Architectural Model Making Techniques and Tutorial (a step-by-step model build)

[@ramirostorni3012]

as a highschool student in a school that doesn't have an architectural​ class you are my primary teacher. thanks​ and keep up the quality videos.

[@30by40]

you're quite welcome +ramiro stroni homework: build models (+ sketch) ...cheers...

[@carstories4169]

My high school allows us to take free classes through the local community college. I’m taking mechanical drafting and physics next year.

[@LibaLand]

Your series should be required watching for all first year architecture students! So many important points. I have to admit the inches throw me off. I'm used to metric personally. But the tips are understood regardless!

[@30by40]

3/16" doesn't translate very nicely to metric does it...? Sorry...! Glad you found it helpful...

[@MaZEEZaM]

Me 2, I am a 1st year Architecture student, also work in Metric so have the same issue with sizing of the boarding being in Imperial measure :S

[@solverh]

Fantastic explanations, but like has been mentioned, the imperial system throws those not living in Myanmar, Liberia, or the USA (i.e. most of the global population) that watch your videos ‘a bit’ of a curveball. Again, fantastic explanations!

[@jozieash5016]

saaaaame

[@davidkonevky7372]

yeah, I would love to be an architect in a place full of opportunities like the United States but the imperial system is just... ugh

[@AniketPadwalArchitect]

The best content for architectural community, thanks alot, your doing great job.

[@30by40]

kind words...many thanks...you can help by liking and subb'ing

[@chrisiliffe7479]

As a practicing architect,I wish I had billable hours to do this for my clients! I am however a keen model railroader and your videos are totally appropriate for that market HO (1:87 scale) I use Archicad software and tend to build from scaled elevations glued to heavy card stock (tend to stay away from waterbased glues for that to avoid wrinkles) Keep up the good work

[@arnoldjohnson7779]

I appreciate your word on scale of model and purpose. I want to sketch an "idea". Built model cars as a kid, houses are so much more interesting as an old guy. You arch students need to jump on this skill young, plenty of time for computer work.

[@Garadice33]

Hi Eric, Your reaching out and touching a lot of people involved with a difficult profession to practice (particularly as a freelancer/solo practitioner) or to study for. I'm based in a rural part of Ireland and have been freelance for 14 years. Lots of ups and downs during that time. Why I particularly relate to your videos is because you emphasise the importance of sketching and making to the design process. I feel that jumping to quickly to using computer based methods to develop a design can lead to repetition and stagnation. This is particularly true in smaller scale domestic projects. We cannot deny the importance of computer technologies in streamlining the production of information, however we should not become slaves to the machines. 'phew' --architectural rant over for the day

[@30by40]

couldn't have said it better +Partrick Daly...practice, process and making is essential to our craft. cheers...

[@urtfools]

Fantastic, I'm equally surprised by myself that I used 90% of these techniques throughout college with just a small 1-hour lecture on model making in my freshman year! Super informative as I get back into one of my favorite components of arch&design, thank you!

[@ericmcdowell5762]

I created my own model after I got out of college (BS in Comp. Sc.), ... as I designed a partially underground home, and I thought it would be a great idea to visually see what I was designing. After I made my initial model, I made drastic changes over the following years to the model only, and skipped changing any drawings. To me, it was a fun "hobby", as I was somewhat "obsessed" with it at times. I took architectural drafting classes in high school, and was thinking of going to Ball State University for their Architectural program, ... but as an 18-year old, when I found out that their program was a 7-year program, I decided against it, as I figured I wanted to get out into the workplace sooner than that. Looking back, I wish I would have pursued it, because it certainly was/is my passion. Although I don't know I would have paid for it, as I received an athletic scholarship to another college, where I received my IT degree. Plus, I'm more of a "creative" guy, that is more into the design, rather than all of the details, engineering, etc. I had a friend who went to Ball State, and went on to work for a firm in South Bend, IN, ... and he told me he was tasked with drawing up specs, and detailed drawings for such, ... and that doesn't interest me much, even though I know it is a necessary process. So I'd just get someone else to do that!, ... ha.

