Architectural Lettering Techniques

Learn how to write like an architect the easiest way possible. In today's video we talk about some various tips to make your hand writing more architectural. I also discuss why architects use ALL CAPS for lettering.
We also talk about some architectural lettering techniques that i do to make my writing more legible. Like the freehand writing technique, the calligraphy technique, and the straight edge lettering technique.
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[@LlyanAustria]

Leave your questions below and i will answer some of them next miscellaneous monday!!:)

[@mallikarjunreddy1305]

Hey.. can you suggest how to make lineweight and layer template to make working drawings easily.. I mean in autocad

[@roxanneguinto9497]

Llyan Austria when we graduate in college do we get jobs easily?

[@stunnerstunnerstunnerstunn4549]

ano po bang magandang strand ang kukunin sa senior high school, stem po ba o arts and design?

[@exo-lforlife1372]

Hello po. Im a 9th Grader and since I was in 5th grade, I always wanted to become an architect. Now, I don't really know if I have the skills to become one. I can draw but I don't know if that helps. How could I do good in designing?? I think at this age I should at least be able to design or draw the outside appearance of a building. But I'm still not as good. What could you advise me to do??

[@jkpalanog]

@@stunnerstunnerstunnerstunn4549 STEM, para hindi ka po magbridging tulad ko at madagdagan ng sched (Need kasi matake yung mga math subjects na sa STEM lang tinuturo) :) Pero depende pa rin po sa inyo :)

[@shalalalala695]

This is how my lolo write. You can't even see him writing small letters, he has a very good penmanship. Pangarap nyang maging Architect pero hindi nya natupad dahil sa hirap ng buhay, hanggang ngayon ay nangangarap parin syang maging arkitekto pero mukang malabo na kaya tinutuloy nalang nya sa pamamagitan ng pagiging karpintero.

[@justpassingby6232]

Same with my lolo. Pero di nya ata alam yung architecture pero ang galing nyang gumawa ng sarili nyang design ng mga furniture. Nung namatay sya saka sya tinawag sa probinsya namin na furniture artists pero nung buhay sya ... Isang hamak na karpintero na binabayaran ng mababa pa sa minimum na ang quality ng gawa ay yung mga binebenta sa mamahaling furniture shops (wood works). Sayang nga eh kung may pera at matanda na ako nun siguro nagpatayo na ako ng furniture shops nya habang buhay pa sya

[@lololol3270]

'Yung tito naman ni papa- basically my lolo (?) hindi rin archi pero ganyan 'yung penmanship. And he's also good at woodcrafts. He's also good at drawing kaya siya ang tagagawa ng iba kong projects. Sadly, hindi siya nakapagtapos kasi mahirap lang sila nung time na 'yun at maaga rin siyang nag-asawa.

[@YvesGeorgeSanchez]

Engineers and Architects have the neatest notes in the world. I can stare at them all day!

[@LlyanAustria]

Thank you!!:)

[@akosinatoy9971]

Doctors too....

[@YvesGeorgeSanchez]

@@akosinatoy9971 I agree. Kahit hindi legible ang iba, neat pa rin.

[@shivam-tiwari19]

Bro as an engineering student I can tell you my handwriting is completely awful

[@YvesGeorgeSanchez]

@@shivam-tiwari19 That's fine as long as it looks neat.

[@coolkid4719]

could you make a video showing us ur projects?

[@LlyanAustria]

I can't really show my actual projects for the privacy of my clients, but i could show you guys some 3d renders and schemes of those projects:)

[@JamArt28]

nice

[@allipatatas]

Of all KZbinrs that I know, you have the COOLEST intro ever. Hands down. 💯

[@LlyanAustria]

Thank you for the compliment pal!:)

[@xeanluxcrille6847]

Them: "Architects and *Engineers* have the neatest handwriting!" Me, a software engineer: ... * looks at the blue sky * What fine weather we have today!

