I just became an architect and I am relearning how to be an architect. Haha. Your videos helped me overcome so many things in pursue of this field. Thanks and cheers to you beautiful videos.
Would you do a video explaining the many programs used by architects (Autocad, Revit, SketchUp...) and comparing them? Maybe a tutorial for beginners also! Loved this video!
@@30by40 I find myself working hard to convert SketchUp to AutoCAD or trying to determine the best time to detach from SketchUp and start the 2D documents because I have not jumped into Revit. Do you have suggestions for workflow. A suggestion to include in this potential video.
@@boomhover1 hi man, I've been struggling to keep up in school exactly because of that..! SketchUp can't keep up with the rigour of AutoDesk. When one gets to the end of the Project and you want to deliver things by semester-end.. its just unbearable.. right ? I dont know if this will help you in any way... but what i did was.. pause a year.. and see what i could do about it..because i was getting very little sleep..and.. bad grades! The conclusion ? I've decided to ditch BOTH of those tools/softwares (i was never a great fan of either of them, anyway..) and.. switch to ArchiCAD and Rhino+Grasshopper. I actually dropped Adobe as well, and moved to Affinity. It's still too early to tell.. wether or not i am solid with ArchiCAD..but the Affinity tools are brilliant. I was already sketching in 3D from scratch.. with SketchUp ..so.. the transition to Rhino is pretty natural. (its engine with the command lines is similar to AutoCAD btw). When i have a clear idea of what i want to do.. i step into ArchiCAD. it's 'BIM enabled'.. and as you go from push-pull /extruding volumes in 3D, the 2D drawings are automatically generated, in parallel. It's a no brainer. Off course.. it's got a pretty different 'engine' compared to AutoCad..so it's not a perfect breeze all the way. it takes a learning curve, naturally. All in all..though.. i dont regret it. ANY tool is good once you give it enough time to minimally master it. In fact i am thinking of doing my own channel, in order to speak about these matters. 30X40 Design Workshop is a pretty good reference! cheers!
@@V4D2 Hi! I'll be looking forward to your channel as I'm also struggling a bit. I'm currently studying architecture ( I'm still in highschool though) and I have a hard time with these programs. We are mainly taught AutoCAD and SketchUp, but I would love to try other programs. Oh and I'm also interested in 3D modeling, VFX, making my own 3D assets etc. And I'm trying out various different programs ( like a lot lmao ). So yeah.... In conclusion, I want to do: -. Architecture ( I have a some experience in this, because I had an internship at an architecture office ) -. Making 3D assets, hard surface modeling, VFX and maybe sculpting ( I would love to work in the gaming industry ) So what I would like to ask: "Which programs should I specialize in and what are industry standards?" Oh and ps: The programs I've used and tried out are: -. AutoCAD -. SketchUp -. Lumion -. VRay ( I use this for SketchUp ) -. Blender -. Unreal Engine 4
@@reboa.i563 Hi dude, Where r u from ? Ok, quite an important moment of your life, it seems, as you want to go with a proper tool, so as to not waste time.. adapting later. That being said.. and i believe you already know this.. once you get the hang of these kinds of languages..they all sort of fall within the same basic approach. Two things : 1. You need to get a good understanding of EXACTLY what both the world of Architecture and the world of Gaming Industry , can offer you. (It's always hard to know what we want, but it really makes a difference to be totally updated on the worlds we want to dwelve into.. Afterall.. those are the things we choose to do and go about in our lives.. right ? More often than not, we project into an area of expertise, what we wish we could do, and paint that same industry with our vail of awesomeness... when in truth.. its not at all like that. You wanna get away from wishful-thinking, and although keeping your dreams very much Alive, stay grounded and focused on the Real !) 2. Decide for yourself if you want to work within the BIG mainstream industry, OR work in a smaller studio.. (There's Pros & Cons in each of them. ) So.. If you decide to going with Architecture.. move into BIM software without looking any further. 3D is a no-brainer, evidently. If you go with the Gaming Industry (and both worlds are not mutually exclusive, off course _ although you will probably choose one of them, sooner or later) try to be sure of what u like the most _ scenery, space, backgrounds, engine... OR character developing, and storytelling. This is fundamental. If i were in your shoes.. (let me say that again! _ if it was ME! ) i'd go with AutoDesk if i aim to stay in a BIG firm. That means AutoCAD, and specially REVIT.. and off course, Maya. 3DS is also very strongly imbedded in the industry..and is a good alternative. As is Cinema 4D. Btw, are you using Mac or PC ? If u prefer a smaller studio/company.. ArchiCAD is pretty great.. or Vectorworks, too. If you like Rhino, the VisualARQ plugIN for Architecture is pretty good too..and you get the plus of being able to work with Grasshopper..if you're into that sort of thing. The only rendering engines i have worked with are Vray and Artlantis.. and both of them are pretty cool. I dont want to talk about stuff that i have no experience with. i have been following Blender for years(!) and this latest 2.8 update looks very important..specially for real time rendering..in 3D Gaming Design. It is actually one of the most solid tools used in the Gaming Industry. I have never used it, properly though.. so i dont know if it would be any good for importing and exporting architecture models. Its not a native CAD tool, thats for sure. What i am pretty sure is that .. since you are still in highschool you are in the best moment of your life to _ Experiment ! And that..it seems.. is what you have been doing. Dont ever lose that. I just dont know enough about you to go any further. It seems you are at a crossroads between those two industries.. If you care to extend this.. and dont mind sharing your email address..here.. i'll email you. Hope this helps, Cheers from Portugal PS: I'm looking forward for my channel too..hehe.. but its not one of those easy to jump start things.. , i tell you.
When sitting at a meeting it feels good to have the latest, most powerful laptop. But the best tool for communication and identifying changes is a printout and a red pencil. Bring drawings in a carrying tube.
At 23 I decided to take a break from the school of architecture to follow my dream of owning a restaurant. After two very successful attempts in the last 4 years and a lot of hard work, I quit the restaurant industry only to finish what I initially started - architecture. You, with your channel, are an amazing catalyst for anyone too frightened by what’s coming up in the last 2 years of school (because every architecture student knows what a pain it is to finish). Congrats and major thanks from Romania! Cheers!
I'm an interior designer by day (and a devil in the evening). I am thinking to purchase Macbook pro 2019 15" with touchbar and this helped me so much. thank you.
I had CAD Drafting in “Archutorture” School in 1984. The entire class was working off one main frame computer. You had to back up what you did that day on a Floppy Disk that you carried in your backpack. Multiple floppy disks. When the computer went down, no one could work. If it went down during class, you would lose everything you were working on that day. Watching how many tools are available today. Seems like cheating. Two years to learn how to render. Perspectives. Now “click” look from any view. Add car, tree, person. Sun ,shade hours learning that. Have fun with all these tools at your disposal. Makes for better presentation. 35 years in the business. One thing I learned. You can be doing the best Architecture in the world. If you don’t have a client with money, its all for pleasure.
I'm a Scenic Designer and a professor at Southern Oregon University. I'm loving your videos especially the model building stuff as we do a lot of that too. I'll be sending a lot of my students your way this fall. Thanks for the beautiful work.
