Archicad 27 ✦ Must Read

For years, "Open BIM" felt like a marketing phrase. Not anymore. The new IFC 4.0 export is stellar. When you open a Revit file converted to IFC, Archicad 27 actually understands aggregates (like stairs and curtain walls) as single objects rather than a pile of stray plates and risers. The "Reference Model" function lets you snap to engineer’s IFC geometry without importing it into your project file. Your model stays clean; your coordination gets accurate.

– Highly recommended for professional practice. archicad 27

Archicad has always been leaner than Revit, but Version 27 handles point clouds and complex site models noticeably better. Panning around a 200MB file with a 50-million-point cloud feels like navigating a PDF. Graphisoft clearly optimized the graphics engine for modern GPUs. The Mixed / The Bad - The Stair Tool is Still Stubborn They tweaked the stair tool, but it’s still the most over-engineered, frustrating tool in the box. Want a simple mono-stringer? You’ll need 15 minutes and a YouTube tutorial. It’s powerful, but unintuitive. For years, "Open BIM" felt like a marketing phrase