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Get 20% Off All Books on Google Play Books — Limited-Time Sale
We recently expanded the availability of our books and workshops by adding them to both Google Play Books and Apple Books. To celebrate, we are running an exclusive limited-time promotion on Google Play Books. How to Get the Discount From now until March 31st, you can use the…
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How to Divide Edges Equally in Blender for Architecture (SketchUp’s Divide Alternative)
A common task in architectural modeling is splitting an edge into equal parts — to place window openings at regular intervals along a wall, to locate the center axis for a series of columns, or to distribute structural elements evenly across a facade. If you have used SketchUp…
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Blender for Architecture: How to Add a Human Scale Figure to Your Projects
If you've ever tried to use Blender for architecture presentations, you've probably run into a problem that SketchUp solves automatically and Blender doesn't: human scale. When you show a client or reviewer an image of a building design, a room, or an outdoor space, the…
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Blender for Architecture: Using the Solidify Modifier for Non-Destructive Wall Materials
A common challenge when using Blender for architecture is keeping your model editable throughout the design process. Once you start applying real-world wall thickness and assigning materials to interior and exterior surfaces, the temptation is to do it all manually — selecting…
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How to Create Arcs in Blender for Architecture Using the Spin Tool
A common frustration when using Blender for architecture is the apparent absence of an arc tool. If you have ever opened the Shift+A → Mesh menu and searched for an option to draw an arc, you already know the feeling — it simply is not there. For architects and designers…
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Blender for Architecture: Extending Walls to Slabs in Bonsai
Architectural designs comprise various elements such as walls, slabs, doors, and windows. Sometimes, you may need to edit your designs in ways that disconnect these elements. For instance, if you change the height of walls, you might need to relocate your slab to match the new…
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Rhino 8 for Architecture: 2D Drafting like AutoCAD
When you decide to migrate between design tools to fit a different workflow or take on new opportunities, a frequent concern is how to leverage your existing knowledge to minimize the adaptation process. A few weeks ago, I received a request from an architectural company to…
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Blender for Interior Design: Direct Import Furniture from IKEA (Free Add-on)
Using Blender for interior design can be challenging, but it becomes easier with the right assets and resources. A good collection of furniture objects and assets can help you finish a design proposal quickly. A new add-on available from the official Blender extensions…
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How to Import SketchUp 2024 Files to Blender 4.2?
Working with architecture and design in Blender often requires the use of external files or resources.In this field, SketchUp has a widespread presence in the architecture and interior design business.Many people use it to create quick 3D models, and millions of assets are…
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The Real Detail Library: Open-Source Detail Library for the AEC
In the development stage of any architectural project or interior renovation, one of the most time-consuming tasks is the detailing of your documentation. Getting the details of each part of installations and finding the material properties to explain in each drawing takes a lot…
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Free download: Villa model for Blender
In architectural design workflows, we often seek better ways to deliver ideas as part of a project's marketing. One tool that can help achieve this objective is Twinmotion, a popular option among designers and architects. What is Twinmotion? Twinmotion is a powerful real-time…
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Blender as a CAD Tool: How to Measure Distances?
When presenting Blender as a resource for design and architecture that could replace traditional CAD tools, I often receive questions about adapting CAD features. One frequent inquiry is: how do you measure distances in Blender? Fortunately, Blender offers several built-in ways…
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SketchUp 2024: How to Update the Units and Precision of a Project?
SketchUp holds a dominant position among architects and interior designers, making it a top resource for many professionals. A key feature of the tool is the ability to create a 3D model and later work on the 2D documentation of the same project. When starting a project with…
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Blender 4.3: Geometry Nodes supports Grease Pencil
Even after the recent release of Blender 4.2 a few days ago, we already have some exciting updates and news about the upcoming Blender 4.3, scheduled for release in late November 2024. One of Blender's core developers posted on his X account yesterday that Geometry Nodes will…
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Blender 4.2: How to Install, Remove, and Update Add-ons
With the release of Blender 4.2, we received many new features and resources. One significant change disrupted a workflow that many artists had been using for years: the management of add-ons. Among the changes introduced in this version is a new way to manage and control…
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Blender 4.2: Import 3ds Max Files with a Free Add-on
One of the challenges many artists face when migrating between 3D software is sending and reusing their files in the new environment. For people migrating from 3ds Max to Blender, an option to transfer data between these tools is to export MAX files as either FBX or OBJ. While…
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QCAD 3.29.6 released
What is the most important tool for an architect? You might think that having a robust 3D modeler or a BIM tool is the central piece of an architect workflow. But, you would be amazed to know that for the vast majority of projects, having a robust 2D drawing software is more…
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SketchUp Pro 2024 released: How to download?
Transitioning a whole workflow to Blender poses a significant challenge for many professionals in architecture and design. They must adapt to considerable changes in tools and resources. A large number of these professionals rely on established tools like SketchUp and may also…
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BlenderBIM 0.0.240402 released
Architectural visualization is one of Blender's various applications, serving as a potent tool for numerous artists. What started as a method for creating 3D models for rendering with Cycles has evolved significantly, proving immensely beneficial for professionals in design and…
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Free furniture: Embrace chair model for Blender
A great resource for anyone working with Blender for architecture, which can be either a simple visualization or a technical documentation is to have assets. You need quality assets to add a sense of scale and meaning to your design. For that reason, I'm always looking and…