[@kentvandervelden]

Seeing the Architectural Design students carrying their awesome models across campus is a treat! The models are a real advertisement for Design. (Just as going through the Design College where the students work hard all the time may be a deterrent.)

[@civ1993]

Best architecture channel there is.

[@30by40]

respect. |m|

[@hollowsoul666]

what a great channel for architecture students and architects

[@30by40]

many thanks...cheers...

[@hezvandermeij]

your videos actually help me a great lot in the Sims and other games that include house building. And even more for my dioramas!! Thanks a lot

[@markjones8632]

Wow!! what a breath of fresh air your video was! I am a first year landscape architect student 100% online. This video was very useful to me as we are just starting to construct basswood study models. We already have used cardboard models and that came with a video. I still cannot achieve perfect cuts, I guess even model building requires practice to master.It could be in the knife too, right now all I have is an exacto knife. I hope some day I will be able to build perfect models as illustrated in your video.

[@LlessurHterag]

I really appreciate a physical model, you just don’t see enough architects using them as a design tool these days. A sign of the times I guess. Thanks for the video, takes me back to architecture school and the last time I made a physical model. I think you may have inspired me to use less sketch up and more cardboard and glue.

[@soumagnidas6038]

thank you so much , on behalf of all architecture students , for these useful videos .

[@30by40]

glad to help...you can help me by sharing it around...thanks!

[@SteveSearches]

This is really great! It's hard to find good modeling videos like this. I'm a mechanical designer wanting to model some of my designs but have had difficulty getting started. This series has given my a starting point unlike I've been able to find anywhere else.

[@30by40]

fantastic, thanks for watching and sharing your thoughts. curious to know what you'll be modeling...?

[@chishakwer]

.....................patiently waiting for this week's video. All the way from Africa Zimbabwe.

[@30by40]

cheers +Rodney Chishakwe...perhaps I should've recorded one on time management (for myself!) ...thanks for your patience and for checking in...Zimbabwe...amazing we can connect this way...

[@rebeccakhiba4158]

Your videos help me alot when it comes to designing models and I am currently in my first year and I needed more tips on creating models and your video assisted me alot.❤

[@MaZEEZaM]

1/16th of an inch is approximately 1.6mm, 1/32nd of an inch = aprox 0.8mm

[@30by40]

...excellent...you're in charge of metric subtitles ;)

[@ernestgodin4025]

It seems to be a specialty by it self

[@stevecooper3010]

G,day mate A suggestion for fast square cutting tool is a flatbed you can get from a craft shop similar idea as a tile cutter great ideas like the plinth made from a tile for a base give the idea of interior exterior floor surfaces inside to out side

[@walmars3curity]

Very helpful. I have experience in woodworking and machining as well as blueprint reading, but ive never made a 1:24 scale house model that Im using as a rough draft hard copy. Thank you

[@Depsine]

Model making it's my only weakness ! And you help me a lot ! Thank you !

[@pentiumtrio]

learned a lot! I'm graduating from architecture school. I could help you by sharing your videos for my future apprentice and my colleagues!

[@30by40]

by all means... best to you in your internship...and keep building models...

[@rivouture3254]

sir i have been watching your channel for the past few days and it has help me a lot in understanding architechture in better perspective. thank you once again

[@30by40]

gladly...cheers...!

[@DileepafromGI]

I don't know anything about architecture. But your videos are really interesting!!

[@ap3008]

I just want to say that I've searched for this type of videos about architecture for long time and I'm glad I found it. You guys are doing an amazing job with really helpful and interesting information. Congratulations :)

[@30by40]

cheers, thanks for the kind words +Andreea Pescar ...it's just me here making the vids, but I so appreciate hearing it's helping others!

[@moahmadelsheikhy2405]

I learned a lot about cutting and making from this, thank you 😊

[@courtneyashbrook3553]

Wonderful series. All your videos I have watched thus far are fantastic. Wish I had them when I was in college.

[@30by40]

always a student, right?

[@courtneyashbrook3553]

30X40 Design Workshop You couldn't be more correct!

