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Improved coordination with engineers, including the ability to save MEP (Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing) elements as lightweight BREPs for better performance. System Requirements and Performance

Provided native BIM support for refurbishment projects, allowing architects to manage existing, to-be-demolished, and new elements within a single file. archicad-15

Introduced tools to move beyond traditional rectilinear building forms into complex, organic shapes. Revolutionized 3D space definition with new visual aids

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 Elements like skylights could be placed directly into

This was the most significant geometric enhancement, allowing for the creation of wide-ranging freeform shapes.

Elements like skylights could be placed directly into shells, and composite structures could be applied to them just like walls or slabs.

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