My Sketchbook, Site Diagrams + Contractor Interviews

[@30by40]

It's been a while...thanks for sticking with me...! Hope to have the sketchbooks available soon: thirtybyforty.com/blank

[@asmahwedi2443]

I have a question sir. When i did my internship in architect office yes a project takes a year to 2 years sometimes for a design and a year for construction. Design phase for approval matters yes it takes up to 6 months here in Cyprus but whyy they take a year for a design of a house ? And payment wise? How does it go whats the procedure ? Please lighten me up or it might be a video idea. Thank you for your awesome videos

[@ElinWinblad]

Looking forward to one!

[@craigpriskorn3306]

Hi Eric Got my sketchbooks this week. Aside from a few extra indentations in the chip board covers (presumably from shipping), I'm looking forward to a new season of sketches! thanks

[@kiodour]

Your videos are nothing short of a masterpiece. Visually pleasing and informative. - Cheers Kiodour

[@30by40]

appreciate that my friend...cheers!

[@doaamo1]

literally

[@surafelhabtamu5150]

i am a big fan and follower from ethiopia .i've been following you for more than two years now and you have been very helpful on my journey as a student of architecture . when i loose interest in what i do i just come and watch what you do and you power me up. and if you have time please do a video on materials,cladding materials, specifically. types,details,installations and things like that...respect cheers my friend

[@farukbozkurt7730]

Hey my friend, just wanted to tell you that I love Ethiopian and Eritrean people. Much love from Turkey

[@kei-w]

I know this is an old video but I just wanted to say that your contents make me excited about architecture once again. I am 26 and working at a firm in Tokyo at minimum wage, for extreme hours everyday. In this productivity-oriented world, I sometimes just can't help thinking about an alternative career. Your video reminds me of why I started! Thank you.

[@30by40]

So glad to hear! Have you watched this yet (I think you'll find it relatable): Starting from Scratch : Becoming an Architect Entrepreneur kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZoSVhWmZp9qle6c

[@makingitthrough190]

I am part way through watching and a thought jumped out at me. Subjects at school lived and died in my head often based the look, feel and even smell of the text books and notebooks. I have sliced and diced sketch books to get them just the right size for a trip. I never realized what I was actually accomplishing until I saw this. I’m not an architect but this subject resonates far beyond one discipline. Thank you for sharing.

[@adetunjiokanlawon8671]

Your evolution is great. Your dedication has not gone unnoticed.

[@marianareis5520]

I've been following this channel for a really long time now and I definitely believe you are one of the most professional and hard working architects I've seen... Unfortunately, we see a lot of bad professionals nowadays, only worried about getting money other than addressing society's needs and it is great to see how there still are people like you left, that actually have a big passion for what they are doing. I hope I ever become such a good architect as you are, helpful and hardworking, striving for my passion every day. Thank you so much for all of the help and lessons this channel gave me, I just finished my first year in Uni so I'm a bit emotional ahah

[@30by40]

Kind of you to say...thank you!

[@bottegaarchitecture7826]

Architect, Communicator, Realist, Therapist, Team Leader, and Housekeeper... Sounds about right. Great vid Eric!

[@30by40]

thanks Matthew...you know the path all too well, right? \m/

[@Raffleseducationcorp]

我是建築系的學生，我每天看你的影片當作上課😄😄😄 這種詳細介紹設計過程的影片真的很難得，感謝你喔🙏🙏 I'm a student, and I watch your videos everyday as design courses. The video like yours that illustrates every step in an architect's mind is very rare and precious, thank you for making these videos.

[@dkalambokis78]

The way you embraced Architecture is amazing... Thank you for sharing your creativity with us

[@Nico-ee3bd]

I'm so hyped for this Outpost project! Literally waiting everyday for a new vid to come

[@josealbertolagunesronzon2441]

I'm a civil engineer with 10 years of experience working always inside a company. I am just starting to develop an idea to start working on my own and from time to time I get frustrated because I don't know what to do. Your videos are EXTREMELY helpful to me. Please keep up the amazing work.

[@baruchba7503]

The approach to this design is magnificent. It reminds me of a project I participated in while I was in grad school. I wrote the front end of a Home Environmental Control System (HECS) and it incorporated GPS position, daily solar position, historical weather conditions, forecast weather to control, HVAC, window treatments, and more.

