Visual Communication - Digital Skills

Covers drawings, sketches, renderings, models, presentation boards, portfolios, and résumés, with examples of each

Covers all of the 2D concepts with over 50 exercises that complete small projects from concept through actual plotting.

focuses on the skills and requirements necessary to design and explore interiors-from composing views to managing the structure of the model for tracking objects in schedules and keys. Organized by skill type, the book mimics the layered nature of the software, where a general base skill set is enhanced and deepened through more advanced, focused explorations and exercises.

Provides instructions and ideas for communicating design concepts; creating floor plans and perspectives; adding lighting and materials; preparing drawings, renderings and sketches; editing drawings created in other software applications; and using InDesign. Available through Fairchild Books ID Library (login required).

Focuses on the skills and requirements necessary to design and explore interiors-from composing views to managing the structure of the model for tracking objects in schedules and keys. Organized by skill type, the book mimics the layered nature of the software, where a general base skill set is enhanced and deepened through more advanced, focused explorations and exercises. Available through Fairchild Books ID Library (login required).

Beginning with the building blocks of drawing (lines, circles, and arcs), this book progresses through architectural graphic standards and advanced features such as annotative dimensions, annotative blocks, express tools, and linking drawings (XREFs). Available through Fairchild Books ID Library (login required).

Closes the gap between creativity and geometry, teaching beginner architects and interior designers how to design their residential interiors using freehand sketching and computer-aided design simultaneously. From concept planning to 3D rendering, this book is a comprehensive guide to designing residences by hand and computer. Available through Fairchild Books ID Library (login required).

Covers the building blocks of BIM (levels, walls, windows, and doors), how to create presentation drawings and construction documents, and advanced features such as custom families, photorealistic rendering, custom title blocks, and exporting drawings to AutoCAD® and SketchUp. Available through Fairchild Books ID Library (login required).