![]() You may consider buying a Mac with M1 chip if: For example, I work on medium-to-large size residential projects in a firm of 2. Graphisoft did a pretty thorough analysis that should be highly considered when making any decisions. To reiterate, I use Windows for intense rendering needs and I live in the Apple ecosystem for just about everything else. This could be a dealbreaker for many who use Revit or other Windows software. One thing to note is that M1 doesn’t have Bootcamp or Windows. I did originally purchase my iMac Pro to use for this purpose through Bootcamp, but found it unsatisfactory and eventually moved over to a custom-built Threadripper rig. That said, I still have to use Windows for rendering in Vray and Lumion due to Apple’s resistance to Nvidia hardware. I love MacOS and prefer using it over Windows as much as I can. Aside from Archicad, I use Macs for the usual Apple ecosystem stuff (iMessage, Notes, Reminders, etc), Dropbox, Creative Cloud, Good Notes, and web browsing. For example, in the latest project we modeled hundreds (maybe thousands, IDK) of boards for the vertical siding, ceilings, and interior wood walls. Our projects aren’t the largest, but they get pretty detailed for rendering purposes. I work in Archicad 24 for my architectural design and documentation. Overview of my Mac workflow, power needs, and the need for Windows+Nvidia ![]() Where many computer upgrades over the years haven’t felt like true “upgrades” outside of specific niches (32gb of RAM vs 16gb for Photoshop use, for example), this machine is a legitimate turbo to the entire experience. Whether it’s opening the lid to instantly be greeted with my desktop, changing screen resolution, docking/undocking, or opening and closing apps… it’s a speed racer. Speed - the M1 is simply as fast as it’s hyped up to be. I estimate that I could work in Archicad with Mail, Slack, Notion, and internet browsing all happening on the side and still get 8-10 hours on a single charge. If I’m going to a coffee shop for a few hours, I can do the heaviest of work at full brightness without even getting close to running out of juice. That said, while I do love the design, I’m very much excited to see where the design goes in the future as bezels get smaller and the familiar design language evolves.īattery - I can sum up the battery situation by mentioning that I very rarely bring the charger with me anywhere. Size - the design is nothing new for many however, some of us have been using thick and heavy MacBook Pro laptops over the years. Quick things I love about the MacBook Air M1 in general. Incredible speed and long-lasting battery are two of the standout improvements that the average person will notice. There is a ton of information on this out there and you’re likely already familiar enough if you’re watching this video but to summarize quickly, the M1 is Apple’s first effort at ditching Intel processors for their own system on a chip. I will try to explain how it serves my needs and why it impresses me so that you can see how my experiences might compare to your needs. Question: Can a $1000-$1400 computer compete with high-end Intel Macs / PCs? And now I want to share so that my experience can be a source for others. Graphisoft made a statement but I was skeptical. ![]() When I was trying to figure out whether or not the MacBook Air with Apple Silicon could serve my needs as an Archicad user, the resources to make that decision were relatively few. “If you don’t make stuff, there is no stuff.” - Elon Musk. If anybody else has experience with the new Macs, I'd be interested to hear your thoughts as well :) Anyways, hope it's helpful and I'm happy to answer and questions I didn't cover if I'm able to. ![]() ![]() It's in a precarious position now with rumors of 14" and 16" Pro machines coming soon but still relevant because I'm sure they'll cost wayyy more. Hopefully I covered stuff that others might find helpful if you've been thinking about this machine too. I've been trying to do this for weeks and never could get timing to work out. So I created a blog and my first Youtube video (cue disclaimer that it's probably awkward and embarrassing and making a video is hard) to talk about the Macbook Air with Apple Silicon and using Archicad 24. ![]()
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