[@eeliseee]

You have such a beautiful and disciplind work ethic!! Inspiring to look at!

[@NgocNguyen-zq3nx]

I click thumbs up almost every cmt i see. Because i love this channel so much that i start to love the people who share the same interest with me

[@imadasmone8915]

Clear and simple as alaways... You always manage to show us a different way... Thanks alot.. ❤️

[@JWKDESIGN]

Appreciate your (and the clients' and contractors') transparency here!

[@Fretamime]

You are the best!!!!! You actually saved my entire project by showing a few steps!

[@eltonsigauque1338]

Hi, Eric.... I wanna thank You for sharing those moments and process of projecting with us... Cheers

[@AdamPitas]

The sketchbook looks wonderfully made, but I really love my A5 booklet witt short-edge binding. Because one word, panoramas!

[@cpriskorn]

Eric Inspiring as always. For the past several years as I've followed you, I encouraged my architecture students (and other fellow architects) to watch and listen. A truly unique resource. I am now retiring, but still love design and sketching. If pre-orders are permitted, please put me down for 4 of your new sketchbooks. I have several of your previous favorite, but really enjoy the explanation behind your approach. Please email me when available. Outpost looks intriguing! What a site! We don't all get the opportunity to develop such an outstanding place. Looking forward to the sketchbooks and the next installment. Thanks

[@kelvinndungu2437]

I really loved this one, especially the client and contractor meeting part. Greet stuff 👍

[@cheukyanwan4847]

Thanks and without your teaching I would have no idea on how to make a site plan for my coming first year project!!!!! A big fan always xx

[@jonodogdesign]

Hello thanks for the video, as a person doing a self design and build myself I find one of the biggest tasks is finding a good contractor and making everything clear from the start. I would love to see more of the project in this video documented along the way, Good and bad situations. After all we learn more from the mistakes that problems we encounter than we do from when everything runs smoothly! thanks

[@rodrigocarrillovalles6350]

I just love your videos, the way they are filmed and most important the message and tips you give! Greetings all the way from mexico :)

[@erjavedahmadbagwan17]

Whatever you presented obviously it's for us ,for the practicing architectural planners and designers . specially usefull for me .Vidio after vidio this information fulfill my love of Knowledge. Thanks

[@adityadua1075]

Another amazing video Eric! I hope you could make a video about how to go about your final project of architecture school. That would really help some students out there. Cheers from India!

[@NgocNguyen-zq3nx]

Oh i would love to know that, too!

[@marieroels1141]

Hi, really love that you are capturing the whole design and build process. Was wondering which podcasts you are listening to along your hikes?

[@30by40]

Cheers, Marie...you can always find what I'm currently listening to and consuming on my "NOW" page, here's the link: thirtybyforty.com/now

[@tomaspavelka4623]

Great video again, huge big thank you! Keynote idea is surprising, for me a great example that we don’t need to be glued to our traditional software we always use. I personally would use SketchUp Layout for this, but that would probably be also a overkill for this early phase... Thanks again, you’re inspiring me a lot!!! Take care! Tomas

[@30by40]

Cheers my friend...I hadn't thought to use Layout...nice idea...!

[@chenchrissie1266]

I owe you tons of thanks and can't say enough. Each video is so inspiring and practical. Thank you.

[@masonroche]

Beautiful work! How did you generate the contours?

[@guschmidt2425]

truly a masterclass! Thank you so much Eric, I'm a big fan!

[@maximsquire3910]

I would really really love to know how you made that sun path from the screen shot it would be incredibly helpful!! love your videos keep it up

[@vee6442]

Sameeeee

[@sh0werth0ught]

Same, was about to comment after looking back at a few of his videos and tried to do it myself but the screenshot resolutions too small.

[@alokbhat9910]

Have been with you since u had 25-30k subscribers and was wondering, 'only these many subscribed?' xD u deserve much more.

[@sundarcg11]

Love watching your videos! I have gained so much. Please could you show your method of transferring physical hand sketches/ drawings into high quality electronic files?

[@mattjaramillo7482]

Your videos are great. Can you please make a video on creating a portfolio for anyone applying to architecture school? Thank you

[@br9724]

Looking forward to that sketchbook!