I'd like to share my "set-up". I intend to use it for grad school running very intense software. I got the Dell XPS 15 (9560). Its got an SSD, 16 gb ram, 4 gb of dedicated graphics, a 4k screen.. On paper its the best you can get for less money than a Mac. Revit, CAD and the whole Adobe suite runs smoothly. Also to note if you're thinking of getting a Mac, if you decide to use parallels or dual boot you'll have to partition (split) your ram, vram, and storage. That was the biggest con for me. Great vid Eric, keep it up!
nice build...love that dell machine...thanks for mentioning the partition issues...I do think there are ways to change the allocations based on what you're doing with VM, but as you point out it's something to consider and overall not ideal. thanks for sharing!
Im not an architect, but a big computer nut, and was very pleasantly surprised that you didn't just cop out and say "le mac is best" but actually went into the specifics, and kept it open to other possibilities.
New subscriber! We'll be studying Interior Architecture this coming fall semester. Thanks for this video because I'm looking for a new computer. Keep up the great work man.
I am an architect with hundreds and thousands of hours of computer work behind me and I can tell you - every word of advice in this video is solid. I wish youtube was around when I was in arch. school.
It would be awesome if you could make a video about the differences in the profession between an architect and a contractor, and things like that. Specially for those outside the US, we can get confused by watching the mainstream house fixing tv shows. You could include as well the process for getting an architecture professional license in the US, in other countries it may very well be different and that could be very interesting.
Bought and Built my own RIG (computer) 2-3 years back, thinking what components and specs I should pick for my Architecture work. Ended up spending 2-3months of forum research and asking. I ended up with a great build. If this video was out during that time, I think i would have save that 2-3 months of research time. Everything he mentioned and said are what I found out as well. Great job :)
Till now I am still using it as my main computer and still very fast. Like you said in your video, I chose the highest 4.0Ghz CPU (quad-core) over the Octa-Core CPU with i think 3.2Ghz during that time as I use more for 3d modeling, drafting and cad drawing, less for rendering. So like REVIT that utilize single-core, I chosen the higher Ghz cpu. And also a SSD with a HDD like you said in your video. So software runs smooth on SSD and big files from older project onto the HDD. I go with Rig over laptop as Rig is more powerful for the price and I used a Surface Pro for portability and bring my save project on a pendrive, surface pro is powerful enough for minimal changes if needed. Btw, your video is great and helpful for others looking to get their own computer.
Thank you!! I am a student and have been looking for a video like this specifically for architecture/design programs! Choosing the perfect laptop is alot more intimidating than I originally thought it would be! Great video, you explained everything so that I finally understand what I need. Subscribed!
I've been around architects and architecture - let's just say a long time - and I've never come across anyone who has been able to articulate (to the common man) proper strategies for architects and students alike to adhere to in their careers. Keep up your amazing videos and spread the knowledge as you do. Go well.
So far the best Architecture channel I've come across ... I'm glad it was worth my time...I'm an upcoming architect and this channel has really helped me... keep up with the great content .
hello!i just wanna say you are an inspiration to the architecture community. i learn a lot from your videos. please dont stop guiding us to the right path of being an inspiring future architects. (im a fresh archi graduate from the philippines 🤗)
As an architect and long time gamer I was about to adjust my monocle and spew my superior knowledge in the comment section...but this is actually a really well made video. I tip my hat in your general direction.
I used Windows at Technical School and University,... and also at my first office. But as soon as I opened my own firm I switched to Mac. AutoCAD LT for Mac, the Adobe suite of applications, Sketchup, DxO and all the software I need all work native to Mac. Buy the best desktop you possibly can. Period. Money well spent. My iMac desktop is 4+ years old, and no complaints or slow down yet. Buy the lightest laptop to compliment your beefy desktop computer. I use an iPad for site reports and some field work.
Great series of vids. About time there was a good architecture related channel. Kudos on this series. You've made it useful and interesting to professionals and students alike.
Extremely helpful video. Thank you, I felt extremely frustrated with choosing a new laptop for school. UNTIL I found your video, you my friend, are a wonderful human being
Its 2020 and still this video helped me alot I am student of architecture And you have been a great source of help and motivation for me Thanks alot Keep growing and doing great ❤ Lots of love and support from Nepal❤
WTF !!! Less than 24 HS to buy my Macbook Pro for the next .. 4 years? I watch the minute 5:58 and it was like "BOOM!" I was looking for something of 4 cores at all costs thinking it was the best. I'm a lucky guy! Haha! That is to say that if I'm not very fan of rendering nor to produce videos is better a dual core 3.1 ghz than a quad core 2.5 ghz This is the article on Computers and Architecture relating both worlds that isn't in any side. Very high content Eric, will help many people.
I've never seen such an equilibrium between technical and user experience for architects! I've looked all over TH-cam and found explanations way too Computer Engineering sided, that went in one year and out the other. And the majority of videos aimed at architects are way too simplistic. Dude, this video is the perfect balance between anything I needed here!!!!
Hello thanks lot from India I'm going to be a civil engineer in the upcoming two years. so thank you for helping me out to make a correct choice for my workstation setup. ❤️❣️💓
Starting of my architecture journey as a student this week and having absolutely zero experience with computers cause I was more of a nut for cars haha I found this extremely useful! It kinda reinforces what research I had done but also put it into an easier way of understanding which was amazing! Cheers
Surface Book and Surface Studio! GPU and i7 for rendering :) Surface Pen for annotating and sketching :) But for my next desktop, I'm getting a Ryzen I need many many threads for rendering!
The surface studio cpu is quite terrible it’s a i7 6700hq which is a MOBILE cpu and not even a desktop cpu and even worse it is last gen stuff! It’s still sky lake and not kabylake or coffee lake which means it is pretty outdated by today’s standards and even a low end i5 8400 beats the i7 6700hq by an order of magnitude. The gpu is btw a gtx 980m, a mobile chip again and not even a modern pascal architecture chip this gpu is not trash but it is worse than a gtx 1060. I wouldn’t recommend the surface studio for anything that needs serious computing power. All in ones in general tend to be quite overpriced. You should get a tower pc and buy a separate monitor instead. If space is an issue there are really good small form factor PCs like the MSI trident or vertex. Even the 900 dollar model with i5 8400 and gtx 1060 would perform a little better and you can use the money you save to buy like 3 high end 5k monitors or a new car.
Amazing how in a single video you have presented so clearly and succinctly concepts that before I found so vague and mysterious. Thank you so much for your work. +1 subscriber
Thank you so much. As a soon to be architecture student my family and I were extremely stressing about buying a good computer. This has helped us an incredible amount. Thanks ❤️.
:) I love the part saying how both Windows and Mac equally reliable stating that " you had major problems with both" and I have to agree. I am a mother who is trying to get back to architecture as it was before - of course this will never happen as I clearly just haven`t got the time, but I find theses videos extremely helpful. Clear, short and to the point. Thank you so much.
Vectorworks Landmark, SketchUp and photoshop are my go to software at the moment but looking to start video editing like yourself, maybe the mac, more research will tell.
I believe Vectorworks works on MAC as well. So based on the software you used, I would recommend a MAC as video editing is also better on MAC. Unless your main software is like REVIT (which I used) then a PC would be a better way to go. I used Bootcamp before, not the best to go with.
we use both. HP workstations, macbook pro laptops, HP mobile workstations. there isnt a limiting factor. the human side of the equation is what we think is the problem. the best most efficient tool is you. I always joke about it with interns. they ask me what they should buy. I tell them pencil 1.0, paper 1.0. and brain 1.0. some of them get the joke. personnaly i use a macbookpro and a windows desktop. programs are interchangeable so i dont feel any diff. oh yeah one thing i forgot a pc is a mac and a mac is a pc. its still all silicon which will crash at 3am 4 hours before a deadline for no reason... :0)
I use a PC for all architectural digitization, modeling construction documents and a MAC for all photo + graphics manipulation, video and writing. Great vid, again!
