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Top Architecture Computer Programs to Learn
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items Recommended Architectural Programs to learn for scholarships and architectural firm work.
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BIM & CAD
BIM & CAD
⭐Almost all firms will rely on you to already know or learn Autodesk services, especially Revit. Revit is a BIM (Building Information Modeling) software for 3D visualizing plans.
Download Autodesk Revit | Revit Free Trial Available | Student Discount
⭐Autocad is a CAD (Computer-Aided Design) software mainly used for 2D blueprinting and detail planning. Firms will expect you to be proficient in this software, as alot of architecture now rely on its programming.
Download AutoCAD | AutoCAD Free Trial | Autodesk
⭐Most firms will expect you to know this one. Interface is easy to learn and is a know favorite for 3D modeling and designing for renders.
Download Sketchup | 3D Design Software | Website (free) & Download Available | Student Plans Available
Rayon Design is a up and coming BIM software known for team planning of 2D plans, sections, and details. Not many firms use this now, but its quick and easy to learn. It great for simplifying ideas and the beginning stages of note taking and sketchin...
Download Rayon Design | Website & Download available | Free program
Used in many schools for it's diverse use of any subject, from furniture design, architectural planning, car modeling, etc. Not used in many firms, but a good introduction to a CAD software. Good for rendering aswell
Download Rhinoceros 3D | Student Plans Available