Minimal Experience
An optimized version for smart devices with minimal effects,Revolutionized 3D space definition with new visual aids and editing planes, making the perspective view a primary design environment. Key New Features and Tools 1. The Shell Tool
Support for full editing and navigation within perspective views, rather than just axonometric ones. 4. IFC and Open BIM Enhancements
Elements like skylights could be placed directly into shells, and composite structures could be applied to them just like walls or slabs. archicad-15
A blue, auto-orienting grid that appeared in 3D views to provide a stable surface for element creation and modification.
ArchiCAD 15 introduced native for both Windows and Mac OS, significantly increasing the memory the software could address for large models. Minimum Requirements Recommended Specifications Operating System Windows XP/Vista/7 (32/64-bit); Mac OS X 10.6 64-bit Windows 7 or Mac OS X 10.6+ Processor Intel Pentium 4 or Core2Duo Multi-core processor for optimized performance RAM (64-bit) 6 GB RAM or more RAM (32-bit) 4 GB RAM (maximum addressable) Legacy and Historical Context Revolutionized 3D space definition with new visual aids
Enhanced visual feedback with "X, Y, Z" markers and "depth dimming" that faded background elements to help users orient themselves in 3D space.
IFC properties became native elements in the ArchiCAD database, allowing them to be edited directly in element settings. ArchiCAD 15 introduced native for both Windows and
ArchiCAD 15 was followed by ArchiCAD 16 in 2012, which added the for further graphical editing. Today, the software has evolved significantly, with ArchiCAD 29 (2025/2026) featuring AI assistants and advanced cloud collaboration.