How to Choose a Computer for Architecture

[@30by40]

Up-to-date list of laptops + desktops for architects: thirtybyforty.com/computers-for-architects

[@paulinamacias2944]

Just finished my first semester at architecture school, your channel is just what I needed ❤️ thank you

[@observer7418]

I actually learned more practical stuff here than my school, but its a crappy community college pretending to be a real college

[@Pm13-b6l]

im 13 yrs rn thnx for helping me understand whats needed in doing architectural drawings

[@TomCatJerryMouse]

by god, the quality of your videos man.. top notch

[@30by40]

appreciate it my friend...thanks for noticing, I've been working hard to improve the quality... cheers...

[@vn3717]

Would you do a video explaining the many programs used by architects (Autocad, Revit, SketchUp...) and comparing them? Maybe a tutorial for beginners also! Loved this video!

[@30by40]

glad you liked the video...thanks for the video suggestion...I'll see what I can do (I don't use Revit though)...cheers...

[@boomhover1]

@@30by40 I find myself working hard to convert SketchUp to AutoCAD or trying to determine the best time to detach from SketchUp and start the 2D documents because I have not jumped into Revit. Do you have suggestions for workflow. A suggestion to include in this potential video.

[@V4D2]

@@boomhover1 hi man, I've been struggling to keep up in school exactly because of that..! SketchUp can't keep up with the rigour of AutoDesk. When one gets to the end of the Project and you want to deliver things by semester-end.. its just unbearable.. right ? I dont know if this will help you in any way... but what i did was.. pause a year.. and see what i could do about it..because i was getting very little sleep..and.. bad grades! The conclusion ? I've decided to ditch BOTH of those tools/softwares (i was never a great fan of either of them, anyway..) and.. switch to ArchiCAD and Rhino+Grasshopper. I actually dropped Adobe as well, and moved to Affinity. It's still too early to tell.. wether or not i am solid with ArchiCAD..but the Affinity tools are brilliant. I was already sketching in 3D from scratch.. with SketchUp ..so.. the transition to Rhino is pretty natural. (its engine with the command lines is similar to AutoCAD btw). When i have a clear idea of what i want to do.. i step into ArchiCAD. it's 'BIM enabled'.. and as you go from push-pull /extruding volumes in 3D, the 2D drawings are automatically generated, in parallel. It's a no brainer. Off course.. it's got a pretty different 'engine' compared to AutoCad..so it's not a perfect breeze all the way. it takes a learning curve, naturally. All in all..though.. i dont regret it. ANY tool is good once you give it enough time to minimally master it. In fact i am thinking of doing my own channel, in order to speak about these matters. 30X40 Design Workshop is a pretty good reference! cheers!

[@reboa.i563]

@@V4D2 Hi! I'll be looking forward to your channel as I'm also struggling a bit. I'm currently studying architecture ( I'm still in highschool though) and I have a hard time with these programs. We are mainly taught AutoCAD and SketchUp, but I would love to try other programs. Oh and I'm also interested in 3D modeling, VFX, making my own 3D assets etc. And I'm trying out various different programs ( like a lot lmao ). So yeah.... In conclusion, I want to do: -. Architecture ( I have a some experience in this, because I had an internship at an architecture office ) -. Making 3D assets, hard surface modeling, VFX and maybe sculpting ( I would love to work in the gaming industry ) So what I would like to ask: "Which programs should I specialize in and what are industry standards?" Oh and ps: The programs I've used and tried out are: -. AutoCAD -. SketchUp -. Lumion -. VRay ( I use this for SketchUp ) -. Blender -. Unreal Engine 4

[@V4D2]

