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Canvas by Occipital Review: Turning LiDAR Scans Into CAD Floor Plans
Occipital's Canvas turns an iPhone or iPad LiDAR scan into editable CAD floor plans and 3D models. This review covers how it works,...
Sinan Ozen5 Mins read
Building Obsolescence: Why Some Buildings Last Centuries and Others Do Not
Most buildings are not lost because the structure fails. They come down over land value, layout, regulation or a missing legal protection. Demolition...
Furkan Sen7 Mins read
Architecture Crit Presentation: How to Present Your Project With Confidence
The crit is where a good project can fall apart and an average one can hold its ground. This guide breaks down what...
Sinan Ozen6 Mins read
Floorplanner Review: Easy 2D to 3D Floor Plan Creation for Non-Designers
Floorplanner turns a 2D layout into a 3D render in the browser with no CAD training. This review breaks down the free tier...
Elif Ayse Sen9 Mins read
PhotoRoom Review for Architects: Cleaning Up Renders on Your Phone
The app ecommerce sellers use for product cutouts has found a second life with architects. This review tests PhotoRoom on real renders, covering...
Sinan Ozen5 Mins read
ARki Review: AR Room Planner and 3D Visualization on Mobile
ARki has been a fixture in architectural augmented reality since before AI rendering apps arrived. This review breaks down its LiDAR scanning, model...
Sinan Ozen5 Mins read
Procreate Alternatives for Architects: 8 Apps Worth Switching To
Procreate is iPad only, which rules it out for many architects. This article compares 8 alternatives including Morpholio Trace, Concepts, Adobe Fresco and...
Elif Ayse Sen7 Mins read
How to Write a Planning Statement for a Residential Project
A planning statement ties a residential scheme to local and national planning policy. This guide covers what to include, when a house extension...
Sinan Ozen6 Mins read
