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
- Dr. Andrew Marsh's 2D Sun Path Tool - 2D 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 for 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
- 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
- Upcodes - Building codes simplified
- architerms. - Visual dictionary for architecture terms
- Architonic - Design and architectural product library
- Architecture Styles of America and Europe
- Archtoolbox - Resources for professional practice technical info
- What Make Art - Courses to start fabricate/make almost anything
2D Assets
- pimpmydrawing - CAD people, trees, cars, plants, and more
- skalgubbar - Scandinavian scale figures
- nonscandinavia - An alternative to skalgubbar
- meye - Tree pngs by species
- architextures - Textures for visualization
- dwglab - dwg files for details, precedents/projects, and blocks (entourage)
- BiblioCAD - dwg files for people, animals, etc.
- cad-blocks.net - 5000 free dwg files with no registration
- mrcutout - 952 free cutouts
3D Assets
- Poly Haven - "The Public 3D Asset Library"
- ambientCG - "Free 3D Assets (Textures-focused)"
- Sketchfab - Open marketplace that has a variety of free 3D models
- CGTrader - "World's largest 3D model marketplace"
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
I pretty much use all of these programs everyday.
- PureRef is a reference image whiteboard. It's kinda like Miro but you have unlimited boards, it's local and super customizable. There are some other apps so this is subject to change.
- 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).
- PureRef is an infinite canvas for organizing reference images.
- NexusFont is a simple font manager.
- Tab Session Manager is a way to save and manage browser tabs. I would rec. turning off automatic saving.
- 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.