ARCHICAD DESIGN AND MODELLING

This course majorly covers Archicad 3D Modelling, 2D drafting, Object Representation, and Documentation.

Beginner and intermediate 4(6 Ratings) 34 Students enrolled English
Created by David Wachira
Last updated Thu, 21-Nov-2024
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Course overview

Archicad is a Building Information Modelling (BIM) software developed by Graphisoft. Archicad allows users to model and attach useful information to various objects/elements. Archicad has an enriched interface that allows users to smoothly develop models as they should be in real life.  

Being a BIM software, Archicad can be used by various professionals in the industry for BIM projects. It can be used by architects and engineers for architectural and structural design. It can also be used by estimators and contractors for scheduling and extracting accurate quantities. 

This course covers the architectural part of Archicad for architectural modelling. It is a comprehensive course that ensures that those who use it to learn are able to produce intelligent architecture models that can be in a position to hold important information. About 30 hours were dedicated to teaching Archicad Modelling. 

The course is divided into various sections with the main section being the Modelling using various elements such as walls, beams, columns, stairs, slabs, curtain walls, doors and windows and other elements.    

This course takes the form of "explain and illustrate" where concepts are explained and illustrated. There are limited exercises but a learner can initiate their own exercise from what they understand.

This course is suitable for those who want to expand their knowledge of Archicad. It is also suitable for absolute beginners who need to understand Archicad. This course is suitable for students in the built environment who want to learn Archicad and also those who are already in the industry. 

The course is created by a tutor who is ready to assist learners from the word Go. Learners can message the tutor in case they have a query. Learners and tutors of this course can interact in a discussion forum where they can share queries.  

What will i learn?