[@yisizyakiyama5402]

I'm a high school student aspiring to be an architect someday! Though, I'm still not sure if that's what I really want to pursue. I happen to stumble upon your videos and was glad to know you're Pinoy too. I immediately love you because of your humour and the helpful tips & information I learned from the video. Thank you so much! I'm looking forward to watching more of your videos. ^^

[@LlyanAustria]

Thank you for the support and the encouragement pal!!:) I'm sure you will be a great architect someday!

[@marshmarble]

RIP Lefties. My plates always have smudges .-.

[@landewell6862]

Marsh Marble #LeftiesLivesMatter

[@LlyanAustria]

@Marsh Marble As a righty i always have smudges, i imagine it will be worse if i was left handed haha:)

[@Sophiea5576]

Struggles💔

[@analuisa1214]

It will be my drama in less than two months when I will start to take drawing classes focused on projetcs :( starting a year before I actually go to university, then a whole life of it

[@bacon-ld8je]

The struggle is real

[@Onii-Jan]

“More pleasing to look at” Me texting: HEY MAN HOW YOU DOING Friend: why you mad bro

[@troyvictoria6589]

Those letters are T H I C C

[@LlyanAustria]

Haha yasss!!!:)

[@kpopgeek6248]

What is your Design Philosophy? or like, how did you came up with great building concepts? What are your design inspirations? #question

[@LlyanAustria]

Good question pal! I will add it to my questions to answer next Misc. Monday vid!:)

[@honeybutterpotatochips]

yes please this question!

[@MP-lb1bv]

It can't be learnt in a few videos...you should find your own philosophy and concepts and reexamine them from time to time.

[@rbvlz7177]

I remember imitating my papa's handwritting. I like how neat he do his blueprints

[@4zuuriteee653]

I'm a grade 11 student, but starting to watch something about architecture stuffs. Thank God I found your channel!! SO GOOD 😊😍 KEEP UP

[@LlyanAustria]

Thank you pal!!:)

[@bee.7603]

goodluck! :)

[@4zuuriteee653]

@@bee.7603 Thaaaankss!! You too!! 😊

[@ciaraenriquez_chillchika]

I immediately subscribed after that /lee-gi-ble/ /le-gi-ble/ thingy lol i suddenly want to know more about architecture T^T my future as a psychologist is slightly blurred now

[@LlyanAustria]

Thank you for subscribing pal!!:) You could try and cross enroll a few architecture subjects and see if you like the course:)

[@kookiesntae4299]

My dad writes like that too...and he told me his writing is very.....uncool. He is too humble!!!!!! Love this channel soooo much....♡

[@LlyanAustria]

Tell your dad he is very cool!:)

[@jlalmine3671]

hala same hahaha

[@bamboozled8779]

This popped up in my recommendations and you know what? I love KZbin for that and this channel!

[@LlyanAustria]

Glad you found my channel pal!:)

[@phroggie-zs4hk]

I am a 12 year old student, I want to be an architect, This video Inspires me and make me Feel more confident, Thanks Architect Oliver!

[@naknampochi]

Suggestion: When writing with pencil, you can abrade it with sandpaper in 45° angle to make it look broad

[@minecrafthousedesign3372]

I've been writing the same way ever since I was younger. Didn't know it was used in architecture. I'm taking architecture for college anyways.😊 Love your videos po!

[@LlyanAustria]

That's a great advantage pal!:) Good luck with architecture school!

[@minecrafthousedesign3372]

Omg! Thank you so much. Your vlogs are so useful and Fuuuuuun!😘

[@c3mi979]

I'm not an architect but I did get my AAS in Comp Drafting and Design. I'm a lettering snob for sure. All caps (of course) but all freehand. I'm also into graffiti so that has influenced my handwriting as well. Good video!

