Although architecture students shouldn’t rely solely on technology throughout their degree, various software can help advance the visual representation of architecture projects. Most universities will teach their students how to use certain software so prior knowledge to starting your degree isn’t necessary. However, following software tutorials can often be a great introduction; just giving it a go and messing around can help you develop a personal style. Here is a list of what I found to be the top 5 most useful software for an architecture degree: 1. Photoshop Photoshop is a very powerful tool; you can easily use it to place an orthographic drawing onto site or fix mistakes on your hand drawings. The software can also be used to create graphic diagrams or digital collages to explain architectural concepts in your project. There is also now a Photoshop app, which can be used on an iPad, but I personally still prefer to use the software on a computer. 2. SketchUp Ske
As the summer holidays are soon coming to a close, now seems to be an ideal time to reflect on what we have achieved and consider what we hope to achieve next summer. The university year can be quite intense and fastpaced, especially for architecture students. Therefore, summer is such a valuable time to step back from the degree and share experiences with friends or pursue any brewing interests. The summer holidays present an amazing opportunity to be proactive in terms of both professional and personal development. Although not definitive, here is a list of 10 things an architecture student can do over summer: 1. Apply for a Summer Placement By far, one of the most valuable ways to spend the summer is to attain a placement with a company related to the profession you want to work in. This experience can help you decide what type of architecture firm you would potentially like to work for in the future, from the size of the company to their ethos and values. Summer placements