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Due to the necessary intersection between specific software applications and the curriculum of core design courses, the School of Architecture currently mandates the following software applications to fulfill the requirements above.
Table 1: | |
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CAD Software | Autodesk Revit* (Windows-Only) |
Presentation Software | Adobe Creative Cloud |
Productivity Software | Microsoft Office (or compatible) |
* Students in the Landscape Architecture Program are currently not using Revit.
In addition to the required software, there are other common applications which the student may purchase, demo, or use throughout their academic career, some of these are listed below.
Table 2: | |
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CAD Software | SketchUp |
Rendering Software | Autodesk 3DS Max (Windows-Only) |
GIS Software | ArcGIS (Windows-Only) |
Energy Analysis | Energy Plus & Open Studio |
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS - NON-DESIGN STUDENTS
Software requirements for non-design students are handled on a course-by-course basis.
Table 3: | |
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Microsoft Office (or compatible) | Word Processing, Spreadsheet, and Presentation |
Adobe Acrobat Pro // | Create PDF files from other applications, required for compatibility with SOA large format plotting system. |
Table 4: | |
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ArcGIS (Windows-Only) | MSCRP |
Sketchup, EnergyPlus, OpenStudio | MSSD |
EQuest (Windows-Only) | MSSD |
HyperResearch | MSCRP, MSSD |
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Information on pricing and availability of all software packages can be found in
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Software Purchasing Resources.
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
The hardware requirements are functional. Students are required to provide hardware capable of running any software required by their program or syllabi. The School of Architecture Technology staff will provide annually updated hardware recommendations for design and non-design students to aid students in selecting appropriate hardware.