Elements of the Virtual Building

This section of the ARCHICAD Reference Guide describes each of the ARCHICAD construction elements found in the ARCHICAD Toolbox: their parameters, characteristics and variations, and how they work with each other.

This chapter also describes Parametric Objects, which are placed as library parts from your loaded or project-embedded libraries, and Openings, which provide an easy-to-use way to handle engineering breakthroughs in certain elements.

Construction Elements

Parametric Objects

Dedicated Object Tools: Doors, Windows, Skylights, Wall Ends

Openings

TrussMaker

Solid Element Operations

The Virtual Building refers to the physical, architectural model. ARCHICAD also includes tools and workflows for efficient collaboration with structural engineers and analysis programs. Please see details here:

Structural Analytical Model