Archicad® and the BIM revolution

GRAPHISOFT® ignited the BIM revolution in 1984 with Archicad®, the industry first BIM software for architects. Archicad is used by thousands of companies Australia wide including sole practitioners, small to large architectural practices, interior designers, landscape architects and project home builders who operate across all sectors of the Architectural, Engineering and Construction (AEC) industry. Examples include fjmt, Cottee Parker, Fulton Trotter, Webber Australia, Fender Katsalidis, MBMO, Wilson Architects, McDonald Jones Homes, BGC Group, and Bunnings.

As such, there is a strong demand for graduates who possess a sound knowledge of BIM, and a demonstrated working understanding of 3D CAD solutions, in particular, Archicad.

Students | Educators

Download Archicad for free on the official myarchicad.com website where you’ll need to download and install the 30-day Trial of the software. After 30 days you’ll just need to enter your Educational Licence information to continue using the software.

The Archicad download also includes an interactive training guide which can be used by any student or professor, for the period of one year (renewable annually).

Young Architects Program 

The Young Architects Program (YAP) encourages recent graduates to realise their dreams and continue their love of using Archicad by offering significant discounts (valid for 12 months after graduation) off a full commercial licence and training for the first 12 months after graduation.

Archicad For Students

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Archicad For Teachers and Lecturers

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GRAPHISOFT offers teachers and university lecturers a full-fledged BIM Curriculum to support the education of students, young architects and building industry professionals.

Extensive Training Resources

All teachers and students can access an extensive array of training materials online to assist them to develop their knowledge of and expertise in Archicad. This includes:

• GRAPHISOFT BIM Curriculum. This unique educational resource includes 12 seminar lectures supplemented by Lecture Notes and Teachers Notes to cover a full semester
• Archicad Training Series (1-5. These GRAPHISOFT approved training resources are made for teachers and students with different level of knowledge and interest. Each volume includes a step-by-step PDF manual, narrated video clips and Archicad project files for hands-on practice
• Archicad YouTube channel. Here you will find numerous interactive learning videos that have been created by GRAPHISOFT, and many other users of Archicad including lecturers
• 1 hour Introduction to Archicad video tutorial. Also available on the Archicad YouTube channel

In addition, Central Innovation offers their specialised training and training courses to teachers and students for significantly discounted rates. Free for teachers and lecturers if attending a Central Innovation Training Centre, subject to availability. Students entitled to a 50% discount.

Training discounts

In addition, Central Innovation offers their specialised training and training courses to teachers and students for significantly discounted rates. Free for teachers and lecturers if attending a Central Innovation Training Centre, subject to availability. Students entitled to a 50% discount.

Courses include:

• 3 Day Join the Design Movement Course (students only)
• 4 day Essential or Professional Archicad Course
• Tailored Training (developed in conjunction with special requirements of educational institution)

Free Support

If you are having trouble downloading, installing or using Archicad, technical support is provided free of charge to students and teachers via archicad.edu@centralinnovation.com or 1800 892 379, see also FAQ section which answers with the most commonly asked questions.