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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
Concept Diagram Architecture: Hand-Rendered vs Digital Diagrams in a Portfolio
Hand-rendered and digital diagrams send different signals to portfolio reviewers. This piece compares both on speed, editing, legibility at small sizes and consistency,...
Furkan Sen5 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
RoomSketcher Review: Intuitive Floor Plan Software With Professional 3D Visualization
A working review of RoomSketcher, the floor plan and home design app behind millions of 2D and 3D plans. Covers the five ways...
Elif Ayse Sen8 Mins read
Adobe Express Review: Is It Fast Enough for an Architect’s Presentation Graphics?
A hands-on review of Adobe Express for architects, covering how it handles presentation boards, quick social graphics, background removal, and logos. Includes a...
Sinan Ozen5 Mins read
How Long Does Planning Permission Take in the UK? A Timeline Guide
Statutory determination periods of 8, 13 and 16 weeks are only half the story. This guide sets the legal deadlines against the latest...
Furkan Sen7 Mins read
PlanGrid Review: What Happened to It and Whether to Still Use It
Once a go-to mobile app for jobsite drawings, PlanGrid now runs in maintenance mode under Autodesk. This review breaks down its current features,...
Sinan Ozen7 Mins read
