Database

Architectural visualization techniques across V-Ray, Lumion, and Enscape including material creation, lighting strategies, and presentation workflows.

Core AutoCAD skills for architectural drafting including drawing tools, layer management, block creation, dimensioning standards, and plot configuration.

Navigating building codes and regulations including IBC provisions, ADA accessibility, fire safety requirements, zoning compliance, and egress design.

Production of architectural construction documents including plan organization, detail development, specification writing, and code compliance documentation.

Architectural project delivery methods including design-bid-build, design-build, CM at-risk, and IPD approaches along with contract structures, risk allocation, and team coordination.

Building Information Modeling in Revit covering family creation, view management, schedules, worksharing, and level of development standards.

NURBS modeling in Rhino and parametric design with Grasshopper including definition structure, data trees, and computational workflows for architecture.

Architectural modeling in SketchUp including push-pull workflows, component organization, extension ecosystem, and V-Ray rendering integration.

Structural engineering fundamentals for architects including load path analysis, preliminary beam and column sizing, foundation types, and seismic design considerations.

Sustainable architectural design including LEED certification, Passive House standards, energy modeling tools, daylighting strategies, and high-performance building envelope design.