🏗️ What is Archicad?

Archicad is a professional Building Information Modeling (BIM) software developed by Graphisoft designed for architects, designers, engineers, and other AEC (Architecture, Engineering, and Construction) professionals. It helps users create, visualize, document, and collaborate on building projects of all sizes using intelligent, data-rich 3D models.

🧰 Core Capabilities & Workflow

Archicad provides a comprehensive set of tools to support the entire design and documentation lifecycle:

• Intuitive BIM design tools — Create conceptual and detailed 3D building models with parametric architectural elements.
• Documentation automation — Automatically produce accurate plans, sections, elevations, and schedules linked directly to the model.
• Collaboration & OpenBIM workflows — Share and coordinate models with teams using open standards (IFC, BCF) and cloud-connected tools.
• Visualization & presentation — Generate visual presentations, walkthroughs, and renderings to communicate design effectively.
• AI-enhanced tools — Built-in AI Assistant and optional AI Visualizer help streamline design decisions and documentation.

Archicad is built to support both creative design and technical detailing, enabling users to manage building geometry and data in an integrated environment.

📦 Plans & Product Options

The Archicad page includes different subscription plans that bundle the core Archicad software with collaboration and presentation tools:

🔹 Archicad Studio

• Targeted at solo practitioners and local teams.
• Combines:
  • Archicad core BIM software
  • BIMx Pro for interactive project presentation
  • BIMcloud Basic for local teamwork and coordination
• Ideal for architectural design, local collaboration, and high-quality client presentations.

🔹 Archicad Collaborate

• Most popular for larger teams and multidisciplinary projects.
• Includes:
  • Archicad
  • BIMx Pro
  • BIMcloud Software as a Service (SaaS) for cloud teamwork
• Adds MEP design support and cloud-hosted collaboration for remote team coordination.

Note: The downloadable Archicad application itself is the same across plans — what changes are the included collaboration and cloud components.

🖥️ Platforms & Compatibility

Archicad works on both macOS and Windows, and project files are fully compatible across platforms, enabling mixed-environment teamwork.

📊 Target Users

Archicad is widely used by:

• Architects
• Design firms
• Engineering consultants
• AEC professionals wanting an integrated BIM solution with strong collaboration and visualization tools.

📌 Summary

Archicad is a full-featured BIM application that supports:
✔ 3D modeling & intelligent design
✔ Automated documentation linked to the model
✔ Teamwork via local or cloud collaboration
✔ Visualization, presentations & client engagement tools
✔ OpenBIM interoperability with other disciplines and software.