Uploaded September 2017 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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A guide to choosing the best computers for architecture. Whether you're a student, pro, or in a related discipline, this video will walk you through my methodology and selection criteria. I discuss in detail:
- Laptops vs. Desktop Systems
- Mac vs. Windows
- Software (commonly used and requirements)
- Hardware: CPU, Graphics Cards, Monitors
Along with this, you'll see why I chose the system I did and what it means to my architecture practice. A truly behind-the-scenes look at my architecture practice.

// GEAR I USE //
DESKTOP:
*2017 Apple iMac: amzn.to/2fCZuGT

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

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