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BIM for Architecture

Autodesk
BIM Solutions for Architects

Less rework. More design predictability. Experience the power of Autodesk® Revit® Architecture, the premier BIM solution for architects. With Autodesk® Revit® Architecture software, it’s easy to create information-rich models that can incorporate existing building conditions, including interior and exterior elements, conduct energy analysis to fine-tune designs for energy efficiency, help predict project performance and costs and provide seamless collaboration among all project stakeholders.  Visit the Autodesk Buildings Resource Center for a free 30-day trial of Revit Architecture, plus access to webcasts, screencasts, tutorials, whitepapers and more!


Bentley
Bentley Architecture

Advanced, intuitive and easy-to-use architectural BIM application empowering architects and designers to create with unlimited freedom, explore more design options, make better informed design decisions, and predict costs and performance. Bentley Architecture allows firms to deliver better buildings on time and on budget, thus improving client services and increasing revenue.


4M S.A.
IDEA
IDEA is the IntelliCAD-based BIM solution, designed to meet in a very friendly and flexible way all the needs of an architect, including advanced architectural design, rendering and virtual walkthrough. IDEA adopts a state-of-the-art BIM structure, for intelligent model shaping and high design accuracy. Moreover, IDEA embeds IntelliCAD engine, the world famous CAD alternative, to ensure CAD functionality plus DWG compatibility.

Nemetschek Vectorworks, Inc.
Vectorworks Architect 2011

Vectorworks® Architect is elegant architectural CAD software that offers BIM capabilities in  a flexible, hybrid-design environment. With its superior 2D and 3D  functionality, you’ll enjoy an ease-of-use not found in competing products. Vectorworks Architect’s approach to BIM lets you improve your existing design process instead of replacing it—making it easier for many firms to adopt a BIM  workflow.


Nemetschek Allplan GmbH
Allplan BIM 2009

Allplan BIM 2009 is an object-oriented 3-D planning software for Building Information Modeling (BIM). From 2D design to virtual building modelling with integrated quantity takeoff and cost calculation, Allplan symbolizes interdisciplinary planning by architects, construction engineers, and design professionals. In addition to traditional exchange formats, Allplan supports PDF and IFC for smooth data exchange among planning partners.


Graphisoft
ArchiCAD

ArchiCAD delivers new and enriched capabilities designed to help architects develop their concepts, compete for business more effectively and boost business efficiency. ArchiCAD is extraordinarily powerful building information modeling (BIM) tool for architectural practices - large and small – worldwide. Download a 30 day trial today at www.experiencebim.com.


Solibri
Solibri Model Checker

Solibri Model Checker analyzes Building Information Models for design integrity, quantities, accessibility, and constructability. It includes visualization, walkthrough, interference detection, model aggregation and collaboration. The building model is checked for design flaws, while validating that the model complies with building codes and organizational best practices. Solibri offers flexible licensing options.


Cadimage Tools
ArchiCAD Productivity Tools

Home of the Most Productive ArchiCAD Add-ons: The main focus for Cadimage Tools is to develop Tools for ArchiCAD that provide the customer with major productivity benefits. The range of tools offered is driven directly from ArchiCAD customer feedback and help throughout the entire design process from concept modelling through to documentation.


Selvaag Bluethink AS
Bluethink House Designer

Bluethink House Designer is a rule based system that is fully integrated with Autodesk Revit. This provides the benefits of automated rule based assistance in designing buildings using a familiar and powerful Building Information Modeller. In House Designer there are several layers of rules: physical rules governing positioning of elements (providing clash and interference detection); national and regional building regulations; and company best practice rules. Rules are organized in rule sets which can easily be switched on and off for any given model. House Designer will not only check the integrity of the building model against any selected set of rules, but will also assist the user in adding and positioning elements in order to build the model correctly in the first place. One example of this is furnishing a room with light points: House Designer will compare the room's shape, size and contents against the currently active rules and create and position the required number of light points automatically.


Eagle Point Software
BIM Solutions for Architects

Accelerating the adoption of 3D modeling technology and BIM workflows, Eagle Point solutions like Pinnacle Series and Siteworks for Revit integrate best practices within Autodesk BIM platforms, including Autodesk Revit Architecture, MEP, Structural, Autodesk Navisworks and more.


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