Links
Tools
- suncalc - Calculate the position of the sun for any time, anywhere
- Dr. Andrew Marsh's 3D Sun Path Tool - More complex sun and shadow calculation
- cadmapper - CAD files for any place on Earth
- dimensions.com - Database of dimensions
- wood dimension guide - Shows the difference between nominal and actual wood dimensions
- mybib - 1000x better than Citation Machine
- Wordcounter
- DaFont
- Architecture license requirements tool - shows you the requirements to get licensed in any US state
Resources
- "these two commands will make you a rhino LEGEND" - A must watch if you're starting out with Rhino
- Autodesk Edu - Access to Revit and AutoCAD is free for students
- Graphic Anatomy by Atelier Bow Wow - A book of displaying some of Atelier Bow Wow's work. A masterclass of section
- ambientCG - 3D Assets
- Pacific Coast Architecture Database - A database comprising of architecture found along the coasts of California, Oregon, and Washington
- AJ's Building Library - A library of buildings from around the world
- Rhino Command Quick Reference - Shows all commands and their functions
- Grasshopper Documentation - Official documentation for Grasshopper
CAD Blocks
- pimpmydrawing - CAD people, trees, cars, plants, and more
- skalgubbar - Scandinavian scale figures
- nonscandinavia - An alternative to skalgubbar
Channels
- Gediminas Kirdeikis teaches you experimental modeling, rendering, and fundamental tech.
- ArchiTech Network - Tours of firms, interviews with leading people in the field, and discussion architectural software
- Upstairs focuses on architectural representation and visualization
- 8020 BIM - "9 Steps to Setting up a Good Revit Model" is a solid start in Revit
Programs
Most architecture software and learning is catered to Windows unfortunately despite growing support for Macs... I pretty much use all of these programs everyday.
- Anki is a spaced repetition flashcard software (will change your life if you use it too much)
- Everything is a search tool that actually works
- ShareX is a customizable screenshot and recording tool that comes with more features than you would ever need
- Toggl Track allows you to track your time and see trends over time (has mobile integration)
- WizTree visualizes the storage on your computer so you can clean it up
- Notepad ++ is a better notepad app
- 7zip is a better way to extract on Windows
- BCU(Bulk Crap Uninstaller) uninstalls apps along with all of its related files that are left over