  • Be in a position to use archicad for creating intelligent models
  • Be in a position to detail drawings
  • Be in a position to use archicad representation to use models for different purposes. E.g. Using similar model to represent architectural plan, structural plans, fire plans etc. Also for exploring design options
  • Be in a position to document drawings generated in archicad
  • Be in a position to use archicad to create schedules
Requirements
  • Archicad software. Version 20 and above.
  • A laptop and a mouse for doing exercises
  • Commitment- Understanding archicad require dedication and willingness to know
Curriculum for this course
152 Lessons 30:29:23 Hours
GETTING YOURSELF SET
1 Lessons 00:05:00 Hours
  • Course Playing page; handling lessons, resources and assignments
    Preview 00:05:00
INTRODUCTION TO ARCHICAD
11 Lessons 01:41:15 Hours
  • Introduction and Archicad Opening
    Preview 00:12:14
  • User Interface
    Preview 00:13:32
  • Drawing Space
    Preview 00:14:13
  • Grids and Background
    Preview 00:04:20
  • RESOURCE 01: ARCHICAD FILE
    .
  • 2D Navigation
    00:09:42
  • 3D Navigation
    00:10:23
  • Smart Drawing Aids 1
    00:20:56
  • Smart Drawing Aids 2
    00:03:33
  • Setting the Work Unit
    00:04:04
  • Story Settings
    00:08:18
WALLS
11 Lessons 01:54:54 Hours
  • General Workflow of Working with 3D Elements
    Preview 00:05:25
  • About Wall Tool
    Preview 00:16:14
  • Controlling the Wall Height
    00:13:32
  • Creating Basic Various Wall Types
    00:09:56
  • Composite Wall
    00:08:44
  • Wall Types Based on Geometry Methods
    00:10:57
  • Wall Reference Line
    00:20:15
  • Modifying Wall
    00:17:56
  • Wall Surface Override
    00:06:53
  • Adding Wall Log Details
    00:05:02
  • ASSGN. 01: DRAWING A WALL
    .
COLUMNS
8 Lessons 00:57:56 Hours
  • About Columns
    00:14:37
  • Single-segmented Column
    00:04:20
  • Multi-segmented Column
    00:12:14
  • Columns Extras
    00:12:58
  • Modifying Columns
    00:13:47
  • RESOURCE 02: TRACE AND REFERENCE
    .
  • ASSIGN. 02: SINGLE-SEGMENT COLUMNS
    .
  • ASSIGN. 03: MULTI-SEGMENT COLUMNS
    .
BEAMS
5 Lessons 00:42:43 Hours
  • About Beam Tool
    00:03:53
  • Single-Segmented Beams Types
    00:08:47
  • Multi-Segment Beam
    00:07:01
  • Beam Reference Axis and Beam Geometry Methods
    00:08:52
  • Modifying Beam
    00:14:10
DOORS
7 Lessons 01:18:26 Hours
  • About Doors
    00:13:32
  • Placing Doors
    00:09:01
  • Door Settings 1
    00:19:07
  • Door Settings 2
    00:07:46
  • Door Types Part 1
    00:11:46
  • Door Type Part 2
    00:09:14
  • Modifying Door Settings
    00:08:00
WINDOWS
6 Lessons 00:44:52 Hours
  • About Windows
    00:02:30
  • Placing Windows
    00:05:40
  • Window Settings
    00:04:22
  • Windows Types
    00:23:04
  • Corner Window
    00:05:05
  • Modifying Window Settings
    00:04:11
SLABS
3 Lessons 00:37:20 Hours
  • About Slab
    00:05:01
  • Placing Slab
    00:17:12
  • Modifying Slab
    00:15:07
ROOF
8 Lessons 01:13:59 Hours
  • About Roof
    00:05:47
  • Different Roof Types
    00:03:58
  • Creating Different Roof Types
    00:18:44
  • Magic Wand Application in Roof Creation
    00:05:53
  • Roof Pitch, Eaves and Curved Roof Resolution Settings
    00:07:00
  • Roof Surface Override
    00:02:14
  • Modifying Roof 1
    00:21:34
  • Modifying Roof 2
    00:08:49
STAIRS
5 Lessons 01:24:49 Hours
  • About Stair Tool
    00:14:54
  • Placing Staircase
    00:20:18
  • Staircase Types
    00:14:31
  • Stair Settings
    00:23:18
  • Stair Edit Mode
    00:11:48
CURTAIN WALL
5 Lessons 01:22:41 Hours
  • About Curtain Walls
    00:09:08
  • Curtain Wall Pattern Distribution
    00:19:55
  • Curtain Wall Component Settings
    00:20:38
  • Curtain Wall Geometry Methods
    00:21:24
  • Curtain Wall Edit Mode
    00:11:36
RAILING
9 Lessons 01:29:38 Hours
  • About Railing Tool
    00:08:24
  • Placing Railing
    00:06:47
  • Railing Settings 1
    00:18:43
  • Railing Settings 2
    00:16:16
  • Railing Ends and Revolved Balustrades
    00:10:51
  • Railing to Staircase
    00:06:50
  • Railing Pattern Distribution
    00:06:33
  • Modifying Railing
    00:12:31
  • Railing Edit Mode
    00:02:43
OBJECTS
6 Lessons 01:20:01 Hours
  • About Object Tool
