A blue, auto-orienting grid that appeared in 3D views to provide a stable surface for element creation and modification.
The release was primarily built around two major industry needs: the ability to handle modern architectural forms and the increasing global volume of renovation projects.
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. archicad-15
Improved coordination with engineers, including the ability to save MEP (Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing) elements as lightweight BREPs for better performance. System Requirements and Performance
Supported Extruded , Revolved , and Ruled (hyperbolic paraboloid) geometries. A blue, auto-orienting grid that appeared in 3D
Enhanced visual feedback with "X, Y, Z" markers and "depth dimming" that faded background elements to help users orient themselves in 3D space.
ArchiCAD 15, released by Graphisoft on , was a major update to the Building Information Modeling (BIM) software that focused on expanding design freedom through complex geometry and introduced a dedicated native renovation workflow. Core Themes of ArchiCAD 15 Today, the software has evolved significantly, with ArchiCAD
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