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Autodesk
Autodesk Revit Architecture

With Autodesk® Revit® Architecture software, it's easier to explore smart design ideas and simulate real-world performance for concepts, early in the design process. Purpose-built for building information modeling (BIM), Autodesk Revit Architecture helps capture early design thinking to better facilitate innovative results and maintain vision throughout design, documentation, and construction. Visit the Revit Architecture Resource Center for free access to webcasts, screencasts, tutorials, whitepapers, trials 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, N.A. Inc.
Vectorworks Architect 2010

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

The unique Selvaag Bluethink approach combines automated design and knowledge engineering with other state of art IT-solutions for all phases of a building's life cycle. Bluethink House Designer is an effective graphical tool for product and house design. Several rule sets may be defined in the system; geometry rules, functional rules, building systems, etc. The user sketches functional intent and layout, and the system applies the rules and automatically works out the various elements and decisions that constitute a complete building design.


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