Some useful information  and links

Free Software for Students

ArchiCAD Student Version Free 30-day download. Free full year extensions can be applied for till the end of studies.

Autodesk Student Version Software Free for students- include a print banner making the software unsuitable for professional or commercial use.

Bentley Student Server Students need to get an access code to download software and access online training material from their school administration.

Vectorworks

Free Trial/ Demo software

Bentley

Revit 30 day trial

ArchiCAD Professional 30 day trial

Vectorworks

Learning

Revit 2012 User's Guide

Revit 2012 Architecture Beginner's Guide

Autodesk Certification

ArchiCAD Tutorials

BIM Objects

Arcat Bim Objects

Reed Construction Data

Smart BIM

Free Tools

Sketchup BIM tools

Autodesk Green Building Studio: Free web based service for Autodesk subscription users only.  Autodesk® Green Building Studio® web-based energy analysis software can help architects and designers perform whole building analysis, optimize energy efficiency, and work toward carbon neutrality earlier in the design process. With faster, more accurate energy analysis of building design proposals, architects and designers can work with sustainability in mind earlier in the process, plan proactively, and build better.