[@phobieutiful4789]

First time to watch your vid. I instantly subscribe. Very articulate and easy to understand the way you explain everything. Not an archi but really love playing autocad and making drawing just like you. Hope to learn more from your channel! :)

[@LlyanAustria]

Thank you for subscribing pal!!:)

[@a2b782]

Hi Llyan, I like your architectural tips & tricks. What I really wanted is that it would be great if you do say series of videos about Learning architecture covering the basics and intermediate parts for eg: how to draw floor plans and in which scale? , how to imagine it in 3D? , what are first things we should while doing project? and an imaginary project for start to end how to draw what tackle things like that. It will be very helpful and also I ordered the books you recommend thanks for that.👍👌✌🙂

[@LlyanAustria]

Thank you for this suggestion pal!!:) I will work on a video like this in the future:)

[@a2b782]

@@LlyanAustria Will be waiting for that.☺️✌🏻

[@tejaswinisuresh5]

Your videos are really very useful for architecture students.👍

[@LlyanAustria]

I'm happy i could help!!:)

[@jacobbacuetes9850]

Back in highschool during my T.D (Technical Drafting) classes, my teacher would scold us for not using a guideline ahahaha, but thanks to her, I can now draw straight lines ez and my all caps lettering is admired by my dad (who is an Architect!)

[@Machie77Swift]

You are a pro in videography and editing. Omg you got me!

[@peace_dude7594]

#QUESTION who is the best architect in your opinion? what do you think about three years of architecture degree it's Okie or isn't enough time? less is more or less is bore which one you agree with? last but not least what is your favorite anime?

[@LlyanAustria]

I will answer these on the misc monday video:)

[@pranavk6193]

How do you start designing anything? Like what is the first step?

[@landewell6862]

Research

[@LlyanAustria]

Lan is right, it is Research, Like research the parameters of what you are designing then go from there:) Anyway i will make a video about this in the future:)

[@antonettemayllesis2792]

Im so glad i found your youtube channel! 💕

[@ma.janinacinco1299]

I always like watching your video. It’s knowledgeable, at the same time, entertaining. Anyway, thank you for creating this video. 😊

[@LlyanAustria]

You're welcome!!:)

[@alvingamponia8374]

Please do rendering techniques/ tutorial. Thank you

[@LlyanAustria]

I will add it to my video ideas list pal!!:) Thank you for the suggestion!

[@AshleyFlores]

I really love how funny yet informative your videos are hahaha🥰

[@LlyanAustria]

Thank you pal!!:)

[@twicebestgirls558]

ive been curious about architectural lettering. thanks for this video! ❤

[@LlyanAustria]

You're welcome pal!!:)

[@yumyamie]

i never noticed until now that architects write in allcaps, my dad and bro are architects and they write in all caps

[@koyenadas1448]

Can u please do videos based on rendering? (Basically please teach rendering) I am an architecture student who sucks in rendering..so please... It's a request..

[@LlyanAustria]

I made some former video about rendering trees, and rendering with sketchup:) But i will release a comprehensive rendering video in the future!

[@koyenadas1448]

@@LlyanAustria Yes I have seen ur video related to rendering a tree... That was a lot helpful for me.. Thanx a lot for replying....... 😇😇Waiting for more such helpful videos (from u) which will make rendering a bit easier for me

[@LlyanAustria]

@@koyenadas1448 You're welcome pal!:) I'm glad i could help!

[@hippodinoreserve6090]

Can you do a video that show how to use sketchup to photomatch a room, put furniture in the room from 3d workshop, and then render textures? Thanks!@@LlyanAustria

[@yourordinarygirl01]

My dad is an architect too and he has the same handwriting as yours. Makes me wanna miss him! ☺️

[@acedia6654]

it's cool that you make architect sounds fun

[@LlyanAustria]

It is a so much fun!!:)

[@shanea1603]

Goodevening! Feel ko po kasing mag architecture in college, though hindi naman ako marunong mag drawing and hindi naman ako gaano creative. Pero gusto ko talaga maging architect. My question is matututo po ba ako mag sketch/draw when studying architecture?

[@LlyanAustria]

Yes, all you need to learn will be taught at architecture school:)

[@abigaildu1398]

Please draw a perpective modern house po kua llyan austria i suggest lang poo.... Hehe

[@LlyanAustria]

Thank you for the suggestion pal!:) I'll add it to my videos to do list.