@@reboa.i563 Hi dude, Where r u from ? Ok, quite an important moment of your life, it seems, as you want to go with a proper tool, so as to not waste time.. adapting later. That being said.. and i believe you already know this.. once you get the hang of these kinds of languages..they all sort of fall within the same basic approach. Two things : 1. You need to get a good understanding of EXACTLY what both the world of Architecture and the world of Gaming Industry , can offer you. (It's always hard to know what we want, but it really makes a difference to be totally updated on the worlds we want to dwelve into.. Afterall.. those are the things we choose to do and go about in our lives.. right ? More often than not, we project into an area of expertise, what we wish we could do, and paint that same industry with our vail of awesomeness... when in truth.. its not at all like that. You wanna get away from wishful-thinking, and although keeping your dreams very much Alive, stay grounded and focused on the Real !) 2. Decide for yourself if you want to work within the BIG mainstream industry, OR work in a smaller studio.. (There's Pros & Cons in each of them. ) So.. If you decide to going with Architecture.. move into BIM software without looking any further. 3D is a no-brainer, evidently. If you go with the Gaming Industry (and both worlds are not mutually exclusive, off course _ although you will probably choose one of them, sooner or later) try to be sure of what u like the most _ scenery, space, backgrounds, engine... OR character developing, and storytelling. This is fundamental. If i were in your shoes.. (let me say that again! _ if it was ME! ) i'd go with AutoDesk if i aim to stay in a BIG firm. That means AutoCAD, and specially REVIT.. and off course, Maya. 3DS is also very strongly imbedded in the industry..and is a good alternative. As is Cinema 4D. Btw, are you using Mac or PC ? If u prefer a smaller studio/company.. ArchiCAD is pretty great.. or Vectorworks, too. If you like Rhino, the VisualARQ plugIN for Architecture is pretty good too..and you get the plus of being able to work with Grasshopper..if you're into that sort of thing. The only rendering engines i have worked with are Vray and Artlantis.. and both of them are pretty cool. I dont want to talk about stuff that i have no experience with. i have been following Blender for years(!) and this latest 2.8 update looks very important..specially for real time rendering..in 3D Gaming Design. It is actually one of the most solid tools used in the Gaming Industry. I have never used it, properly though.. so i dont know if it would be any good for importing and exporting architecture models. Its not a native CAD tool, thats for sure. What i am pretty sure is that .. since you are still in highschool you are in the best moment of your life to _ Experiment ! And that..it seems.. is what you have been doing. Dont ever lose that. I just dont know enough about you to go any further. It seems you are at a crossroads between those two industries.. If you care to extend this.. and dont mind sharing your email address..here.. i'll email you. Hope this helps, Cheers from Portugal PS: I'm looking forward for my channel too..hehe.. but its not one of those easy to jump start things.. , i tell you.

[@michaelvangundy226]

When sitting at a meeting it feels good to have the latest, most powerful laptop. But the best tool for communication and identifying changes is a printout and a red pencil. Bring drawings in a carrying tube.

[@mvp5332]

Comparing yourself with others won't get you anywhere... Search for growth within yourself.

[@VictorCosmin]

At 23 I decided to take a break from the school of architecture to follow my dream of owning a restaurant. After two very successful attempts in the last 4 years and a lot of hard work, I quit the restaurant industry only to finish what I initially started - architecture. You, with your channel, are an amazing catalyst for anyone too frightened by what’s coming up in the last 2 years of school (because every architecture student knows what a pain it is to finish). Congrats and major thanks from Romania! Cheers!

[@janineeveardepuela5588]

I just became an architect and I am relearning how to be an architect. Haha. Your videos helped me overcome so many things in pursue of this field. Thanks and cheers to you beautiful videos.

[@てれさ-g4u]

I'm an interior designer by day (and a devil in the evening). I am thinking to purchase Macbook pro 2019 15" with touchbar and this helped me so much. thank you.

[@clarisse.padilla]

I should be drafting but I watched this instead

[@30by40]

but your efficiency allows you a +/- 15 minutes each hour for this kind of thing...!

[@tHeSwAgGeRLeFt]

lol... i was just thinking the same thing

[@emhassy]

what does that mean?

[@archchina4705]

emhassy taking a short break for muscle and brain relaxation

[@jamiestarling1397]

me too

[@yumpiri]

Summary: get the best and the most expensive pc you can afford

[@marianabernardes8931]

@@TommyTom21 not much of a choice for a student, unfortunately

[@MithutheBakra]

@@marianabernardes8931 a pc *"you can afford"*

[@japs829]

@@marianabernardes8931 nem me fala querida kkkkk

[@bubaks2]

Yeah lol

[@enggarrizkindo6992]

and get as much monitor you can afford... i have 2 monitor yet still need more

[@suryakiranvanapalli4005]

I'm actually looking forward to buy a new laptop for my architecture studies. And this informative video is so comprehensive. May God bless you, sir.

[@jacer1143]

May I know what did you buy please

[@kayimadaniel6390]

It's 3 years ago but someone can appreciate it even today. Thanks for the video.

[@cgmejia7]

I'd like to share my "set-up". I intend to use it for grad school running very intense software. I got the Dell XPS 15 (9560). Its got an SSD, 16 gb ram, 4 gb of dedicated graphics, a 4k screen.. On paper its the best you can get for less money than a Mac. Revit, CAD and the whole Adobe suite runs smoothly. Also to note if you're thinking of getting a Mac, if you decide to use parallels or dual boot you'll have to partition (split) your ram, vram, and storage. That was the biggest con for me. Great vid Eric, keep it up!

[@30by40]

nice build...love that dell machine...thanks for mentioning the partition issues...I do think there are ways to change the allocations based on what you're doing with VM, but as you point out it's something to consider and overall not ideal. thanks for sharing!

[@seanoskea7411]

I'm a Scenic Designer and a professor at Southern Oregon University. I'm loving your videos especially the model building stuff as we do a lot of that too. I'll be sending a lot of my students your way this fall. Thanks for the beautiful work.

[@30by40]

kind words my friend...thank you...

