Advanced ArchiCAD, BIM Modelling & Architectural Design Training Workshop
10 Days2 sessions available Certificate on completion
The Advanced ArchiCAD, BIM Modelling & Architectural Design Training Workshop is a practical, professional-level course designed to develop advanced skills in architectural modelling, Building Information Modelling (BIM), construction documentation, design coordination and architectural visualisation using Graphisoft Archicad.
Participants learn to create complex 3D building models, develop intelligent parametric building elements, manage BIM information, produce coordinated floor plans and sections, generate schedules and quantity take-offs, and prepare professional construction documentation. The course also introduces AI-assisted architectural workflows for design exploration, presentation development, documentation support and productivity improvement.
Course objectives
Configure and manage advanced ArchiCAD projects and BIM environments. Create detailed 2D and 3D architectural models using intelligent building elements. Model complex roofs, stairs, façades, terrain and custom architectural components.
Deliver an integrated architectural BIM project from initial modelling to final documentation.
Apply AI-assisted workflows to support design exploration, documentation and visual communication.
Produce professional architectural renders and presentation materials.
Improve collaboration and interoperability using IFC and other BIM exchange workflows.
Develop schedules, material lists and quantity take-offs from the BIM model.
Generate coordinated plans, elevations, sections, details and construction layouts.
Apply BIM classifications, properties, attributes and information management techniques.
Who should attend
Architects, architectural technologists, architectural technicians, BIM modellers, BIM coordinators, BIM managers, building designers, interior designers, construction consultants, architectural visualisation specialists, design coordinators, quantity surveying professionals working with BIM models, civil and structural design professionals collaborating with architects, and graduates seeking advanced ArchiCAD and BIM skills.
Course content
Module 1: Advanced ArchiCAD Environment and BIM Project Setup Project templates and standards, project navigator and view map management, layer combinations and renovation filters, project units and dimension standards, project origin and coordinate syste
Module 2: Advanced 3D Architectural Modelling Complex building geometry, multi-storey project modelling, advanced wall and slab configurations, composite and complex-profile elements, roof modelling techniques, curved and inclined structures, custom build
Module 3: Parametric Elements, Stairs and Complex Building Components Parametric stair design, railings and handrails, curtain walls and façade systems, doors and windows with custom settings, object libraries and custom objects, complex profiles, buildi
Module 4: Terrain Modelling, Site Planning and Landscape Integration Site survey data and coordinate preparation, terrain meshes and contour representation, building placement and site levels, roads and access routes, landscape elements, terrain modificat
Module 5: Advanced Architectural Documentation Automated floor plans and reflected ceiling plans, elevations and sections, interior elevations, detail drawings and callouts, dimensioning and annotation standards, graphic overrides, view settings, drawing
Module 6: Layout Books, Publishing and Construction Drawing Packages Master layouts and title blocks, drawing placement and scale management, layout organisation, revision management, publisher sets, PDF and DWG export, drawing issue workflows, constructi
Module 7: BIM Data, Properties, Schedules and Quantity Take-Offs BIM classifications and element properties, custom property definitions, expressions and calculated values where supported, door and window schedules, room and zone schedules, material quant
Module 8: Renovation, Design Options and Existing-Building Workflows Existing-building surveys and modelling, existing and proposed states, demolition and new construction filters, renovation documentation, alternative design studies, option comparison, m
Module 9: BIM Coordination and Interoperability BIM collaboration principles, IFC export and import, model exchange settings, coordination with structural and building-services models, model alignment and positioning, attribute mapping, issue identificati
Module 10: Advanced Rendering and Architectural Visualisation Surface and material definition, lighting and shadows, camera positioning, perspective and composition, interior and exterior visualisation, vegetation and entourage, rendering settings, image
Module 11: AI-Assisted Architectural Design and BIM Productivity AI-supported concept exploration, prompt design for architectural alternatives, AI-assisted mood boards and material concepts, visual-reference generation, assistance with design briefs and
Module 12: BIM Quality Assurance and Model Validation Model integrity checks, element classification reviews, missing and duplicated information, drawing and model consistency, dimension and annotation checks, property completeness, schedule validation, i
Module 13: BIM Collaboration, Teamwork and Project Delivery Teamwork collaboration concepts, model sharing and permissions, collaboration workflows, change coordination, revision control, file exchange, design review meetings, communication with consultan
Module 14: Integrated Architectural BIM Capstone Project Develop a multi-storey residential or commercial building model, configure project standards and storeys, create detailed architectural elements, generate coordinated plans and sections, prepare sch
General notes
5. Software and Tools - Core software: Graphisoft Archicad. - BIM exchange: IFC workflows and compatible BIM coordination applications. - Documentation: Archicad Layout Book, Publisher, schedules and drawing tools. - Visualisation: Archicad rendering capabilities and compatible rendering software, depending on availability. - AI-assisted workflows: ChatGPT or comparable AI assistants for design briefs, specification drafting, documentation support and design exploration; AI image-generation tools for concept references and presentation development. - Supporting tools: PDF readers, spreadsheet software and compatible CAD applications for reviewing exchanged drawings and project information.
Set up a professional ArchiCAD project, configured project template and organised BIM workspace, model a multi-storey building, coordinated 3D architectural model, create complex stairs and façade systems, detailed parametric building components, develop a terrain and site plan, terrain model with building placement and site documentation, generate floor plans elevations and sections, coordinated architectural drawing set, prepare layouts and publish drawings, professional PDF construction drawing package, create BIM schedules and quantity take-offs, door and window schedules with verified quantity summaries, exchange an IFC model, exported coordination model and interoperability review, prepare architectural renders, presentation-quality interior and exterior visualisations, use AI to explore design alternatives, documented concept options and reviewed design brief, perform model quality checks, BIM review checklist and issue register, complete the capstone project, integrated architectural BIM model, coordinated drawings, schedules, renders and final project presentation.
Advance your architectural design skills with the Advanced ArchiCAD, BIM Modelling & Architectural Design Training Workshop. Learn advanced 3D building modelling, parametric architectural elements, BIM data management, construction documentation, schedules, quantity take-offs, IFC interoperability and professional architectural visualisation. The course also introduces AI-assisted architectural design and documentation workflows to support concept development, presentation preparation and productivity. Through practical exercises and an integrated capstone project, participants develop the skills required to produce coordinated architectural BIM models and professional drawing packages.
Frequently asked questions
Architects, BIM professionals, architectural technologists, building designers and other professionals who want to improve their advanced modelling, documentation, coordination and visualisation skills.
It is designed primarily for participants with basic ArchiCAD or architectural CAD experience. Complete beginners may benefit from introductory ArchiCAD training first.
Yes. The workshop covers intelligent building elements, coordinated plans and sections, layouts, schedules, quantities, BIM properties and construction documentation.
Yes. It introduces practical AI-assisted concept exploration, design briefs, specification drafting, presentation references and documentation support, with human verification of outputs.