so there's no better way to start the earth than with new exciting goals, right? and if you're in the architecture world there's always that new softer in your lease that you want to master. so in today's article, let's talk about what software you have to have in a resume in 2020.
hey guys, oliver here with a new article, I hope you guys are doing great. if you're new here, I post weekly article, all about architecture, especially visualization and representation, but every so often about extra topics like this one.
Alright, first of all, there isn't a magical single software that is going to fulfill all your architecture needs. the best architect has a handful of skills to tackle each problem with these. now each software has unique features that can help you achieve better and faster Results. so let's talk about these software's in groups, then all you're gonna do is pick one of each group and you will be covered in all aspects.
Okay, you guys will probably know a couple of them. but since I've had lots of requests about what software I use and why, I'm going to also give my opinion on each one, and in the end you can see precisely what workflow I use cool. The forest and for most important group is obviously BIM. it's the main tool for architects. no doubt today it is a must in your skill set. a couple of years back. some would say that this would be a plus in a resume, but it isn't anymore. it's a complete necessity.
So if it's still of today you don't know a BIM software. it has to be your priority for sure. they're basically three main software's that I can highlight here. archicad which is very intuitive to use. you can go pretty easy from a basic mess into a very detailed 3d model, with all the documentation info in there, it is made specifically for architects.
Than Revit, which is the most used worldwide. it has the best connections with other projects such as structure, MEP and so on. And there's one I like to always remember, but usually doesn't have that much attention.
Vector works from all three it has the best tools to create the 2D drawing from 3D. although I find the 3d modeling part a bit confusing. Well, that's a very short and shallow comparison, but don't just make this choice based on the most used software worldwide thinking you just get a job easier or just based on this list. I've used all of them and for me personally Revit is too square, maybe because I was never really an AutoCAD user and rabbit has a bit of that workflows. and also I feel that the software focus is more towards the civil engineering world.
Then looking more into ArchiCAD I saw that some big companies also decided to use it. I found it very easy to use to visualize and design exactly what I wanted. the learning curve isn't as steep as Revit and Leslie I found it very similar to sketch ups workflow with a pushing pool system.
So from my experience learning how a BIM Softworks is more important than really mastering one of them. it is much easier to migrate from one to another once you understand how BIM works. the main idea of this video is to present you with options so you can search more info to make a well-thought decision. I'm going to leave a couple of useful links in the blog.
Although to these software's aren't as needed as BIM they are a complement to your main architectural workflow. this is also where you create preliminary to the concepts of Zoning. usually rabbet users will use AutoCAD to refine details. that weren't exported as planned rabbit also has the tools to draw 2D in it ArchiCAD also has strong tools to help you create patterns lines and everything made in 2D well it might be wondering. what would I need to draw 2D? if you set that beam is already what's being used out there.
Well there are certain areas that in my experience still take great value out of quick and precise 2D drawings, one of which is interior design, documenting furniture and creating specific woodwork details that will go to your local carpenter and joiner. It still makes more sense to do it this way. A BIM software requires so much more modeling to extract plans and sections that a 2d approach can get it done in no time.
So AutoCAD is obviously an option but for me the winner if you're planning to go strictly to the is Vectorworks. here you work with planes instead of lines and fields and this is what's best for me in the software. it has a similar workflow to Adobe Illustrator with shapes. For example, I used on all architecture offices I worked and during university, before jumping into BIM, so I highly recommend taking a look.
Skillshare, so you know excuse sure right you've seen me talk about them a couple of times here in the blog and that's because I really believe in online learning. And also it seemed the perfect fit for this video especially because we're talking about learning your things in 2020. So excuse your is an online learning community that offers a membership to thousands of classes for creative and curious people on topics such as illustration, design, photography, freelancing and more. their lessons are designed for real life so you can move your creative journey forward without putting life on hold. most classes are under 60 minutes with short lessons to fit any schedule. here you can find classes that teach you the basics of a software, such as the ones in Adobe suite. but when I find the best sort of skill shares that teachers share specific subjects that they've mastered, therefore, they teach you a skill and the software is just a tool to achieve it. now I think a good way to start 2020s is reviewing your old habits and building new ones.
So I'm currently taking other classes from Thomas Frank. but this time on real Productivity, how to build habits the last he shares so many interesting tips on how to achieve long term habit change. now excuse share is really affordable with an annual subscription being less than ten bucks a month so make sure to check him out click the link in the video description to get two free months of premium membership and explore your creativity thanks a lot Skillshare for sponsoring this article.
