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2025/2026

Architectural CAD Modelling 2

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Code Completion Credits Range Language
129ACM2 KZ 3 3C English
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Department of Architecture
Synopsis:

The subject enhances and develops skills acquired in the basic course 129ACM1. The course is focused on methods and tools for creating of complicated shapes and library elements.

Requirements:

Mandatory and active participation during coursework, a maximum of 3 unexcused absence

Handing in the semester work on time.

Syllabus of lectures:

This course have seminar exercises. Supported by MOODLE or MS Teams.

Syllabus of tutorials:

1. Repetition of ArchiCAD basic tools

2. Solid element operations (creating vaults etc.)

3. Shapes created by revolved, extruded or ruled profile

4. Morph and Shell tools

5. Making own library parts using ArchiCAD tools, including (not rectangular) door/window wing

6. GDL language ? principles of use, making own parametric library part with simple shape

7. GDL language ? making own parametric library part with complicated shape

8. Preparation of materials for modelling, perspective distortion correction, import into ArchiCAD

9. Combination of procedures for own library elements - ArchiCAD standard tools and GDL script

10. Renovation using ArchiCAD, fotorealistic rendering - Artlantis

11. Visualization, advanced rendering methods ? preparing own materials for cinerender and internal engine

12. Export of 2D and 3D documentation, printing, plotting, BIM Explorer

Study Objective:

Ability to model architectural elements and details of complicated shapes, such as vaults, ledges, volutes, chambranles, furniture etc. using ArchiCAD.

Study materials:

GDL Reference Guide

GDL Cookbook V4

Object Making with ArchiCAD

ArchiCAD tutorials, webinars, online seminars: http://www.graphisoft.com/education/training_guides/

ArchiCAD Talk Forum: http://archicad-talk.graphisoft.com/

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Further information:
https://mobility.cvut.cz/prospectus/FCE/129ACM2.html
No time-table has been prepared for this course
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Data valid to 2025-04-03
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