2025/26 3DM Class Recordings

Quick recap The class discussed checkpoint grades and submission deadlines, with Brian confirming he would review all submissions by the 19th. A detailed tutorial was provided on animating buildings in Twinmotion, covering workflows from Revit to Twinmotion, material enhancements, and lighting setups. The conversation ended with discussions about design tools and workflows for architectural modeling, including Revit, SketchUp, and Twinmotion, along with announcements about fi

Quick recap The instructor began by checking in with the team and discussing preparations for an upcoming crit, including presentation requirements and project timelines. The class then focused on a kitchen design project using multiple software tools, with demonstrations covering Revit modeling, SketchUp detailing, and Twinmotion rendering. The conversation ended with announcements about next week's focus on Twinmotion rendering and lighting, along with reminders about criti

Quick recap The meeting began with an announcement about the extended semester schedule and remaining tasks for the 3D modeling class, including a studio-based project with presentations and renderings due in November. Brian provided detailed instruction on checkpoint 3 deliverables in Revit, demonstrating various view management techniques and troubleshooting common software issues. The class concluded with discussions about checkpoint 4 requirements, Twinmotion rendering te

Quick recap The meeting began with Brian addressing a delay and confirming attendance before launching into a lesson on kitchen unit design, covering fundamental concepts and practical considerations for efficient kitchen layouts. The instructor explained the assignment requirements, which involve creating 3D kitchen designs using existing work from previous projects, and discussed the importance of using standard cabinet sizes and proper lighting techniques. The class conclu

Quick recap The meeting focused on Brian Williams' discussion of Hurricane Gilbert's impact on Jamaica and its historical context, followed by updates on students' progress and relaxed due dates due to the hurricane. Brian provided detailed demonstrations and instructions on using Revit software for multifamily projects, including techniques for creating and managing groups, handling nested elements, and working with different levels and alignment tools. The session concluded

Meeting summary Quick recap The meeting covered upcoming lecture schedules and project plans, including a holiday week followed by studio work on interior design and photorealistic exterior images. Group presentations focused on architectural drawing types and their purposes, as well as extended reality technologies in architectural design, including virtual reality, augmented reality, and mixed reality applications. The discussion concluded with insights on virtual reality's

Quick recap The meeting focused on addressing submission issues and progress updates for a project involving 2D CAD work and checkpoints, with discussions about missing submissions and ongoing work on windows and other elements. Brian demonstrated various design and modeling techniques in Revit, including creating and modifying buildings, beam systems, and roof structures, while emphasizing the importance of understanding the software's tools for efficient model creation. The

Quick recap The meeting focused on final presentations covering AI applications in architecture, including its evolution and impact on...

Quick recap The class focused on progress in Design Studio, where students are working on a housing project in Port Royal and preparing...

Quick recap The class conducted presentations comparing various 3D modeling software options including 3DS Max, Blender, and SketchUp,...

Quick recap The instructor addressed technical matters and clarified submission requirements for 3D modeling assignments while updating...

Meeting summary Quick recap In this meeting, Brian addressed attendance issues and provided feedback on Checkpoint 1 submissions while...

Meeting summary Quick recap The meeting focused on presentations and discussions about 3D modeling and rendering techniques in...

Quick recap Brian organized students into groups for upcoming presentations and discussed the scheduling, grading criteria, and...

Quick recap The meeting began with technical updates including website modifications and module scheduling information, along with...

Meeting summary Quick recap The meeting introduced the new semester's computing module, which will transition from 2D CAD to 3D modeling and rendering, with Brian explaining the schedule and structure of both lecture and practical sessions. The instructor provided an overview of the module's progression, including the major project requirements and assignment policies, while emphasizing the importance of class participation and hands-on work. The class discussed specific proj

Meeting summary Quick recap The meeting focused on organizing a 3D modeling class, including group formations, presentation schedules,...