Sinan Ozen is the Site Editor at illustrarch. An architect with a B.Arch from Okan University, he manages the day-to-day editorial flow of the site and writes about architectural design and contemporary projects.
uMake brings NURBS surface modeling, Apple Pencil sketching, AR presentation, and SketchUp file support to iPhone, iPad, and Mac. This review covers its...
Morpholio Trace is an iPad app built by architects that merges hand sketching with CAD precision. This review covers its core tools, the...
Shapr3D turns the iPad into a precise CAD workspace, but is it right for architects? This review covers how it models with the...
Architects can produce professional renders without paying for software. This guide to Blender for architects covers installation, the interface, modeling a building, choosing...
Architecture students can create professional renders without a paid license. This guide covers six free rendering tools, from open-source Blender to real-time engines...
Architects spend hours rotating and panning 3D models, and a dedicated 3D mouse shifts that work to your other hand. This guide compares...
A clear introduction to the eight architectural drawing types every student meets early: floor plans, elevations, sections, detail drawings, axonometric and perspective views,...
Noise-cancelling headphones protect an architect's focus through long drafting sessions, client calls, and noisy studios. This guide compares six current models, from premium...