Archicad BIM Design Tools in Vista Woods Apartments | GRAPHISOFT

Graphisoft is a company dedicated to developing advanced architectural software solutions. Relativity Architects incorporated a range of Graphisoft BIM tools, including Archicad building information modeling software, cloud sharing BIMcloud, and BIMx on-site BIM companion, into the design and construction process of Vista Woods Apartments.

Vista Woods Apartments is a senior housing development located in Pinole, California. The development will offer a combination of studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom units, along with community areas and over one half-acre of recreational grounds. The project's site is characterized by a steep topography, which added a layer of complexity to vehicular and pedestrian circulations. As the development process began during the COVID-19 pandemic, Graphisoft Archicad cloud features became an important aspect of the collaborative workflow.

Cloud Services and Workflow Efficiency

Because of the pandemic, Relativity Architects used Archicad to be able to access the project and work on it remotely, instead of having to create different versions. Workflows across different areas of the team were simplified through these features, which reduced errors. Work efficiency also increases as Archicad enables architects to save templates and standards, allowing for effective project replication and format adaptation. Graphisoft BIMx tools on tablets enhanced the managers' and architects' on-site communication with contractors, contributing to successful operational effectiveness.

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