[@nidhichauhan8733]

"i suck at this" lol, you are one of my fav. architects:))))

[@airyarc828]

Love your videos dude!! :) You deserve so much more subscribers

[@LlyanAustria]

Thank you for the words of encouragement pal!! It means a lot!:)

[@lester9379]

Arch. Llyan can you teach us the basics of AutoCAD, for example line weights for walls, dimensions and all other stuff in floor plans, thank you :) more power Arch.

[@LlyanAustria]

I will make a video about AutoCAD in the future pal:)

[@olegmartinez7428]

when my friends ask why I write in All Caps--- I'll show them this vid

[@LlyanAustria]

Haha thank you for sharing my video for this purpose!:)

[@merryplanas6024]

Yey!! Another worth to watch video❤ Thank you

[@LlyanAustria]

You're welcome pal!!:)

[@merryplanas6024]

@@LlyanAustria Yay!! Kuya Llyan hello❤

[@ameenaali5880]

Always looking forward to your videos😍

[@LlyanAustria]

Thank you for the support pal!:)

[@_OmkarPawar]

Please bro make a video on perspective drawing with 1 2 3 and 5 point perspective

[@LlyanAustria]

Sure pal!!:) I'll make one soon.

[@samanthaspadeson1982]

Five point definitely

[@jamesrusso72]

the PURPOSE is for LEGIBILITY. Saved us 6:43

[@LlyanAustria]

Indeed it is:)

[@brianeberhard7771]

love your work...great sence of humour

[@eshlieflores8702]

Lagi po akong nanonood ng mga videos nyo, ang dami kong natututunang mga tips tungkol sa pagiging isang arkitekto, more subscribers to come salute!😊

[@jkpalanog]

#Question After we graduate, what happens next? Or what shall we do ?

[@ashleybarnachea9680]

have a 2 years experience(apprenticeship) before you can take board exam but if you're going to pursue master's degree 1 year experience is enough.

[@jkpalanog]

Ashley Barnachea thanks pal :>

[@LlyanAustria]

@Ashley Barnachea Thank you for answering this question pal!!:)

[@atasha2928]

#question : what universities po recommended niyo for future architect students in the ph?

[@LlyanAustria]

Saint Louis University:) haha i'm biased towards that school since that's where i went to. But UP and UST are good schools too. it all depends on what's most convenient for you:)

[@cranegen8514]

watching your videos makes me believe that i can be an architect someday like you💙

[@LlyanAustria]

You can be pal!:)

[@leilaaa9835]

you are soo inspiring thank you

[@loreliecorpuz6384]

I'm a business administration student but I'm here watching at 2:03 am HAHHAHAHAHA

[@LlyanAustria]

Haha thank you for watching pal!!:)

[@loreliecorpuz6384]

Llyan Austria I will 😊 thank you for noticing po 😊

[@christianpaulroldan2387]

Sir gawa kayo video about cross-functionalities ng architect at engineers. Para maliwanagan ang lahat at wala nang away away at misconceptions. Thank you. CE po ako by d way. Thank you sir.

[@LlyanAustria]

I tackled this issue a bit on my minecraft video haha!:) Anyways i will add this to my video list.

[@christianpaulroldan2387]

@@LlyanAustria thank you sir.🙂

[@ARandomRachel]

This is so cool!

[@carlserrano4874]

thanks for this tips architect! God Bless :>

[@pheatrix8272]

I write "W" like this "V/" Forget about the other line

[@selrahcasleacosta1790]

Same haha😆 I just saw it sa tatay ko nakitang kong magaling syang maglettering at drawing kaya ginaya ko ung sulat niya tas nung nasanay ako gumaling ako maglettering at drawing hahaha tas gamit ko ngayon to sa engineering

[@pheatrix8272]

@@selrahcasleacosta1790 hahahah nice I got it from no one tho I'm also an Artist, Forget the one line in 'W' rule

[@aimeemonggos]

Our instructor taught us the “architectural lettering” but I eventually went back to the gothic lettering😂

[@theguythattalksshitonyoutube]

My dad who passed away a few years ago... Had beautiful handwriting.. he always wrote in all caps... Reminds of this.. and he wasn't an architect... Lol ... Another art channel though... I subbed

[@LlyanAustria]

I'm sorry to hear that pal.

