The Only 5 (Free) CAD Block Sites You’ll Ever Need
The best free CAD block sites and libraries for 2D architectural drawing and drafting.
In this post we describe the process behind creating a concept model and look at the various types and methods that can be used.
9 Ways To Help You Be A Successful Architect
Here we look at 9 methods that help to make architects successful, and discuss exactly what contributes to a good and well conceived project.
How to Develop an architectural design concept
In this post we look at how to develop an architecture concept and the routes that can be taken to create one...
How To Survive An Architecture Crit
The infamous architecture crit can be a very uncertain and nervous period to even the most senior of students in architecture school, but we believe there are several key tips, principles and actions you can take to help ensure it goes as well...
Guide To Finding The Best Architecture School For You
Finding the right architectural school is in most circumstances the first and most important initial step towards being an architect, and we hope this guide can help you…
17 Steps To Improve Your Architecture Design Skills
In this post we present 17 steps to help improve your architectural design process and concept development that you can implemented straightway...
20 Photoshop Tips for Architects
Photoshop is the architects go to tool for image creation and editing, but for those just starting out or looking to further develop their skills and knowledge in the program, it can be difficult to know where to start and what to learn....
The Best Architecture & Design Blogs
Architecture & design blogs help to keep us up to date with the current design trends, technologies and regulations within our industry and so here is a selection of our favourite (and best) websites.
(Architecture) Site Analysis - An Introduction
(Architectural) site analysis provides the foundation for strong, simple and well-established Architecture design concepts. Here we provide an introduction into site analysis covering what you should be looking for, why is so important, and how it should be used.
What Is An Architect & How To be One
Here we will define and explain what an architect actually is, who can be one, what it means, and provide a general overview of the profession.
What To Wear To an Architectural Interview
Advice on how to plan your outfit and what to correctly wear to your architecture interview.
Christmas Gifts for Architects and Students
A selection of the most interesting and original gift ideas that make the perfect Christmas or birthday presents for architects and architectural students in 2018.
How to Find Architectural Ideas
In this article we provide several of our favourite methods and techniques that we have, and still do use to help generate architectural ideas and concepts.
The architecture design brief is a key document in the procurement of a project and so here we discuss what exactly one is, why they are important and how to use and write one…
31 Essential Tools for Architecture Students
Here we provide a shopping list of the equipment we feel is the most necessary for any architectural student about to start architecture school...
This post explains how to develop and draw an architectural floor plan from beginning to end, and provides some helpful tips and methods to make drawing your plans more efficient and look even better!
A look at what architects wear to work, how to appropriately dress like one, and how to dress like an architecture student...
Computer Monitor Guide For Architects & Designers
Architects and designers spend a huge amount of time in front of their computer screens, and rely heavily on what the monitor is displaying and how the colours, brightness and contrasts are presented...
As the role of the architect is ever changing, so are the skills required to be one, but the diverse skill sets learnt in architecture school and when in practice don't just have to be focused on being a singular architect...
The Best (2018) Computers For Architectural Students & Architects
A look at the best PC's, laptops and Apple Mac's for architecture students, architects, and architectural visualisation and rendering. This guide covers the best computers for architectural CAD work, 3D modelling, Rendering and Graphic work for students and professionals.
In this post we cover the frequently asked question “what does an architect do?” where we will look at What an architect does on a typical day, What is the architect role...
"Located in its headquarters in London at 66 Portland Place, RIBA (the Royal Institute of British Architects) was founded in 1837, and is the UK's chartered body for architecture..."
How to use Pinterest to its maxim benefit for architects and those working within the creativeindustry.
Being an Architectural Assistant
In this post we take a look at what it is like to be an architecture assistant, who is and how to be one, what does an architectural assistant do? how much does one make? and the skills required
What is an Architectural Concept?
In architecture a concept gives the architect a clear direction and framework for making their design decisions; it provides a methodology to the thinking process...
Architecture Site Analysis Diagrams and Symbols
One of the most effective methods of site analysis presentation is to include a map based diagram or drawing, with graphic and symbol overlays to show the sites characteristics and features...
How To Prepare For An Architecture Crit & Presentation
In this post we want to highlight the key areas for preparing for an architecture crit and/or presentation …we are here to help!
25 Photoshop Shortcuts For Architects
There is no denying the speed and efficiency that keyboard short-cuts bring to the usability of computer software, and non-more so than in architecture...
Architecture Site Analysis Checklists
Here we have provided two architecture site analysis checklists that firstly cover all of the primary areas of the site analysis process and secondly, provide a checklist outlining what to assess during your first site visit.
(Architecture) Site Analysis - Evaluating Your Site Visit
Using your architectural site analysis, the site now becomes the generator for your architectural concept development and should be used to shape and develop your design decisions throughout the process.
(Architecture) Site Analysis - Desktop Study
An (Architectural) site analysis desktop study helps to highlight the key and most important areas of your site prior to your site visit, enabling you to produce the best architectural site analysis research and presentation diagrams. This is proven to aid in the development of architectural concepts and design.
"The ARB (Architects Registration Board) is an independent statutory body established under the ‘Architect’s act 1997’ by parliament to regulate the architect’s profession in the UK."
(Architecture) Site Analysis - The Site Visit
Here we will cover everything you need to know about of how to approach your first site visit to a new architectural project, and what to do when physically there...
21 Architectural Concept Ideas
Here we provide a list of 21 architecture concept ideas that can be used as starting points for your conceptual development and help steer you in the right direction as your architecture project develops…
23 of the Best LEGO Architecture Sets
A selection of the best LEGO architecture sets for architects, architectural students, or for people who just like LEGO and architecture!...
Surviving Your First Semester in Architecture School
Here we share 12 tips to surviving your first semester of architecture school, that we hope will help you to prepare, succeed and may be even get ahead....
Is Architecture & Being An Architect Worth It?
We are often asked if we think architecture or being an architect is "worth it", and whether you have, or currently are studying the subject …this is worth a read
The Ultimate Guide To Starting Architecture School
Here we offer advice to new and prospective architecture students that are just starting or at least thinking about embarking on the fantastic journey towards becoming an architect...
How To Avoid Overheating In Your Buildings
In this post we are going to discuss how to prevent overheating in buildings through bringing in and integrating solar control methods during the architectural design process ...we all need to learn this
Computer Mouse Guide For Architects, Architecture Students & Designers (2018)
There are a lot of cheap and ill performing computer mice out there …even with good reviews, and so here we’ll take a look of what we feel are the best performing and suitable options for architects and students...
When referring to the software and digital tools architects use on a daily basis, Photoshop usually comes in a close second to the usual choice of CAD and 3D architecture programs...
(Architecture) Site Analysis - Presentation
A look at how to present architectural site analysis, whether it be for a presentation, to your peers, a critique or to a client, being able to successfully communicate your site analysis and research is an important part of the process....
Our Top Architecture Visualisation and Presentation Blogs
Architecture visualisation has become a large part of our industry with many architects and architectural students being equally skilled and interested in both disciplines. Architectural presentation and representation has never been more important and is often the difference between winning and losing a project.
"The RIBA plan of work was revised in 2013 and comprises of eight separate work stages that each address a required phase of a construction projects progression"