Modeling Residential Exteriors in AutoCAD
Throughout these lessons, we will learn how to create an exterior architectural model using AutoCAD. Software required: AutoCAD 2015.
What you'll learn
Throughout these lessons, we will learn how to create an exterior architectural model using AutoCAD. We will use time-saving techniques to create models quickly and easily. We will focus on the techniques used to create high-quality models. We will also make sure that the model can be easily linked to a rendering software such as 3ds Max. By the end of this training, you will have a working knowledge of how to create quick models with high quality. Software required: AutoCAD 2015.
Table of contents
- Setting up the User Environment 6m
- Cleaning up Reference Drawings 6m
- Establishing Our 3D Modeling Environment 10m
- Modeling Foundation Walls 5m
- Creating Walls on the Front and Left Elevation 9m
- Creating Walls on the Rear and Right Elevation 9m
- Modeling a Simple Window 9m
- Designing a Complex Window 8m
- Creating a Pivot Door 9m
- Forming a Balcony Structure 4m
- Constructing an Exterior Staircase 5m
- Creating a Balcony Railing 7m
- Creating a Staircase Railing 7m
- Modeling the Chimney 4m
- Building the Roof 5m
- Modeling the Roof Ridges 5m
- Creating the Horizontal Wood Siding 6m
- Producing the Left Side Vertical Wood Siding 6m
- Finishing the Front Side Vertical Wood Siding 7m
- Beginning the Right Side Window Moldings 5m
- Finalizing the Window Moldings 8m
- Checking and Finalizing the Model 9m
- Preparing the Model to Be Rendered 5m
About the author
Roger Cusson is an active educator and consultant working in the professional and academic architectural field. He has authored several titles on AutoCAD, 3ds Max, 3ds Max Design, Autodesk Viz and Revit Architecture. His most recent work is Realistic Architectural Visualization with 3ds Max and mental ray. Roger has taught courses at Autodesk University and has delivered seminars at Penn State University and Virginia Polytechnic Institute. He currently teaches at Vanier College in a classroom en... more