Lecture Notes on Architectural Design with Arad 27

Overview

• The lecture focuses on using Arad 27 tools for designing architectural spaces step by step.
• Key tools: Wall tool, Door tool, Window tool, Fill tool, and Object tool.

Starting a New Project

• Select the Generic Template for consistency.
• Navigate to Options > Work Environment > Work Environment Profiles:
  • Choose Architectural Basic Profile 27.
  • Apply the settings for a uniform interface.

Drawing Walls

• Locate the Wall Tool on the left sidebar.
• Click to draw the first wall:
  • Stretch downwards while holding the Shift key to lock at 90°.
  • Use the Tab key to enter dimensions (e.g., 5,500 mm).
• Continue drawing external walls by:
  • Hovering to lock into positions using the tick icon.
  • Entering additional measurements (e.g., 7,500 mm, 7,000 mm, 2,950 mm).
• Change wall thickness by selecting walls and modifying the settings.

Adjusting Wall Properties

• Select walls to change types (e.g., from Generic Wall/Shell to Aluminum).
• Use Pens Set Modeling for line appearance adjustments:
  • Set colors to Black and White for clarity.

Internal Walls and Attributes

• Use the wall tool again to create internal walls:
  • Hold ALT (Windows) or Option (Mac) to use the eyedropper tool.
  • Adjust internal wall thickness (e.g., 90 mm).
• Enable Distance Guides for easy measurement adjustments.

Creating Room Layouts

• Use shortcuts to duplicate and adjust walls (e.g., Control + D).
• Use the eyedrop tool to select wall attributes for consistency.
• Adjust room dimensions using the Tab key for measurement entries.

Adding Doors

• Use the Door Tool to place doors on walls:
  • Adjust door orientation and size post-placement.
  • Utilize the eyedrop tool to copy door attributes to new placements.
• Change door types (e.g., Double Door, Folding Door) via settings.

Applying Fills

• Use the Fill Tool to distinguish spaces (e.g., wooden textures for floors):
  • Choose fill types and apply to areas using polygonal or square methods.
• Change fill pen settings for better visual representation.

Adding Objects

• Use the Object Tool to place items like sinks, toilets, and cabinets:
  • Search for objects directly in the library (e.g., Sink General 27, Cooktop).
  • Use shortcuts for rotation and duplication for efficiency.

Creating 3D Views

• Use F3 for toggling between 2D and 3D views to visualize designs.
• Use the Slab Tool to create floors quickly by highlighting edges.

Final Adjustments and Window Placement

• Use the Window Tool similar to doors for placing windows:
  • Adjust window parameters after placement.
• Use settings to toggle visibility of dimensions for cleaner plans.

Conclusion

• Emphasize the importance of shortcuts for efficiency in Arad 27.
• Review all steps and tools to ensure a comprehensive understanding of the architectural design process.