Introduction
Let’s face it, architecture school is challenging. If not for the selfless individuals or groups that share t
heir knowledge with us online, it gets a way more challenging. The websites/YouTube channels I'm going to share with you today will undoubtedly aid your architectural studies and, at the very least, inspire you to improve.
These sites will serve students as well as professional architects alike. We are going to cover a mix of websites and also YouTube channels which have especially helped me excel at my architecture studies. I included YouTube channels because, although reading is okay, we as architects are visual people and understand better through visual media such as videos.
Alright, in no particular order, let’s get into it!
1.Visualizing Architecture by Alex Hogrefe
Alex Hogrefe started his website originally to communicate with his advisor while he was studying for his Master of Architecture degree from Miami University in Oxford, Ohio. He was one of the first people who started to educate people and share tutorials about architectural visualizations. In fact, some YouTube channels in this list were inspired by Alex’s website to start their own journey. He now runs his own visualization studio called Design Distill.
On this website, you will learn how to produce amazing renders and diagrams using different techniques using widely used software such as V-ray and Photoshop. The most amazing thing about his website is that he develops a conceptual project on a real-world site where he takes us through the project phase by phase and how he comes up with amazing renders and diagrams.
If you want to up your rendering and post-processing game, I highly recommend you check out this website. You will not regret it!
1.30x40 Design Workshop by Eric Reinholdt
30x40 design workshop has 790,000+ subscribers on his Youtube Channel. That is amazing! Eric has been uploading quality videos since 2013. I always get inspiration and get excited whenever he uploads. His a
mazing videography and great taste in music leave you wanting more. Aside from that, he offers a lot of advice and tricks for both students and professional architects alike.
If you are struggling with coming up with design concepts, he has some amazing videos which cover that as well as sketching. In his channel, you will get very valuable lessons which he has experienced throughout his career, and trust me, you don’t want to miss out. He also recently started a new channel with his friend and he gives us insights on the financial side of architecture, which, as architecture students, we have no idea about.
Below is one of my favorite videos which reminds me to always ‘GO MAKE THINGS…’
Archdaily is the most visited architecture website worldwide. It contains thousands of projects all around the world which will definitely help you with case studies. You can also filter the site by type of projects, location, and even material of projects. This site is a must use for both architecture students and architects alike. By studying and analyzing previous works which have been bui
lt we get to understand the concepts behind those buildings. We also get inspiration from those projects.
The site also offers a lot more features which include news and major update in the architectural industry. You can al
so find the products which have been used in some projects and contact the supplier directly. There is a wide variety of articles written which are relevant to the architecture industry. You can also keep track of major exhibitions which will be held and maybe consider attending them.
One of the most important features of the site is that they post architectural competitions some of which are free and you can participate in them.
4.Life of Architect by Bob Borson
Bob Borson is an American architect in Texas, USA. He worked in modern design residential projects up until 2019 where he joined a 100+ person firm. He has won a lot of awards and therefore offers a lot we can learn from. He started blogging in 2010, therefore, has a lot of posts on his website.
He provides us with ins and outs of being an architect both the good and ugly side of architecture. His vast knowle
dge coupled with his humor(I love it) makes you want to read through each post. He also has a section on his website called ‘ Do you want to be an architect?‘ where he shares his a
dvice on students and also shares his experiences in college and difficult moments he has had.
I think he puts out very valuable content especially as an architecture student who will soon graduate, it is very nice to know about how real-world architecture works and at least be ready for it when the time comes.
5.Show it better by Steven Rubio
Show it better on YouTube is a channel where you get to learn the visualization part of architecture. The channel has been pumping out quality content since 2016. This channel helped me or rather even introduced me to photoshop and how to make nice drawings and diagrams.
Steven teaches how to use software ranging from Photoshop, V-ray, After Effects, and many more. We get to see the workflo
w, which is the most important part, and we get to learn the process of making amazing diagrams and images.
Steven also goes live and critiques his follower’s work on which includes portfolios and presentation boards. Show it better is also very active on Instagram and they publish very interesting content there.
Here is their most recent video on YouTube.
6.Upstairs by Oliver
Upstairs is also a YouTube channel where Oliver teaches how to make amazing diagrams and renders. He also teaches tips and tricks of softwares used by architects such as Adobe Photoshop, V-ray and Adobe Illustrator.
He teaches this workflows in which we can apply to our own drawings or renderings. Oliver and Steven from show it better have also collaborated several times to critique diagrams and renders from their followers s
o if you need a second opinion you can submit your portfolio and get some feedback.
Conclusion
All the above websites and YouTube channels have helped in more than one ways during my architectural studies and I am sure they will give some value to you as well so check them out.
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