[@MCTVARG]

It would be awesome if you could make a video about the differences in the profession between an architect and a contractor, and things like that. Specially for those outside the US, we can get confused by watching the mainstream house fixing tv shows. You could include as well the process for getting an architecture professional license in the US, in other countries it may very well be different and that could be very interesting.

[@30by40]

i'll see what I can do...thanks for watching...

[@mayumibaldestamon7801]

hello!i just wanna say you are an inspiration to the architecture community. i learn a lot from your videos. please dont stop guiding us to the right path of being an inspiring future architects. (im a fresh archi graduate from the philippines 🤗)

[@30by40]

kind words +mayumi baldestamon...appreciate it...

[@jr3002]

I used Windows at Technical School and University,... and also at my first office. But as soon as I opened my own firm I switched to Mac. AutoCAD LT for Mac, the Adobe suite of applications, Sketchup, DxO and all the software I need all work native to Mac. Buy the best desktop you possibly can. Period. Money well spent. My iMac desktop is 4+ years old, and no complaints or slow down yet. Buy the lightest laptop to compliment your beefy desktop computer. I use an iPad for site reports and some field work.

[@30by40]

solid advice...and the best part is, you've used both so a fair comparison... cheers...

[@jr3002]

Great series of vids. About time there was a good architecture related channel. Kudos on this series. You've made it useful and interesting to professionals and students alike.

[@Jimmyr67]

James Reid Hey. Where is your firm located?

[@cle1mir870]

James Reid Does revit 3DS max and stadd pro too works in MacBook Pro?

[@filiperocha4025]

@@cle1mir870 Nope. Windows is still the way to go.

[@henryjr03]

So far the best Architecture channel I've come across ... I'm glad it was worth my time...I'm an upcoming architect and this channel has really helped me... keep up with the great content .

[@30by40]

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[@tomdailey20]

I had CAD Drafting in “Archutorture” School in 1984. The entire class was working off one main frame computer. You had to back up what you did that day on a Floppy Disk that you carried in your backpack. Multiple floppy disks. When the computer went down, no one could work. If it went down during class, you would lose everything you were working on that day. Watching how many tools are available today. Seems like cheating. Two years to learn how to render. Perspectives. Now “click” look from any view. Add car, tree, person. Sun ,shade hours learning that. Have fun with all these tools at your disposal. Makes for better presentation. 35 years in the business. One thing I learned. You can be doing the best Architecture in the world. If you don’t have a client with money, its all for pleasure.

[@asharora8785]

I am an architect with hundreds and thousands of hours of computer work behind me and I can tell you - every word of advice in this video is solid. I wish youtube was around when I was in arch. school.

[@keeshiakomisar6167]

Thank you!! I am a student and have been looking for a video like this specifically for architecture/design programs! Choosing the perfect laptop is alot more intimidating than I originally thought it would be! Great video, you explained everything so that I finally understand what I need. Subscribed!

[@dymaxiondesign7477]

I've been around architects and architecture - let's just say a long time - and I've never come across anyone who has been able to articulate (to the common man) proper strategies for architects and students alike to adhere to in their careers. Keep up your amazing videos and spread the knowledge as you do. Go well.

[@30by40]

humbled by your kind words my friend...appreciate it...

[@Yebogurl]

This is by far the best summary video on pc specs in general Ive seen! Like button smashed!

[@siphiwengubane426]

New subscriber! We'll be studying Interior Architecture this coming fall semester. Thanks for this video because I'm looking for a new computer. Keep up the great work man.

[@ashuri8184]

Siphiwe Ngubane how was your first year? What do you think of interior Architecture? I’m a junior in high school thinking about majoring in it

[@marianabernardes8931]

I've never seen such an equilibrium between technical and user experience for architects! I've looked all over KZbin and found explanations way too Computer Engineering sided, that went in one year and out the other. And the majority of videos aimed at architects are way too simplistic. Dude, this video is the perfect balance between anything I needed here!!!!

[@jay55148]

Probably one of the best videos on cad on you tube 👍!

[@dazai3874]

FINALLY a video explaining why and what is the best hardware to choose from for an architect student at 2017

[@HippieP629]

Another excellently crafted video. Content, editing, and even the background music. *thumbs up* Thank you so much.

[@30by40]

fist bump. thanks my friend...appreciate the kind words...

[@anarchoarchitect5192]

As an architect and long time gamer I was about to adjust my monocle and spew my superior knowledge in the comment section...but this is actually a really well made video. I tip my hat in your general direction.

[@maurocerino5600]

WTF !!! Less than 24 HS to buy my Macbook Pro for the next .. 4 years? I watch the minute 5:58 and it was like "BOOM!" I was looking for something of 4 cores at all costs thinking it was the best. I'm a lucky guy! Haha! That is to say that if I'm not very fan of rendering nor to produce videos is better a dual core 3.1 ghz than a quad core 2.5 ghz This is the article on Computers and Architecture relating both worlds that isn't in any side. Very high content Eric, will help many people.

