GRAPHISOFT, Building Information Modeling (BIM) solutions for architects, released ArchiCAD STAR(T) Edition 2015, an entry-level BIM solution.
ArchiCAD STAR(T) Edition is a full-fledged BIM solution, powered by the technology of ArchiCAD 18, yet tailored to the unique needs of smaller practices, home builders and building contractors. ArchiCAD STAR(T) Edition offers full BIM capabilities to create any type of Virtual Building model and architectural documentation (floor plans, sections/elevations, 3D views, details).
Serving as a base for the latest ArchiCAD STAR(T) Edition 2015, ArchiCAD 18’s robust, well-tested engine satisfies the needs of a smaller practice. Therefore, ArchiCAD STAR(T) Edition has most of the feature set, content and benefits of ArchiCAD 18, including:
- All the necessary tools to create a proper Building Information Model, with everything you need in the residential scale, such as, profiled or composite structures, priority-based junctions, the Shell tool, the MORPH tool and GDL objects;
- The Building Information Model’s architectural documentation (floor plans, sections/elevations, 3D views, details) and the ability to provide the bill of materials;
- Basic visualization techniques, such as, real-time shaded 3D environment, a simple rendering engine and the ability to save BIMx models;
- Full access to ArchiCAD’s 3D modeling capabilities, including the Shell tool, the MORPH tool, the priority-based Junctions and GDL objects (up to version 17);
- IFC, BCF, DWG and DXF file exchange capabilities to enable full model-based and hybrid coordination workflow with consultants.