Hands-on SketchUp & AutoCAD lessons with problem-solving focus

The Student and Tutor focused on creating and integrating detailed site analysis diagrams for a building plot into a presentation. They practiced illustrating environmental factors like sun path, wind direction, and noise sources, along with developing a corresponding legend. The session also covered practical troubleshooting for image integration and AutoCAD scaling issues for the presentation.

The Student and Tutor collaborated in an AutoCAD session to draft a detailed site plan. They focused on accurately dimensioning a building plot, designing surrounding roads and sidewalks, and integrating elements like adjacent buildings, a railway line, and landscaping. The session concluded with setting up the drawing's title block, legend, and print scale, with the AutoCAD file prepared for the Student's further work on project bylaws and codes.

The Student and Tutor reviewed a site analysis presentation, discussing the inclusion of environmental factors like sun and wind. The main focus shifted to clarifying the specific requirements for an AutoCAD drawing, which needs to detail the site's boundary, setbacks, adjacent street, and train tracks. The session concluded with the Student needing to gather accurate plot dimensions before the AutoCAD drawing can commence.

The Student and Tutor worked on a site analysis assignment, focusing on accurately identifying property boundaries and site measurements for a specific address. They discussed methods for obtaining precise land parcel data and the application of urban bylaws for setbacks. The session also covered the necessary elements and software (AutoCAD, Photoshop) for creating detailed site diagrams illustrating environmental factors such as sun path, wind, and noise.

The Student and Tutor extensively worked on AutoCAD assignments for an architecture course. They focused on dimensioning elevations, correcting drafting errors related to projections and block properties, and preparing files for submission. The session also covered creating a reflected ceiling plan (RCP) and compiling all architectural drawings and hand-drafted sheets into a Google Slides presentation for a final project.