[@harshitharamesh7374]

While making a model is better to paint the exterior walls (if yes what kind of paints) or use coloured hand made paper or coloured sheets?

[@LlyanAustria]

Check out this scale model hacks pal, i discussed the method that i use for exterior walls of the model>>> kzbin.info/www/bejne/a5rPmnR8opelmbc

[@tarundubey617]

Legend says he's the lost brother of Jaby Koay

[@LlyanAustria]

Haha i kinda look like a poor version of Jaby Koay:)

[@tarundubey617]

@@LlyanAustria a better..

[@drthertyhejrthrth]

Any Indian 👇

[@kartikjain6720]

Here

[@imcyrahalasan]

Im a drafter by profession and I'm impressed on your handwriting 👍🏻

[@LlyanAustria]

Thank you pal! That means a lot!:)

[@imcyrahalasan]

@@LlyanAustria you're welcome pal! 😁

[@MP-lb1bv]

With practice one can improve a lot

[@KairaNishio]

aAAAA FINALLYYY!! thank you so much qwq

[@LlyanAustria]

You're welcome pal!!:)

[@hellensinai5543]

I love your energy, you're so funny jajaja. Nice video BTW

[@LlyanAustria]

Thank you for your compliments!!:)

[@aljunlutrago1554]

Lot of lesson learned Idol

[@shrinidhibhat4155]

So glad that i found your channel 😊 it's the best and thank you so much for all the tips...😊 It helped a lot...!! ☺️ And can u please give some tips on drafting... ☺️

[@LlyanAustria]

You're welcome pal!!:) I'll come up with a video with tips on drafting in the future pal:)

[@rebeccagomez3991]

Thank you kuyaaa!! Now I know how to use that insane Calligraphy Pen, goshhh hahahhahah :) hope you'll upload more techniques and inspirational videos!

[@tesarina]

This is amazing, i am learning alot from your tips.. keep up.. 😊😊

[@LlyanAustria]

Thank you for the encouragement pal!:)

[@lololol3270]

I'm not even planning to study architecture since I really wanted to become a lawyer but the way I write is in all caps lock

[@a_bhayankar_bro5703]

Hi buddy your doing great job for us all your videos found very useful to me

[@LlyanAustria]

Thank you! I'm glad i could help pal!!:)

[@Kawaiidigipieces]

I liked your pens at the back. 😀

[@cranegen8514]

kuya llyan watching your videos about architecture is so much fun

[@LlyanAustria]

I'm glad you enjoyed my videos!!:)

[@carlosescope]

Nice man, so helpful. 👏👏

[@LlyanAustria]

I'm glad i could help pal!:)

[@thegoodfight365]

How do you get so flippin' cool dude? And thanks for the tip on writing with a chisel point. 👍🏾

[@claf7798]

thank you. . .😊😊😊 i really wanna be an architect. . .im going to watch all your videos. .

[@LlyanAustria]

You're welcome pal!! And thank you for watching all my videos!:)

[@szarlettguerrero9558]

My dad is an Engineer / can draw like an architect ,, so his penmanshippp looksss sooo good and it satisfyy meee

[@daleandrews3552]

Great. I'm perusing different videos for adopting this style for a notebook of terms I need to look up on my computer. I know this sounds crazy, but I have compiled a list of terms and subjects I want to further explore and define via my computer and I've been attempting to employ this style for my lettering technique, simply b/c it looks so cool. I've even been asked about it like "how do you write so NEAT?" and the like. Others don't even know about this thing and I'm keeping it my secret. On another note, my brother in law really wanted to be an architect, but his family wasn't able to send him. From what I've seen of his script, he attempts to use this style. I don't know if it's intentional or secret longings he has of being able to use it professionally. I've never asked him about it. Thanks for posting the video.

