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Free Tree Download

I have put together a selection of tree edges / frames that are really good for framing your architectural graphics and renders. They can give your images context and character just by giving a glimpse of some vegetation that can frame your image and really set it...

Free CAD Blocks – Stairs 02

Our free CAD Block database is a rapidly growing feature to First In Architecture. We hope you find them useful. This selection of stair cad blocks come courtesy of Jeld-Wen Windows and Doors. Please feel free to download them. We will endeavour to continue building...

Free CAD Blocks – Scale Bars

**UPDATE** I have made a much better set of Dynamic Scale Bars which you can download here!!! Here is another set of free cad blocks from the First In Architecture Cad Block database. We hope you find them useful. Please feel free to download them. We will endeavour...

27 Ways to Stay Creative

There are certainly times during our university lives and our professional careers when creativity just seems to elude you. And it is usually when you need it the most. Stress of deadlines often doesn’t help, and the harder you find it to get ideas, the more difficult...

Free CAD Blocks – Dining Tables

Here is another set of free cad blocks from the First In Architecture Cad Block database. We hope you find them useful. Please feel free to download them. We will endeavour to continue building our free autocad block library - if you have any suggestions for useful...

Free CAD Blocks – Kitchen 02

Here is another set of free cad blocks from the First In Architecture Cad Block database. We hope you find them useful. Please feel free to download them. We will endeavour to continue building our free autocad block library - if you have any suggestions for useful...

Free CAD Blocks – Windows 02

Here is another set of free cad blocks from the First In Architecture Cad Block database. We hope you find them useful. Please feel free to download them. We will endeavour to continue building our free autocad block library - if you have any suggestions for useful...

Understanding Architectural Details

Understanding Architectural Details is now in its 3rd Edition - check out the details below! Save time and improve your construction detailing Understanding Architectural Details - Residential Construction ebook {music credit: mixaund.bandcamp.com}...

Free CAD Blocks – People in Groups

Here is another set of cad blocks from the First In Architecture Cad Block database. We hope you find them useful. Please feel free to download them. We will endeavour to continue building our free autocad block library - if you have any suggestions for useful content...

What other jobs can you do with an architecture degree?

Just because you have a degree in architecture, it doesn’t mean being an architect is the only thing you can do. An architectural degree gives you a varied skill set that can be applied to many roles. Whether you gain a degree in architecture or architectural...

Free CAD Blocks – Electrical Symbols

Here is another set of cad blocks from the First In Architecture Cad Block database. We hope you find them useful. Please feel free to download them. We will endeavour to continue building our free autocad block library - if you have any suggestions for useful content...

What do you need to be a great architect?

I believe being good at something is a combination of qualities and actions. Let me explain. You may have the right qualities to be a good sprinter for example, the right physique etc, but if you don’t train, eat right, look after your body then you will never make...

Free CAD Blocks – Furniture 04

Here is another set of cad blocks from the First In Architecture Cad Block database. We hope you find them useful. Please feel free to download them. We will endeavour to continue building our free autocad block library - if you have any suggestions for useful content...

Architectural Model Making for Students

We have written a new and updated guide to architectural model making which you can check out below: Here are some resources for your architectural model making. Books Architectural Model Making - Nick Dunn This book is great for giving you ideas on styles and...

Construction Detailing Book

[This book is now available!! To find out more about it click here!] I thought I would give you a quick update as to what has been going on behind the scenes during the summer so far, to explain why the website has been a bit quiet. I am currently working on our next...

Two Minute Cad Tips – Use cad blocks to speed up your drawing time

A quick video on how to use cad blocks to speed up your drawing times.

Photoshop Colour Trees download

A huge set of colour trees in photoshop finished in different artistic style, showing both summer and autumn colours. These are ready to be dropped directly into your photoshop visuals. To see all our cad blocks and photoshop downloads available for purchase visit our...