BOSTON, February 2, 2011 – GRAPHISOFT, the global leader in Virtual Building™ solutions, today announced the North American version of Archicad STAR(T) Edition 2011, the latest release of its entry-level Building Information Modeling (BIM) solution.
The new Archicad STAR(T) Edition 2011 is based on Graphisoft’s Archicad 14 Virtual Building technology, but with a feature set and price tailored to meet the needs of small architectural practices, home builders, and building contractors. Archicad STAR(T) Edition 2011 enables customers to create a virtual building model and efficiently manage and share all of the project’s data. The software is also able to automatically produce all of a project’s documentation on demand. Significant new features in the 2011 Edition include:
- Partial Structure Display
- Oriented Views
- Shadows in Open GL
- Refined management of Object Libraries
- Dimension Text prefix/suffix
- Improved handling of Schedules
- Extended options for Doors & Windows
- Ruler
- Direct import of site-survey data
- MEP support
- Streamlined AutoCAD 2010 I/O
- Performance optimizations
“At GRAPHISOFT, we see the value of BIM for anyone involved in the building design and construction process. Whether you’re a small architectural firm or a large firm, Graphisoft offers software to support your needs,” said Steve Benford, managing director, Graphisoft North America. “Archicad STAR(T) Edition 2011 is a great investment for start-ups and smaller organizations looking for a powerful BIM solution at a lower price point.”
Archicad STAR(T) Edition 2011 will be available later this month for less than $2,000. To contact a reseller in your area for more information, please visit our website.