[@paulamcdonald5074]

Thank you for creating this educational video. It is very helpful to demonstrate the early techniques of this almost lost art.

[@birdboxvisuals6114]

All of your works are such amazing!

[@animegodking615]

You teach with simplicity

[@kiwichlofro3733]

I'm going into college for architecture next year and I'm really glad I just found your channel. I am a little worried about model making though. Could you do an in depth how to video? Maybe make boxes out of different materials and show the best way to get right angles and keep the model looking the best it can. I'm a perfectionist and I'm afraid my models will come out all wonky because I don't know how to make them looking the best they can.

[@30by40]

welcome +Chloe Froning...glad to have you here... perfectionism is good DNA for architects... i'll see if i can pull together a more rudimentary explainer video... cheers...

[@kiwichlofro3733]

30X40 Design Workshop that would be awesome , thanks so much! I'm very excited about architecture school next year

[@ilu.bmg1884]

hey, hows it going so far? did you already finish the college?

[@alonsohernandezmorales]

I really like your videos, I'm an architecture student and I have founded this really useful and some of those tips I have learned them along the way, I wish I've been told these tips before haha. thanks for your videos and keep on doing them.

[@30by40]

cheers my friend...glad you found it useful...

[@Garadice33]

Simply a great tutorial. Thanks for sharing your passion and talent.

[@30by40]

kind words...glad to share and help others...

[@calvinrogers4315]

As i've told Show It Better, my whole studio at U of Minnesota will soon know of these!

[@30by40]

thanks for sharing +Calvin Rogers ! ...cheers...

[@out27th]

I wish I had watched this when I was in school. Great video!

[@johnstjohn4705]

I'm a retired architect. Where were you when I was in architecture school? I sure could have used your videos then. I love watching them now, and you have inspired me to get back into design even if it's just for fun. Have you considered doing Udemy courses? It could be another way of monetizing your talent. You know your stuff and you're a pro at presenting it.

[@hambalamstudios6885]

This was so informative and well done! Thank you!

[@jacobviner8815]

Great video once again, insightful and inspiring

[@30by40]

kind words...many thanks...

[@terretulsiak]

I love the specific tips!

[@strivingcontinuously4492]

Thank so much. Your videos are really well made, your narration is clear and precise, your information generous. Thank you again.

[@uncreativeusername2634]

Thank you! This will help me building better models

[@30by40]

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[@daniellete9049]

Fantastic video, can't wait to try it with my designs

[@30by40]

good luck... just remember: sharp blades...

[@ShowItBetter]

wow, great video 📹!!!!!!!

[@30by40]

since you've got the digital tuts covered, I thought I'd better stick with the glue + cardboard...! ...cheers...

[@MaZEEZaM]

Wahoo, your comment prompted me to check out SHOW IT BETTER's channel, another Architecture learning based channel I didn't know about. Great.

[@ShowItBetter]

:)

[@caseys717]

Thanks alot, this is exactly what I was asking for in the discussion section. Great work.

[@30by40]

excellent...glad you found it helpful...

[@josedejesusyanezplacencia4191]

Such an inspiring master. Thank you a lot! Salutes from Tijuana, México

[@ShelterHelperDogs]

You apologise and say `sorry this is just a study model so not very clean' but it still looks better than my final presentation models :o)

[@30by40]

i had a little practice ;)

[@sarahda845]

Could you do a video on how you stay on top of the work, I'm an architecture student and I always end up falling behind when the crit deadline approachs

[@30by40]

have you seen this video I did > Time Management for Architects kzbin.info/www/bejne/nIbbnoeBo7BmZpY

[@sarahda845]

30X40 Design Workshop thank youu!! Sorry I missed that video

[@Justsketchit]

Thank you, this is the kind of video I would want to watch

[@30by40]

+JustSketchIt thanks for the feedback ...I hope to do more in the modeling series...

[@AllohaPinn]

Coud you ,please, upload a sourse video of your working process on this model? Without explanation, etc. Love your models and how clean and precise they are made.

[@30by40]

I'll see what I can do +AllohaPinn...this one was a quick build...

