Modern design and architecture demand maximum speed without sacrificing quality. Today, builders and clients require a perfect, technically precise project delivered exactly on schedule. ArchiCAD is the industry standard for creating working documentation. This course is your complete smart design system, where drawings and the 3D model are interconnected: any changes made to the plans are automatically updated in 3D.

Prospective students and current students will master professional software from scratch and create flawless technical sections for their portfolios. Working professionals will automate routine tasks and cut project time in half. You will learn to build a logical layer structure, link complex geometry with plans, and set up automated schedules.

The outcome of the course will be a complete portfolio featuring drawings, wall sections, and clear 3D project diagrams.

This course is ideal for:— Beginners: Master a high-demand profession from scratch and take your first confident step into the fields of design and architecture.— Prospective Students: Learn the software from the ground up and build an impeccable technical foundation for your admission portfolio.— Current Students: Learn to design according to proper algorithms and start submitting assignments twice as fast.— Professionals: Automate routine tasks, eliminate drafting errors, and reduce the time spent on projects.

Course Prerequisites:— Basic computer literacy and confident proficiency with a PC or laptop.— Technical readiness: possessing a computer capable of installing and running ArchiCAD stably.— Knowledge of other drafting software is welcome but not required—the course is fully adapted for learning from scratch.

Throughout the course, students will learn to:— Manage the Archicad interface and core tools
Assignment: Create an accurate plan accounting for wall thickness, niches, and utility risers.— Model walls, partitions, windows, doors, and architectural elements
Assignment: Develop a 3D model of a room, placing windows, doors, furniture, and fixtures.— Configure layer structures, layer combinations, and graphic overrides
Assignment: Set up the visualization of existing, demolition, and construction elements on a renovation plan.— Link 2D drawings to the BIM model for automatic project updates
Assignment: Generate plans, sections, and elevations from a unified BIM model with synchronized updates.— Generate automated schedules, bills of quantities, and specifications
Assignment: Configure room schedules and bills of quantities with automatic area and material calculations.— Design wall elevations with detailed interior elements
Assignment: Create elevations keyed to furniture, outlets, switches, tile, and decorative finishes.— Configure the Sample Book and compile the technical project portfolio
Assignment: Layout drawings and 3D schematics within the Sample Book and export the final project as a PDF.

1. Interface and Measured Plan Construction Result: A final, accurate drawing of the existing space, including the placement of engineering utilities.

2. Renovation and Layout Planning Tools Result: Generated demolition and installation plans for new partitions, complete with automated volume calculations.

3. Structural Construction and Complex Geometry Work Result: Constructed floors and ceilings featuring complex levels and niches, along with a refined project layer structure.

4. Space Furnishing and Smart 3D Objects Result: A three-dimensional model featuring ergonomically placed furniture, plumbing fixtures, and assigned finishes.

5. Automation: Schedules, Estimates, and Specifications Result: Configured interactive catalogs that automatically calculate room areas and material quantities.

6. Designing Wall Elevations Result: Detailed drawings of wall surfaces, including tile layouts, placement of outlets, and lighting fixtures.

7. Creating Sections, Cuts, and Visual 3D Diagrams Result: Developed architectural sections and striking three-dimensional axonometrics for project presentation.

8. Model Book, Presentation Design, and Portfolio Export Result: A professional set of blueprints, compiled according to GOST standards and fully ready for submission to contractors in PDF format.