[@30by40]

FTW...! all about the speed my friend...glad I caught you as your finger was hovering over the 'buy now' button... cheers...

[@fionyeo6303]

Bless your soul for making architecture related videos. It’s hard to fine videos like this and it helps me so much. I wished I saw this two years back

[@christrejo32]

Greets from San Diego, I'm in my second year of architecture at Southwestern college and these videos provide a lot of good info. Thanks!

[@ThreeMinuteHeat]

Bought and Built my own RIG (computer) 2-3 years back, thinking what components and specs I should pick for my Architecture work. Ended up spending 2-3months of forum research and asking. I ended up with a great build. If this video was out during that time, I think i would have save that 2-3 months of research time. Everything he mentioned and said are what I found out as well. Great job :)

[@30by40]

+ThreeMinuteHeat / 三分鐘熱度 how's the computer you spec'd holding up?

[@ThreeMinuteHeat]

Till now I am still using it as my main computer and still very fast. Like you said in your video, I chose the highest 4.0Ghz CPU (quad-core) over the Octa-Core CPU with i think 3.2Ghz during that time as I use more for 3d modeling, drafting and cad drawing, less for rendering. So like REVIT that utilize single-core, I chosen the higher Ghz cpu. And also a SSD with a HDD like you said in your video. So software runs smooth on SSD and big files from older project onto the HDD. I go with Rig over laptop as Rig is more powerful for the price and I used a Surface Pro for portability and bring my save project on a pendrive, surface pro is powerful enough for minimal changes if needed. Btw, your video is great and helpful for others looking to get their own computer.

[@jonathandrachenberg8960]

I feel like I have stumbled into a gold mine by finding you channel. I can't wait to watch all your videos. Thank you for providing so much value.

[@m1nt]

Extremely helpful video. Thank you, I felt extremely frustrated with choosing a new laptop for school. UNTIL I found your video, you my friend, are a wonderful human being

[@30by40]

always a student...always... appreciate your kind sentiments...

[@kingasz100]

:) I love the part saying how both Windows and Mac equally reliable stating that " you had major problems with both" and I have to agree. I am a mother who is trying to get back to architecture as it was before - of course this will never happen as I clearly just haven`t got the time, but I find theses videos extremely helpful. Clear, short and to the point. Thank you so much.

[@rushikeshpatil9621]

Hello thanks lot from India I'm going to be a civil engineer in the upcoming two years. so thank you for helping me out to make a correct choice for my workstation setup. ❤️❣️💓

[@mrstefanation]

I use a PC for all architectural digitization, modeling construction documents and a MAC for all photo + graphics manipulation, video and writing. Great vid, again!

[@30by40]

much respect...I know this workflow well! thanks for sharing...

[@amlecciones]

Surface Book and Surface Studio! GPU and i7 for rendering :) Surface Pen for annotating and sketching :) But for my next desktop, I'm getting a Ryzen I need many many threads for rendering!

[@joeyschmutnick5695]

The surface studio cpu is quite terrible it’s a i7 6700hq which is a MOBILE cpu and not even a desktop cpu and even worse it is last gen stuff! It’s still sky lake and not kabylake or coffee lake which means it is pretty outdated by today’s standards and even a low end i5 8400 beats the i7 6700hq by an order of magnitude. The gpu is btw a gtx 980m, a mobile chip again and not even a modern pascal architecture chip this gpu is not trash but it is worse than a gtx 1060. I wouldn’t recommend the surface studio for anything that needs serious computing power. All in ones in general tend to be quite overpriced. You should get a tower pc and buy a separate monitor instead. If space is an issue there are really good small form factor PCs like the MSI trident or vertex. Even the 900 dollar model with i5 8400 and gtx 1060 would perform a little better and you can use the money you save to buy like 3 high end 5k monitors or a new car.

[@thecreek1435]

I have designed timber frames for years and really appreciate you approach to the theory of living it not just doing it. It worked for me and a passion fulfilled

[@MrJitendra007]

I love my DELL PRECISION...its fantastic....

[@dubliostower]

Im not an architect, but a big computer nut, and was very pleasantly surprised that you didn't just cop out and say "le mac is best" but actually went into the specifics, and kept it open to other possibilities.

[@thomasstainsby8796]

Amazing how in a single video you have presented so clearly and succinctly concepts that before I found so vague and mysterious. Thank you so much for your work. +1 subscriber

[@Musictuberadio]

I love your videos...I am an Architect and i also teach Architecture. I always recommend your videos to my students, so they would appreciate and respect this profession...always great contents and tips..I love how you portray the life of an Architect in a very sleek way, from your tools to your work space, to how u think, everything seems very pristine...keep up the good content man!

[@30by40]

kind words my friend...appreciate it!

