- Every good trick deserves a treat — prizes for the top entries!
- Need a helping hand to install the library update?
- Frequently Asked Questions
Dear Community members and especially pet moms & dads,
We are glad to announce a new Community contest: the ArchiPET challenge! We open our gallery to your favorite projects featuring our new Archicad Library objects. This is your chance to showcase your designs and your spot-on use of our expanded library - of course, always with a sparkle of creativity!
Your task is to submit 1–3 views featuring the new 2D people/animals library objects released for Archicad 29, plus a short description (2–3 sentences) explaining how they interact with the space you designed. Why is this space special for them? Optionally, you can include your own pet by uploading a custom image into the object 😼
Format of the image(s): PNG or JPG, minimum 1000 px width.
We encourage users from every region to join our gallery, but please post the description in English. We want to make sure the global community can understand your submission.
Every good trick deserves a treat — prizes for the top entries!
Our jury will select the challenge highlights to award:
- Invitation to a roundtable with product manager @Magdolna Marosvari and designer @Karola Menyhart to talk workflows, use cases, and behind-the-scenes of the library developments.
- For those of you who add your own pets as a custom image in the new objects, we will select up to 5 pets from the winning entries (birds, cats, or dogs) to be included in the official Archicad library.
- Exclusive Graphisoft Learn perks: 3 months of Learn Archicad! or 50% discount on BIM Manager/BIM Coordinator programs. Local conditions apply.
- Global spotlight: Promotion of selected works on Graphisoft’s official social media channels, Insights blog, and an exclusive Community badge in your profile!
Need a helping hand to install the library update?
Step 1: Load the objects into your project
Open Archicad → File → Libraries and Objects → Library Manager → Add, then select the packages you're interested in (for example, People)
Step 2: Browse and place the objects
Once the library is loaded, you can explore the available people and animals directly from the Object tool.
Choose your favorite 2D person or pet and place it into your scene — on a terrace, next to furniture, or interacting with people. The collection is designed to help you quickly add life and character to your model.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can participate? Can I join as a student?
Everyone is welcome to participate in the challenge! You will need Archicad version 28 or newer. If you are new to Archicad or do not have an Archicad license, you can get free, 30-day access to Archicad by visiting this page: Try Archicad – Graphisoft. And if you’re a student, you can register for a free student license.
Do I need a Graphisoft ID to enter the challenge?
Yes, you need a Graphisoft ID to enter the Community portal and submit your image(s). Join us by clicking on the profile icon in the upper right corner. You’ll find detailed instructions on how to register here.
When is the submission deadline?
We are open to submissions until March 15, 2026, 11:59 PM CET.
Can I submit more than one entry?
Yes, you are welcome to submit as many entries as you feel inspired to! But we ask you to please submit all entries from the same Community account, so we don't award multiple prizes to the same person.
How can I get started with Archicad?
We have two series of articles to help you get started: Archicad Quick Tour and Archicad Basics.
For online training materials, visit Graphisoft Learn. Our free New to Archicad course will teach you the fundamentals, and our YouTube channel has more content for tips, advanced techniques and case studies.
Can Graphisoft employees also participate in the Challenge?
Yes, but the prizes are awarded only to non-Graphisoft employees and partners!
If you can't find the answer to your question here, start a thread on Our Community forum. We'll get back to you as soon as we can.
Good luck to all challengers. We can’t wait to see your ideas popping in!
Graphisoft Community Team
