ARCHICAD

I normally use ARCHICAD for the creation of 3D models of buildings, adding structural elements such as doors, windows, and other components, and also to visualize how the final structure could look like. One of the main problems is the incompability of different versions of ARCHICHAD and the different element libraries that are installed in each version.

• faster and more effective development of plans
• the collaboration features enable teams to work together more effectively, regardless of geographical location
• by integrating architectural, structural, and MEP systems into a single model, ARCHICAD helps identify and resolve potential conflicts early in the design process.
• the compatibility issues with other software platforms or stakeholders which are not using ARCHICAD could pose challenges for collaboration and interoperability.

Revit

SketchUp, AutoCAD, Adobe InDesign

ARCHICAD is our primary CAD/BIM software for 2D and 3D Architectural drawings. We use it to produce our Architectural plans, and in some projects, 3D models that we export for further rendering. Without a product like ARCHICAD, I would have to learn to draw by hand, so I am thankful to have it.

• Drafting
• 3D Modeling.
• Automatic Schedules.

• This product allows us to draft on a Mac OS.
• The tool we use to make our product (Architectural Plans).
• Helps 3D model and render images for clients.

SketchUp

• Faster and smoother 3D navigation aspect which helps in displaying plan into actual building.
• Complex and well-defined objects make it easy when I need to display actual objects on a drawing plan.
• Stair design is one of the most difficult problems in architecture. The Stair Tool in Archicad analyses thousands of design choices and presents the best stair designs in the context of the specific structure.

• ARCHICAD have positively increased the volume of projects as it is easy to execute since the projects are well defined.
• Also, ARCHICAD has positively helped mobilize quickly and effectively funds, labor, and necessary requirement since everything is well outlined such that it is easy to calculate actual cost.
• ARCHICAD has helped reduce paperwork which was more tiresome and time-consuming by doing drawings manually and this has helped save on time of completing projects.

AutoCAD and Revit

Navisworks, Revit, Azure Remote Rendering

• Easy way of imparting training to students
• Quick customization for quick results
• Visualization of geometrical objects is amazing and gives a holistic view of your imagination
• Resolution on images, such as light, texture and theme is quick and agile

• Helped us build an expert team of faculties to teach ARCHICAD
• Developed design workflow has sped up
• Working collaboratively and sharing information has become easier
• Workflow tracking with detailed analysis has helped solve problems at the root stage

AutoCAD

AutoCAD, Revit

We draw a 3D Model, Plan, and section with it. It is designed really well and easy to use, there are just some small points: I use the student version of it. In the scaling for printing, there is a limitation of scale with proper scale size in the Student version! And also in rendering, there is not enough landscape features.

• Precise and fast drawings.
• Easy to combine 3d and 2D.
• Easy to learn.

• Fast and easy drawing help me to save more time.
• Use DXF file also help me to use my old files in Archicad.

Revit and AutoCAD

AutoCAD