[@kartiksharma5651]

You're really making our lives so much easier! Can't thank you enoughhh :3

[@ultimateshine86]

Starting of my architecture journey as a student this week and having absolutely zero experience with computers cause I was more of a nut for cars haha I found this extremely useful! It kinda reinforces what research I had done but also put it into an easier way of understanding which was amazing! Cheers

[@MCTVARG]

Computer wise Im rocking a $150 Used lenovo L512 for portability, running Autocad 2007, Sketchup 15 and Photoshop. I do my renderings on my desktop-

[@30by40]

lean...real lean...i like it...you've got all the goods you need...

[@FM-wr1ko]

Hey what desktop do you use for your renders! & what software do you use for rendering ??

[@georgimanchev6683]

It takes a bit of experience with software/hardware handling to realise what's the most needed for you and you've managed to sum it all up in one video. Thumbs up !

[@30by40]

kind words my friend...appreciate it...

[@lasarith2]

1:23 ah the days when laptops came with a dvd drive.

[@gaminginformer5853]

Its 2020 and still this video helped me alot I am student of architecture And you have been a great source of help and motivation for me Thanks alot Keep growing and doing great ❤ Lots of love and support from Nepal❤

[@amitdeypablo4127]

Wow! He was from future I hope! 5:38 rendering, RAY TRACING!!

[@fields0fgold]

Great content. Excellent video. I love that you edit audio for more words per frame. I watched a car mechanic demo a part swap and was amazed how people will waste SO much time turning bolts in silence. You're a pro.

[@30by40]

thanks for noticing...it takes me a little more time, but it saves all of you a little and spares you from every inhale or word stumble...! cheers...

[@fields0fgold]

I need an architect in Austin, TX. ( I live in Houston) for my small shop/2nd home project. The slab is 25'x40' with planned Art & sculpture shop / studio on first floor and home on 2nd floor. Simple but efficient with small budget. Can you recommend how to find the right architect ? Thanks ! David Chiriboga

[@jeboccuzzi10]

Thanks Eric.

[@studiocaveat9524]

Thank you so much. As a soon to be architecture student my family and I were extremely stressing about buying a good computer. This has helped us an incredible amount. Thanks ❤️.

[@30by40]

glad to help...enjoy architecture school...it's a fantastic experience...

[@ithilweenshadowsong8151]

Thanks for not being an empty head Mapple boy and say the true story of those products: *they aren't easy to upgrade and also they're expensive for what they offer* thumb up just for that. But you forgot something important: for the price of a "high-end" -cof- Mapple sys, you can get a *true high end badass comp of any other brand or assembly one* and to notice that, you have to learn about hardware .

[@30by40]

agree my friend...i did try to steer clear of the PC/MAC debate b/c it can be so polarizing...as I mentioned below: strong opinions, loosely held. pc/mac...both are tools for us to do our best work, right? the integrations I talk about near the end of the video (why I'm now using macs) have real value to my business though. so for us to be truly agnostic and weigh things equally those have to count for something. the upfront cost differences between systems can be made up in less than a week of billable time so from a business investment standpoint it's small numbers. and, some people want an audi, some a maserati. thanks for commenting...appreciate it...

[@builderspluscustomhomesand2146]

Yea, I love my iphone, hate the proprietary aspects of beings "it's own". My windows builds ALWAYS outweigh the comparison because as the old saying ... Better built than bought. Now hence to each their own. I've used linux(Fedora and Red hat), windows, Mac and even google chrome books... So it's all about the quality of which one seeks and how their life is impacted when using their choice. Your comment wins man lol

[@joshuadaniel7642]

this is so far the best and simplest way to explain what spec of computer do an architect needs. BIG THANKS! it really helps me. like, a lot.

[@rogerhinesgardendesign3258]

Perfectly timed video as I'm looking at purchasing a new computer, I'm still on the fence though between PC & Mac!! P.S. great video as always 👍🏻

[@30by40]

lots to consider...can your software make the decision for you?

[@rogerhinesgardendesign3258]

Vectorworks Landmark, SketchUp and photoshop are my go to software at the moment but looking to start video editing like yourself, maybe the mac, more research will tell.

[@trowawayacc]

Pc, don't get addicted to the apple.

[@ThreeMinuteHeat]

I believe Vectorworks works on MAC as well. So based on the software you used, I would recommend a MAC as video editing is also better on MAC. Unless your main software is like REVIT (which I used) then a PC would be a better way to go. I used Bootcamp before, not the best to go with.

[@0katmandude0]

we use both. HP workstations, macbook pro laptops, HP mobile workstations. there isnt a limiting factor. the human side of the equation is what we think is the problem. the best most efficient tool is you. I always joke about it with interns. they ask me what they should buy. I tell them pencil 1.0, paper 1.0. and brain 1.0. some of them get the joke. personnaly i use a macbookpro and a windows desktop. programs are interchangeable so i dont feel any diff. oh yeah one thing i forgot a pc is a mac and a mac is a pc. its still all silicon which will crash at 3am 4 hours before a deadline for no reason... :0)

[@OhstoonengImpact]

im currently working on my undergraduate thesis and been wanting to learn what devices work best in terms of productivity and final output. this video helped me a lot in terms of considering my laptop purchase. thank you and keep up the good work!!

