Archicad: Architectural Design Techniques

Learn the process of going from concept sketch to an initial rough detailed architectural design using Archicad.

Introduction

• Can you design using Archicad?
• What you should know

1. Workflow Setup

• Template and workspace
• Conceptual 3D Model View Options
• Designing with grids
• Trace
• Designing with snaps

2. Site and Context

• Importing sketches and surveys into a worksheet
• Resize tool

3. Concept Massing

• Conceptual site mapping
• Story Settings
• Massing neighboring structures
• Slabs for design
• Roofs: Multi-plane and Single plane
• Walls for conceptual massing
• Solid Element Operations
• Morph tool for design
• Shell tool for design

4. Concept Refinement

• Stretch tool
• Adding topographic contours
• Storey settings and model refinement
• Beams and columns
• Complex Profiles for design

5. Design Development

• Stairs for design
• Rails for design
• Adding doors
• Adding windows
• Adding openings
• Adding Curtain Wall systems
• Adding furniture objects

Conclusion

• Next steps