    00:07:24
  • Placing Objects
    00:11:05
  • Adding Objects to Rooms
    00:12:47
  • Kitchen Cabinet Design
    00:13:12
  • Adding Ramp
    00:16:28
  • Elevator, Escalator and 3D Object Tool
    00:19:05
MESH
3 Lessons 00:27:08 Hours
  • The Mesh Tool
    00:06:00
  • Raising Mesh Points
    00:19:09
  • Mesh 3D Appearance
    00:01:59
ZONES
4 Lessons 00:27:42 Hours
  • About Zone Tool
    00:07:08
  • Adding Zones to Spaces
    00:06:27
  • Adding Information About Spaces
    00:09:38
  • Modifying Zones
    00:04:29
OPENING TOOL
1 Lessons 00:10:31 Hours
  • The Opening Tool
    00:10:31
WALL END
1 Lessons 00:05:21 Hours
  • Wall End Tool
    00:05:21
SKYLIGHT AND LAMP TOOL
1 Lessons 00:08:25 Hours
  • Skylight and Lamp Tool
    00:08:25
DOCUMENTING TOOLS
16 Lessons 03:42:02 Hours
  • Creating Elevation View
    00:07:28
  • Elevation View Display
    00:22:25
  • Levels and Grids Display in Elevation
    00:13:06
  • Sections
    00:08:28
  • Interior Elevations
    00:17:52
  • Linear Dimensions 1
    00:18:26
  • Linear Dimensions 2
    00:14:10
  • Cumulative and Elevation Dimensions
    00:16:37
  • Radial, Angle and Level Dimensions
    00:10:28
  • Fills
    00:23:16
  • Circle, Polyline and Spline
    00:12:30
  • Texts
    00:05:55
  • The Label Tool
    00:12:26
  • Detailing Elements
    00:18:32
  • The Grid Tool
    00:08:31
  • The Grid System
    00:11:52
STANDARD TOOLS
12 Lessons 02:46:13 Hours
  • Standard Tools
    00:18:35
  • Guide Lines, Snap Guides and Points and Trackers
    00:24:11
  • Grid Snap and Editing Plane
    00:15:05
  • Trace and Reference
    00:16:28
  • Gravity Tool
    00:10:37
  • Element Snap, Ruler and 3D Cut Away
    00:18:23
  • Trim, Split, Adjust, Intersect, Fillet and Chamfer
    00:12:26
  • Resize Tool
    00:09:19
  • Trimming to Roof and Shell
    00:09:16
  • Solid Elements Operations
    00:15:42
  • Magic Wand and Display Order
    00:08:51
  • Copy and Pasting
    00:07:20
SELECTION METHODS
1 Lessons 00:21:14 Hours
  • Selection Methods
    00:21:14
GENERAL MODIFICATION OF ELEMENTS
3 Lessons 00:45:37 Hours
  • Dragging, Rotating, Mirroring and Elevating
    00:09:04
  • Creating Copies of objects
    00:05:02
  • Creating Object Arrays
    00:31:31
ELEMENT ATTRIBUTES
12 Lessons 03:29:49 Hours
  • Cut and Uncut Representations
    00:29:33
  • Representation For Composite, 3D Lines and Pen sets
    00:21:28
  • Floor Plan Display Symbol Component Views
    00:31:53
  • Layers in Archicad
    00:29:47
  • Pens and Colour Sets
    00:08:28
  • Fills
    00:07:27
  • Surfaces
    00:17:27
  • Building Materials
    00:11:31
  • Composites
    00:06:28
  • Complex Profiles Using Wall Example
    00:25:51
  • Beam and Columns Complex Profiles
    00:14:46
  • Importing Standard Structural Steel Sections
    00:05:10
SCHEDULING AND PUBLISHING DRAWINGS
4 Lessons 00:54:12 Hours
  • About and Default Schedules
    00:11:59
  • Creating Schedules From Scratch
    00:15:46
  • Formatting Schedules
    00:19:34
  • Annotating Graphical Entries to Schedules
    00:06:53
SIMPLE RENDERING
3 Lessons 00:35:39 Hours
  • Rendering Settings
    00:15:45
  • Rendering Examples Based on Scenes
    00:18:32
  • Saving a Rendered Picture
    00:01:22
Adding Drawing to Sheets/ Layouting
6 Lessons 01:41:56 Hours
  • Preparing Documents and Drawings for Publishing
    00:26:51
  • Layout Book Sheets
    00:14:22
  • Adding Drawings and Schedules to Layout Book Sheets
    00:07:58
  • Preparing Drawings on Sheets for Publishing
    00:27:38
  • Adding details to Sheets
    00:11:22
  • Publishing Drawings
    00:13:45
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  • Brian Omondi
    5 out of 5 The lessons were really enjoyable and informative.
  • Great informative course!
  • Cloudia Jemo
    Great job! The content is informative, engaging and well organised. I love how you make even the most complex topics easy. It's clear that you put a lot of effort into creating this valuable resource. Keep up the excellent work!
  • Maina David
    Good Course for me. Thank you
  • Lavenda Nyongesa
    Concepts brought out clearly,very expansive,highly recommend
  • David Wachira
    5 out of 5 The lessons were really enjoyable and informative.
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