┌────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐ │ ARCHICAD 14 │ │ (The Central Structural Model) │ └───────────────────────────┬────────────────────────────┘ │ ┌─────────────┴─────────────┐ ▼ ▼ ┌───────────────────┐ ┌───────────────────┐ │ Open IFC │ │ Teamwork 2.0 │ │ Data Exchange │ │ BIM Server │ └─────────┬─────────┘ └─────────┬─────────┘ │ │ ▼ ▼ Cross-Discipline Bridges Real-Time Intra-Firm (MEP, Structural, etc.) Co-Authoring Systems The IFC Model Bridge
: Use these to create physical building blocks like walls, columns, beams, and roofs.
While Teamwork existed before, version 14 perfected the technology. It allowed multiple architects to work on the same project simultaneously, offering: archicad 14
Because of its complexity, extensive documentation was provided, including a Reference Guide spanning over 2,300 pages . Summary of Impact
ArchiCAD 14 was natively certified for IFC 2x3 import and export profiles. This allowed architects to generate an , complete with structural elements, spatial data boundaries, and material specifications, which could then be read perfectly by localized engineering packages. Summary of Impact ArchiCAD 14 was natively certified
: This version added the ability to display sun-accurate shadows directly in the 3D OpenGL view, helping architects visualize solar impact earlier in the design process. Performance Improvements
If walls are not showing up on a specific story or appear too short: Performance Improvements If walls are not showing up
When was released in 2010, it earned a reputation as the "Open BIM" pioneer, specifically designed to solve the "story" of how different construction professionals work together. Its biggest impact was not just in 3D modeling, but in how it allowed architects to lead a collaborative team without losing control of their data. The "Helpful Story" of Collaborative BIM
Though nearly 15 years old, the foundations laid by ArchiCAD 14—specifically its BIM Server and IFC-based collaboration—remain the backbone of modern architectural software. It transitioned the industry from a focus on "making a building model" to "collaborating through a building model," a standard that continues to define professional practice today.
Instead of sending massive 3D models across the network whenever a save occurred, the server only transmitted the actual geometric changes (deltas). This kept network traffic exceptionally low.