VECTORWORKS ARCHITECT BIM 2022

VECTORWORKS ARCHITECT BIM 2022

FOR ARCHITECTS, INTERIOR DESIGNERS AND CONSTRUCTION PROFESSIONALS

Phase 1: Pre-design With more support for common file formats than any other BIM solution, Vectorworks Architect can pull together all necessary information to start your project, providing everything you need for conceptual design, site planning, and analysis all in one interface. Quickly confirm design intent while transitioning from massing models to concept models.

Phase 2: Schematic Design Foster your creative vision with intuitive drawing tools supported by a flexible and easy-to-use modelling engine that’s perfect for space planning and programming. Easily transition from massing models to a BIM model, visualise concepts with integrated 3D rendering, and share high-quality graphics with your entire team through Vectorworks Cloud Services.

Phase 3: Design Development As project detail increases, Vectorworks Architect facilitates smooth consultant coordination and aids cost estimation — all while refining design decisions. Intelligent information modelling keeps data exactly where you need it and ensures painless data reporting.

Phase 4: Construction Documentation Using 3D data-driven tools from project inception maintains model quality while making construction documentation a breeze. Vectorworks Architect’s BIM tools means updates to your model automatically updates documentation. Collaborate with anyone without compromising your design process with the software that supports your entire project lifecycle.

IMAGINE IT. DESIGN IT. DOCUMENT IT.

BIM software isn’t exactly known for promoting creative expression. But Vectorworks is different. We allow you to freely sketch, model, and document your design ideas with precision drafting capabilities and the most flexible 3D modelling engine available, powered by SIEMENS Parasolid. So you’re not limited by presets and strict parameters — you have the flexibility you need to design anything you can imagine.

MAXIMISE THE I IN BIM

Getting the most out of the “I” in Building Information Modelling is essential for optimising your designs. Vectorworks makes it easy to quantify and analyse information as early as the schematic design phase so you can make smart decisions. Run “what if” scenarios and automate schedules, calculate costs, analyse energy efficiency to maximise each design element.

WORK WITH ANYONE

Vectorworks allows you to easily collaborate and share files with colleagues, consultants, and clients. We offer the most default import/export capabilities available, as well as support for openBIM and IFC, and direct links with Revit®, SketchUp®, Rhino®, Photoshop®, and Cinema4D. 

WORK AS A PROJECT TEAM

Vectorworks Architect supports a wide range of file formats, so you can easily share files with members of the wider project team. For example, you can import and export DWG (AutoCAD), PDF, IFC (Industry Foundation Classes—BIM), DWF and many more formats. You can even bring in Sketchup files and make the most of the library of items in the SketchUp Warehouse.

Once the project is set up, take advantage of the Project Sharing facility which will enable all members of the team to checkout design layers or individual objects from a central model, make changes and then check back in. Offline working is possible too. You don't need to employ complex referencing models when working as part of a team.

MODEL THE SITE

Vectorworks Architect includes site modelling tools for creating accurate models of the terrain. Use the Site Modifiers tool to make changes to the contours, apply flat areas, or simply re-texture the surface of the model. The site model stores both the existing site levels and proposed levels, to give accurate cut and fill.

CONCEPT BUILDING DESIGN

Create building concepts using a variety of methods and processes. For example, start with a layout of Spaces and allow Vectorworks to create the structure of the building automatically, using Walls, Curtain Walls and Slabs. Or, create buildings from scratch using the Push/Pull, Deform and Subdivision Modelling tools.

DETAILED BUILDING DESIGN

Vectorworks Architect includes an extensive range of building content—wall styles, curtain wall styles, slab styles, roof styles, window and door styles. It's easy to create your own elements and store them in a library to make them available for future projects, and to share across the team. Resources are easily accessible with the new Resource Manager. Once the model is complete, you can present plans, sections, elevations all from a single model. Prefer to work in a more traditional 2D manner? That's fine too. You have the full range of 2D drafting tools at your disposal too.

INTERIOR DESIGN

For Interior Architecture and Interior Design, Vectorworks Architect with Renderworks is an invaluable tool. The Resource Manager libraries are packed with building and furnishing elements to help bring your schemes to life. The integrated rendering engine,  Renderworks, enables you to add realistic lighting and textures to models and produce stunning visuals.

BUILDING INFORMATION MODELLING (BIM)

Vectorworks Architect is fully compatible with IFC, making it easy to participate in BIM projects, as long as the project is compatible with open standards. All building and site elements include BIM data that can be customised as required for sharing in IFC format. If you've modelled unique elements from scratch, you can easily attach IFC data and ensure that your objects are included in the BIM data drop.