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History:
Archetype was released in May 2001 and the first installation was in a medium sized Architectural office in Glasgow, Scotland. In a few months Archetype had been installed in a number of major design offices, including local authorities, architects and consulting engineers, in the central belt of Scotland. It became clear that Archetype did not have any competition in terms of the low cost, range of functionality and ease of use. At the end of the first year Archetype had recruited dealers in England and Ireland and was selling software throughout the UK and Southern Ireland.
Archetype is now more than six years old and has sold more than 3,800 copies of its software. It now has dealers in Ireland, Australia, Dubai, Hong Kong and India and computer dealers in other countries are showing an interest in selling its software.
Archetype Software Limited does not sell its software directly but relies entirely on its dealers to sell the software and to undertake sales and marketing activities such as advertising, exhibitions and conferences. Archetype dealers are required to demonstrate sufficient ability to demonstrate, install, train and support the software to Archetype's high standards. This usually requires a mix of technical skills and an understanding of their clients' businesses. Dealer training provides a thorough, in depth understanding of the software and includes technical and sales training.
Founder Alec James:
Archetype the company was founded in April 2001 by its current managing director Dr Alec James. Dr James has a wealth of experience of working with Architects, Engineers and computers. From the early days of using computers as glorified calculators and the introduction of the first CAD systems, to the modern day design office environment.
His experiences include: -
- First degree in Building Technology
- Site engineer for a large construction company
- Structural design engineer in a local authority
- PhD in building acoustics
- Development of his own computer programs for the design of heating, ventilation, acoustic and lighting systems for buildings.
- Development of his own 3D CAD program before PC CAD became available and years before AutoCAD arrived on the scene.
- Teaching design students computing in general and CAD in particular. Formerly Professor of Computing at the Mackintosh School of Architecture, a joint department of Glasgow University and Glasgow School of Art.
- Acting as CAD consultant for many practices.
- IT Director and R&D Director for a number of CAD suppliers.
- IT Manager for a large Architectural practice
- Development of add-ons for Autocad design and drafting. A system called
- Cadvantage is still in use in many offices.
- Development of software for Facilities Management and Geographic Information Systems. Customising CAD systems and attaching the CAD drawings to databases.
- Development of systems for design offices for the management of contacts, documents, drawings, job costs, staff, etc.
- Development of the Archetype system for design offices.
Main office:
Archetype's registered office is located in Glasgow at
26 Golf View
Bearsden
Glasgow
Scotland
G61 4HJ
and can be contacted at through our contact page.
Other Software:
Archetype Software Limited also develop bespoke software for a range of
applications including, but not limited to:
- Facilities management including:
° Maintenance of facilities
° Booking of rooms and facilities with associated catering and equipment management
° Hot desking
° Planned preventative maintenance
° Asset register - Automation of office procedures including:
° Quality standards
° Document production and management
Thomas James
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