[@jj_vinet]

Hey Eric, I love the feed and the inside look into architecture. You do a great job of inspiring designers and educating the general public. I enjoy the longer, more in depth videos you’ve been putting out but miss the parti esque videos that were 4-8 mins long. One fans critique. Keep up the great work.

[@robs5252]

I will be ordering several of these sketch books when available.

[@Andrew-dg7qm]

Awesome. Just ordered 4. And took a look at industrial stamps, thanks for the tip🤙

[@CatarinaQuei]

Will you develop a sketchbook with paper thick enough for watercolor and for alcohol based markers? They bleed through. If not, what brands do you like for colored sketches? Your insights and tips are very helpful.

[@30by40]

That was a struggle for me because sourcing thicker paper made the sketchbooks quite costly and I wanted to keep it within a reasonable price range for students. It's all a balancing act, so I went to a heavier weight paper that was still cost effective but there's still bleed-through with alcohol based markers (unfortunately)!

[@CatarinaQuei]

@@30by40 yeah. I got one as a gift but they are costly. Thank you for thinking of the student budget 😁

[@wikanaarchitect]

Greeting from Bali, thank you for the sharing

[@30by40]

cheers mate...thanks for checking in...

[@JKP836]

I think you should just make a full documentary movie about one of your projects (from the earliest stages to the finished and decorated house). Something like "Rams" comes to my mind. I truly believe it would be extraordinary, just like all of your videos. And I would buy it on iTunes for sure ;)

[@mandingowarlord]

Eric, I know that you have been super busy with this outpost project. I know that you will knock it out of the park. On the sketch pads, you can put me down for 4. Just let me know when available. Have a great Memorial Day weekend.

[@30by40]

will do my friend...thank you, you too!

[@marcusdeimos]

Im a big fan! Your consistent high quality content is really helpful!

[@cecilsol]

Another nice video,loved it..😘

Can't wait to get one

[@TRiToNDREyJA]

Will pick up one of the sketchbooks. I'll love it even more than the Muji Ive had for a while

[@TRiToNDREyJA]

But on another note, it's insane to see someone on the internet who shares the same self-representation philosophies that I idolize and dream about honoring for myself in the future... Being so young, I've become super optimistic and stoked to make it happen for me. Thanks again for making quality content, for encouraging people like me, and for sharing pieces of yourself with the world. These sketchbooks were an amazing call man. Cheers

[@30by40]

cheers mate...really kind of you to say...

[@ahaykal9357]

How did you turn the sunpath to that 'png' ? Please, I really need to make such clean sunpath vector

[@TVjpouras]

Thanks for the great video Eric! Are you planning todo also one on building physics? Or you outsource this kind of work? Thanks

[@NgumaNdhuli]

I am so getting that BLANK SketchBook. Hope it'll be shipping to Kenya.

[@roberttaylor9259]

I'd really be interested in a resources/ references video. I think most designers have a list of websites we catalog as our go to for answers or we use as a particular tool and I'd be cool to hear your's, whether it be the site you go to for your aerial photography or topography or just places you get some of your graphical elements for renders. I'd looked and not many designers make those type of videos but I think they have a large impact.

[@30by40]

nice idea...what are yours?

[@roberttaylor9259]

@@30by40 To be honest it's not a very deep cuts list. I've been on the search for a good Cad resource for city maps. CADmapper is the only one that comes to mind. More typically I end up using GIS but depending on the wealth of the community sometimes that isn't a well kept option. JSTOR for architecture publications. Flying Architecture for materials and some model and of course Fast Company and Archinect for overall cool and unusual stuff.

[@Remius106]

Great video. Hate that sliding door, too much effort (needs engineering), but keep it solid. Love the cardboard and stick model in the background, so simple yet so effortlessly dramatic.

[@josephwaldrup110]

Awesome channel. New subscriber. I’ve always been interested in architecture. Actually doing some research and debating on rather I should try and go back to school to obtain a masters in architecture. My bachelors was nothing near Arch. Any advice is welcomed.