[@dhruvbhatia7377]

Should I go for a 13 inch macbook pro 2019 with i5 and 256 gb space?

[@ThePepsiman1000]

Maybe this is a late but, I would definitely upgrade the storage, I'm a mechanical engineering student using Solidworks (by using Windows on my Mac) and the 256 gb is mostly filled just with MacOS, Windows, and Solidworks. In terms of performance, I'm able to use it for small parts for assignments, but when it comes to large assemblies, I just use the computer lab.

[@meykel8108]

Hello just wanted to say thank you for all the info that you put out in your videos. As a college student your videos make me think about different aspects of design that my college hasn't taught me yet. It feels like I'm focusing on a BUILDING now as opposed to a form and space and its really benefiting my crits lately. Keep up the good work!

[@30by40]

absolutely...this is fantastic to hear...glad these are helping! cheers...

[@hamidibrahim4336]

Thank you this is one of the things I been waiting for

[@30by40]

absolutely...glad to help...

[@SmokyMtnRed]

Enjoyed the video. I have been using Archicad for almost 20 years now, and I have been updating my desktop yearly to keep up.

[@30by40]

nice...! i've been married to autocad 21 years...we've had our ups and downs...but we're sticking together...for the kids...

[@daniellim7067]

Hi Eric, I am an architecture student in first year. I am struggling with the design process. How can I design the details of every elements of a building? Do I just go ahead with an idea?

[@30by40]

it's tricky...details should support the concept (that idea in itself is hard to comprehend)...a good place to start is by looking at how other architects do this. look at buildings by the masters and notice that they have a cohesive aesthetic...this is because they apply an attitude about how materials are joined to every assembly. have you seen this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/d6HEqqOMp8Rke6c

[@TheHomeDesignMentor]

Get to a construction site and observe how things are put together. Comprehend what goes in first and how each step layers onto the next. This will give you a better understanding of how to detail and what defines the various components of a structure.

[@michaeldavidrubin8823]

As a first year student, your concern for details shows promise, Daniel, that you will be a serious professional architect. The other comments here are valid. Perhaps the overall principle is to remember that you are an architect, not an engineer or a contractor. This simply means your brain most plausibly works well with an overall concept first. Then, obviously, you "prove" or invalidate your concept by making it real in detail - & by detail, it means how to build the work i.e. construction detailing, how to put the building(s) together, with real-world materials in (the client's) real time, for what he/she can afford to pay you. If good, go. If not, do over again - until good. The engineer's brain typically starts with a familiar construction detail, or set of them, linking these to others to make a plausible structure, with associated systems for climate, security, acoustics, etc. He/she builds these details into an overall concept - then, perhaps, steps back & considers it for its (client's) purpose. If good, go. If not....etc. The architect or engineer approach is just different, not better; each complements the other. A contractor, in effect, strives to build (for client) what he/she is given in the form of a design, with intended budget & time frame that the client says Yes to. Of course, in real world projects, we all talk to each other, as early in the project as possible - so that all of us as stakeholders contribute to a good result. As a student, it can be valuable to get critiques & feedback from working professionals in all related fields: real estate developers, building inspectors, janitors, window manufacturers, all who know for real whether a building or ensemble of structures work well. With respect, I would not worry too much about how current or historical architects worked. Either their technology or psychology may differ too much from yours - no sense copying something that isn't authentic to you, your culture, or your values. The one thing you could do that is better than anything else we have discussed, is: Leave school for a couple of years, & go work construction - with your hands, your back & your brain directly involved, you will return to design with strong experience to focus on what matters, & what matters to you, as an architect. Your question about "...the details:" Details in architecture are either construction elements, or aesthetic elements. Once you know construction, your talent in integrating the forms & appearance of buildings will allow you to go to the next level, which is to make the built result of your design work as authentically beautiful as possible. In this, you will be reaching people's emotions, individually, & also their sense of communal values, in a way that architecture is uniquely able to express. You will find it easier to ignore novelty, or academic fads, or the temptation to use digital picture-making instead of strong design in your work. So, worth repeating, Daniel: As a first year student, your concern for details shows promise that you will be a serious professional architect. We wish you the best.

[@karolyilevente]

Thank you, Eric! You ar always a very good source, when I'm starting to get into something with architecture. A student, from Budapest, Hungary.

[@nboub1691]

Thank you Hi from Algeria

[@30by40]

of course +naziha boubazine, good to hear from you, thanks for checking in...!

[@AyoLSEA]

This (as always) is brilliant! Thank you for cutting through all the technical jargon and allowing room for everyone to tailor their digital tools to their needs.

