Architectural Design school training courses in Boston, MA (public, in-house or online)

Through a variety of two- and three-dimensional design projects, students are introduced to the fundamental theories and principles of architectural design, including the evolution and development of architectural form generated by user/owner requirements, site studies, structural systems, spatial organization and relationships, circulation, massing, building technologies, economic considerations, codes, and related planning considerations. The use and development of graphic problem-solving and ...

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Syllabus



Getting Started
■Using the Interface
■Using AEC Tools
■Adding and Modifying Walls
■Working with Doors, Windows, and Openings
■Creating and Modifying Spaces
■Creating Details

Tools and Utilities
■Layering in AutoCAD Architecture
■Changing Object Display
■Modifying a Design

More Architectural Drawing Tools
■Working with Column Grids and Structural Members
■Working with Stairs and Railings
■Creating and Modifying R...

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This course is recommended for all architects and building design professionals. At its most fundamental level, AutoCAD Architecture allows two separate approaches to project design; Conceptual Design (using simple architectural shapes to form an exterior model of your building project), and Design Development (jumping right into the project with walls, doors and windows). These approaches can be used together as complementary design methods, or they can be used separately. This course will focu...

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