Why Architects Still Draw?
An Architect's Defense of Drawing as a Way of Thinking, Even in an Age of Electronic Media. Why Would an Architect Reach for a Pencil When Drawing Software and...
An architect's defense of drawing as a way of thinking, even in an age of electronic media.Why would an architect reach for a pencil when drawing software and AutoCAD are a click away? Use a ruler when 3D-scanners and GPS devices are close at hand? ...
Why do architects still draw?
In terms of communicating ideas, many architects use hand sketching as a way to clarify elements of the design to a client or a contractor. I have had countless occasions where during a client meeting I have been asked to explain a detail or element on the plans. In that moment, hand drawing has saved me.
Do architects like to draw?
Drawing like an Architect
I am living proof that you don't have to draw well to be an architect. Having the ability to draw beautiful pictures doesn't hurt but let's pull the curtain back and be honest here for a minute … Architects communicate through their drawings – we aren't making art.
Maya is a hardware enthusiast who tests and reviews smart home devices, smartphones, wearables, and audio gear. She focuses on practical consumer value and build quality.