I love your videos...I am an Architect and i also teach Architecture. I always recommend your videos to my students, so they would appreciate and respect this profession...always great contents and tips..I love how you portray the life of an Architect in a very sleek way, from your tools to your work space, to how u think, everything seems very pristine...keep up the good content man!
I have designed timber frames for years and really appreciate you approach to the theory of living it not just doing it. It worked for me and a passion fulfilled
Great content. Excellent video. I love that you edit audio for more words per frame. I watched a car mechanic demo a part swap and was amazed how people will waste SO much time turning bolts in silence. You're a pro.
I need an architect in Austin, TX. ( I live in Houston) for my small shop/2nd home project. The slab is 25'x40' with planned Art & sculpture shop / studio on first floor and home on 2nd floor. Simple but efficient with small budget. Can you recommend how to find the right architect ? Thanks ! David Chiriboga
Thanks for not being an empty head Mapple boy and say the true story of those products: *they aren't easy to upgrade and also they're expensive for what they offer* thumb up just for that. But you forgot something important: for the price of a "high-end" -cof- Mapple sys, you can get a *true high end badass comp of any other brand or assembly one* and to notice that, you have to learn about hardware .
agree my friend...i did try to steer clear of the PC/MAC debate b/c it can be so polarizing...as I mentioned below: strong opinions, loosely held. pc/mac...both are tools for us to do our best work, right? the integrations I talk about near the end of the video (why I'm now using macs) have real value to my business though. so for us to be truly agnostic and weigh things equally those have to count for something. the upfront cost differences between systems can be made up in less than a week of billable time so from a business investment standpoint it's small numbers. and, some people want an audi, some a maserati. thanks for commenting...appreciate it...
Yea, I love my iphone, hate the proprietary aspects of beings "it's own". My windows builds ALWAYS outweigh the comparison because as the old saying ... Better built than bought. Now hence to each their own. I've used linux(Fedora and Red hat), windows, Mac and even google chrome books... So it's all about the quality of which one seeks and how their life is impacted when using their choice. Your comment wins man lol
im currently working on my undergraduate thesis and been wanting to learn what devices work best in terms of productivity and final output. this video helped me a lot in terms of considering my laptop purchase. thank you and keep up the good work!!
Maybe this is a late but, I would definitely upgrade the storage, I'm a mechanical engineering student using Solidworks (by using Windows on my Mac) and the 256 gb is mostly filled just with MacOS, Windows, and Solidworks. In terms of performance, I'm able to use it for small parts for assignments, but when it comes to large assemblies, I just use the computer lab.
It takes a bit of experience with software/hardware handling to realise what's the most needed for you and you've managed to sum it all up in one video. Thumbs up !
Hello just wanted to say thank you for all the info that you put out in your videos. As a college student your videos make me think about different aspects of design that my college hasn't taught me yet. It feels like I'm focusing on a BUILDING now as opposed to a form and space and its really benefiting my crits lately. Keep up the good work!
THANK YOU SO MUCH!! You have no Idea how much I've looked for a video that answers all my PC Spec questions from an Architectural point of view... I'm a huge fan!!
For anyone watching in 2020 looking for a specific laptop to look for, the ASUS Zenbook 15 is an incredible laptop that fits the criteria extremely well. There a few variants, so double check the specs before you buy, but the price is practically a steal for what you’re getting
Hi Eric, I am an architecture student in first year. I am struggling with the design process. How can I design the details of every elements of a building? Do I just go ahead with an idea?
it's tricky...details should support the concept (that idea in itself is hard to comprehend)...a good place to start is by looking at how other architects do this. look at buildings by the masters and notice that they have a cohesive aesthetic...this is because they apply an attitude about how materials are joined to every assembly. have you seen this video: th-cam.com/video/ApaypVr_1EE/w-d-xo.html
Get to a construction site and observe how things are put together. Comprehend what goes in first and how each step layers onto the next. This will give you a better understanding of how to detail and what defines the various components of a structure.
As a first year student, your concern for details shows promise, Daniel, that you will be a serious professional architect. The other comments here are valid. Perhaps the overall principle is to remember that you are an architect, not an engineer or a contractor. This simply means your brain most plausibly works well with an overall concept first. Then, obviously, you "prove" or invalidate your concept by making it real in detail - & by detail, it means how to build the work i.e. construction detailing, how to put the building(s) together, with real-world materials in (the client's) real time, for what he/she can afford to pay you. If good, go. If not, do over again - until good. The engineer's brain typically starts with a familiar construction detail, or set of them, linking these to others to make a plausible structure, with associated systems for climate, security, acoustics, etc. He/she builds these details into an overall concept - then, perhaps, steps back & considers it for its (client's) purpose. If good, go. If not....etc. The architect or engineer approach is just different, not better; each complements the other. A contractor, in effect, strives to build (for client) what he/she is given in the form of a design, with intended budget & time frame that the client says Yes to. Of course, in real world projects, we all talk to each other, as early in the project as possible - so that all of us as stakeholders contribute to a good result. As a student, it can be valuable to get critiques & feedback from working professionals in all related fields: real estate developers, building inspectors, janitors, window manufacturers, all who know for real whether a building or ensemble of structures work well. With respect, I would not worry too much about how current or historical architects worked. Either their technology or psychology may differ too much from yours - no sense copying something that isn't authentic to you, your culture, or your values. The one thing you could do that is better than anything else we have discussed, is: Leave school for a couple of years, & go work construction - with your hands, your back & your brain directly involved, you will return to design with strong experience to focus on what matters, & what matters to you, as an architect. Your question about "...the details:" Details in architecture are either construction elements, or aesthetic elements. Once you know construction, your talent in integrating the forms & appearance of buildings will allow you to go to the next level, which is to make the built result of your design work as authentically beautiful as possible. In this, you will be reaching people's emotions, individually, & also their sense of communal values, in a way that architecture is uniquely able to express. You will find it easier to ignore novelty, or academic fads, or the temptation to use digital picture-making instead of strong design in your work. So, worth repeating, Daniel: As a first year student, your concern for details shows promise that you will be a serious professional architect. We wish you the best.
One of the best and most informative videos for arch students! If only it was uploaded a few months ago.. I already bought a laptop, but it seems to work just fine :)
He forgot to mention to subscribe 😜❤️ but I def did :) but no 3DS max for Mac I am going to stick with dell even tho I understand the ecosystem that Apple does to us all:)
This (as always) is brilliant! Thank you for cutting through all the technical jargon and allowing room for everyone to tailor their digital tools to their needs.
i'm not a chip expert, but from my research: faster single threading and hyperthreading (depending on what you're looking at i5 v i7), you might check out some benchmarks for a more informed opinion/full results + comparative research
Intel, amd hast just become a serious contender with Raizen, but software is slow to catch up in compatibility. If you are employed go intel if you are a student go amd save money.
I've already built my Ryzen system 6 months ago. It's been great for CAD and Photoshop. I was just wondering what someone in practice would prefer to used.
