Graphisoft Archicad Studio is a Building Information Modeling (BIM) software subscription designed for solo architects, freelancers, and small local teams. It combines the full Archicad desktop application with BIMcloud Basic for local team collaboration and BIMx Pro for interactive project presentations. The solution enables architects to design, document, visualize, and collaborate on architectural projects using intelligent 3D BIM models while improving productivity and reducing design errors. It is an ideal choice for professionals who need a complete BIM workflow without the enterprise-level collaboration features included in Archicad Collaborate.
Create detailed 2D drawings and intelligent 3D building models.
Automatically synchronize documentation with model changes.
Improve design accuracy and reduce manual drafting.
Design floor plans, elevations, sections, and construction documents.
Generate schedules and documentation directly from the BIM model.
Collaborate with local team members in real time.
Share project files securely over an on-premises BIMcloud Basic server.
Coordinate design changes efficiently.
Present projects through interactive 3D walkthroughs.
Access BIM models on desktop and mobile devices.
Improve client communication with immersive presentations.
Explore design alternatives faster using AI-powered visualization tools.
Generate conceptual design variations to support early-stage decision-making.
Import and export industry-standard file formats.
Supports IFC, BCF, DWG, PDF, and other common BIM formats.
Collaborate seamlessly with consultants using different BIM platforms.
Produce photorealistic visualizations without third-party rendering software.
Create high-quality presentations for clients and stakeholders.
Automatically update plans, schedules, sections, and elevations whenever the model changes.
Reduce documentation errors and save time.
Intelligent building elements such as:
Walls
Doors
Windows
Roofs
Stairs
Columns
Curtain walls
Intelligent object libraries.
Template-based workflows.
Automated quantity takeoffs.
Smart drafting assistance.
The exact hardware requirements vary depending on project size, but Graphisoft provides the following baseline recommendations for Archicad Studio.
Windows
Windows 11 (64-bit)
Supported versions of Windows 10 (64-bit)
macOS
Supported recent versions of macOS
Native support for Apple Silicon (M1 and newer) and Intel-based Macs.
Minimum
64-bit Intel or AMD multi-core processor
Recommended
Intel Core i5 or AMD Ryzen 5
Apple M1 or newer for macOS.
Minimum: 8 GB
Recommended: 16 GB
Large/Complex Projects: 32–64 GB RAM.