHISOFT's ArchiPlus program will receive 25% off of their Artlantis Studio purchase.

Click here for details!

ArchiCAD 14 French Version Released

GRAPHISOFT announced today that the French version of ArchiCAD 14 has been released. The French version is the eighth of 26 local versions in ArchiCAD 14’s global release schedule, and follows the release of the International, German, Austrian, New Zealand, US, Italian, and Australian versions. All local versions are planned to reach the market by the end of Q3 2010.

For more information about the French version, please visit http://www.abvent.fr/index.php?site=fr

Shipping starts July 13.

GRAPHISOFT Acquires Zermatt Virtual Reality Solution

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