[@tiagoduarte82]

Great things man, well organized and great look! ;)

[@joshuacounter5934]

Great Video! I'm a conceptual designer from Ontario and I've been following your videos for a while. I do have a question about your process though; When in the preliminary phase like what you are showing in the video, how/where do you get the topography map? Your videos are so inspiring and informative! Thanks for sharing!

[@DRockDreamin]

In Civil design we use USGS (in the US) for rough contour lines (good for creating visuals). Surveys are usually implemented once design phases start.

[@chrisrams3D]

Everything you do is very inspiring!

[@archineuron]

It's nice to watch the video.

[@aaronmccarthy7587]

I remember the first video you did while visiting this site. I can't wait to see it go vertical :)

[@Joumanadweik]

Just love your videos ❤️

[@arjenvanrenssen7179]

Hey Eric! What podcasts are you currently listenin to on your hike?

[@barrystott-brookes5883]

Great to see you back Eric. I still have about 3 left and then my stock is out on the muji sketch book. Defo order a few books and keeping supporting you and the channel. Eric the link to order the sketch books doesn’t go to a buy now page. Can you have a quick look and put me down for 5.

[@30by40]

Cheers Barry...I'll be sure to let everyone know when they're ready...surprised by how long making a physical product takes!

[@Oldhogleg]

Yeah, it's kinda the "chicken or the egg" trying figure out costs before a design is spect out, it's a hard one to nail down because you're trying to put the cart before the horse out of necessity; and the contractor is grasping in the dark trying to anticipation what design/ site complexity and material schedule is likely involved while trying not to sticker shock price himself out of a job, nor come in to cheap only to sticker shock the owner with a revised price after the plans are completed. Of course what helps a lot is to focus on contractors that have done similar types and size of projects you have in mind in the same local, this will greatly reduce the amount of unforseen obstacles and expenses; which will inturn greatly reduce the amount of contract amendments such as extra work orders and change orders.

[@tommeyer1013]

Hi Eric, I'm currently studying a course in architecture in year 12, I'm from Tasmania, Australia so the school system is a little different I know. My current project is focusing on passive solar design and I'm working on the site analysis, so pretty good timing on the video. I found the Andrew Marsh tool extremely helpful and my teacher was thrilled when I showed them, I wonder though how you removed the background of the screenshot you took to overlay it onto your diagram, did you use photoshop or trace over the image to create your own? If anyone in the comments had some tips that would also be greatly appreciated. I love your work and it has inspired me to pursue architecture, can't wait to see your next developments on the outpost project!

[@youniqca1489]

Can I know where I can get a decent map like yours? It’s nice

[@noelninal]

Thanks for being an inspiration!

[@fjoa123]

How do you get topographic level curves?

[@eltonsigauque1338]

Hi .... I would Like to know it too

[@toreclipsian]

You can hire a topographer or you can use google earth inserted in sketchup

[@eltonsigauque1338]

I am using Archicad 19 as main tool to draw

[@joshuahemerson4085]

Hello Architect, Which book will you recommend me for reference if I need to look for Architectural Detailing?.

[@tusharpandey858]

There is one thing architects never forget N∆

[@akivista-ajarchitects515]

Hello Sir, i'm truly amazed with your videos! May I know how you obtained the aerial photo used for the site analysis?

[@thomas90910]

What map background were you using, as I noticed it had a topographical overlay?

[@ARBKartikeyVikramSingh]

Hey i have following you for real long and its you videos that strengthened my passion for being an architect. A great salute to you for such great videos. BTW there is one question i have been wondering about for real long, how did you choose "30×40" as a name for your studio practice.

[@30by40]

The most common size of a three-bay English barn is 30' by 40'. I always loved the simplistic and function-driven design of these structures. Thanks for your continued support of the channel!

[@victorpitan8744]

Your videos have been really helpful. Can’t wait to see your next video. Can I get ‘blank’ on amazon? Cheers my friend.

[@khulagukhan]

Sir Eric, we may have a problem, 2d sun diagram site only gives data for 2014.

[@23abbu]

Hi Eric.... how did you get the contour lines on the sheet ? a site survey or online and if online how? ....btw love your vintage tools and videos ...

[@glynnL]

I didn’t see the dimensions of the notebook, could you list them once they are in stock? Also, do you have any plans for going over structure of a building and how you approach it when designing? I’d like to hear your perspective.

