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Architecture Job Interview Tips – Part 2
In Part 1 of the job interview series we looked at how to prepare for the interview, focusing on the research you need to carry out and making sure you are one step ahead of the other candidates. In Part two we will look at the kind of questions you may get asked in...
Architecture Job Interview Tips – Part 1
Architecture Job Interview is a two part series that looks at how to prepare for your interview, tips and techniques to use during your interview, right through to following up for feedback. This part of the series looks at the preparation before the interview. So,...
Quick CAD Tips – Working with layouts and viewports
In this video, I show you how to set up and work with viewports in your layout sheets. I look at the difference between paperspace and model space, setting up different scales in your viewports so that you can print a layout with different scaled drawings....
Understanding Architectural Details 3
Understanding Architectural Details 3 After the success of the first two Understanding Architectural Details ebooks, I knew it was time to dig deeper. Book 1 looked at domestic or residential construction details, while book 2 studied basement design. For...
How to measure and draw angled walls
One of my readers, Tom :), got in touch to ask for a bit of assistance with measured surveys. Although I have written a post about the basics, this video goes a bit deeper and helps to measure and draw out rooms that have angled walls. This provides you with a step by...
Architecture CV – Everything you need to know – Part 5
Welcome to Part 5 of Architecture CV - Everything you need to know. If you haven’t seen Parts one, two and three - I would recommend you check them out. Click on the links below. Part 5 - Common Mistakes and Frequently Asked Questions In this final part of the...
Architecture CV – Everything you need to know – Part 4
Welcome to Part 4 of Architecture CV - Everything you need to know. If you haven’t seen Parts one, two and three - I would recommend you check them out. Click on the links below. Part 4 - Design This part of the series is all about how to design your architecture...
Free CAD Blocks – Beds and Wardrobes
Free CAD Blocks – Beds and Wardrobes At First In Architecture, we understand the importance of accuracy and efficiency in the design process. That's why each of our CAD blocks is meticulously crafted to provide an easy drag and drop into your own CAD file. From trees,...
Architecture CV – Everything you need to know – Part 3
Welcome to Part 3 of the Architecture CV series. Hopefully you have already taken a look at Parts 1 & 2 - which give you an initial foundation to CV writing - if not click on the links below: [button color="blue" size="medium"...
Architecture CV – Everything you need to know – Part 2
Welcome to Part 2 of the Architecture CV series. If you haven’t read Part 1 already I recommend you check that out first - click here. [button color="blue" size="medium" link="https://www.firstinarchitecture.co.uk/architecture-cv-everything-you-need-to-know-part-1/"...
Architecture CV – Everything you need to know – Part 1
Welcome to our architecture CV series. This is the first of a series of posts dedicated to writing a good cv or resume. This first post looks at more general factors you should consider when putting together your CV or resume. I will then go on to look at specifics in...
Free CAD Blocks – Lighting
Lighting Free CAD Blocks Ready to take your design projects to the next level? Explore our collection of free CAD blocks today and discover how easy it is to elevate your designs with the power of precision and efficiency. Download your desired CAD blocks now and see...
Free CAD Blocks – Restaurant and Bar
Restaurant and Bar CAD Blocks Welcome to our comprehensive collection of CAD blocks tailored specifically for architects, designers, and construction professionals. Whether you're working on residential, commercial, or industrial projects, our diverse library offers a...
Free CAD Blocks – Vehicles 03
Free CAD Blocks – Vehicles 03 Welcome to our comprehensive collection of CAD blocks tailored specifically for architects, designers, and construction professionals. Whether you're working on residential, commercial, or industrial projects, our diverse library offers a...
Quick CAD Tips – Dimensions
In this short video I explain how to work with dimensions in AutoCAD, and how to use dimension styles to make your work faster and easier.
Metric and Imperial Free CAD Blocks!
Metric and Imperial Free CAD Blocks Welcome to our comprehensive collection of CAD blocks tailored specifically for architects, designers, and construction professionals. Whether you're working on residential, commercial, or industrial projects, our diverse library...
Quick CAD Tips – Text
In this short video I explain how to work with text in AutoCAD, and how to use text styles to make your work with text faster and easier.
Quick CAD Tips – How to Insert .pat Files Into AutoCAD
In this short video I explain how to insert pat files into auto cad to use in your hatching. Its easy and fast.
Free CAD Blocks – Outdoor Furniture 02
Outdoor Furniture 02 CAD Blocks At First In Architecture, we understand the importance of accuracy and efficiency in the design process. That's why each of our CAD blocks is meticulously crafted to provide an easy drag and drop into your own CAD file. From trees, to...
A guide to funding for architecture students
Recently someone asked me if there were any alternatives when it comes to student funding. This is a question I hadn’t really thought about, as I was fortunate enough to go down the standard route of a student loan through the student loan company. So, I did a little...
Quick CAD Tips – Trim and Extend
In this short video I explain how to use the Trim and Extend commands in Autocad.
Understanding Architectural Details – Basements
For professionals. For students. The Second Instalment! Building upon the successes of Understanding Architectural Details this anticipated second instalment takes the student or professional into plenty of depth as we move to the basement to cover all that the...
Quick CAD Tips – How to Convert Units
In this short video I explain how to convert your drawing units in Autocad from imperial to metric and metric to imperial. Its really easy and really fast.
Colour Trees – Free PSD Download No. 2
Colour Trees Free Photoshop Download Don't know what it is, but we seem to have a thing about trees... CAD trees, colour trees, Photoshop trees – we just can't get enough of them! Trees play a vital role in architectural and landscape design, helping to bring projects...