Architectural Technology
Architectural technology drives how buildings are designed, documented, and built. Here you will find articles on emerging software, digital fabrication, smart materials, and construction tech. This category keeps students and professionals current on the tools reshaping architectural practice right now.
Foster + Partners to Test Robot Swarms Building Timber from the Top Down
Foster + Partners wins €4m EU grant to build robot and drone swarms that assemble timber structures top-down.
illustrarch Editoral Team2 Mins read
PLNAR Review: Does AR Measurement Hold Up on a Real Site Visit?
PLNAR began as a consumer AR tape measure and now runs as an insurance claims platform. This review covers the capture workflow, measurement...
Sinan Ozen5 Mins read
ArchiSnapper Review: Is This Field Report App Worth It for Architects?
A hands-on look at Deltek ArchiSnapper, the mobile app built for field reports and punch lists. This review covers its core features, iOS...
Sinan Ozen5 Mins read
Gross Internal Area and Net Internal Area: What’s the Difference?
The difference between Gross Internal Area and Net Internal Area shapes how buildings are valued and leased. This breakdown covers what each measurement...
Sinan Ozen5 Mins read
How to Annotate Architectural Drawings Correctly: A Practical Guide
A practical walkthrough of how to annotate architectural drawings, covering the right order for dimensions, tags, and notes, the standards that govern them,...
Sinan Ozen8 Mins read
What Is a Building Envelope in Architecture?
This guide explains what a building envelope in architecture is, the control layers and components that make it work, the main envelope types,...
Sinan Ozen8 Mins read
What Is Fenestration in Architecture? Meaning, Types, and Design
Fenestration covers the windows, doors, skylights, and glazed openings that bring light and air into a building. This guide explains what fenestration means...
Sinan Ozen7 Mins read
Best 3D Mouse for Architects: The 2026 SpaceMouse Buyer’s Guide
Architects spend hours rotating and panning 3D models, and a dedicated 3D mouse shifts that work to your other hand. This guide compares...
Sinan Ozen7 Mins read
