MEP Designer Studio

User-friendly design solution for MEP engineers

MEP Designer simplifies BIM adoption for MEP engineers, offering an intuitive, integrated solution within Archicad or as a standalone tool.

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Four people, wearing safety helmets discuss plans at a construction site. Buildings rise in the background as a laptop displaying technical drawings sits on the table in front of them.

It removes the steep learning curve typical of BIM software, enabling MEP engineers to shift smoothly from traditional 2D or 3D CAD workflows to BIM—boosting efficiency, collaboration, and design quality.

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A 3D architectural cutaway of a multi-story building shows the interior structure, wooden roof framework, rooms, and adaptable HVAC ducts and utility lines in blue and red, highlighting the building’s flexible mechanical and structural systems.

The one-model approach enables MEP experts to create and edit models quickly and intuitively. MEP Designer supports multiple views, isolated zones, track views, segment-level edits, and effortless cross-floor routing adjustments, making complex changes simple.

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Screenshot of MEP Designer being run on a laptop, symbolizing its cross-platform use without compromise.

MEP Designer runs smoothly on both Windows and macOS, giving users the freedom to work on their preferred platform without compromise.

A 3D-rendered modern two-story house with large windows, wood accents, and a covered balcony is shown in a sleek presentation. A user interface on the right displays preview images labeled Outside, Garden view, and Living room. Trees and blue sky frame the scene.

Present with impact and close deals faster using BIMx Pro’s portable 3D models, designed for real-time feedback, instant approvals, and engaging interactive walkthroughs.

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What’s included in the subscription plan

MEP Designer simplifies BIM adoption for engineers with an intuitive, comprehensive solution that includes:

  • Easy-to-learn parametric 3D modeling tools tailored for MEP design
  • Automated documentation
  • Smart, customized routing options
  • Built-in pipe and duct sizing for heating, cooling and ventilation
  • And many more…
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Collaborative BIM server for local teamwork. Perfect for office-based teams using local servers.

  • BIMcloud Server to host projects and libraries
  • BIMcloud Manager for settings and permissions
  • MFA for IT security
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Unify project communication with a single BIMx file across mobile and desktop platforms.

  • Hyper-linked 2D drawings and 3D models with element-level data
  • Project revisioning with markups for team collaboration
  • Cloud service to host, update and share models
  • And many more…
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Graphisoft Learn

Live and on-demand training

Provides innovative, flexible learning programs to help you master Graphisoft solutions. Skill up quickly with on-demand and live training sessions designed for all levels.

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Graphisoft Community

Forums, Articles, Challenges and more

Get expert help, connect with peer users, easily share solutions, and access unique content created by Graphisoft experts inside and outside the company.

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Graphisoft Support

Technical support, troubleshooting

Tap into the knowledge of dedicated support from Graphisoft, and overcome any technical obstacles. You can always count on us, so you never feel alone.

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Frequently asked questions

GENERAL

The MEP Designer Studio subscription is a licensing option that provides access to the MEP Designer product, enabling users to create and manage mechanical, electrical, and plumbing designs integrated with Archicad. It includes cloud-based licenses tied to your Graphisoft account and supports flexible workflows for MEP modeling and coordination.

  • Standard commercial MEP Designer in your local language — Standalone desktop app for macOS and Windows.  
  • Local Teamwork with BIMcloud Basic.
  • Subscription services and benefits — Maximize the value of your subscription with exclusive tools, training, support, and services such as the BIMx Pro and AI Visualizer. 
  • No cloud-based collaboration solutions like BIMcloud SaaS. 
  • No access to cloud-based tools except AI Visualizer. 
  • Only basic architectural modelling capabilities.

TECHNICAL SUPPORT, COMPATIBILITY, UPDATES

MEP Designer Studio subscription users will have access to local technical support lines.

The MEP designer toolkit is no longer included in the Archicad Studio subscription; it requires its own license or an Archicad Collaborate subscription.

Naturally, subscription products provide more frequent updates for license holders because they allow more agile delivery of innovation and bug fixes.  This, however, doesn’t mean “forced” updates—the control (and responsibility) of updating remains with you.  This also supports users who prefer to keep their differently licensed MEP Designer on the same build to ensure compatibility. 

BIMCLOUD OPTIONS

BIMcloud Basic can be used by any MEP Designer and Archicad user who needs basic collaboration and communication between team members.  This solution is included with MEP Designer and allows the user to install it on a dedicated in-house server. In contrast, BIMcloud Software as a Service is an excellent solution for any size firm that wants to collaborate via the cloud and eliminate the expense of in-house hardware and IT while enjoying the benefits of high-speed servers and backed-up data.  Not to mention additional features like mark-ups in BIMx. Find more details in the comparison list.

You can buy standalone BIMcloud SaaS licenses/subscriptions separately or purchase Archicad Collaborate.