[@jimargeropoulos8309]

I agree. I would love the long form of you just talking as doing. The Tips from a Shipwright channel did this to build a boat and I learned so much from it.

[@seahawk124]

Yep, know all about using a dull blade. Still got the scar on my left thumb! Architecture school was great though.

[@30by40]

archi-battle scars...me too... i tangled with a bandsaw three years ago, long after architecture school. anything for models. almost.

[@paolomilizia5847]

I am an Italian architect and I often see your videos, you are very good. I like your approach to architecture. where do you live? Regards to arch. Paolo Milizia

[@terretulsiak]

This will make my gingerbread house much cleaner!

[@OceanJangda]

Killer series, Eric! Thanks!

[@30by40]

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[@rozenart5768]

30X40 Design Workshop I wish I would have had you as a professor for Interior Design school, maybe then I wouldn’t have left school. I’m now 59 yo and regretting my decision.

[@tamires.poliqueze]

unfortunately I learned in pratice why we should not use force to make models hahaha Good tips, Nice video :)

[@30by40]

sounds...somewhat violent... perhaps using "the force" would be better?

[@mdatiqurrahmankhan3085]

May the force be with us in jury :p

[@croneryveit9070]

Lovely video, thanks for making it! But god every time I watch a video with the imperial system all I can ever think of is "this is why metric is just superior...".

[@30by40]

cheers +Croner Yveit ...I should be subtitling these in metric, right?

[@sureshravi9310]

Imperial System requires a lot of skill to practice as it depends on proportionate calculation while Metric is in Multiples, usally 10s. Artistic values are exhibited in Imperial system, so please carry out your videos in Imperials.

[@markg1531]

I prefer the imperial system.

[@jakekearns4381]

Great vid. Thanks mate. Im a builder, if we go into lockdown (COVID-19) then i will be making building models in the office to stay sane ! Need to make and creat !. Cheers, Jake Aspire Constructions, Australia

[@jameslabs1]

very inspiring. Thanks.

[@robertlindh1439]

Great job.......Very interesting info.

[@sezinun5819]

Thank you so much. This video will help me a lot.

[@umersheikh1314]

always the best advisor

[@30by40]

kind words my friend...

[@steelbeachsiren]

Thank you so much for this, it saved my life

[@michaelsimek5392]

Awesome tips not only for beginners, thanks for vid. and you smart tips.

[@architecturalmodelmaking8264]

Nice - Integral Architectural Model Making -

[@mikhajeon6286]

it would be so much more helpful if there were subtitles marking out the metric measurements to your inch system

[@30by40]

what is this 'metric' system you speak of? ;)

[@HRTWARRIOR]

This video is great but the imperial measurement system is where it is a drawback. Would have been perfect have you used metric.

[@Rackhamish]

These videos are really helpful, thank you.

[@imdownthehouse]

Great video like so many on this channel...i really appreciate your clarity and obvious passion for what you do...very inspiring thank you

[@RogervanderVeer]

thank you for sharing your knowledge, im starting a small project and this is very helpful !

[@ariii1898]

I am really fond of your models, can you please post the link of the house plans?

[@Bwubdle198]

@30by40 as a beginner what should i use to build the actual house? The only model expeirence i have is gunpla or legos so pretty much none for this. My current only idea is pop-sickle sticks for the house and foam for the base. I have a feeling pop-sickle sticks won't work. What do you recommend? Also is and exacto knife an appropriate tool to use?

[@30by40]

Here's a good resource to help you: thirtybyforty.com/blog/building-a-30-minute-study-model

[@Bwubdle198]

@@30by40 thanks man

[@ArchitecturalAesthetics2046]

Great video Eric, really love this series. I wonder how was the interior illumination at 0:42 achieved?

[@30by40]

fun series to make +Architectural Aesthetics ...reminds me, I should link up our model making vids in a playlist... illumination = battery operated micro LED string: amzn.to/2oK83Tl

[@MyllerSWE]

Best glue for allround use in achitect model building i would say is UHU Por. Dont know how easy it is to get in the states.

[@jimargeropoulos8309]

How would you model thick walls like adobe, straw bale, stone, and the like?