[@30by40]

kind words...appreciate it!

[@4umahin]

Now make September 2019 version of this video..please include rendering portion also...

[@insight4239]

Wow! This Is One Of The BEST Videos I've Ever Seen Highlighting The Two Trade-Offs i.e. Choice of pC / Laptop vs The Programs One Intends To Use In Their pC's. Just found someone whose reflected my views about the two options and many more... All in One Video! Keep Up The Nice Work.

[@sebsfo7541]

One more time I salute your effort and knowledge that you offer to people :)

[@30by40]

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[@erick-gmz]

One of the best and most informative videos for arch students! If only it was uploaded a few months ago.. I already bought a laptop, but it seems to work just fine :)

[@30by40]

glad it worked out in spite of the upload schedule!

[@thrillamantic]

Always like the videos. Buttons smashed!!

[@30by40]

felt that...~~~~thank you my friend

[@thrillamantic]

what is your ig Eric?

[@30by40]

+thrillamantic it's: 30by40

[@thrillamantic]

30X40 Design Workshop thanks mate 👍🏽

[@wvilla84]

THANK YOU SO MUCH!! You have no Idea how much I've looked for a video that answers all my PC Spec questions from an Architectural point of view... I'm a huge fan!!

[@30by40]

of course...glad to help...

[@seahawk124]

If you were to go back to a Windows based PC, would you choose Intel or AMD?

[@30by40]

I'd go with Intel...

[@seahawk124]

Why?

[@30by40]

i'm not a chip expert, but from my research: faster single threading and hyperthreading (depending on what you're looking at i5 v i7), you might check out some benchmarks for a more informed opinion/full results + comparative research

[@trowawayacc]

Intel, amd hast just become a serious contender with Raizen, but software is slow to catch up in compatibility. If you are employed go intel if you are a student go amd save money.

[@seahawk124]

I've already built my Ryzen system 6 months ago. It's been great for CAD and Photoshop. I was just wondering what someone in practice would prefer to used.

[@fernandolino6493]

I personally use Alienware.... great performance. Software, I use Revit, Autocad, 3ds max+vray, Rhino, Sketchup, Enscape.... because I design houses I'm simplifing everything using Sketchup+layout for design and construction documents in conjunction with Enscape to walk around to improve design.

[@30by40]

thanks for sharing your experience +Fernando Lino...love the idea of simplifying the workflow...

[@YusufOnder]

He forgot to mention to subscribe 😜❤️ but I def did :) but no 3DS max for Mac I am going to stick with dell even tho I understand the ecosystem that Apple does to us all:)

[@30by40]

love 3dsmax...but hated my dell. like really hated it. cheers my friend...

[@Jimmyr67]

30X40 Design Workshop you could use Cinema 4D.

[@ace-cq9bp]

Jimmy Durán Cinema4D is also way better than 3DsMax.

[@Jimmyr67]

It depends, but I do like Cinema 4D better!

[@pkegles]

A alienware 17 with a ga as a dock works perfectly...

[@TheAlpine49]

My gosh!, what a fantastic video! You a leap years ahead of me in knowledge and experience. But yet, you spoke as if you are a friend giving another friend some great advice. One of the best videos I've ever watched. Thanks so much. I think I'm finally ready to start buying my computer and software.

[@Kim-eh8fs]

Does macbook pro 13 2019 work fine for architecture programme?

[@Shadowhunter324]

By the way I’m talking about Laptops

[@ochikadavidokai8640]

Very helpful hints for choosing computers for architecture.

[@nasseralajmi5259]

hello there

[@30by40]

hi nasser...thanks for checking in...

[@shawnahogan6599]

This was extremely helpful. I create 3d models every day and have been looking to switch to a macbook from pc myself. My whole life is on my iphone so it looks like I’m making the switch! Thanks for breaking everything down so clearly.

[@TangoUniform300]

My best tool is between my ears.

[@30by40]

+1

[@32BitLink]

Your brain? Best comment ever

[@befer]

@@32BitLink no HiS nOsE

[@MikhaelAhava]

Yes! Your… um eyes?

[@imme791]

@@30by40 I'm sorry but the only thing that I thought about was headphones

[@gregorybolivar5712]

Very knowledgeable...🤓... Any gaming PC Desktop..combination is best for those into 3D modeling...Hdd-1 Tb...PCU- any I7 intel...or Ryzen 7 AMD... Graphic card- Any 2000 series Nvidia or it competition from Radion graphic... Also... laptop are for presentation... still capable of running most of your needed programs... 🤓

[@coleunderwood9318]

Man just starting on my architecture school journey! Love your channel and love all of this information!

[@charlesblack4565]

I love your videos. I'm not even in the architecture field, and I really enjoy this. It's always interesting to hear about thoughtful design, process, and workflow!

[@ChengduLittleA]

I'm an industrial design student and I actually use the DELL mobile workstation M6800 very similar to the one shown in the video :) superb performance and stability, very extensible and hard to break.