This video is so helpful. I'm a photographer and would love to get into architecture even if it is just for my own house. The fiance has asked what kind of desktop I think I want and i honestly have no clue. Thank you.
glad to help +creativiTea...photography = mac, right? then it's a choice between the portability of a laptop or a nice big desktop with lots of screen real estate...good luck!
This was extremely helpful. I create 3d models every day and have been looking to switch to a macbook from pc myself. My whole life is on my iphone so it looks like I’m making the switch! Thanks for breaking everything down so clearly.
My gosh!, what a fantastic video! You a leap years ahead of me in knowledge and experience. But yet, you spoke as if you are a friend giving another friend some great advice. One of the best videos I've ever watched. Thanks so much. I think I'm finally ready to start buying my computer and software.
I personally use Alienware.... great performance. Software, I use Revit, Autocad, 3ds max+vray, Rhino, Sketchup, Enscape.... because I design houses I'm simplifing everything using Sketchup+layout for design and construction documents in conjunction with Enscape to walk around to improve design.
Wow! This Is One Of The BEST Videos I've Ever Seen Highlighting The Two Trade-Offs i.e. Choice of pC / Laptop vs The Programs One Intends To Use In Their pC's. Just found someone whose reflected my views about the two options and many more... All in One Video! Keep Up The Nice Work.
hey +Collin Abdallah, I think it's good to have your feet in both worlds and remain agnostic about technology (in general) until something comes along that compels you to choose one over another...really happy with my decision so far...cheers...!
Amazing video as per usual Been researching about self building a PC for a while now. About to do a masters so I'm getting ready to take the plunge. Great to see a succinct wrap up of what's required. And also an honest, impartial take on Mac Vs PC. Cheers.
I'm an industrial design student and I actually use the DELL mobile workstation M6800 very similar to the one shown in the video :) superb performance and stability, very extensible and hard to break.
thanks!! i’m preparing to buy a laptop for architecture school (after creating my portfolio killed my basic specs macbook pro) and this was super helpful
I love your videos. I'm not even in the architecture field, and I really enjoy this. It's always interesting to hear about thoughtful design, process, and workflow!
i5 cpu - 6 cores - 4k speed (no need better) gpu - gtx 1050 ti or better (for those who render in lumion) - quadro P4000 or better (for those who render in max) ram - 12 gb or more no need ssd just stick with hdd 7200 rpm (ssd are bad - they short circuit very fast and data cannot be recovered) wide screen monitor 3840 x 1080 resolution
@@AlBaraDesign-o1h ssd is only good to load faster a software and boot windows faster. When they die they die instantly no warning and you canot colect data from damaged ssd. A hdd is a bit slower but it dies slowly with signes and you have time to backup. Important data must not stay on ssd !!!!!!!!!!! Only windows partition c:/ if you realy want ssd. I have a hdd 7200 western digital blue 1tb and i.m happy with it. Cheap and stable. Plus archicad for example bugs on ssd with errors. On hdd runs perfect.
wow its clear..on how to explain all the thing about architecture or architect needs for machine want to buy or set up for..thanks a lot dude..great job
Excellent presentation and analysis of different tools. Your videos indicate a high level of thinking, yet are presented to us in a clear and concise manner - making it easy to grasp your understanding of all facets of quality Architecture. Thank you.
the last part is really important and sums up the whole decision. Mac or PC is a tool, neither one of them does good design by its own. Focus on sketching. With that said i would rather chose a PC you have a wider range of software to chose from also more users that could help you out if you're running into trouble. It is easy to dive under the hood and change parts more easly and !!! inexpensively !!!
Very knowledgeable...🤓... Any gaming PC Desktop..combination is best for those into 3D modeling...Hdd-1 Tb...PCU- any I7 intel...or Ryzen 7 AMD... Graphic card- Any 2000 series Nvidia or it competition from Radion graphic... Also... laptop are for presentation... still capable of running most of your needed programs... 🤓
Up-to-date list of laptops + desktops for architects: thirtybyforty.com/computers-for-architects
Just finished my first semester at architecture school, your channel is just what I needed ❤️ thank you
I actually learned more practical stuff here than my school, but its a crappy community college pretending to be a real college
by god, the quality of your videos man.. top notch
appreciate it my friend...thanks for noticing, I've been working hard to improve the quality...
cheers...
I just became an architect and I am relearning how to be an architect. Haha. Your videos helped me overcome so many things in pursue of this field. Thanks and cheers to you beautiful videos.
Would you do a video explaining the many programs used by architects (Autocad, Revit, SketchUp...) and comparing them? Maybe a tutorial for beginners also! Loved this video!
glad you liked the video...thanks for the video suggestion...I'll see what I can do (I don't use Revit though)...cheers...
@@30by40 I find myself working hard to convert SketchUp to AutoCAD or trying to determine the best time to detach from SketchUp and start the 2D documents because I have not jumped into Revit. Do you have suggestions for workflow. A suggestion to include in this potential video.
@@boomhover1 hi man,
I've been struggling to keep up in school exactly because of that..!
SketchUp can't keep up with the rigour of AutoDesk. When one gets to the end of the Project and you want to deliver things by semester-end.. its just unbearable.. right ?
I dont know if this will help you in any way... but what i did was.. pause a year.. and see what i could do about it..because i was getting very little sleep..and.. bad grades!
The conclusion ?
I've decided to ditch BOTH of those tools/softwares (i was never a great fan of either of them, anyway..) and.. switch to ArchiCAD and Rhino+Grasshopper.
I actually dropped Adobe as well, and moved to Affinity.
It's still too early to tell.. wether or not i am solid with ArchiCAD..but the Affinity tools are brilliant.
I was already sketching in 3D from scratch.. with SketchUp ..so.. the transition to Rhino is pretty natural. (its engine with the command lines is similar to AutoCAD btw).
When i have a clear idea of what i want to do.. i step into ArchiCAD. it's 'BIM enabled'.. and as you go from push-pull /extruding volumes in 3D, the 2D drawings are automatically generated, in parallel. It's a no brainer.
Off course.. it's got a pretty different 'engine' compared to AutoCad..so it's not a perfect breeze all the way. it takes a learning curve, naturally.
All in all..though.. i dont regret it. ANY tool is good once you give it enough time to minimally master it.
In fact i am thinking of doing my own channel, in order to speak about these matters.
30X40 Design Workshop is a pretty good reference!
cheers!
@@V4D2 Hi! I'll be looking forward to your channel as I'm also struggling a bit. I'm currently studying architecture ( I'm still in highschool though) and I have a hard time with these programs. We are mainly taught AutoCAD and SketchUp, but I would love to try other programs. Oh and I'm also interested in 3D modeling, VFX, making my own 3D assets etc. And I'm trying out various different programs ( like a lot lmao ). So yeah....
In conclusion, I want to do:
-. Architecture ( I have a some experience in this, because I had an internship at an architecture office )
-. Making 3D assets, hard surface modeling, VFX and maybe sculpting ( I would love to work in the gaming industry )
So what I would like to ask: "Which programs should I specialize in and what are industry standards?"
Oh and ps: The programs I've used and tried out are:
-. AutoCAD
-. SketchUp
-. Lumion
-. VRay ( I use this for SketchUp )
-. Blender
-. Unreal Engine 4
@@reboa.i563 Hi dude,
Where r u from ?
Ok, quite an important moment of your life, it seems, as you want to go with a proper tool, so as to not waste time.. adapting later.