[@30by40]

A5 size (5.8 x 8.3)...will definitely be including meetings with my structural engineer...stay tuned...

[@glynnL]

30X40 Design Workshop thanks! I really like the option of stamping because you chose that cover material. I hope you’ll have international shipping, even if not right away.

[@robthewaywardwoodworker9956]

Great, great, great. Thank you Eric! (And my estimate for square foot cost was damned close! LOL)

[@30by40]

Nice...you're better than I...even I hadn't anticipated $800/SF...

[@robthewaywardwoodworker9956]

@@30by40 Those island builds are brutal! Every stick and brick on a boat, yikes. And don't even get me started on bedrock! LOL Hope the project is working out. Watching with anticipation...

[@Nutellamatta79]

This is greet! Thank you for sharing. Do you know where I can find an accurate/easy prevailing wind software for a site analysis? Also, I love the looks of the solar chart you use but Dr. Andrew forbids me to insert my latitude and longitude coordinates to get an accurate sun chart:(

[@Jsallette99]

Wow.. this is an amazing video...

[@dubs31]

Is there an email notification/newsletter signup to let people (me) know when sketchbook sales go live? Thanks in advance.

[@paulwl3159]

Greetings from the UK, like your series

[@30by40]

many thanks my friend...

[@graysoncroucher1650]

What do you use for your topography lines, they are super clean?? is there a specific website u source them from or do you you make them yourself? Love your videos by the way . 👌🏻👍🏻😍😍

[@SandraSaysStuff]

Grayson Croucher I was just wondering the same thing.

[@30by40]

These were vectors pulled from a government survey... More typically, I'll receive them in vector format from the project's surveyor though...

[@laurae.9744]

So inspiring!!

[@greypiewood]

Kudos to the Contractors for agreeing to be filmed.

[@Leodis.Leather]

That’s a lovely looking area you live in 😊

[@christopherleigh952]

I like your boots. What kind are they?

[@meh3128]

Nice

[@fratellobros]

Hi! Thx for the vid, how do you convert the screenshot into a PNG?

[@chi-ll1kz]

I was just wondering the same thing. maybe PS?

[@30by40]

in PS I select and delete all the white using the color range tool (adjust the feathering to suit)

[@fratellobros]

@@30by40 Thank you so much!!

[@akaeazy9044]

Is there any chance you could gift us your graphics assets template you use for your site plan? Or something similar, as an architect student I would find that very helpful. Thank you:)

[@agatacelestedelgadocalzadi5385]

it is amazing. thank you.

[@Suchit_Rajput_23]

Which software is best for architecture

[@Ripon505]

For college I have an extention school project , and I am in the stage of collecting info and site analysis, should I visit the school? And what are the importan info I should get in order to start my sketches? Thank you for your viedeos , it is a great help for a student like me , esxuse my english and have a nice day sir

[@artuurherman8122]

Hi, im an architecture student in Europa and i was wondering if the sketchbook is available in EU

[@cocoshort6528]

What company did yo get to manufacture the sketchbook as i'm looking to design a sketchbook myself

[@3dkkvision363]

I need help.... ive finished secondary school now... i want to do work experiebce or some sort in relate to this job over the summer.. ive been searching but it allways led me to a dead end

[@joshuawilling2410]

Wait you use muji sketchbooks right? they still sell them on the website here in the UK for like £4.50 size a5

[@BenjaminKing1]

so, you say 'Spring 19' on the site. Can we pre-order?

[@lachiescurr]

I'm studying Building Design in Australia! Love watching your videos! Quick question, where do you get your Satellite Images from that has the contours on them?

[@bengmelea8646]

If Oz is similar to NZ your local authority will have a GIS mapping website in which you can turn on/off various layers such as planning zones. services, contours. etc. You can then download/export these in various formats as images and/or vectors as an AutoCAD file to import into your drawing. Here is one such website: topofthesouthmaps.co.nz/app/

[@danieloliveros7001]

WICH PROGRAM DID YOU USE TO GET THOSE LEVEL CURVES? I WOULD LIKE TO ACHIEVE THAT QUALITY IN MY PRESENTATIONS. GREATINGS FROM MEXICO.

[@NixonRexzile-xz4sq]

what do you call that letterpress symbol you made on book cover?