3D Design: Architectural Design

Understanding Architectural Design

Gain knowledge of different architectural styles such as Victorian, Modern, Post-Modern, etc.
Learn about the evolution of architectures from past to present to understand current architectural practices.
Study the work of famous architects like Zaha Hadid, Frank Lloyd Wright, Antoni Gaudi etc., and analyse their design principles.
Understand how various elements like space, form, line, light, scale, and texture function in architectural design.

Aspects of Architectural Design

Learn how architectural designs are developed from concept to completion.
Comprehend the use of architectural plans, elevations and sections, to represent buildings in a dimensionally accurate way.
Understand how to use CAD software in architectural design, to create 3D models and visualisations.
Appreciate the importance of Scale and Proportions in buildings and how it affects human interaction with space.
Understand the role of sustainability in modern architecture and how it impacts design choices.

Practical Application

Develop the ability to create detailed sketches of buildings and structures.
Be able to model your own architectural designs using a range of materials and techniques.
Enhance the skill to digitally visualise and present your designs using 3D modelling software.
Learn how to develop a design brief and meet client expectations with your design solutions.

Evaluation and Analysis

Understand how to critically analyse existing buildings and structures.
Learn how to present and justify design decisions effectively.
Evaluate how different designs can impact the environment and the users.
Value how architectural designs can influence and reflect the culture and society in which they exist.

Design and Technology in Architecture

Familiarise with the use of new materials and technologies in modern architecture.
Understand the role of structural systems in buildings such as loads, forces, stresses, and materials.
Learn about the role of services like heating, lighting, water, and electricity in buildings.
Appreciate the impact of technology on architectural design, such as Building Information Modelling (BIM) and 3D printing.