Project delivery and technical reference for architects
Practical guides for how projects run and how buildings go together. Created by an architect for architects.
Designing buildings
What a building is made of, and how it is drawn and specified.
Materials & Systems 101 articles
Materials, assemblies and building systems, from concrete to electrical.
Design & Documentation 45 articles
Drawing conventions, specifications, measurement, building science and sustainability.
Managing projects
How projects are contracted and run, and how architects build a career.
Project Delivery 8 articles
Contracts, fees, running the work, and the codes it answers to.
Professional Practice 25 articles
Licensure, credentials, your career, and the books worth owning.
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Develop your next fee with confidence
The Archtoolbox Guide and Templates for Developing a Fee for Architectural Services.
Tools
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Free Online Feet-Inch and Metric Calculator
A free feet and inches calculator supports fractional inch precision, adjustable rounding, and a built-in calculation history log — no install required.
Converting Between Drawing Scales
How to convert drawings from one architectural or engineering scale to another. Includes a scale conversion calculator.
Free Printable Architect’s Scale
Download a free printable architect scale in PDF format.