CAD Lab

There is a dedicated computer lab for the technical courses and studio classes where the students learn how to use AutoCAD, REVIT, Design 2020 and various other programs to complete their projects.

AutoCAD

For TXMI 3330 Computer Aided Residential Design, students are introduced to AutoCAD where they convert what they have learned in hand drafting to the computer. They learn how to generate a set of construction documents for a single story home including:
- space planning
- roof/site plans
- electrical & lighting plans
- finish plans
- interior and exterior elevations
- a wall section
REVIT

Then students are introduced to REVIT, 3D modeling software in which they learn how to build models in the computer. They start out with a small lake cabin and create a small set of construction documents and the same for a small commercial project. There is a second semester TXMI 5330 Advanced Computer Aided Design in which they continue to develop their skills in AutoCAD and REVIT with more complex projects such as a tenant improvement space that includes creating a pricing set of construction documents in AutoCAD.
SketchUp

Students learn to use SketchUp to create their custom designed kitchens and bathroom for the NKBA Student Competition. Building upon their AutoCAD and REVIT software skills to become more flexible in the software used in our industry.

Projects

TXMI 3330 Small Residence AutoCAD Space Plan

Exterior elevation and Wall section AutoCAD: Small Residential Project

TXMI 3330: REVIT Small Lake Cabin. The students design a 3D model of a single story cabin to learn about 3D modeling in REVIT. They generate a small CD set and generate renderings of the model.

Exterior perspective

Space planning: Renderings & elevations

OTIS Project: Small remodel project for IT department in FACS. Below are the space plan, electrical plan and the finish plan. Second page is the renderings and elevations.