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How to Create 3D Site Models for Rhino in Minutes
Export ready-to-use OBJ files with buildings, roads, water and terrain. Complete guide for Rhino users.
3D Print Your City: STL Export Guide for Architecture Models
Learn how to export and prepare 3D city models for FDM and SLA printers. Tips for scale and detail.
Import ArchiKEK 3D Models into Blender: GLB Workflow
Step-by-step guide for importing GLB files into Blender. Perfect for rendering and animation.
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SketchUp OBJ Import: Add Real Context to Your Designs
How to import ArchiKEK OBJ exports into SketchUp with proper materials and layers.
10 3D Themes Explained: From Default to Neon Cyberpunk
Understand each 3D theme and when to use them. Material colors for different presentation styles.
How to Create a Figure Ground Map in 5 Minutes
Learn the fastest way to generate professional figure ground maps for your architecture projects without any GIS knowledge.
What is a Nolli Map? Complete Guide for Architects
Discover the history of Nolli maps, why they matter in urban analysis, and how to create one for your next project.
Barcelona's Eixample: A Perfect Grid for Urban Analysis
Explore how Ildefons Cerdà's revolutionary grid design makes Barcelona ideal for site analysis studies.
Site Analysis 101: A Complete Guide for Architecture Students
Everything you need to know about site analysis - from data collection to presentation. Perfect for studio projects.
QGIS vs ArchiKEK: Which is Better for Quick Site Analysis?
A honest comparison of traditional GIS software vs modern web tools for architecture site analysis.
How to Export Site Analysis Maps to Adobe Illustrator
Step-by-step guide to exporting and editing your site analysis maps in Illustrator with organized layers.
24 Map Themes for Different Site Analysis Types
Explore different map styles - from minimal figure ground to detailed blueprint - and when to use each one.
Urban Morphology: Reading Cities Through Their Shapes
Understanding how cities evolve through their physical form. A primer for architecture students.
Color Theory for Architecture Maps: Choosing the Right Palette
Why some map colors work better than others. Learn to pick themes that enhance your presentations.
How to Import Site Maps into AutoCAD: Complete DXF Guide
Step-by-step tutorial for importing ArchiKEK DXF exports into AutoCAD with proper layers and scaling.
Using Site Maps in Rhino and Grasshopper for Parametric Design
Import ArchiKEK exports into Rhino for 3D site modeling and Grasshopper parametric workflows.
Site Analysis Workflow in Revit: From ArchiKEK to BIM
How to use ArchiKEK exports as site context in Revit for BIM projects.
OpenStreetMap for Architects: The Ultimate Free Data Source
Understanding OSM data and how architects can leverage this free resource for site analysis.
Create Stunning Portfolio Site Analysis Pages
Tips for presenting site analysis work in your architecture portfolio that stands out.
10 Free Tools Every Architecture Student Needs
Essential free software and resources for architecture students, including mapping, visualization, and productivity tools.
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