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Architectural Drawing Tutorial | My process + settings

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Architectural Drawing Tutorial | My process + settings

3,658,551 views October 25, 2017 12:59

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In brief

This tutorial reveals how to set up digital architectural drawings with professional settings, line weights, and layers—ideal for recreating floor plans like the one shown for a Maine project. You’ll learn how architects decide what to include, organize information, and apply drafting techniques for clarity and precision, whether you're a student, professional, or curious observer.

Key steps

  1. Set up digital layers for clarity and organization in architectural drawings
  2. Use conceptual approaches to develop a coherent and informative floor plan
  3. Apply drafting tips and tricks for everyday use in digital architecture tools

Questions & answers

What software does the creator use for architectural drawings?

AutoCAD LT and SketchUp PRO.

Is this tutorial focused on a specific project?

Yes, it recreates a floor plan for a reference project in Maine.

What materials are needed for this tutorial?

Digital tools like AutoCAD LT or SketchUp PRO, and optionally Prismacolor Markers for physical drafting.

Description from the creator

In this architectural drawing tutorial I'll walk you through the exact settings, line weights, pen styles and layers I use to develop architectural drawings digitally for my clients. We'll focus on how to recreate the floor plan you see in this image, our reference project here in Maine that we've been following.
You'll also learn how architects choose what to draw, how we approach our drawings conceptually, and how we organize information. This one is filled with drafting tips and tricks you can use everyday, whether you're a seasoned pro, an architecture student or just curious about how architects work.

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30X40 Design Workshop published this 12:59 video tutorial on October 25, 2017. It has been watched 3,658,551 times on YouTube.

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