That being said.. and i believe you already know this.. once you get the hang of these kinds of languages..they all sort of fall within the same basic approach.
Two things :
1. You need to get a good understanding of EXACTLY what both the world of Architecture and the world of Gaming Industry , can offer you.
(It's always hard to know what we want, but it really makes a difference to be totally updated on the worlds we want to dwelve into.. Afterall.. those are the things we choose to do and go about in our lives.. right ? More often than not, we project into an area of expertise, what we wish we could do, and paint that same industry with our vail of awesomeness... when in truth.. its not at all like that.
You wanna get away from wishful-thinking, and although keeping your dreams very much Alive, stay grounded and focused on the Real !)
2. Decide for yourself if you want to work within the BIG mainstream industry, OR work in a smaller studio.. (There's Pros & Cons in each of them. )
So.. If you decide to going with Architecture.. move into BIM software without looking any further. 3D is a no-brainer, evidently.
If you go with the Gaming Industry (and both worlds are not mutually exclusive, off course _ although you will probably choose one of them, sooner or later) try to be sure of what u like the most _ scenery, space, backgrounds, engine... OR character developing, and storytelling. This is fundamental.
If i were in your shoes.. (let me say that again! _ if it was ME! ) i'd go with AutoDesk if i aim to stay in a BIG firm. That means AutoCAD, and specially REVIT.. and off course, Maya.
3DS is also very strongly imbedded in the industry..and is a good alternative. As is Cinema 4D.
Btw, are you using Mac or PC ?
If u prefer a smaller studio/company.. ArchiCAD is pretty great.. or Vectorworks, too. If you like Rhino, the VisualARQ plugIN for Architecture is pretty good too..and you get the plus of being able to work with Grasshopper..if you're into that sort of thing.
The only rendering engines i have worked with are Vray and Artlantis.. and both of them are pretty cool. I dont want to talk about stuff that i have no experience with.
i have been following Blender for years(!) and this latest 2.8 update looks very important..specially for real time rendering..in 3D Gaming Design.
It is actually one of the most solid tools used in the Gaming Industry.
I have never used it, properly though.. so i dont know if it would be any good for importing and exporting architecture models. Its not a native CAD tool, thats for sure.
What i am pretty sure is that .. since you are still in highschool you are in the best moment of your life to _ Experiment !
And that..it seems.. is what you have been doing.
Dont ever lose that.
I just dont know enough about you to go any further. It seems you are at a crossroads between those two industries..
If you care to extend this.. and dont mind sharing your email address..here.. i'll email you.
Hope this helps,
Cheers from Portugal
PS: I'm looking forward for my channel too..hehe.. but its not one of those easy to jump start things.. , i tell you.
When sitting at a meeting it feels good to have the latest, most powerful laptop. But the best tool for communication and identifying changes is a printout and a red pencil. Bring drawings in a carrying tube.
Comparing yourself with others won't get you anywhere... Search for growth within yourself.
At 23 I decided to take a break from the school of architecture to follow my dream of owning a restaurant. After two very successful attempts in the last 4 years and a lot of hard work, I quit the restaurant industry only to finish what I initially started - architecture. You, with your channel, are an amazing catalyst for anyone too frightened by what’s coming up in the last 2 years of school (because every architecture student knows what a pain it is to finish). Congrats and major thanks from Romania! Cheers!
I'm an interior designer by day (and a devil in the evening). I am thinking to purchase Macbook pro 2019 15" with touchbar and this helped me so much. thank you.
Summary: get the best and the most expensive pc you can afford
@@TommyTom21 not much of a choice for a student, unfortunately
@@marianabernardes8931 a pc *"you can afford"*
@@marianabernardes8931 nem me fala querida kkkkk
Yeah lol
and get as much monitor you can afford...
i have 2 monitor yet still need more
im 13 yrs rn thnx for helping me understand whats needed in doing architectural drawings
Because of your videos i kinda like more architecture field,you are my inspiration.
keep making things out there...cheers...!
I had CAD Drafting in “Archutorture” School in 1984. The entire class was working off one main frame computer. You had to back up what you did that day on a Floppy Disk that you carried in your backpack. Multiple floppy disks. When the computer went down, no one could work. If it went down during class, you would lose everything you were working on that day. Watching how many tools are available today. Seems like cheating. Two years to learn how to render. Perspectives. Now “click” look from any view. Add car, tree, person. Sun ,shade hours learning that. Have fun with all these tools at your disposal. Makes for better presentation. 35 years in the business. One thing I learned. You can be doing the best Architecture in the world. If you don’t have a client with money, its all for pleasure.
I should be drafting but I watched this instead
but your efficiency allows you a +/- 15 minutes each hour for this kind of thing...!
lol... i was just thinking the same thing
what does that mean?
emhassy taking a short break for muscle and brain relaxation
me too
It's 3 years ago but someone can appreciate it even today. Thanks for the video.
I'm actually looking forward to buy a new laptop for my architecture studies. And this informative video is so comprehensive. May God bless you, sir.
May I know what did you buy please
I'm a Scenic Designer and a professor at Southern Oregon University. I'm loving your videos especially the model building stuff as we do a lot of that too. I'll be sending a lot of my students your way this fall. Thanks for the beautiful work.
kind words my friend...thank you...
I'd like to share my "set-up". I intend to use it for grad school running very intense software. I got the Dell XPS 15 (9560). Its got an SSD, 16 gb ram, 4 gb of dedicated graphics, a 4k screen.. On paper its the best you can get for less money than a Mac. Revit, CAD and the whole Adobe suite runs smoothly. Also to note if you're thinking of getting a Mac, if you decide to use parallels or dual boot you'll have to partition (split) your ram, vram, and storage. That was the biggest con for me.
Great vid Eric, keep it up!
nice build...love that dell machine...thanks for mentioning the partition issues...I do think there are ways to change the allocations based on what you're doing with VM, but as you point out it's something to consider and overall not ideal. thanks for sharing!
Im not an architect, but a big computer nut, and was very pleasantly surprised that you didn't just cop out and say "le mac is best" but actually went into the specifics, and kept it open to other possibilities.
New subscriber! We'll be studying Interior Architecture this coming fall semester. Thanks for this video because I'm looking for a new computer. Keep up the great work man.
Siphiwe Ngubane how was your first year? What do you think of interior Architecture? I’m a junior in high school thinking about majoring in it
I am an architect with hundreds and thousands of hours of computer work behind me and I can tell you - every word of advice in this video is solid. I wish youtube was around when I was in arch. school.
It would be awesome if you could make a video about the differences in the profession between an architect and a contractor, and things like that. Specially for those outside the US, we can get confused by watching the mainstream house fixing tv shows. You could include as well the process for getting an architecture professional license in the US, in other countries it may very well be different and that could be very interesting.
i'll see what I can do...thanks for watching...
Bought and Built my own RIG (computer) 2-3 years back, thinking what components and specs I should pick for my Architecture work. Ended up spending 2-3months of forum research and asking. I ended up with a great build. If this video was out during that time, I think i would have save that 2-3 months of research time. Everything he mentioned and said are what I found out as well. Great job :)
+ThreeMinuteHeat / 三分鐘熱度 how's the computer you spec'd holding up?