[@cosmiccowboy1]

I learned more useful information first half than i did how to actually letter better...nice job

[@LlyanAustria]

Thank you pal!:)

[@jhunprincesslove604]

Lodsss natalaga kita!! Dame ko po natutunan sanyo!! Grabe sana ganyan din ako gumawa ng lettering! Its so good

[@chancekielmendoza5639]

this was the first vid I watched from u.

[@lou5606]

When im doing model in sketchup most of the time my sketchup especially when im making too much heavy file why my sketchup always automatically close and showing a “blug spot” how can i fix that? And what thats mean?

[@LlyanAustria]

Usually that's because of a lack of RAM. It's usually an error within sketchup that could be caused by a lot of things. Maybe the model is very heavy or there is something wrong within the model.

[@marccedrickarciaga6192]

I am an incoming college student this next school year and yet I have no idea of what course am i gonna take but I really enjoy ur architecture Vlog.But the most difficult thing is we are lacking financially so It is hard to pursue my dreams as an archi. It is one if my dreams to be an archi or some kind of engineer someday and yet confusion hit me .More vlogs to come sir architect oliver.

[@rutalaa]

Ahhhh.....So are you saying using a chiseled pencil or pen that the wide part of the pen is used for horizontal lines only ex. like the letter "T, L, Z so then like the middle of the "Z" would be the VERTICLE LINE? I love the writing style of an architect im trying to get use to shifting the pen from thin line to the thick line.

[@deeksha2085]

The video is so helpful ! :)

[@LlyanAustria]

I'm happy to help!:)

[@jamesbryansaclolo7441]

Humble nyo boss Idol kita 💪

[@miceymolander]

our college prof required us to answer in block letters, and to cross the z and 7 the old fashioned way to distinguish them from 2 and l (sometimes). also true, writing speed increased with block letters.

[@Lara.Lelazy]

Soon to be a high school student and I am already interested in being an architect, one because of drawings, two because of the math everyone says you don't need to be good in math. Though either I need to be good at math or not all I care is to graduate college with a course I want also my course need to have something to do with arts or drawings but also qualifies my parents want. :D

[@jnli_cia]

You're handwriting is cute! Love that♡ I also want architecture

[@LlyanAustria]

Thank you pal!!:) Architecture is awesome!

[@subarashi263]

This is super useful. I'm going to try this on college

[@LlyanAustria]

Good luck with your studies pal!:)

[@jethrudemendina9084]

Dude! You're like Peter Mckinnon!🤣 Big fan of him, and you too!🙂

[@shimmy1999]

If some of us were to take A Levels as our pre U, which subjects should we choose in order to start an architecture course after???

[@raghavendras4097]

My gaad!!u made lettering so simple, 🤷‍♂️😍😃😃

[@Giatamina]

whats the best strand for architecture in shs???thankyou and ilike your video sk much!

[@vishnupriya-dl6jo]

hi...I'm an budding architect from india...u r inspiring...pa

[@LlyanAustria]

Thank you pal!!:) I'm glad i could inspire you!

[@primusharriete4588]

I love your pens 😍 i hope i can have those too 😢

[@Yokitheanimator]

Hi! Where did you buy your maker container?

[@lainmerrelltwinner3189]

I'm already practicing writing like an architect I think I did was inspired from an engineer's handwritten hahaha. But this video helped a lot pal!

[@LlyanAustria]

I'm glad i could help!:) Engineers and architects have very similar writing.

[@grayasentista2106]

Architectural thesis tips, pleeeeeaaase!!

[@awakeningbeautyspa]

Llyan I like the container you use for your markers. Can you add that to your list of products video? Where do I get that from?

[@LlyanAustria]

Sure pal:) I made it from an old DVD case holder.