[@mindbender3379]

Although I agree with Clarisse Padilla.... it was great to get some new insights into the Workstation for through-putting projects!! Thank you!!

[@biswajitmaharana2518]

You clear all my doubts, i watch every video you upload

[@Boomy214]

For anyone watching in 2020 looking for a specific laptop to look for, the ASUS Zenbook 15 is an incredible laptop that fits the criteria extremely well. There a few variants, so double check the specs before you buy, but the price is practically a steal for what you’re getting

[@adnanerg8753]

ONE word : GREAT . So clear , so easy to understand thank you so much !!!

[@30by40]

of course...glad to help...

[@StussyOmega]

Amazing video as per usual Been researching about self building a PC for a while now. About to do a masters so I'm getting ready to take the plunge. Great to see a succinct wrap up of what's required. And also an honest, impartial take on Mac Vs PC. Cheers.

[@30by40]

glad to help...strong opinions, loosely held. pc/mac...both are tools for us to do our best work, right?

[@StussyOmega]

30X40 Design Workshop absolutely!

[@marcoforte298]

Hello, if I can add a reason why I choosed mac for my office ? The entire office space looks nicer, and this impression of order and a little bit of luxury, help me in my work to get new contracts.

[@CaptainSallyPoo]

This video is so helpful. I'm a photographer and would love to get into architecture even if it is just for my own house. The fiance has asked what kind of desktop I think I want and i honestly have no clue. Thank you.

[@30by40]

glad to help +creativiTea...photography = mac, right? then it's a choice between the portability of a laptop or a nice big desktop with lots of screen real estate...good luck!

[@ctasitrep]

Just to point out, the refresh rate of the screen and the method of transmitting the picture isn’t just affected by your graphics card. If you’re using an HDMI cable and a 144hz monitor you’ll be capped out at 60FPS. Using a DVI cable and changing the refresh rate will make things buttery smooth. Free sync and G sync are also relevant. RTX Series of cards are built for ray tracing and DLSS which can factor in.

[@ceasarentila1539]

I started architecture school in 2011. I also love computers and what this guy said are true. I did however drop out of college, over a year now because I've been playing competitively in E-sports and have built a very decent Ryzen system with rx 480s in crossfire. Good video, still. Would send to some schoolmates of mine. Also Architecture isn't for everyone.

[@arivaldodeoliveira5700]

You are a compassionate professional. I'm highly inspired. Thank you very much.

[@30by40]

you're quite welcome...cheers...

[@tay.0]

I just learned that ArchiCAD is Multi-Threaded,,,,I'm giving it a second try! thank you for sharing this video.

[@angelroost]

Always look forward to a new 30x40 video. Really appreciate the info here although I'll have to revisit this when I'm closer to making a purchase. My MacBook had CS6 on it from the previous owner and since CS6 is no longer available, I'm clinging to it and trying to keep the MB clean (not overloaded with junk) so I can continue to use that Adobe Suite for as long as possible. I do plug it into a full size monitor though. I use a desktop PC for AutoCad and Revit because that's what I learned on and I've been nervous about learning a new interface. I really like the expanse of real estate on a big screen for AutoCad. Anyway, this was very helpful as far as how the choice of components relates to Arch Design. It is different than building a gaming or business computer. And, now I feel less anxious about trying AutoCad on the Mac. Thank you.

[@30by40]

this ^ is precisely where I was at earlier this year. not wanting to give up on my old dell for software reasons, switching back and forth, trying to save a few dollars. once it died, it forced me into reevaluating things. i found that what i was clinging to was simply a comfortable workflow, not necessarily a more efficient one. if I look back at all that switching time, there's a real business and time cost to it. but old dogs, new tricks, I get it...I completely understand...

[@aWandering_soul]

Truly you are a great Architect ! i admire all the hard work you put into this channel, great work!

[@dennisogan3405]

I've been a draftsman for over 40 years. I have an HP Pavilion HPE v9 Seriece desktop and an HP Pavilion dv7 laptop with a 15" monitor. I also have twin 24" Samsung monitors and a logitech MK710 keyboard. I purchased most of this in 2012 when I started my own business back in Portland. When I started my business I also purchased the Infrastructure Design Suite 2014 from Autodesk for around $9800.00. My PC and laptop run on Windows 7 Pro. In the past 8 years I have not had any problems with the software or hardware, but I need to upgrade everything. I would love to keep my current setup but none of the new Autodesk products will run on Windows 7. I find it painful the move to the subscription based software because of the crazy high cost and Autodesk will not give me anything as a trade-in for my current software. Should I sell it all and bite the bullet or try to work off two separate platforms? Any suggestions would be helpful. I plan to stay in business for another 4-5 years. Moving to Dallas, Texas was the smartest decision I have ever made. I love what I do and it keeps me out of trouble.