[@alexsmilansky9420]

Fantastically informative video. Has anyone here tried modelling curved glasswork?

[@ttfweb1]

Great video. I've been wanting to make a model of my beach house. I'm considering adding dormers and possibly changing the entrance - and the computer model just doesn't give me the feel of it. This gives me a good method to go at it. Thanks, Troy

[@30by40]

yes...that's it...the feel for materials, their scale, and proportions...nothing like model building to teach compositional skills.

[@انهالضبع]

this is a really helpful video thanks and BTW can you make video about how to make a good minimalist portifolio for architect am in the freelancing field but I lack a well designed portifolio to advertise my self among the clients ?

[@30by40]

cheers +Majid Alsuliman , glad you enjoyed this one. I'll see what I can do regarding the portfolio request...

[@enmanuelporras2226]

Thank you for your advices! God knows how many young architects want to be like myself this has been of good use! 👍🏾😍

[@aisy.visual.hub.0]

Hello sir. I've gone through lots of your videos and... your model making and your thought process seem to work out for rectilinear designs very well. I myself love curvature and abstract concepts. Involving this in box models can aid in aesthetics... can you introduce a proper method to construct curvilinear architecture? (PS: Your videos are so helpful... thank you!)

[@saiamehis3924]

wao! this inspiring and educative, kudos

[@sissieboynl]

Thank you for this great video!

[@30by40]

you're quite welcome, thanks for watching...this was a fun one to make...

[@daivikpatel2997]

How did you do or get the trees, I am making a model for my high school assessment.

[@MrNuggin]

Great vid - thanks! One point though - the larger the scale the less details you will see man :) larger scale means you are making things go smaller and smaller :P it's so simple but see many times this error appears .

[@30by40]

+MrNuggin sorry my friend... you've got it switched: www.google.co.uk/amp/s/www.gislounge.com/understanding-scale/amp/

[@apollokarmatskiy9354]

do you have any tips on how to cut 45 degrees with exacto? great video!

[@30by40]

I have another 'tips' video planned with short snippets...look for it soon...

[@kellymoran5409]

Eric - LOVE your demo! How would you show a brick facade, one in which the brick are placed in & out at varying depths to create a tactile experience?

[@SkipJack1950]

Where do you get your MDF? You mentioned 1/16th & 1/32nd... I found 1/4 locally, but they look at me like I have a 3rd eye when asking for those fine thicknesses.

[@asztapaszta9]

246 upvotes and 0 down. Well deserved I should say!

[@30by40]

cheers my friend...need more views now!

[@jpassion222]

Was very good basic presentation on modeling , thank you. I am retired and planning on building architectural models as a hobby...maybe more .

[@reasatali9353]

X** English movie

[@ryanharris8207]

Is there somewhere you get your chipboard in bulk? The university bookstore isn't really the best place to buy such materials, especially when you need numerous study models on a weekly basis. Thanks

[@mewmew1640]

Really amazing!! I'm making little putz houses for decoration. They are generally 3"x3". What is the best material to use for cutting out models? If chipboard, what thickness? Thanks!

[@30by40]

Details here: thirtybyforty.com/blog/architectural-model-making-tips

[@aBRMNvisual]

okay there goes my day

[@30by40]

...youtube binges are healthy when they involve models... (tells self)

[@anshitmehrotra7249]

How to become an architectural model maker? Do we need to do B.arch or M.arch for that or any course for that?

[@mariyahaljneibi5822]

Great video thanks. Where can I get supertrees??

[@adamantive7430]

Thank you! Great vid

[@30by40]

cheers +Adamantive...glad to see you here...

[@lmmintesnotgako5401]

What is the use of advanced model making techniques for architecture?

[@adrianofernandes9262]

Im not to sure how much this can be done is thissubject but is there any interior techineques for interior details?

[@EthanSweat]

Im trying to make a model skyscraper thats only a ft tall or smaller. Im trying to promote my design. Idk how to make a digital design or a small model. Someone help me RIP.

[@priya200328]

I struggle with social anxiety is confidence a key part in architecture?