A version of this article originally appeared on the Percolate Blog. In spring of 2009, I graduated from architecture school. At the time, the post-recession economy was rough and not much was ...

Freehand sketching is the quickest way to capture initial design ideas on paper before they are forgotten, often done without rulers or templates. Annotation can be added to sketches to show key parts ...

Formal drawings are a more precise style of drawing. They can be produced by hand or with computer aided design (CAD) packages. Formal hand drawings use tools such as rulers and set squares to ensure ...

As the foundation of any architectural design, sketches and drawings have long been known for their ability to allow the architect to interact with his/her design efficiently and express concepts ...

FRANK P. MELENDEZ teaches at The Bernard and Anne Spitzer School of Architecture, City College of New York. His teaching and research engage topics pertaining to architectural drawing and 3D modeling, ...