Where to start learning architectural design on one’s own

Does the moderator mean studying *architecture, or the *structural engineering field? There’s a huge difference in that.

Could you roughly explain the difference? Want to learn some basics of civil engineering

Simply put, architecture deals with the layout and shape of buildings; to some extent, it has elements of art； Structure is the skeleton of a building; it belongs to the field of engineering. Whether a building is aesthetically pleasing and practical is the concern of the architecture field; whether it is sturdy is the concern of the structural engineering field. If one isn’t good at architecture, at most people will say it doesn’t look good or isn’t practical ； If the structural work is not done properly, in severe cases the structure can collapse, leading to loss of life. This post was last edited by lldw308 on 2009-3-12 14:29.]

I understand a lot now. I want to study architecture – it’s about practicality, aesthetics, and design, right?

You can take a look at \"Building Architecture\" first to get a general idea. The following are the courses for the five-year undergraduate architecture program at Tongji University: Advanced Mathematics, Introduction to Architecture, Fundamentals of Architectural Design, Fine Arts, Descriptive Geometry and Shadow Perspective, Architectural History, Building Mechanics, Principles of Architectural Design, Building Physics (Sound, Light, Heat), Building Construction, Building Materials, Architectural Decoration Art, Furniture and Furnishing, Architectural Design, Special Architectural Constructions, Selection of Building Structures, Building Disaster Prevention, Building Law, Architectural Theory and History, Principles of Interior Design, Planning of Residential Areas, Vocational Training in Architecture, Environmental Control, Ergonomics, Architectural Criticism, Principles of Landscape Design. Just looking at this schedule is enough to give one a headache, haha. If you want to know, it’s simple ； It’s not easy to learn well!

Let’s start with construction projects to get familiar with the basic terminology in the construction industry. Then we can look at construction codes and examine some standard drawing sets

I mainly want to see things related to engineering.

“I mainly want to see things related to engineering. ”----Construction? Supervisor? I still don’t quite understand what the problem is; could you be more specific? Your major is mechanical design, and you have studied mechanics (including theoretical mechanics and material mechanics), which is quite similar to steel structure design in the field of structures; thus it should be easier to make the transition. The difference between this and the three branches of mechanics studied in the structure engineering major is structural mechanics, and if you are able to study on your own, you can give it a try. This post was last edited by lldw308 on 2009-3-12 17:08]

Do you want to give machinery and equipment the aesthetic beauty of architecture?

You mean civil engineering design, right? You can start by learning to read drawings; this is the most basic thing. Architecture is a broad field that includes architectural design. The civil engineering design we usually refer to is divided into two aspects: structure and architecture. The structure’s reliability is determined through calculations, while architecture is primarily concerned with its usability. This post was last edited by zzg5680 on 2009-3-12 17:06.]

Well, it relates to aspects such as civil engineering design and layout.

No, I want to integrate the equipment with the civil engineering works; the two are inseparable

Supervision: Steel structure design is very difficult. I didn’t master theoretical mechanics well

I think it must be quite difficult for the original poster to learn architectural design on their own! Because to master architectural design, one needs to learn* a lot of things. Areas such as art, materials, structure, mechanics, and building equipment are essential to learn, but it’s possible to approach this step by step – start by learning CAD software, drawing skills, sketching, etc. These are all basic knowledge skills. If you develop an interest in these areas and progress well in them, then you can move on to studying other topics in greater depth.

I am quite proficient in using CAD software for plan drafting; I learned drafting skills in university

:) Hello, moderator Lai Lai. My experience is very similar to yours; I graduated from university in 2003, majoring in mechanical manufacturing, and after graduation I worked in boiler production. I currently work in steel structure architectural design, and I’d like to answer your question. First of all, you said you want to work in architectural design, but your goals aren’t clear, as architectural design involves various specialties such as architecture, structure, plumbing and electrical systems, as well as equipment and manufacturing processes. You mentioned that your work is related to equipment; I’m wondering whether you intend to engage in the design related to the foundation aspects of equipment If that’s the case, then I suggest you learn *PKPM*, find someone to teach you, and buy a book on equipment foundation design. But to be honest, equipment foundations are sometimes closely related to the vibration of the equipment; in some cases, shock absorption measures need to be implemented at the bottom of the foundation, so it’s quite complex. The above is my answer. If it does not meet your requirements, please describe in detail your job and future goals, so that I can provide a more detailed response.

To understand what is involved in civil engineering, one must first become familiar with various standards. It is also necessary to study many drawings related to civil engineering, and then practice drawing on one’s own to gain experience~~

Ah, Moderator LaiLai really goes all out for Haichuan. It’s worth learning from*. . . . . .

Tensho Construction CAD will do. Learn by following the tutorial.

For architectural design, start by learning *building structure or building architecture, and then familiarize yourself with architectural design codes and drawing rules