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There are certain supplies you will need to craft models in architecture school. Some are marketed to make students waste some money and others will actually be useful to you as a student. Learn more about supplies (and what you ACTUALLY need) here! Please note these items are affiliate marketing links.
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Sketchbooks are an absolute must in architecture school. Moleskins have such a great feel and quality to them. Nothing beats sketching on its premium paper when on the go!
With their archival ink and resistance to smears, an architect cannot go wrong with micron pens! I carry mine everywhere!
Tracing paper single-handedly got me through architecture school. With it's high transparency and quality, it's great to use to layer ideas, as architecture is very additive!
Especially when first starting out, having a variety of pencils is extremely useful to get. This set of pencils has varying weights, perfect for drafting by hand.
This 2 pc landscape and yard design template set is perfect for any beginner in architecture for hand drawing out plans!
This high quality pencil glides across the paper. With the variety of colors, architects and designs can feel the high quality of the pencils. Highly recommend as colored parti diagrams are always great to create when in the process of designing!
This scale ruler is built to last. Every architect needs a scale ruler to facilitate the drafting process.
This is every architect's dream. They're alcohol-based and have replaceable nibs. The way they glide on your paper is like butter - brings a tear to my eye.
I don't only use a smaller sketchbook but also a larger pad to diagram out bigger ideas. This sketch pad is extremely affordable and well worth the investment!
When drafting, you will use rulers a lot more than one would anticipate! With the non-slip design in this set, it's great for beginners!
This is an 11pc set with a variety of stencils that speed up the process of drafting. Perfect for any hand drafter.
If you prefer just getting a whole set instead of bits and pieces, I recommend this starter kit!
Absolutely essential for modeling, as it protects the surfaces underneath and protects blades from becoming dull.
This organizer is perfect because it's compact, lightweight, and has lots of compartments to organize all of your tools.
With the high quality stainless steel, this craft tweezer set allows you to craft your models with more precision!
I swear by retractable blades! Perfect for cutting most model making papers and materials. And, the blades are replaceable!
Perfect for cutting wooden dowels and other smaller materials (plastic columns, trees, etc). This set allows for perfect 45 and 90 degree cuts!
You will be cutting a lot of materials when model-making. So consider getting a set of various knives to cut various materials.
Perfect for temporarily holding pieces of your model together.
When making study models and final models, a hot glue gun is essential and quick to use! Also consider getting a mini glue gun for tighter, hard-to-reach spaces in your model.
Perfect for wooden models - as sometimes other glue does not work!
No need for fancy, expensive craft glue. Elmer's does the job just fine! And saves you a buck!
This version has a silent motherboard and perfect for printing any architectural model that you modeled digitally. You can even print scale figures and more! I lean on my 3D printer so much!
This machine allows for high precision cuts or engraving in your materials. This machine will take your models to the next level. If you go to a smaller architectural school, this might be a great investment as your school might not have a laser cutter machine!
This is very advanced technology and allows to print high quality, highly sculptural models. With the protective enclosure, this machine can print out so many beautiful, advanced, resin models!
This high quality 3D printer has an extra large glass bed. The aluminum frame and sturdy base allows for high quality prints. I personally own this printer and love it!
If you want to print out more colorful models, you will need colorful 3D printer filament! This is the best ABS filament with high toughness and strength.
White is always a safe bet for your 3D printer filament in architecture school. This tough, PLA filament is perfect to use with your 3D printer!