Archicad Training Course | Essential Guide to Archicad
Archicad, heralded for its potency in crafting, analysing, and documenting architectural visions in an immersive 3D environment, has become a cornerstone in contemporary architectural design and BIM workflows. This beckons a need for a comprehensive understanding, one which our 12-lesson course delicately provides, acting as a conduit for novices and experienced architects alike to delve deeper, unlocking new realms of design possibilities.
- 3+ hours of premium content
- 12 step-by-step video lessons
- Future updates included
About this course
Embarking on this learning journey, you're not merely absorbing information but immersing yourself in a holistic experience that bridges theoretical understanding and practical applicability. From navigating through Archicad's interface, constructing intricate architectural models, to conjuring professional-quality drawings, this Archicad training course entwines essential knowledge with actionable skills.
This comprehensive Archicad course establishes you as a skilled BIM professional through Le Corbusier's iconic Villa Savoye, teaching you to master Archicad's unique integrated 2D/3D workflow that combines drafting precision with intelligent building modeling. You'll develop expertise in Archicad's distinctive approach to architectural documentation and visualization.
The Villa Savoye project serves as the perfect learning vehicle for understanding modernist architectural principles within a BIM context, from pilotis and free plans to horizontal windows and roof gardens. You'll learn to capture sophisticated design concepts while maintaining coordination between plans, sections, and 3D models.
Advanced workflow techniques include material assignment, lighting simulation, and professional documentation strategies that support both design development and construction documentation. The course covers BIM server workflows, collaborative design methodologies, and presentation techniques that communicate architectural design intent effectively.
By completion, you'll possess unique skills in Archicad's integrated design approach that differentiates your capabilities in the competitive architectural market. These techniques apply to residential and commercial projects where sophisticated design coordination and compelling presentation materials are essential for winning work and satisfying clients.
What will you learn?
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This course will turn you into:
An Archicad BIM professional
Master Archicad's unique approach to Building Information Modeling through the iconic Villa Savoye project. Learn integrated 2D/3D workflows that leverage Archicad's strengths in architectural design, documentation, and visualization within a single comprehensive environment.
A modernist architecture specialist
Develop expertise in modeling Le Corbusier's architectural principles including pilotis, free plans, horizontal windows, and roof gardens. Learn techniques for capturing the essence of modernist design while maintaining BIM accuracy and coordination.
A collaborative design coordinator
Understand Archicad's collaborative capabilities including BIM server workflows, hotlinking, and module creation. Learn to structure projects for efficient teamwork and multidisciplinary coordination in contemporary architectural practice.
Syllabus
The first lesson gets you started with an understanding of the user interface and basic navigation.
Before we get too carried away we discuss file organisation, project preferences, and layer structure in the second lesson, to set your project up perfectly.
The third instalment moves into lines, polygons, splines, and their practical applications.
In the fourth class we go into curtain walls, doors, windows, walls and slabs to flesh the Villa Savoye model out, in preparation for generating 3d views.
As we move into the 3D aspects of Archicad we cover the slab tool, generating 3d views and understanding the relationship between 2d plans and 3d models.
This lesson covers everything you need to understand all about roofs, stairs, railings and columns.
Here, you'll learn how to create & insert different types of geometry as we teach all things morphs, meshes, inserting and editing library elements and creating custom objects.
With the 3d model now up & running we teach you how to create materials & surfaces so that your drawings & visuals are complete with the correct textures & colours, ahead of sheeting up your work.
In our ninth class you'll gain an understanding of surface mapping, lighting tools, creating sun studies & basic visualisations.
In lesson 10, you'll learn how to create cross sections, details, elevations and understanding their relationships during the design process.
Learn how to create draw sheets & layouts, how to use publisher sets and print queues for production information release.
And to round the course off we introduce you to key BIM tools. Learn how to leverage Archicad in a BIM setting, working in teams, the BIM server overview, hotlink manager and module creation.
Meet your instructor
Micol Romano
Architect + BIM Specialist
Freelance
Hi, I'm Micol. I'm a freelance Architect based in the US. I primarily work freelance, supporting architectural firms with production information and BIM management. I'm passionate about BIM & 3D modelling and have brought that into this course, sharing my extensive knowledge on collaboration and worksharing between large multi-disciplinary teams.
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