{"id":52009,"date":"2019-07-15T08:45:03","date_gmt":"2019-07-15T12:45:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/architizer.com\/blog\/?p=52009"},"modified":"2020-07-02T11:33:57","modified_gmt":"2020-07-02T15:33:57","slug":"software-guide-architects","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/architizer.com\/blog\/practice\/tools\/software-guide-architects\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Top Software Guides for Architects and Designers"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><em>Architizer Journal is reader-supported. When you buy through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/architizer.com\/blog\/inside-architizer\/architizer-hq\/architizer-affiliate-faq\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Learn more<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p>Developing a rendering for a project is a daunting task given the complexities of the numerous architectural software. Prominent programs, such as Revit, 3ds Max and Rhino can help designers develop beautiful visualizations. However, obtaining the skillset to deliver quality drawing sets and renderings requires extensive amounts of time and practice.<\/p>\n<p>The countless tools, shortcuts and techniques required to efficiently use these software can be overwhelming for beginners. Thankfully, there are tons of helpful guides offering comprehensive overviews of specific applications that can be useful to both novice and experienced users. The following software guides for architects cover the most prominent design software, each serving as helpful resources for all modeling and visualization preferences:<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2l7QWgT\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy lazy_media_item aligncenter wp-image-52325 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Revit-2019-Guide.jpg\" alt=\"Revit 2019 Guide architecture software\" width=\"1302\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Revit-2019-Guide.jpg 1302w, https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Revit-2019-Guide-300x184.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Revit-2019-Guide-768x472.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Revit-2019-Guide-1024x629.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1302px) 100vw, 1302px\" \/><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<h2><em><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2l7QWgT\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Design Integration Using Autodesk Revit 2019<\/a> <\/strong>\u00a0<\/em>by <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2l57oyd\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Daniel John Stine<\/a><\/h2>\n<h3>Best Revit Guide for Architects<\/h3>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2l7QWgT\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Design Integration Using Autodesk Revit 2019<\/a> <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">provides a comprehensive guide to Autodesk Revit tools and techniques covering all three disciplines of the Revit platform. It provides a broad overview of the Building Information Modeling (BIM) process.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The topics cover the design integration of most of the building disciplines including: Architectural, Interior Design, Structural, Mechanical, Plumbing, and Electrical. Throughout the book you develop a two story law office starting from floor plans and ending with photo-realistic renderings. The book also includes access to nearly 100 video tutorials to help you achieve mastery.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2l7QWgT\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">See more info and buy&gt;<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2jDpw1R\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy lazy_media_item aligncenter wp-image-52328 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Autocad-Guide.jpg\" alt=\"autocad guide software architecture\" width=\"1363\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Autocad-Guide.jpg 1363w, https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Autocad-Guide-300x176.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Autocad-Guide-768x451.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Autocad-Guide-1024x601.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1363px) 100vw, 1363px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2jDpw1R\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Mastering AutoCAD 2019 and AutoCAD LT 2019<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>by <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2l7d5ff\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">George Omura<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2jEGA7I\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Brian C. Benton<\/a><\/h2>\n<h3>Best Revit Guide for Architects<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This book is the ultimate guide to AutoCAD and AutoCAD LT for professional designers, students, and hobbyists, alike. This <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2jDpw1R\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">new edition<\/a> has been fully updated to align with the software\u2019s 2019 update offering step-by-step walkthroughs, concise explanations, examples, and many hands-on projects.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You will learn essential AutoCAD skills by working directly with the necessary tools and will be provided a deeper exploration of more complex capabilities. This book is the gold-standard certification preparation material, and it will have you producing work at the highest levels of technical proficiency.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2jDpw1R\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">See more info and buy&gt;<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2l7dFJX\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-52339 lazy lazy_media_item\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Sketchup-Guide-2.jpg\" alt=\"sketchup guide architecture software\" width=\"1430\" height=\"900\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Sketchup-Guide-2.jpg 1430w, https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Sketchup-Guide-2-300x189.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Sketchup-Guide-2-768x483.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Sketchup-Guide-2-1024x644.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1430px) 100vw, 1430px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2l7dFJX\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>The SketchUp Workflow for Architecture (2nd Edition)<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Michael-Brightman\/e\/B00BFWA7OQ\/ref=dp_byline_cont_book_1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Michael Brightman<\/a><\/h2>\n<h3>Best SketchUp Guide for Architects<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2l7dFJX\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The SketchUp Workflow for Architecture<\/span><\/i><\/a> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">will help you go beyond the basics of the SketchUp 3D modeling software through a flexible and in-depth workflow. Ranging from preliminary schematics to construction documentation, this book delivers helpful techniques, smart tips and best practices that will make the design process easier, whether you\u2019re an architect, designer, or engineer. It also provides special coverage of the lightly documented Layout tool, accompanied by video tutorials on more advanced methods and components.