Till now I am still using it as my main computer and still very fast. Like you said in your video, I chose the highest 4.0Ghz CPU (quad-core) over the Octa-Core CPU with i think 3.2Ghz during that time as I use more for 3d modeling, drafting and cad drawing, less for rendering. So like REVIT that utilize single-core, I chosen the higher Ghz cpu. And also a SSD with a HDD like you said in your video. So software runs smooth on SSD and big files from older project onto the HDD. I go with Rig over laptop as Rig is more powerful for the price and I used a Surface Pro for portability and bring my save project on a pendrive, surface pro is powerful enough for minimal changes if needed.
Btw, your video is great and helpful for others looking to get their own computer.
Thank you!! I am a student and have been looking for a video like this specifically for architecture/design programs! Choosing the perfect laptop is alot more intimidating than I originally thought it would be! Great video, you explained everything so that I finally understand what I need. Subscribed!
I've been around architects and architecture - let's just say a long time - and I've never come across anyone who has been able to articulate (to the common man) proper strategies for architects and students alike to adhere to in their careers. Keep up your amazing videos and spread the knowledge as you do. Go well.
humbled by your kind words my friend...appreciate it...
This is by far the best summary video on pc specs in general Ive seen! Like button smashed!
So far the best Architecture channel I've come across ... I'm glad it was worth my time...I'm an upcoming architect and this channel has really helped me... keep up with the great content .
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Another excellently crafted video. Content, editing, and even the background music. *thumbs up* Thank you so much.
fist bump. thanks my friend...appreciate the kind words...
hello!i just wanna say you are an inspiration to the architecture community. i learn a lot from your videos. please dont stop guiding us to the right path of being an inspiring future architects.
(im a fresh archi graduate from the philippines 🤗)
kind words +mayumi baldestamon...appreciate it...
Greets from San Diego, I'm in my second year of architecture at Southwestern college and these videos provide a lot of good info. Thanks!
As an architect and long time gamer I was about to adjust my monocle and spew my superior knowledge in the comment section...but this is actually a really well made video. I tip my hat in your general direction.
I used Windows at Technical School and University,... and also at my first office. But as soon as I opened my own firm I switched to Mac. AutoCAD LT for Mac, the Adobe suite of applications, Sketchup, DxO and all the software I need all work native to Mac. Buy the best desktop you possibly can. Period. Money well spent. My iMac desktop is 4+ years old, and no complaints or slow down yet. Buy the lightest laptop to compliment your beefy desktop computer. I use an iPad for site reports and some field work.
solid advice...and the best part is, you've used both so a fair comparison...
cheers...
Great series of vids. About time there was a good architecture related channel. Kudos on this series. You've made it useful and interesting to professionals and students alike.
James Reid Hey. Where is your firm located?
James Reid Does revit 3DS max and stadd pro too works in MacBook Pro?
@@cle1mir870 Nope. Windows is still the way to go.
FINALLY a video explaining why and what is the best hardware to choose from for an architect student at 2017
Probably one of the best videos on cad on you tube 👍!
I feel like I have stumbled into a gold mine by finding you channel. I can't wait to watch all your videos. Thank you for providing so much value.
Extremely helpful video. Thank you, I felt extremely frustrated with choosing a new laptop for school. UNTIL I found your video, you my friend, are a wonderful human being
always a student...always...
appreciate your kind sentiments...
Its 2020 and still this video helped me alot
I am student of architecture
And you have been a great source of help and motivation for me
Thanks alot
Keep growing and doing great ❤
Lots of love and support from Nepal❤
WTF !!!
Less than 24 HS to buy my Macbook Pro for the next .. 4 years? I watch the minute 5:58 and it was like "BOOM!" I was looking for something of 4 cores at all costs thinking it was the best. I'm a lucky guy! Haha! That is to say that if I'm not very fan of rendering nor to produce videos is better a dual core 3.1 ghz than a quad core 2.5 ghz This is the article on Computers and Architecture relating both worlds that isn't in any side.
Very high content Eric, will help many people.
FTW...!
all about the speed my friend...glad I caught you as your finger was hovering over the 'buy now' button...
cheers...
I've never seen such an equilibrium between technical and user experience for architects! I've looked all over TH-cam and found explanations way too Computer Engineering sided, that went in one year and out the other. And the majority of videos aimed at architects are way too simplistic. Dude, this video is the perfect balance between anything I needed here!!!!
Hello thanks lot from India
I'm going to be a civil engineer in the upcoming two years.
so thank you for helping me out to make a correct choice for my workstation setup.
❤️❣️💓
Starting of my architecture journey as a student this week and having absolutely zero experience with computers cause I was more of a nut for cars haha I found this extremely useful! It kinda reinforces what research I had done but also put it into an easier way of understanding which was amazing! Cheers
Surface Book and Surface Studio! GPU and i7 for rendering :) Surface Pen for annotating and sketching :) But for my next desktop, I'm getting a Ryzen I need many many threads for rendering!
The surface studio cpu is quite terrible it’s a i7 6700hq which is a MOBILE cpu and not even a desktop cpu and even worse it is last gen stuff! It’s still sky lake and not kabylake or coffee lake which means it is pretty outdated by today’s standards and even a low end i5 8400 beats the i7 6700hq by an order of magnitude. The gpu is btw a gtx 980m, a mobile chip again and not even a modern pascal architecture chip this gpu is not trash but it is worse than a gtx 1060. I wouldn’t recommend the surface studio for anything that needs serious computing power. All in ones in general tend to be quite overpriced. You should get a tower pc and buy a separate monitor instead. If space is an issue there are really good small form factor PCs like the MSI trident or vertex. Even the 900 dollar model with i5 8400 and gtx 1060 would perform a little better and you can use the money you save to buy like 3 high end 5k monitors or a new car.
Amazing how in a single video you have presented so clearly and succinctly concepts that before I found so vague and mysterious. Thank you so much for your work. +1 subscriber
Thank you so much. As a soon to be architecture student my family and I were extremely stressing about buying a good computer. This has helped us an incredible amount. Thanks ❤️.
glad to help...enjoy architecture school...it's a fantastic experience...
You're really making our lives so much easier! Can't thank you enoughhh :3
:) I love the part saying how both Windows and Mac equally reliable stating that " you had major problems with both" and I have to agree. I am a mother who is trying to get back to architecture as it was before - of course this will never happen as I clearly just haven`t got the time, but I find theses videos extremely helpful. Clear, short and to the point. Thank you so much.
Perfectly timed video as I'm looking at purchasing a new computer, I'm still on the fence though between PC & Mac!!
P.S. great video as always 👍🏻
lots to consider...can your software make the decision for you?
Vectorworks Landmark, SketchUp and photoshop are my go to software at the moment but looking to start video editing like yourself, maybe the mac, more research will tell.
Pc, don't get addicted to the apple.
I believe Vectorworks works on MAC as well. So based on the software you used, I would recommend a MAC as video editing is also better on MAC. Unless your main software is like REVIT (which I used) then a PC would be a better way to go. I used Bootcamp before, not the best to go with.
we use both. HP workstations, macbook pro laptops, HP mobile workstations. there isnt a limiting factor. the human side of the equation is what we think is the problem. the best most efficient tool is you. I always joke about it with interns. they ask me what they should buy. I tell them pencil 1.0, paper 1.0. and brain 1.0. some of them get the joke. personnaly i use a macbookpro and a windows desktop. programs are interchangeable so i dont feel any diff. oh yeah one thing i forgot a pc is a mac and a mac is a pc. its still all silicon which will crash at 3am 4 hours before a deadline for no reason... :0)
Bless your soul for making architecture related videos. It’s hard to fine videos like this and it helps me so much. I wished I saw this two years back
1:23 ah the days when laptops came with a dvd drive.
