Uploaded November 2017 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago

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Sharing my favorite items under $20 from my everyday carry that every architect (and student) needs, along with a philosophy on putting them to use. These tools are the raw materials for design, the inspiration comes from within, in this video I share how I refill my creative stores week after week, it's a reminder for architects, aspiring architects, and students alike.

Tools mentioned:
**Copic Sketch Series markers: amzn.to/2jyN3NC
**Muji A5 dot grid: amzn.to/2AlPz1y
**Signo pens: amzn.to/2jzNcjP
**Pens: thirtybyforty.com/5-things-under-$20-every-architect-needs
**Midori Scale: amzn.to/2BzPnMv
**Alvin Scale: amzn.to/2AfI0LU
**Travel: (destination by you!)

All the resources can be found here: thirtybyforty.com/blog/5-things-under-20-every-architect-needs

Thanks, as always, for watching!

// OTHER GEAR I USE //

DRONE:
*Mavic Pro by DJI: amzn.to/2hW3dTA

DSLR CAMERA:
* Canon 80D: amzn.to/2fBWGMQ

LENSES:
* Canon 24mm f2.8 Lens: amzn.to/29l7ac5
* Canon 40mm f2.8 Lens: amzn.to/29x2QcI
* Canon 10 - 18mm f4.5 - 5.6 IS Lens: amzn.to/2vyErvS

AUDIO:
* Rode VideoMic Pro (hotshoe mtd.): amzn.to/29qlNM3
* ATR-2100 USB (dynamic mic): amzn.to/2dFDaKp

ARCHITECTURE GEAR:
* Prismacolor Markers: thirtybyforty.com/markers
* Timelapse Camera: thirtybyforty.com/brinno
* AutoCAD LT: amzn.to/2dxjMDH
* SketchUp PRO: amzn.to/2cRcojz
* HP T120 Plotter: amzn.to/2dBGf1O
* Adobe CC Photography (Photoshop/Lightroom) Plan: amzn.to/2dhq5ap

STARTUP TOOLKIT:
* Architect + Entrepreneur Startup Toolkit: thirtybyforty.com/SPL

ALL MY GEAR (UPDATED LIST):
*thirtybyforty.com/kit

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Please watch: "Making a Site Model - The Outpost Project"
youtube.com/watch?v=VsJrDScS5ZI
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