ARCHICAD
ARCHICAD is a professional architectural BIM (Building Information Modelling) software suite used by architects, engineers and designers worldwide. It provides 3D modelling, drawing, rendering, and project management tools for designing buildings and spatial layouts from concept through to construction documentation. The software supports collaborative workflows, integrates with other design tools like Grasshopper and Cinema 4D, and is widely adopted in architectural firms and design education. ARCHICAD runs on both Windows and macOS.
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1 suggestionARCHICAD has shipped a native Apple Silicon build since version 26, released in November 2022. If you are running an older Intel-only build under Rosetta, upgrading to the current native version will give you noticeably faster performance and better battery life on M-series Macs. Visit graphisoft.com/downloads to download the latest ARCHICAD version; Graphisoft provides separate installers for Apple silicon and Intel machines, so make sure you select the Apple silicon version for your Mac. After installation, you can verify you have the native build by looking for the new rainbow-halo desktop icon or checking Help > About ARCHICAD in the app itself. The latest versions (27 and 29) are fully native on Apple silicon with full compatibility — files created in the Apple silicon version open seamlessly in Windows and Intel versions and vice versa.
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