By the time your done with this course you'll be able to design your own architectural house model and make it. You'll watch Doug design each individual part, draw them in CAD, transfer them to chipboard, cut them out and glue them. Doug discusses all the tools you'll need throughout the course and demonstrates how to use them.
Doug demonstrates the course using:
- CAD (ArchiCAD)
- The Golden Rectangle and RootPhi rectangle
- A t-square and/or parallel rule
- Triangles
- Mechanical Pencil
- Cutting board
- Stainless Steel straightedge
- Architects scale
- X-acto blade and Olfa Blade
- Chipboard
- Elmer's Glue
Step by Step
The course is organized in step by step format, beginning to end. Doug describes how the architectural chipboard model is designed. Then each part is drawn until all 13 are complete in CAD (the parts can be seen in this course image). The parts are printed out using a simple letter format (8 1/2"x11") and transferred to chipboard, then cut out and glued. The course is clear and concise. And once complete anyone can endevour to make the model displayed in the this course or design their own using all of the tools Doug describes and uses.
Your Instructor

Doug has been called "The Tony Robbins of Architecture" because his enthusiasm is contagious! He loves to teach and his passion is instantly apparent. Doug is a registered architect who works on high end residential projects. He also has a YouTube channel with thousands of subscribers, millions of video views and a top selling book with MIT Press called How to Architect. He has three degrees in architecture, has worked on projects published in professional journals and honored with national awards, and speaks on architecture and web business. He has also created consumer products, taken a few to market, sold a business and has a couple patents.
Course Curriculum
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StartPreface Video (2:39)
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StartModel Parts & Downloadable Files (2:49)
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StartRootPhi Rectangle & Design (3:13)
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StartThe 3D Digital Model (2:38)
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StartPractical Design (3:11)
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StartWindow Design (4:55)
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StartThe Chimney (4:05)
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StartThe Complexities of a Roof (2:13)
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StartRoof Design (6:03)
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StartThe Chimney Mass Design (5:35)
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StartThe Gameplan (1:59)
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StartThe Tools (5:57)
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StartHow to Get Started (2:17)
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StartThe First Two Parts (12:23)
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StartThe Chimney & Window (11:41)
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StartThe Chimney Mass (5:55)
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StartFinishing the Model (5:24)
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StartHow to Design, Draw and Make a Physical Model