
Architect School by Marc Williams is for Year 13
New Zealand students who want to be architects

This page features a variety of software used by architects and architectural practices.
Not all architects use all these softwares but you should be aware of them.
These softwares are for use on a computer or laptop. There are heaps of mobile apps not featured on this page.


2D drawing free CAD software

2D drawing CAD software, not free but they might do student discount




3D modelling software


Rendering software that takes a 3D model and turns it into a stylised or photorealistic image or video animation.
Example: This student work was 3D modelled in Sketchup and rendered in Twinmotion.



...so you have used CAD or 3D software to create a digital model of your architecture and have rendered images of your design. Now you might need to use one of these image editing softwares to digitally enhance your images.