In this video, Balkan Architect talks about the differences between Graphisoft ArchiCAD and Autodesk Revit. He goes over conceptual design structure and MEP options, visual styles, rendering interface, price and much more.
BIM process is based on a digital parametric model that integrates graphical and non-graphical information, which enables the automatic production of plans, reports, design analysis and programming.
When working in a BIM software, the user creates a parametric model while working simultaneously on the 2D plans and the 3D model. Any change in the model is automatically updated in all views, documentation, lists and calculations. BIM enables the real time collaboration of engineers at all stages of the design process. The construction model database can capture the systems of the actual building and this allows users to keep track of the real building during its lifecycle.
Today, there is a variety of BIM software in the global market such as the Allplan, Vectorworks, Bentley, IntelliCAD, RhinoBIM and Nemetschek. The two most well-known software in the USA and Europe are the software Revit and ArchiCAD.