DI Library: Building Systems (ID 258): Models, Boards & Presentations

DI Standards

The front of each board must be labeled with the name of the student(s) and with the year and semester completed.

Each board should measure 16 x 20 inches, 20 x 30 inches, or 24 x 36 inches.

DI Design Project/Presentation Guidelines and Standards
Provides standards for presentation boards and attire, and defines terms such as design concept, concept statement, design program, and evidence-based design

How to Build an Architectural Model | If Walls Could Dream...
Describes a model built not only with foam core, but also with Q-tips, bobby pins, a ping pong ball, and more

Architecture and Modelbuilding: Concepts, Methods, Materials (ebook) by Alexander Schilling
Provides a history of architectural models along with tips for building, presenting, and photographing your own models. Available through ProQuest Ebook Central (login required).
Basics Modelbuilding (ebook) by Alexander Schilling
Step-by-step instructions and tips for building models out of cardboard, foam core, modeling clay, wood, and other materials. Available through ProQuest Ebook Central (login required).

Guide to Presentations
This guide has tips on presentations, including helpful videos on model making.
Guide to Citing Sources
The DI Library's guide to citing sources informally as well as using APA, Chicago or MLA style