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2l7dFJX\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">See more info and buy&gt;<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/30w2ABo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy lazy_media_item aligncenter wp-image-52331 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Archicad-2019-Guide-1.jpg\" alt=\"archicad guide 2019 architecture software\" width=\"1418\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Archicad-2019-Guide-1.jpg 1418w, https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Archicad-2019-Guide-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Archicad-2019-Guide-1-768x433.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Archicad-2019-Guide-1-1024x578.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1418px) 100vw, 1418px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-52087 lazy lazy_media_item aligncenter\" src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/archicad-1024x546.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"546\" \/><strong>ArchiCAD 19 &#8211; The Definitive Guide\u00a0<\/strong><span style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Oxygen-Sans, Ubuntu, Cantarell, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif;\">by <\/span><a style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Oxygen-Sans, Ubuntu, Cantarell, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif;\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2l6WAzG\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Scott H. MacKenzie<\/a><span style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Oxygen-Sans, Ubuntu, Cantarell, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif;\"> and <\/span><a style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Oxygen-Sans, Ubuntu, Cantarell, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif;\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2l6Y259\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Adam Rendek<\/a><\/h2>\n<h3>Best ArchiCAD Guide for Architects<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This definitive guide ensures that readers are well equipped with the knowledge and skill set required to undergo any construction project. <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/30w2ABo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">The book<\/a> guides users through the creation of two complete projects from scratch, which includes a residential and a healthcare building.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Readers will go through the design of the buildings, the output of all drawings, and associated construction documents. The step-by-step tutorials cover all of the basic modeling and drafting tools, which leads into an overview of more advanced tools and features of ArchiCAD. No previous ArchiCAD experience is required making this the perfect resource for anyone yearning to develop their rendering skills.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/30w2ABo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">See more info and buy&gt;<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/30sqxtx\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy lazy_media_item aligncenter wp-image-52274 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Untitled-10.png\" alt=\"vectorworks guide architecture software\" width=\"1500\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Untitled-10.png 1500w, https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Untitled-10-300x160.png 300w, https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Untitled-10-768x410.png 768w, https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Untitled-10-1024x546.png 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-52075 lazy lazy_media_item aligncenter\" src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Untitled-10-2-1024x546.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"546\" \/><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/30sqxtx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Vectorworks Essentials Tutorial Manual, Seventh Edition<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>by <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2l7jEOU\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Jonathan Pickup<\/a><\/h2>\n<h3>Best Vectorworks Guide for Architects<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/30sqxtx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Vectorworks Essentials Tutorial Manual<\/span><\/i><\/a> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">is a quality resource for all designers regardless of experience level. Written by expert Vectorworks trainer Jonathan Pickup, this guide is structured to provide readers with a comprehensive overview of the software from when you first launch the application to when you generate worksheets from your model. This hard copy workbook comes with a companion DVD containing exercise files and the entire manual in PDF format.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/30sqxtx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">See more info and buy&gt;<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2l7glHv\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy lazy_media_item aligncenter wp-image-52273 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Untitled-9.png\" alt=\"rhino guide architecture software\" width=\"1500\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Untitled-9.png 1500w, https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Untitled-9-300x160.png 300w, https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Untitled-9-768x410.png 768w, https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Untitled-9-1024x546.png 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2l7glHv\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Digital Media Series: Rhinoceros<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>by <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2jDv4JP\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Jinmo Rhee<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2l7kCe0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Eddy Man Kim<\/a><\/h2>\n<h3>Best Rhino Guide for Architects<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2l7glHv\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">This book<\/a> functions to alleviate the challenges beginners face when learning how to use Rhinoceros 3D. Through an overview of best practices in modeling habits, rationales, and tips this guide strives to help users build skills in critically analyzing the modeling process, determining the best possible method for a given task, and realizing desired 3D models.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This book is not necessarily intended to provide a complete, comprehensive overview of Rhino, but rather it is designed to help users use Rhino as efficiently as possible.