Making BIM the Best Tool for Design
BIM should be the best tool for design, but it's not. What's holding us back? A lack of creativity isn't helping.
The convergence of 25,000 years of Art History leads to BIM
I love creating diagrams. But this BIM Diagram is by far my favorite. It probably should become my new logo. Find out why it took 25,000 years to make.
Self-awareness vs Environmental-awareness: A working definition of BIM
From pencil to CAD to BIM, we have come a long way in the past fifty years. What makes BIM so special & different? Here is my working definition of BIM.
GRAPHISOFT Releases EcoDesigner STAR
GRAPHISOFT®, the leading Building Information Modeling (BIM) architectural software developer, has announced the launch of EcoDesigner STAR, the first software that places standard-compliant energy analysis in the heart of the architect's familiar BIM work environment. EcoDesigner STAR enables architects
Architect Magazine, November 2013: BIM for Emerging Firms
I wrote an article for Architect Magazine on BIM for Emerging Firms. You should read an article in Architect Magazine on BIM for Emerging Firms.
Skeuomorphs and Architectural Documentation
Architectural Documentation in the 21st Century There's a good chance you're aware of Seth Godin. He writes some pretty amazing stuff. My current favorite is this post: Skeuomorphs = failure. If you're not familiar with what a skeuomorph is, here's the
Augmented Reality and Micro-payments
Sooner than you think. Much sooner than you believe possible. You've reached BIM IV-IV, the pinnacle of Social BIG BIM. You talk with prospective clients about the AECOU relationship. Your BIMs are integrated with the final buildings so that they are a
Architects are Lazy (plus ArchiCAD 17 news)
News of ArchiCAD 17 The shape and form of ArchiCAD 17 continue to be slowly revealed. I'm not sure if I'm just more aware this year or if more news is getting shared than in the past. Either way, here's a
Who is in the BIM? AECO meet AECOU
I couldn't fit this graph in the previous post on social BIG BIM, so it gets its own post. Which is good because I also want to ruminate on the acronym AECOU. Once we reach Social BIG BIM, IV-IV (augmented reality),
The Ideal BIM Software
Understanding the Challenge of a BIM Challenge The histories of BIM and CAD are littered with shoot-outs, comparison tests, and pissing contests. By now you probably know my favorite Mine vs Yours, ArchiCAD vs Revit saga:Â The Unkillable Beast with a 1,000
Primary Benefits of BIM
This is the third part in a series about demystifying BIM. The first post Why you failed at BIM (you were impatient) looked at the struggles with BIM adoption. The second post There are Four BIM Flavors clarified the term
There are Four BIM Flavors
"In the short term, we are little bimmers. In the long term, we are Big Bimmers." -David "Joshua" Plager, AIA The comment above was posted on LinkedIN in response to my blog post "Why you failed at BIM". What a great sentiment.
Why you failed at BIM (you were impatient)
While writing a post about a former coworker, I paused to create a few diagrams explaining why others in his position often fail to make the switch to ArchiCAD and BIM. These three diagrams help illustrate what causes people to
Switching to BIM? Emulate Paul’s Mindset
Part 1 "I just want you to know that computers are my life now." Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â -former coworker who loves hand drafting Paul never used AutoCAD or any other CAD program. In mid-2011, he got the go ahead from our bosses
Only 3D? You are worthless and don’t deserve to say BIM Model
Have you watched this 4 minute video on modeling the Sagrada Familia in ArchiCAD 16 with the new Morph Tool? It's insane. Take some time and watch it. Too busy? Just skip through a few parts of it. And then