School of Architecture and Design \ Architecture
Course Credit
ECTS Credit
Course Type
Instructional Language
Programs that can take the course
This course aims to develop fundamental techniques of drawing, observation, abstraction, and modelling within the architectural design process. It covers advanced two-dimensional drawing methods, an introduction to three-dimensional modelling, and architectural design and presentation approaches using artificial intelligence tools through both analogue and digital methods. Students will enhance their ability to visualise and effectively present design ideas by engaging in hands-on work with contemporary tools and techniques.
Textbook and / or References
Ching, F. D. K. (2015). Architectural graphics (7th ed.). Wiley.
Ching, F. D. K., & Juroszek, S. P. (2018). Design drawing (3rd ed.). Wiley.
Ching, F. D. K. (2020). Building construction illustrated (6th ed.). Wiley.
Neufert, E. (2019). Architects’ data (5th ed.). Wiley-Blackwell.
Yee, R. (2019). Architectural drawing: A visual compendium of types and methods (6th ed.). Wiley.
Thomsen, M. R. (2022). Architectural design with SketchUp: 3D modeling, extensions, BIM, rendering, making, and scripting (3rd ed.). Routledge.
Maestri, F., & Maestri, J. (2024). AutoCAD for the architectural designer. SDC Publications.
McCormack, J., & d’Inverno, M. (2012). Computers and creativity. Springer.
Midjourney. (n.d.). Midjourney user guide. https://docs.midjourney.com
OpenAI. (n.d.). DALL·E documentation. https://platform.openai.com/docs/guides/images
Runway AI, Inc. (n.d.). Runway user manual. https://docs.runwayml.com
The objective is to advance students’ architectural representation skills through the integration of analogue and digital methods. The course begins with sketching as a means of developing design ideas, progresses to advanced two-dimensional drafting techniques for producing detailed, scaled architectural drawings, and introduces the fundamentals of three-dimensional modelling. Alongside these core skills, students explore digital workflows and the creative potential of artificial intelligence tools in architectural design, presentation, and research. Through hands-on, project-based work, the course aims to foster both technical proficiency and creative expression in communicating design ideas effectively.
1. Students gain the ability to read and analyse architectural technical drawings (plans, sections, elevations) and produce similar ones. (SKILL)
2. Students gain the ability to visualise their architectural ideas in a three-dimensional environment using basic digital modelling tools. (SKILL)
3. Students gain the ability to express their creative ideas by using analogue drawing techniques in conjunction with digital environments. (SKILL)
4. Students can communicate their design ideas verbally, in writing and visually in a manner appropriate to architectural terminology. (SKILL)
5. Students conceptualise their ideas through sketches and diagrams by developing their architectural thought processes with analogue tools. (SKILL)
6. Students recognise and apply digital workflow techniques used in drawing and presentation processes. (KNOWLEDGE-SKILL)
7. Students recognise the areas of application of AI-supported design tools and can experiment with these tools in creative production. (KNOWLEDGE-COMPETENCE)
Week 1: Sketching / Developing Ideas Through Sketching Homework I
Week 2: Autocad as a 2D drawing tool
Creating layers, line thicknesses, what is hatching? What is hatching? What is layout? Layout
Homework 02: Distribution of sample projects: Creation of scaled technical drawings (site plan, floor plans, sections and elevations) of the selected sample project
Week 3: Homework 02: Studio work on sample projects
Week 4: Homework 02: Studio work on sample projects
Week 5: Homework 02: Studio work on sample projects
Week 6: Digital Sketch Modelling
• Basic 3D Modelling Environments
Week 7: Digital Sketch Modelling
• Basic 3D Models in SketchUp Homework: 3
Week 8: Digital Sketch Modelling
• Basic 3D Modelling Environments
• Basic 3D Models in SketchUp Homework: 4
Week 9: Digital Sketch Modelling
• Basic 3D Modelling Environments
• Solid Models in SketchUp Homework: 5
Week 10: Introduction to Artificial Intelligence tools used in Architectural Design, Presentation and Research processes
Week 11: Examination of examples of Artificial Intelligence tools in different architectural applications
Week 12: What is the potential use of Artificial Intelligence tools in Architectural Design, Presentation and Research processes? Examination of new approaches and testing through in-class exercises. Homework: 6
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