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2l7glHv\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">See more info and buy&gt;<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2XNH4q6\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy lazy_media_item aligncenter wp-image-52270 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Untitled-1-1.png\" alt=\"grasshopper architecture software guide\" width=\"1500\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Untitled-1-1.png 1500w, https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Untitled-1-1-300x160.png 300w, https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Untitled-1-1-768x410.png 768w, https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Untitled-1-1-1024x546.png 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2XNH4q6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>AAD Algorithms-Aided Design: Parametric Strategies using Grasshopper<\/strong><\/a> by <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2XM8LQa\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Arturo Tedeschi<\/a><\/h2>\n<h3>Best Grasshopper Guide for Architects<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2XNH4q6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Algorithms-Aided Design<\/span><\/i><\/a> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">presents design methods based on the use of Grasshopper 3D. The book provides computational techniques to develop and control complex geometries and covers parametric modeling, digital fabrication techniques, form-finding strategies, environmental analysis, and structural optimization. It also includes case studies and contributions by researchers and designers from the world\u2019s most influential universities and leading architecture firms.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2XNH4q6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">See more info and buy&gt;<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-52334 lazy lazy_media_item\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/VRay-Guide.jpg\" alt=\"vray guide architecture software\" width=\"1335\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/VRay-Guide.jpg 1335w, https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/VRay-Guide-300x180.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/VRay-Guide-768x460.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/VRay-Guide-1024x614.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1335px) 100vw, 1335px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2l5CMgb\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Photography &amp; Rendering with V-Ray<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>by <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2l6Yh00\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Ciro Sanmino<\/a><\/h2>\n<h3>Best V-Ray Guide for Architects<\/h3>\n<p>While a few years old now, <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2l5CMgb\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Photography &amp; Rendering with V-Ray<\/span><\/i><\/a> remains a vital book for any V-Ray user. It <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">is based on an educational format comprised of five simple steps for creating photorealistic renderings in the field of previsualization for architecture, mechanics, and design. The phases of Framing, Light Balance, Materials, Final Settings and Post-production come together to form a simple and schematic guide for the creation of any kind of rendering. The focus of this book is to get the reader familiar with the process of designing through V-Ray. Various exercises and videos accompanying the book are provided to help achieve this.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2l5CMgb\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">See more info and buy&gt;<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2jAqjRj\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy lazy_media_item aligncenter wp-image-52342 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/3DS-Max-Guide-copy.jpg\" alt=\"3ds max 2020 guide architecture software\" width=\"1247\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/3DS-Max-Guide-copy.jpg 1247w, https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/3DS-Max-Guide-copy-300x192.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/3DS-Max-Guide-copy-768x493.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/3DS-Max-Guide-copy-1024x657.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1247px) 100vw, 1247px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2jAqjRj\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">3ds Max 2020 Complete Reference Guide<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>by <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2l5FZfJ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Kelly L. Murdock<\/a><\/h2>\n<h3>Best 3ds Max Guide for Architects<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kelly L. Murdock&#8217;s 3ds Max guides are extremely popular due to their simple and detailed explanations coupled with over tutorials that focus on specific topics and practical applications. This combination allows for readers to effectively grasp difficult concepts across all aspects of the software.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2jAqjRj\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">brand new 2020 edition<\/a> is a great resource for all 3ds Max experience levels, in which beginners can jump in through the getting started section and experienced users can examine the advanced coverage of features, such as crowd simulation, particle systems, radiosity, MAXScript and more.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2jAqjRj\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">See more info and buy&gt;<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2YONcja\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy lazy_media_item aligncenter wp-image-52332 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Photoshop-Guide.jpg\" alt=\"photoshop guide architecture software\" width=\"1500\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Photoshop-Guide.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Photoshop-Guide-300x160.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Photoshop-Guide-768x410.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Photoshop-Guide-1024x546.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2YONcja\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Adobe Photoshop CC Classroom in a Book (2019 Release)<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?i=stripbooks&amp;rh=p_27%3AAndrew+Faulkner&amp;s=relevancerank&amp;text=Andrew+Faulkner&amp;ref=dp_byline_sr_book_1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Andrew Faulkner<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?i=stripbooks&amp;rh=p_27%3AConrad+Chavez&amp;s=relevancerank&amp;text=Conrad+Chavez&amp;ref=dp_byline_sr_book_2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Conrad Chavez<\/a><\/h2>\n<h3>Best Photoshop Guide for Architects<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This guide provides a quick, simple, and comprehensive way to learn and master the latest version of Adobe Photoshop CC. 15 project-based lessons show key step-by-step techniques, including how to correct, enhance, and distort digital images, create image composites, and prepare images for print and the web.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2YONcja\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">new edition<\/a> also covers new features, such as the new Frame tool, designing reflected and radial art with Paint Symmetry, and more simplified editing and transformation techniques, to name a few. All buyers of the book get full access to the web edition, which is enhanced with video and multiple choice quizzes.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2YONcja\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">See more info and buy&gt;<\/a><\/p>\n<p><em>Architects: Showcase your next project through <a href=\"http:\/\/architizer.com\/register\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Architizer<\/a> and sign up for our <a href=\"https:\/\/mailchi.mp\/architizer\/newslettersubscribe\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">inspirational newsletter<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Including guides for Revit, Rhino and SketchUp, this collection is sure to be pivotal resource for both novice and experienced 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