The Curtain Wall tool finally behaves like an intelligent system. You can now drag to create curved walls, add corner pillars without exploding the system, and—hallelujah—the skylights have native, parametric controls. No more using a roof window tool that doesn’t cut the opening correctly.
Rating: 4.6/5 Best for: Architects and BIM managers tired of fighting their software’s UI, specifically those working on large-scale renovations or interdisciplinary workflows. archicad 27
Archicad 27 isn’t a flashy ground-up rewrite. It’s a surgeon’s update. Graphisoft has focused on reducing friction, massively improving renovation workflows, and rolling out the red carpet for IFC (Industry Foundation Classes). If you collaborate with engineers who use Revit or Tekla, this is the version you’ve been waiting for. The Good (What shines) 1. The Renovation Hub is a Game-Changer Managing existing buildings has always been a headache in BIM. Archicad 27 introduces the Renovation Hub palette. Instead of hunting through layer combinations and partial structures, you now have a centralized dashboard to review, filter, and edit Existing , Demolished , and New elements instantly. The visual feedback is immediate and idiot-proof. For retrofit projects, this alone justifies the upgrade. The Curtain Wall tool finally behaves like an
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. Rating: 4