I use a PC for all architectural digitization, modeling construction documents and a MAC for all photo + graphics manipulation, video and writing. Great vid, again!
much respect...I know this workflow well! thanks for sharing...
I love my DELL PRECISION...its fantastic....
I love your videos...I am an Architect and i also teach Architecture. I always recommend your videos to my students, so they would appreciate and respect this profession...always great contents and tips..I love how you portray the life of an Architect in a very sleek way, from your tools to your work space, to how u think, everything seems very pristine...keep up the good content man!
kind words my friend...appreciate it!
Thank you this is one of the things I been waiting for
absolutely...glad to help...
I have designed timber frames for years and really appreciate you approach to the theory of living it not just doing it. It worked for me and a passion fulfilled
Wow! He was from future I hope!
5:38 rendering, RAY TRACING!!
Enjoyed the video. I have been using Archicad for almost 20 years now, and I have been updating my desktop yearly to keep up.
nice...! i've been married to autocad 21 years...we've had our ups and downs...but we're sticking together...for the kids...
Computer wise Im rocking a $150 Used lenovo L512 for portability, running Autocad 2007, Sketchup 15 and Photoshop. I do my renderings on my desktop-
lean...real lean...i like it...you've got all the goods you need...
Hey what desktop do you use for your renders! & what software do you use for rendering ??
Great content. Excellent video. I love that you edit audio for more words per frame. I watched a car mechanic demo a part swap and was amazed how people will waste SO much time turning bolts in silence. You're a pro.
thanks for noticing...it takes me a little more time, but it saves all of you a little and spares you from every inhale or word stumble...! cheers...
I need an architect in Austin, TX. ( I live in Houston) for my small shop/2nd home project. The slab is 25'x40' with planned Art & sculpture shop / studio on first floor and home on 2nd floor. Simple but efficient with small budget. Can you recommend how to find the right architect ? Thanks ! David Chiriboga
Thanks Eric.
this is so far the best and simplest way to explain what spec of computer do an architect needs. BIG THANKS! it really helps me. like, a lot.
Thanks for not being an empty head Mapple boy and say the true story of those products: *they aren't easy to upgrade and also they're expensive for what they offer* thumb up just for that.
But you forgot something important: for the price of a "high-end" -cof- Mapple sys, you can get a *true high end badass comp of any other brand or assembly one* and to notice that, you have to learn about hardware .
agree my friend...i did try to steer clear of the PC/MAC debate b/c it can be so polarizing...as I mentioned below: strong opinions, loosely held. pc/mac...both are tools for us to do our best work, right?
the integrations I talk about near the end of the video (why I'm now using macs) have real value to my business though. so for us to be truly agnostic and weigh things equally those have to count for something. the upfront cost differences between systems can be made up in less than a week of billable time so from a business investment standpoint it's small numbers. and, some people want an audi, some a maserati. thanks for commenting...appreciate it...
Yea, I love my iphone, hate the proprietary aspects of beings "it's own". My windows builds ALWAYS outweigh the comparison because as the old saying ... Better built than bought. Now hence to each their own. I've used linux(Fedora and Red hat), windows, Mac and even google chrome books... So it's all about the quality of which one seeks and how their life is impacted when using their choice. Your comment wins man lol
im currently working on my undergraduate thesis and been wanting to learn what devices work best in terms of productivity and final output. this video helped me a lot in terms of considering my laptop purchase. thank you and keep up the good work!!
Should I go for a 13 inch macbook pro 2019 with i5 and 256 gb space?
Maybe this is a late but, I would definitely upgrade the storage, I'm a mechanical engineering student using Solidworks (by using Windows on my Mac) and the 256 gb is mostly filled just with MacOS, Windows, and Solidworks. In terms of performance, I'm able to use it for small parts for assignments, but when it comes to large assemblies, I just use the computer lab.
It takes a bit of experience with software/hardware handling to realise what's the most needed for you and you've managed to sum it all up in one video. Thumbs up !
kind words my friend...appreciate it...
Thank you
Hi from Algeria
of course +naziha boubazine, good to hear from you, thanks for checking in...!
Hello just wanted to say thank you for all the info that you put out in your videos. As a college student your videos make me think about different aspects of design that my college hasn't taught me yet. It feels like I'm focusing on a BUILDING now as opposed to a form and space and its really benefiting my crits lately. Keep up the good work!
absolutely...this is fantastic to hear...glad these are helping! cheers...
Always like the videos. Buttons smashed!!
felt that...~~~~thank you my friend
what is your ig Eric?
+thrillamantic it's: 30by40
30X40 Design Workshop thanks mate 👍🏽
THANK YOU SO MUCH!! You have no Idea how much I've looked for a video that answers all my PC Spec questions from an Architectural point of view... I'm a huge fan!!
of course...glad to help...
Now make September 2019 version of this video..please include rendering portion also...
For anyone watching in 2020 looking for a specific laptop to look for, the ASUS Zenbook 15 is an incredible laptop that fits the criteria extremely well. There a few variants, so double check the specs before you buy, but the price is practically a steal for what you’re getting
Hi Eric, I am an architecture student in first year. I am struggling with the design process. How can I design the details of every elements of a building? Do I just go ahead with an idea?
it's tricky...details should support the concept (that idea in itself is hard to comprehend)...a good place to start is by looking at how other architects do this. look at buildings by the masters and notice that they have a cohesive aesthetic...this is because they apply an attitude about how materials are joined to every assembly. have you seen this video: th-cam.com/video/ApaypVr_1EE/w-d-xo.html
Get to a construction site and observe how things are put together. Comprehend what goes in first and how each step layers onto the next. This will give you a better understanding of how to detail and what defines the various components of a structure.
As a first year student, your concern for details shows promise, Daniel, that you will be a serious professional architect.
The other comments here are valid.
Perhaps the overall principle is to remember that you are an architect, not an engineer or a contractor.
This simply means your brain most plausibly works well with an overall concept first.
Then, obviously, you "prove" or invalidate your concept by making it real in detail - & by detail, it means how to build the work i.e. construction detailing, how to put the building(s) together, with real-world materials in (the client's) real time, for what he/she can afford to pay you.
If good, go. If not, do over again - until good.
The engineer's brain typically starts with a familiar construction detail, or set of them, linking these to others to make a plausible structure, with associated systems for climate, security, acoustics, etc.
He/she builds these details into an overall concept - then, perhaps, steps back & considers it for its (client's) purpose.
If good, go. If not....etc.
The architect or engineer approach is just different, not better; each complements the other.
A contractor, in effect, strives to build (for client) what he/she is given in the form of a design, with intended budget & time frame that the client says Yes to.
Of course, in real world projects, we all talk to each other, as early in the project as possible - so that all of us as stakeholders contribute to a good result.
As a student, it can be valuable to get critiques & feedback from working professionals in all related fields: real estate developers, building inspectors, janitors, window manufacturers, all who know for real whether a building or ensemble of structures work well.
With respect, I would not worry too much about how current or historical architects worked.
Either their technology or psychology may differ too much from yours - no sense copying something that isn't authentic to you, your culture, or your values.
The one thing you could do that is better than anything else we have discussed, is:
Leave school for a couple of years, & go work construction - with your hands, your back & your brain directly involved, you will return to design with strong experience to focus on what matters, & what matters to you, as an architect.
