The architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) industry never stands still, and neither does Graphisoft. With the release of , the popular Building Information Modeling (BIM) software has taken another significant leap forward. This isn’t just a routine service pack or a bug-fix update; ArchiCAD 27 introduces a suite of features designed to streamline workflows, enhance visual communication, and—most importantly—break down the silos between architects and structural engineers.
Instead of calculating volumes based on solid elements (which counts intersections twice), ArchiCAD 27 uses "clean" surface areas. archicad 27
The Curtain Wall tool finally behaves like an intelligent system. You can now drag to create curved walls, add corner pillars without exploding the system, and—hallelujah—the skylights have native, parametric controls. No more using a roof window tool that doesn’t cut the opening correctly. Instead of calculating volumes based on solid elements
The release can be categorized into three major pillars: the introduction of Polygonal Openings, a redefined Documentation workflow, and significant upgrades to the Design Options feature. No more using a roof window tool that