Design Like An Architect

Learn Architectural Drawing with Pencil: A Comprehensive Course

Discover a professional approach to architectural drawing using pencil in this practical course. Master a foolproof technique for designing architectural spaces, starting with the fundamental building section. You'll gain a system for site analysis, learn how to accurately draw a site plan, and create organized floor plans using a grid system.

Follow along as I walk you through the complete design process of a small pottery studio located on a real lake shore in Ireland – from initial concepts to finished plans, sections, and elevations. Each step is presented in clear, easy-to-follow stages, with simple exercises designed to develop your skills.

No prior experience is necessary! Just a metric or imperial scale ruler, A4 or 8 1/2 x 11 paper, an HB pencil, and colored pencils are all you need.

This course heavily emphasizes the power of the building section in architectural design – a key technique for developing spatial ideas.

Course Highlights:

• Master Pencil Techniques: Learn the professional methods for creating precise and effective architectural drawings.
• Building Section Mastery: Develop a strong understanding of how to use building sections to explore and define architectural space.
• Site Analysis & Planning: Learn a systematic approach to analyzing sites and creating accurate site plans.
• Floor Plan Organization: Create clear and well-organized floor plans using a grid system.
• Real-World Design Project: Follow a complete design project – a pottery studio on an Irish lake – from concept to completion.
• Beginner-Friendly: Perfect for students new to architecture or those considering architectural studies.
• Concise & Engaging: Six short, focused tutorials with a brisk and lively presentation.

Ideal for:

• First-year architecture students
• Individuals considering architecture as a college major
• Anyone interested in learning architectural drawing skills