Your question about "...the details:"
Details in architecture are either construction elements, or aesthetic elements.
Once you know construction, your talent in integrating the forms & appearance of buildings will allow you to go to the next level, which is to make the built result of your design work as authentically beautiful as possible.
In this, you will be reaching people's emotions, individually, & also their sense of communal values, in a way that architecture is uniquely able to express.
You will find it easier to ignore novelty, or academic fads, or the temptation to use digital picture-making instead of strong design in your work.
So, worth repeating, Daniel:
As a first year student, your concern for details shows promise that you will be a serious professional architect.
We wish you the best.
One of the best and most informative videos for arch students! If only it was uploaded a few months ago.. I already bought a laptop, but it seems to work just fine :)
glad it worked out in spite of the upload schedule!
One more time I salute your effort and knowledge that you offer to people :)
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Thank you, Eric! You ar always a very good source, when I'm starting to get into something with architecture. A student, from Budapest, Hungary.
He forgot to mention to subscribe 😜❤️ but I def did :) but no 3DS max for Mac I am going to stick with dell even tho I understand the ecosystem that Apple does to us all:)
love 3dsmax...but hated my dell. like really hated it. cheers my friend...
30X40 Design Workshop you could use Cinema 4D.
Jimmy Durán Cinema4D is also way better than 3DsMax.
It depends, but I do like Cinema 4D better!
A alienware 17 with a ga as a dock works perfectly...
This (as always) is brilliant! Thank you for cutting through all the technical jargon and allowing room for everyone to tailor their digital tools to their needs.
kind words...appreciate it!
If you were to go back to a Windows based PC, would you choose Intel or AMD?
I'd go with Intel...
Why?
i'm not a chip expert, but from my research: faster single threading and hyperthreading (depending on what you're looking at i5 v i7), you might check out some benchmarks for a more informed opinion/full results + comparative research
Intel, amd hast just become a serious contender with Raizen, but software is slow to catch up in compatibility. If you are employed go intel if you are a student go amd save money.
I've already built my Ryzen system 6 months ago. It's been great for CAD and Photoshop. I was just wondering what someone in practice would prefer to used.
This video is so helpful. I'm a photographer and would love to get into architecture even if it is just for my own house. The fiance has asked what kind of desktop I think I want and i honestly have no clue. Thank you.
glad to help +creativiTea...photography = mac, right? then it's a choice between the portability of a laptop or a nice big desktop with lots of screen real estate...good luck!
Does macbook pro 13 2019 work fine for architecture programme?
By the way I’m talking about Laptops
This was extremely helpful. I create 3d models every day and have been looking to switch to a macbook from pc myself. My whole life is on my iphone so it looks like I’m making the switch! Thanks for breaking everything down so clearly.
My best tool is between my ears.
+1
Your brain? Best comment ever
@@32BitLink no HiS nOsE
Yes! Your… um eyes?
@@30by40 I'm sorry but the only thing that I thought about was headphones
My gosh!, what a fantastic video! You a leap years ahead of me in knowledge and experience. But yet, you spoke as if you are a friend giving another friend some great advice. One of the best videos I've ever watched. Thanks so much. I think I'm finally ready to start buying my computer and software.
hello there
hi nasser...thanks for checking in...
I personally use Alienware.... great performance. Software, I use Revit, Autocad, 3ds max+vray, Rhino, Sketchup, Enscape.... because I design houses I'm simplifing everything using Sketchup+layout for design and construction documents in conjunction with Enscape to walk around to improve design.
thanks for sharing your experience +Fernando Lino...love the idea of simplifying the workflow...
Wow! This Is One Of The BEST Videos I've Ever Seen Highlighting The Two Trade-Offs i.e. Choice of pC / Laptop vs The Programs One Intends To Use In Their pC's. Just found someone whose reflected my views about the two options and many more... All in One Video! Keep Up The Nice Work.
Although I agree with Clarisse Padilla.... it was great to get some new insights into the Workstation for through-putting projects!! Thank you!!
Love the example of your workflow using Apple products. Thinking about making the switch from PC to Mac after graduation.
hey +Collin Abdallah, I think it's good to have your feet in both worlds and remain agnostic about technology (in general) until something comes along that compels you to choose one over another...really happy with my decision so far...cheers...!
Amazing video as per usual
Been researching about self building a PC for a while now. About to do a masters so I'm getting ready to take the plunge.
Great to see a succinct wrap up of what's required. And also an honest, impartial take on Mac Vs PC.
Cheers.
glad to help...strong opinions, loosely held.
pc/mac...both are tools for us to do our best work, right?
30X40 Design Workshop absolutely!
I dont know why im watching this when i already have a gaming pc , but the video is so good and the quality haha
I'm an industrial design student and I actually use the DELL mobile workstation M6800 very similar to the one shown in the video :) superb performance and stability, very extensible and hard to break.
thanks!! i’m preparing to buy a laptop for architecture school (after creating my portfolio killed my basic specs macbook pro) and this was super helpful
Man just starting on my architecture school journey! Love your channel and love all of this information!
I love your videos. I'm not even in the architecture field, and I really enjoy this. It's always interesting to hear about thoughtful design, process, and workflow!
i5 cpu - 6 cores - 4k speed (no need better)
gpu - gtx 1050 ti or better (for those who render in lumion)
- quadro P4000 or better (for those who render in max)
ram - 12 gb or more
no need ssd just stick with hdd 7200 rpm (ssd are bad - they short circuit very fast and data cannot be recovered)
wide screen monitor 3840 x 1080 resolution
@@AlBaraDesign-o1h ssd is only good to load faster a software and boot windows faster. When they die they die instantly no warning and you canot colect data from damaged ssd. A hdd is a bit slower but it dies slowly with signes and you have time to backup. Important data must not stay on ssd !!!!!!!!!!! Only windows partition c:/ if you realy want ssd. I have a hdd 7200 western digital blue 1tb and i.m happy with it. Cheap and stable. Plus archicad for example bugs on ssd with errors. On hdd runs perfect.
ONE word : GREAT .
So clear , so easy to understand
thank you so much !!!
of course...glad to help...
wow its clear..on how to explain all the thing about architecture or architect needs for machine want to buy or set up for..thanks a lot dude..great job
glad to help...
I just learned that ArchiCAD is Multi-Threaded,,,,I'm giving it a second try! thank you for sharing this video.
Excellent presentation and analysis of different tools. Your videos indicate a high level of thinking, yet are presented to us in a clear and concise manner - making it easy to grasp your understanding of all facets of quality Architecture. Thank you.
the last part is really important and sums up the whole decision. Mac or PC is a tool, neither one of them does good design by its own. Focus on sketching. With that said i would rather chose a PC you have a wider range of software to chose from also more users that could help you out if you're running into trouble. It is easy to dive under the hood and change parts more easly and !!! inexpensively !!!
great advice, thank you for the technical incite . I learned a lot just now and I realise why iv'e had so many problems with my machine.
sorry to hear...but now you're equipped with the info. to trade-up!
Very knowledgeable...🤓... Any gaming PC Desktop..combination is best for those into 3D modeling...Hdd-1 Tb...PCU- any I7 intel...or Ryzen 7 AMD... Graphic card- Any 2000 series Nvidia or it competition from Radion graphic... Also... laptop are for presentation... still capable of running most of your needed programs... 🤓