Architectural design and visualization on a Mac?

Hello everyone,
My first computer was a Mac and I had many models and have always been an apple fan, but I studied and worked in architecture and was forced to switch to PC because where I lived the standard was Autodesk software. Then I got into architectural visualization and 3D Studio Max was bought by Autodesk as well. I have wanted to switch back to Mac for many years now but I just haven't seen any way of doing it. So my first question is: Is there any software for the Mac that matches autodesk software such as Architecture 2008, Revit and 3D Studio Max?
The second question is: now that you can run Windows XP and Vista on a Mac, could I use software such as 3D Studio Max reliably on a Mac? (I saw on their website a little note that specifically says apple computers running windows are not supported, why not? What happens if you do? http://usa.autodesk.com/adsk/servlet/index?siteID=123112&id=5659453__)
And the last question is: does anyone know if Autodesk is planning to ever release their architecture software to work directly on Mac OS?
Thanks to all in advance.

Hi Roger,
First, of all thanks so much for answering my question. It has been hard to find out this information. I will definitely look into and try out ArchiCad.
Roger Green wrote:
ArchiCad is a superb, very powerful building modelling program which uses the idea of a single building model from which you take all your 2D drawings such as plans, sections, elevations details, schedules and so on, but because you model the building, the 3D tools also allow you to produce high quality visualisations, renderings, and movies. <</div>
By what you tell me, it sounds that ArchiCad has been doing for some time now what Autodesk just recently issued as Building Information Modeling (BIM) on its Revit software.
Roger Green wrote:
...and you can also export to a number of rendering programs. <</div>
Could you please give more detail about this? Is there any rendering program to which you can create a live reference and update the files after you change them in ArchiCad? Are there any rendering programs that work with rendering engines such as Mental Ray or V Ray?
I just found out that Autodesk makes a version of Maya that runs on OS. Have you tried rendering architectural models with Maya?
Roger Green wrote:
I hope that this helps you to ditch the PC and get a proper computer! <</div>
It is sure a step in the right direction! Thanks again Roger.
If there are any other architects out there working with Macs I would also appreciate your thoughts on the matter.
Esteban

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