Sketchbook: Sam Sedgewick

The Architects’ Journal Sketchbook: Sam Sedgewick The AJ’s Sketchbook series is a showcase of sketches and concept drawings by architects and designers. Today’s sketches are by Sam Sedgewick, a senior architect at AJ100 practice GT3 Architects The post Sketchbook: Sam Sedgewick appeared first on The Architects’ Journal Alan Gordon

Trunk Tools Launches Cortex AI Platform to Interpret Construction Drawings

Trunk Tools says its new Cortex platform can interpret construction drawings and connect them with project records, as contractors report early workflow gains.

Sketchbook: Gavin Watts

The Architects’ Journal Sketchbook: Gavin Watts The AJ’s Sketchbook series is a showcase of sketches and concept drawings by architects and designers. Today’s sketches are by Gavin Watts, founding director of Manchester-based Define Architects The post Sketchbook: Gavin Watts appeared first on The Architects’ Journal Alan Gordon

Sketchbook: Neil Turner

The Architects’ Journal Sketchbook: Neil Turner The AJ’s Sketchbook series is a showcase of sketches and concept drawings by architects and designers. Today’s sketches are by Neil Turner, an architect and a director of Howarth Litchfield Architects The post Sketchbook: Neil Turner appeared first on The Architects’ Journal Simon Aldous

Sketchbook: Hana Murakami

The Architects’ Journal Sketchbook: Hana Murakami The AJ’s Sketchbook series is a showcase of sketches and concept drawings by architects and designers. Today’s sketches are by Hana Murakami, a Part 1 architectural assistant at Pitman Tozer Architects The post Sketchbook: Hana Murakami appeared first on The Architects’ Journal Simon Aldous

The Efficient Engineer - Understanding Engineering Drawings 11102022

Engineering drawings are key tools that engineers use to communicate, but deciphering them isn't always straightforward. This video covers the fundamentals, including the different types of views, first and third angle projection methods, dimensioning, tolerancing, best practices when creating drawings, and GD&T (geometric dimensioning and tolerancing)

What types of materials are commonly used in exterior cladding systems, and how are they represented in detail drawings?

What level of detail is required in shop drawings to avoid on-site errors and rework?

Why are detailed shop drawings important before starting fabrication and installation?

How do shop drawings ensure error-free fabrication and erection?

How are shop drawings validated against design intent in fast-track projects?