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3DM Class Recordings & Summary
This module introduces students to the general principles and practice of digital 3D modelling and visualization.


2025-12-01 Interior Rendering in Twinmotion + 3D Floor Plan + Animation
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
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Dec 1, 20255 min read


2025-11-24 - 3DM - Creating BIM Apartment and Detailing in Sketchup
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
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Nov 24, 20254 min read


2025-11-17 3DM - Chk 4&5 Exterior Visualization & Rendering
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
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Nov 17, 20256 min read


2025-11-17 Prep for Interior Design & Rendering
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
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Nov 17, 20254 min read


2025-11-10 Using Groups in Revit for multifamily development
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
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Nov 10, 20255 min read


2025-10-13 3DM Lecture Presentation 6&8
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
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Oct 13, 20254 min read


2025-10-13 3DM Practical (CP#3 Floors+Roofs+Railing+Stairs)
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
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Oct 13, 20255 min read


2025-10-06 3DM Lecture (Presentation of Topic 5 & 6)
Quick recap The meeting focused on final presentations covering AI applications in architecture, including its evolution and impact on...
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Oct 6, 20255 min read


2025-10-06 3DM Practical (CP#3 Creating Walls)
Quick recap The class focused on progress in Design Studio, where students are working on a housing project in Port Royal and preparing...
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Oct 6, 20253 min read


2025-09-29 3DM Lecture (Presentation Topics 3 & 4)
Quick recap The class conducted presentations comparing various 3D modeling software options including 3DS Max, Blender, and SketchUp,...
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Sep 29, 20256 min read


2025-09-29 3DM Practical (CP#2 Terrain)
Quick recap The instructor addressed technical matters and clarified submission requirements for 3D modeling assignments while updating...
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Sep 29, 20254 min read


2025-09-22 3D Modelling Practical (Modelling the Foundation)
Meeting summary Quick recap In this meeting, Brian addressed attendance issues and provided feedback on Checkpoint 1 submissions while...
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Sep 22, 20255 min read


2025-09-22 Modelling Lecture (Presentation Topic 1&2)
Meeting summary Quick recap The meeting focused on presentations and discussions about 3D modeling and rendering techniques in...
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Sep 22, 20255 min read


2025-09-15 3D Modelling Lecture
Quick recap Brian organized students into groups for upcoming presentations and discussed the scheduling, grading criteria, and...
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Sep 15, 20254 min read


2025-09-15 3D Modelling Practical
Quick recap The meeting began with technical updates including website modifications and module scheduling information, along with...
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Sep 15, 20255 min read


2025-09-08 3D Modelling Practical
Meeting summary Quick recap The meeting introduced the new semester's computing module, which will transition from 2D CAD to 3D modeling...
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Sep 8, 20255 min read


2025-09-08 3D Modelling Lecture
Meeting summary Quick recap The meeting focused on organizing a 3D modeling class, including group formations, presentation schedules,...
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Sep 8, 20255 min read
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