Graphisoft Strengthens Nemetschek Connections with New ArchiCAD Links
Emily Pollock posted on June 05, 2019 |
On the second day of its Key Clients Conference, Graphisoft announced the upcoming connections between ArchiCAD and other Nemetschek Group properties. These connections include ties to structural design tool RISA, dRufous and Solibri.
A better connection between Solibri and ArchiCAD will let users more easily look at issues across the two platforms. (Image courtesy of Solibri
A day earlier, CEO Huw Roberts had advocated for open BIM. Now, the company advocated specifically opening up BIM workflows to other disciplines, in order to cut down on miscommunication between architects and other building stakeholders. “Different disciplines use different models during different stages,” said Miguel Krippahl, the company’s Director of Integrated Practices. “Through the tools, we are perpetuating these silos.”
dRofus is a Nemetschek property that allows clients to specify important project requirements. A new connection with ArchiCAD makes it easier for dRofus users to see if those requirements are being followed in the architectural design. The connection synchs ArchiCAD’s “zones” with dRofus’s rooms and items. Graphisoft presenters used the example of a new hospital development in Denmark, where the client was able to specify which rooms needed to have access to sunlight or x-ray shielding.
Debbie Penko, chief operating officer of structural design tool…