FRANK P. MELENDEZ teaches at The Bernard and Anne Spitzer School of Architecture, City College of New York. His teaching and research engage topics pertaining to architectural drawing and 3D modeling, ...

Long before engineers spun 3D models of airplanes on screens, they designed them with pencils, rulers, and plenty of patience.

This article explores the evolution and growing influence of computer-aided design (CAD) software in 2025. Once limited to ...

Whenever you start a design project,it's useful to draw outa plan of what you want to achieve.That way you can see what you'llneed and also alert youto any problems that might come upduring the design ...

When Alibre Design premiered almost five years ago, it was rightfully thought of as a program with collaboration capabilities but a little shy on mechanicalmodeling tools. The developer continued ...

Discover various drawing techniques in this video, including cat drawing, line drawing, 3D drawing, and realistic drawing.

A recently finalized military standard could usher in the day when a single all-inclusive electronic file replaces part drawings, manuals, manufacturing data, and inspection documents. Don Hutchins, ...

Mark is a seasoned green industry veteran and freelance writer based in Georgia. His work encompasses all things garden, landscape, home improvement, and DIY, with a focus on sustainability. Mark ...