Thomas A. Bormann
Thomas A. Bormann is founder and principal of Bormann International Inc.
He started his career as an architect in Germany and ran his own office for several years, specializing in the renovation and alteration of existing buildings.
"Those projects are always a challenge and the good thing is, there is at least a 95% chance of an ideal solution. To be able to find that one, bring it to reality and make the clients happy on the way, that is what inspires me in my work", Thomas reveals to us.
Thomas was trained in charcoal, pencil and ink, preparing his drawings on paper, like architects and master builders did it for over 2,500 years. But in 1997 he realized that it is time to adjust his tools to modern technology and jumped on 'the digital wagon': He decided to learn ArchiCAD - one of the first and most-advanced BIM applications - and implemented it in his own office. That changed his profession and as you will see, his life.
In 2000 he moved to the USA and since then, coached and supported successfully 40+ offices in their transition to BIM. Over the years Thomas became a well-respected ArchiCAD trainer, BIM expert and BIM advisor.
If you like to find out more about Thomas' architectural work, check out his website at <https://thomasbormann.weebly.com>.
He started his career as an architect in Germany and ran his own office for several years, specializing in the renovation and alteration of existing buildings.
"Those projects are always a challenge and the good thing is, there is at least a 95% chance of an ideal solution. To be able to find that one, bring it to reality and make the clients happy on the way, that is what inspires me in my work", Thomas reveals to us.
Thomas was trained in charcoal, pencil and ink, preparing his drawings on paper, like architects and master builders did it for over 2,500 years. But in 1997 he realized that it is time to adjust his tools to modern technology and jumped on 'the digital wagon': He decided to learn ArchiCAD - one of the first and most-advanced BIM applications - and implemented it in his own office. That changed his profession and as you will see, his life.
In 2000 he moved to the USA and since then, coached and supported successfully 40+ offices in their transition to BIM. Over the years Thomas became a well-respected ArchiCAD trainer, BIM expert and BIM advisor.
If you like to find out more about Thomas' architectural work, check out his website at <https://thomasbormann.weebly.com>.
Link to Architectural Projects
ARCHITECTURAL BACKGROUND
2001 International Associate AIA
2000 Relocated to USA
1997 Introduced ArchiCAD as BIM tool in his office
1994-2000 Own Architectural Office in Wiesbaden, Germany
1993 Licensed as Architect/Interior Architect at AKH, Germany
SENIOR BIM CONSULTANT
2001 - 2019 BIM Consulting and ArchiCAD Training: Implementing ArchiCAD or improving the use of BIM and other OpenBIM related applications in 40+ offices in the greater Seattle Metro area/Pacific Northwest.
2009 Graphisoft Registered Consultant
Continuing Education: Regular attendance of national and international conferences & workshops to improve skills and knowledge base
Character: Respected as very knowledgeable, thorough & organized, responsive, innovative, detailed and dependable among clients and within industry.
2001 International Associate AIA
2000 Relocated to USA
1997 Introduced ArchiCAD as BIM tool in his office
1994-2000 Own Architectural Office in Wiesbaden, Germany
1993 Licensed as Architect/Interior Architect at AKH, Germany
SENIOR BIM CONSULTANT
2001 - 2019 BIM Consulting and ArchiCAD Training: Implementing ArchiCAD or improving the use of BIM and other OpenBIM related applications in 40+ offices in the greater Seattle Metro area/Pacific Northwest.
2009 Graphisoft Registered Consultant
Continuing Education: Regular attendance of national and international conferences & workshops to improve skills and knowledge base
Character: Respected as very knowledgeable, thorough & organized, responsive, innovative, detailed and dependable among clients and within industry.
"Thomas, I appreciate your dedication for being one of our first and most successful Registered Consultants!"
Viktor Varkonyi, CEO Graphisoft HU
BIM PROJECT EXPERIENCE (selected)
2013-2017 BIM-Implementation at APD
2013 -2016 BIM-Implementation at WAU
2008 Ridgecrest Development w/Kennan Meyer Architects
2005 KYT w/Krause Designs
2001 ILWU Local 142 w/Jaso-Ludvisken
2000 KCMC w/ Zeit+Raum, Lahmeyer Intl, DFS
1997-2000 BIM-Implementation at Th. Bormann, Architect
LECTURES & WEBINARS
2019 BIM Implementierung nach OpenBIM Standard in Nord Amerika 2001-2018: OpenBIM Forum, Luzern CH
2017 How BIM enhances FM: Youtube Video
2016 BIM Implementation @ WAU- KCMC: Youtube Video
2011 The Constructability Review-VDC in Pre-Construction: Blue Book Event, Seattle WA
2010 The Critical Path of BIM Implementation: Graphisoft Webcast
2009 BIM Implementation - What is different? AIA Seattle Chapter
2013-2017 BIM-Implementation at APD
2013 -2016 BIM-Implementation at WAU
2008 Ridgecrest Development w/Kennan Meyer Architects
2005 KYT w/Krause Designs
2001 ILWU Local 142 w/Jaso-Ludvisken
2000 KCMC w/ Zeit+Raum, Lahmeyer Intl, DFS
1997-2000 BIM-Implementation at Th. Bormann, Architect
LECTURES & WEBINARS
2019 BIM Implementierung nach OpenBIM Standard in Nord Amerika 2001-2018: OpenBIM Forum, Luzern CH
2017 How BIM enhances FM: Youtube Video
2016 BIM Implementation @ WAU- KCMC: Youtube Video
2011 The Constructability Review-VDC in Pre-Construction: Blue Book Event, Seattle WA
2010 The Critical Path of BIM Implementation: Graphisoft Webcast
2009 BIM Implementation - What is different? AIA Seattle Chapter
