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Architecture 3d Design

For years, the promise of 3d modeling as an everyday drafting tool has been advertised to architects and designers, but it has never really been practical. Now it seems with software such as Autodesk Revit Architecture, it is now a...More

Prairie Style

The Prairie Style began in Chicago in the 1890's and early 1900's. The style is characterized by shallow pitched, hip roofs that have wide overhangs. The designs emphasize horizontal lines, and often have massive entries or porches. Frank Lloyd Wright... More

Photoshop

Open Photoshop Files Quickly

Here is a short but very handy tip. Click FILE then click OPEN as usual. Find the file in the dialog box and highlight it with the cursor. Then holding down the Alt and Shift keys simultaneously, click on the OPEN button. A dialog box will pop up asking "Read the composite data instead?" More...

  • Design Vanguard

    Architectural Record has announced the Design Vanguard for 2006. Profiled are 10 firms showing innovation in architecture.   Look...

  • Marcel Breuer

    A beautiful site by St John's Abbey and University dedicated to the work and life of architect Marcel Breuer.   Visit Site...

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