Student Guide

Study aid for both students and young architects, offering tutorials, tips, guides and resources.

Architecture Portfolio Size: What is the standard?

The size of an architecture portfolio can vary depending on several factors…

Benefits of an online architecture portfolio

Why you need an Online Architecture Portfolio

Creating an online portfolio has never been more accessible or cost-effective…

21 Tips on building a successful online architecture portfolio

Online architecture portfolios are becoming more popular and common place in interviews and job applications…

Writing About Architecture: 10 tips to becoming a better writer

In an increasingly complex and technical industry, it is more important than ever for architects to have strong writing skills…

Architecture portfolio cover pages: Tips for creating a successful introduction to your work

A successful cover page should entice its audience to pick up and read your portfolio, and above all else provide a small glimpse into the type of applicant you are…

Graduate Architecture Portfolios: How to make yours stand out in a sea of competition

The architecture industry is competitive, with a relatively small pool of non-architects compared to the number of architects seeking employment. This can make it challenging for young professionals…

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Architecture Portfolio Examples: Find your creative spark and get inspired!

By seeking inspiration from other successful portfolios, you can create a boby of work that stands out and effectively communicates your strengths and capabilities…

Photorealistic Rendering: What is it and how can we use it?

Photorealistic rendering is the process of creating digital images that closely resemble real-life photographs…

Shapes in Architecture

Shapes in architecture play a crucial role in the design and appearance of a building…

Understanding Building Typology

Understanding building typologies can help architects to make better informed design decisions…

What is an Architectural Site Plan?

Here we explore the different types of site plans that may be used in different situations, and discuss the importance of…

Architecture Internship Portfolio: A Complete Guide

When presenting your architecture internship portfolio, it’s important to make a strong first impression and convince the reviewer that it is worth their time to go through your portfolio in detail…

Architecture Competition Boards – Creating an award winning layout

Creating and organizing your architecture competition boards is crucial for the success of a project presentation and can make or break an architecture competition entry…

Architecture Work Samples – Everything you need to know

Some of the most effective portfolios are those that are able to convey key design ideas and concepts with a minimal number of drawings and images…

Finding the Best Architecture Fonts – 12 of our Favorite Typefaces

A good or bad font can make or break a presentation…

What is an Architecture Concept?

A concept is an idea, thought or notion that forms the backbone and foundation of a design project

The 12 Best Architecture Podcasts

Who doesn’t love a good architecture podcast?! Whether you listen whilst working, on a commute, or when you’re in the gym, podcasts have the ability to both…

Red line Drawings – The secret to a smooth design process

During the design and construction phase of a project, there are multiple instances when a member of the design team is handed over a set of drawings to be reviewed…

Understanding Architecture Case Studies

A case study (also known as a precedent study) is a means of finding relevant information about a project by examining…

Understanding Ordering Principles in Architecture

Predominately, we associate this creative process with being unbound and purely imaginative with no strict rules to constrain it. And while it is mostly true..

Space Planning in Architecture

Space planning is the laying out and determination of the intended uses of a space (or several spaces) in any architectural project. It should be carefully based upon…

Architecture Bubble Diagrams – How important are they?

Designing and conceptualizing a building is a long process. After the initial site and user analysis, one does not simply start off by making detailed plans.

The Best Render Plugins for SketchUp

We’ve brought together a list of our favorite tried and tested SketchUp rendering plugins based on output, workflow, and budget…

How to get the best out of your Photoshop renders

There are many different approaches to architectural rendering, but one thing remains the same – you’re going to need Photoshop at some point in the process!