Architectural CAD
The cities, homes, buildings, bridges, and factories of today are geared toward being smart, which is something unconventional. Computer-aided design is needed now more than ever. Architects can create sleeker and more extensive plans thanks to the precision, accuracy, and 2D/3D capabilities offered by CAD. CAD also makes it easy to share and collaborate on designs, courtesy of widely-accepted file types. It also speeds up the process of editing and revisioning by allowing architects to store design plans and features. Architects no longer have to start from the beginning every time they revise a design, and they can easily copy any feature from one design to another. With the help of the latest features in the application software, the designers can now program the surroundings to interact with the structure and influence it.
Building Information Modelling (BIM), a recent generation of CAD software, enables architects to model an intelligent 3D model-based process that equips architecture, engineering, and construction professionals with the insight and tools to more efficiently plan, design, construct and manage buildings and infrastructure.
The engineers at My Design Minds, adopt the most appropriate method to achieve the goals of the project. We provide high-quality Architectural CAD services all over India including Drafting, Modeling, Assembly design, material properties, and realistic rendering.
Benefits of Architectural CAD
Architectural drawings in CAD programs accelerate the project development process several times while making it more accurate. Moreover, top-notch digital drafts are suitable not only for technical purposes but for presenting ideas to clients as well.
1. Getting Updated Site Plans for Survey Purposes
All architectural projects begin with the exploration of the location of future construction. For this, Architects use a general view, which is called a site plan. Manual site drawings are based on old topographic maps of the area that are rarely updated and often low-quality. On the other hand, CAD drawing services offer more advanced technologies that increase the quality and accuracy of the result. In particular, quadcopter photographs of locations can be used as the base for digital architectural drawings, which makes them more detailed and easy to make.
2. Developing Detailed Construction Plans for the Working Process
The next step is the development of working architectural drawings that will be used during the construction process. This package of drafts includes all key types of views such as cross-section, floor plans, detailed drawings, and basic layout plans. The advantage of CAD architectural drafting over the manual one is that the digital software allows making all calculations 100% accurate. All parameters can be calculated using programmed formulas, as well as transferred from one measurement system to another if necessary. This automation function of computer-aided design software minimizes the chances of mistakes and makes Architects’ jobs much easier.
3. Showing Top-Notch Digital Elevation Drawings for a Project Presentation
After the project development is finished, it must be approved by clients at the presentation to move on to the next stage. Working drawings are often technical, therefore incomprehensible to non-professionals who simply do not understand the ideas of the Architect and what the final result should look like. However, high-quality color digital drafts can not be compared with monochrome hand- drawings in terms of visual clarity. In particular, a well-made
CAD elevation view can present the exterior of all the facades of construction with just as much detail as a 3D visualization.
4. Using CAD Drafts for Calculating the Accurate Amount of Materials
After the approval of the architectural project, the implementation phase begins, which always requires budget planning and material procurement. CAD software is especially useful in these matters as it automatically calculates the required number of materials needed for the construction based on the architectural drawings. This option helps to plan all spendings and avoid a shortage or surplus of resources during the building process. Besides, the
automaticity of all calculations excludes the human factor and prevents the majority errors, which makes the whole preparation smoother and faster.
5. Trying Advanced 3D Technologies Based on CAD
Architectural Drawings
The leading architectural companies are already using the more advanced 3D technologies in their projects. Most of them are compatible only with CAD drafts, which are the basis for creating 3D and BIM objects. For example, a 2D floor plan can be easily turned into a 3D floor plan or even a tour, which will greatly brighten up the project presentation. Moreover, during the construction stage, contractors can try BIM tools based on CAD architectural drawings and use them as detailed virtual guides for a more flawless workflow. CAD architectural drawings are reliable assets to speed up the project development process and improve the quality of the result at the same time. One of the main reasons to use CAD services is the automatic functions of the software and
its accuracy. CAD draftsmen use programs that help to calculate all needed parameters and even the exact amount of materials required for construction. Such innovative tools eliminate the possibility of mistakes in architectural drawings, which make future building workflow much smoother.
