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The BIM and Architecture blog space for Architects and Structural Engineers. Get the most out of BricsCAD BIM and discover architectural trends.
Architecture Trends
Go back in time on Building and Construction Projects
When it comes to the management of building and construction projects, it can be hard to keep track of everything, particularly once concrete is poured…
Top Tower Prague, a truly weird building!
Top Tower is anything but boring. In fact, the only word I have to describe it is: “insane”. The building design really is just, well,…
AI Architecture Generative Design Housing
Will architects one day be replaced by computers? That’s the idea being put forward by Stanislas Chaillou. But, is AI architecture really practical. If so,…
Is vertical farming the future?
Countries with high population density, particularly those on islands, such as Japan and the United Kingdom, and countries where food can be more difficult to…
BIM Tips
Grasshopper Connection – New for BricsCAD BIM V20
Parametrically adjustable architectural design with fully integrated BIM data is now a reality with the BricsCAD BIM Grasshopper connector. Full visual programming from within BricsCAD…
Tuesday Tips – BIMtags
BIMtags aren’t just for windows and doors. In BricsCAD BIM you can use BIMtags on almost any item! You can also customize them and edit…
2D, 3D, BIM – 11: Create your own components
Last week, I showed you how to get started with BricsCAD’s free CAD library. Stay tuned this time to learn how to create your own…
2D, 3D, BIM – 10: The House P3 – Windows and Doors
Last week, we looked at how to construct some simple rooves. This week I’m going to show you how to create your own door and…
Shape (Free Software)
BricsCAD Shape View Styles- Joachim’s Journey – Part 10
Welcome back to our exploration of BricsCAD Shape! Today we’re heading straight out into the cosmos with BricsCAD Shape view styles. You’ll find the Visual…
BricsCAD Shape Components – Joachim’s Journey – Part 9
Welcome back to our tour of BricsCAD Shape! Today’s focus is on Components. They’re flexible, powerful, and the foundation for more advanced designs including assemblies,…
BricsCAD Shape Materials -Joachim’s Journey – Part 8
In the last stop of our BricsCAD Shape Journey, we looked at how to transform entities. During this whistlestop tour, we’ll look at how to…
Transform in BricsCAD Shape – Joachim’s Journey – Part 7
Welcome back to my BricsCAD Shape Journey. I hope you’re learning as much as I am! At our last stop we focused on selecting entities….
BIM Product News
Introducing BricsCAD® Mechanical V20
BricsCAD® Mechanical V20 offers new and extended workflows for 3D direct parametric modeling, assembly and sheet metal design. As a part of the BricsCAD® Ultimate…
Welcome to BricsCAD® BIM V20
Now in its fifth release, BricsCAD® BIM V20 software significantly improves on our solids-based concept-to-documentation workflow to create CAD-accurate Building Information Models in record time….
BricsCAD® V20: the ultimate CAD workflow
Introducing the latest release from the global leader in .dwg-based Computer-Aided Design solutions. Download it free for 30-days at bricsys.com Enhanced by new productivity tools…
The BricsCAD Maintenance Value Proposition
Last year, with the shipment of BricsCADⓇ V19, Bricsys changed the way that we calculate the cost of BricsCAD Maintenance offering. Rather than being a…
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