Enscape is engineered to leverage the shared memory architecture of Apple’s M1, M2, and M3 chips, resulting in remarkably fast render times without scorching your laptop.
Enscape for Mac does not support AMD or NVIDIA external GPUs via Thunderbolt on Apple Silicon. You are entirely dependent on Apple’s unified memory architecture.
MacBook Air (2020+), MacBook Pro (2021+), iMac (2021+), Mac mini (2020+), or Mac Studio. enscape archicad mac
Close Archicad before starting. Open the downloaded .pkg file and follow the on-screen prompts. The installer automatically detects compatible Archicad versions installed on your Mac.
How does Enscape actually feel on a Mac? We tested Archicad 28 with a 400MB residential BIM model (1,200 objects, full landscaping, interior furniture). Enscape is engineered to leverage the shared memory
To deploy Enscape successfully, your system must match or exceed the following specifications verified by the official Chaos System Requirements Documentation :
Enscape lives inside Archicad. When you change a wall thickness, move a window, or change a material in Archicad, the change is reflected immediately in the Enscape viewport. MacBook Air (2020+), MacBook Pro (2021+), iMac (2021+),
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Artlantis and Cinema 4D (via the Exchange Add-on) are also compatible with Archicad on Mac, but neither offers Enscape’s real-time, fully integrated workflow.
| Component | Minimum Requirement | Recommended | |-----------|--------------------|--------------| | Processor | Apple M1 | Apple M1 Pro / M1 Max or M2/M3 Pro/Max | | Unified Memory | 16 GB | 32 GB or higher | | macOS Version | Ventura or later | Latest stable version | | Storage | SSD with free space | Fast internal SSD | | Internet | Stable connection (for asset library loading) | High-speed broadband |