How to start in Architecture and Industrial Design

This path is for anyone who wants to enter architectural design from scratch. It starts with technical drawing, then architectural design, then 3D modeling, and ends with visualization and presentation.

  1. 1

    AutoCAD

    Beginner

    Why here: Technical drawing is the foundation for the other programs, so the path starts with AutoCAD.

    After it you can: You can create and edit engineering drawings and prepare them for high-quality printing.

  2. 2

    Revit

    Beginner

    Why here: Once you can handle drawings, you move to Revit to design a full architectural project and link it with AutoCAD.

    After it you can: You can design walls, roofs, doors and windows and build a complete architectural project.

  3. 3

    3D Max

    Beginner

    Why here: 3ds Max comes next because it teaches you to build models, materials and lighting for interior and exterior design.

    After it you can: You can create 3D designs and set up materials and lighting for them.

  4. 4

    V-Ray for 3DS Max

    Intermediate

    Why here: V-Ray is added after 3ds Max because render settings need a finished scene to work on.

    After it you can: You can create realistic materials and lighting and render interior and exterior scenes with advanced render settings.

  5. 5

    Lumion Pro

    Beginner

    Why here: Lumion Pro comes last in the path to present the finished project in images and films.

    After it you can: You can produce panoramic images and films to present projects, and add natural environment elements to them.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need previous experience?
No. The AutoCAD course at the start of the path is for beginners and teaches the drawing tools from the basics.
If I already have a base in technical drawing, where do I start?
You can start at Revit if you know AutoCAD, or at 3ds Max if your goal is modeling and visualization.
What can I do at the end of the path?
You can carry out an architectural project from the drawing to a realistic model, then present it in panoramic images and films with Lumion Pro.

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