Learn the process of going from concept sketch to an initial rough detailed architectural design using Archicad.
Overview
Syllabus
Introduction
- Can you design using Archicad?
- What you should know
- Template and workspace
- Conceptual 3D Model View Options
- Designing with grids
- Trace
- Designing with snaps
- Importing sketches and surveys into a worksheet
- Resize tool
- 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
- Stretch tool
- Adding topographic contours
- Storey settings and model refinement
- Beams and columns
- Complex Profiles for design
- Stairs for design
- Rails for design
- Adding doors
- Adding windows
- Adding openings
- Adding Curtain Wall systems
- Adding furniture objects
- Next steps
Taught by
Robert Mann
