🔹Weekly 1 Live Class + 3 Recorded Lessons

Course Duration: 45 days.

Total Hours: 24.

Total Class: 15

🔹Access to Private Group for Support

🔹All Classes in Bengali

💰 Fee: 4k

🎯 Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course, students will be able to:

• Create 2D architectural drawings with AutoCAD

• Develop efficient floor plans, elevations, sections, and working drawings

• Use SketchUp for 3D modeling and architectural visualization

• Render realistic day and night scenes using V-Ray

• Understand and apply architectural standards and building bylaws

🧰 Tools & Software Used

• AutoCAD 2026

• SketchUp Pro 2025

• V-Ray 6 for SketchUp

• Adobe PDF (for documentation and output sharing)

📝 Assessment & Certification

• Mid-course Assignment (10%)

• Final Project Submission (40%)

• Participation & Attendance (10%)

• Final Assessment & Portfolio Evaluation (40%)
  Students who successfully complete the course with minimum 70% attendance and acceptable project quality will receive a Certificate of Completion.

Comprehensive Training Module

Module 1: Introduction to Building Planning & Components

 * Objective: To provide a foundational understanding of the core principles of building planning and the fundamental components that constitute a building structure.

   Topics:

   * Introduction to Building Components: Overview of structural, envelope, and service elements.

   * Principles of Building Planning: Key considerations for functional, aesthetic, and regulatory compliant designs.

   * Factors to be Considered When Creating a Floor Plan Layout: Space utilization, natural light, ventilation, circulation, privacy, and accessibility.

   * Standard Size of Rooms and Building Components: Industry standards and ergonomic considerations for various spaces (e.g., bedrooms, living            areas, kitchens, bathrooms) and structural elements.

   * Basics of Building Construction: An overview of common construction methods, materials, and processes.

   * Introduction to AutoCAD 2022: Navigating the interface, basic commands, and file management.

Module 2: AutoCAD Fundamentals & Site Planning

 * Objective: To develop proficiency in basic AutoCAD operations and to introduce the concepts of site planning and ground floor layout.

    Topics:

   * Installation of AutoCAD 2022: Step-by-step guide to software installation.

   * Setting up a New DWG Page: Configuring drawing units, limits, and layers.

   * User Interface: Customizing workspaces, ribbon, and toolbars for efficiency.

   * Mouse Navigation: Mastering pan, zoom, and orbit commands.

   * Grid Line & Universal Coordinate System (UCS): Understanding and utilizing grid systems and coordinate systems for precise drafting.

   * Unit Setting: Configuring drawing units (e.g., architectural, engineering, decimal).

   * Drawing Tools: In-depth use of Line, Polyline, Circle, Arc, Rectangle, and other fundamental drawing commands.

   * Modify Tools & Using Shortcut: Efficient use of Move, Copy, Rotate, Scale, Trim, Extend, Offset, and Mirror commands with keyboard shortcuts.

   * Creating a Site Plan: Representing property boundaries, setbacks, and existing features.

   * Setback: Understanding setback regulations and their application in design.

   * Creating a Ground Floor Layout: Developing initial floor plans with room divisions and openings.

   * Forming a Floor Plan Layout: Refining layouts for functionality and flow.

   * Saving Works: Best practices for file saving and backup.

Module 3: Advanced Floor Plan Development & Annotation

 * Objective: To enhance skills in refining floor plans, incorporating essential building elements, and adding appropriate annotations.

     Topics:

   * Uses of Mirror & Rotate Tool: Advanced applications for creating symmetrical elements and precise rotations.

   * Selection Copy & Move Tool: Efficient selection techniques for copying and moving multiple entities.

   * Creating a Typical Floor Plan for a High-Rise Building: Specific considerations for multi-story residential or commercial structures.

   * Creating Doors & Windows: Detailing and inserting standard door and window blocks.

   * Concept of Void in Structure: Representing openings, shafts, and double-height spaces.

   * Text & Labelling: Adding descriptive text, room names, and dimensions.

   * Furniture Layout: Incorporating furniture blocks for spatial planning and presentation.

   * Concept Block & Grouping Objects: Creating and managing reusable blocks and grouping elements for efficient drawing.

   * Uses of Scale Tool: Applying appropriate scales for plotting and presentation.

Module 4: Site Plan, Roof Plan & Layout Techniques

 * Objective: To master the creation of site plans, roof plans, and to understand various layout and annotation techniques.

    Topics:

   * Site Plan: Comprehensive detailing of site features, landscaping, and circulation.

   * Roof Plan: Representing roof slopes, drainage, and structural elements.

   * Furniture Layout: Advanced techniques for arranging furniture for optimal space utilization.

   * Column Layout: Detailing column grids and structural elements.

   * Beam Layout: Representing beam configurations and their relationship to columns.

   * Working Dawning (Dimensioning): Precise dimensioning techniques for all plan types.

   * Hatch & Editing Hatch: Applying and modifying hatch patterns for material representation.

   * Assignment & Assessment: Practical exercises and evaluation of acquired skills.

Module 5: Exterior Elevations & Building Environment

 * Objective: To learn the principles of creating detailed exterior elevations and to understand the impact of the surrounding environment on building design.

     Topics:

   * Forming Front Elevation: Projecting and drawing the primary facade of the building.

   * Environment Building: Representing surrounding context such as topography, adjacent buildings, and landscape.

   * Exterior Components & Blocks: Adding details like windows, doors, balconies, and other facade elements.

   * Hatch & Editing Hatch: Applying and modifying hatch patterns for material representation on elevations.

Module 6: Lateral Elevations

 * Objective: To develop skills in generating accurate left and right building elevations.

    Topics:

   * Creating Left Elevation: Projecting and drawing the left facade.

   * Creating Right Elevation: Projecting and drawing the right facade.

   * Plot, Print, Publish: Preparing drawings for plotting, printing, and digital publication.

Module 7: Cross Sections

 * Objective: To understand and generate building cross-sections to reveal internal structural and spatial relationships.

    Topics:

   * Forming X and Y Section: Cutting and drawing longitudinal and transverse sections through the building.

    Module 8: Introduction to SketchUp & V-Ray

 * Objective: To introduce participants to 3D modeling with SketchUp and photorealistic rendering with V-Ray.

 * Topics:

   * Installing SketchUp 2021 Pro & V-Ray 5: Step-by-step installation and initial setup.

Module 9: SketchUp User Interface & Basic Modeling

 * Objective: To gain proficiency in navigating the SketchUp interface and utilizing fundamental 3D modeling tools.

    Topics:

   * SketchUp UI: Customizing toolbars, trays, and preferences.

   * User Interface: Understanding the various panels and menus.

   * Mouse Navigation: Orbit, Pan, and Zoom commands in 3D space.

   * Basic Tools (Line, Freehand, Arc, Polygon, etc.): Creating 2D shapes for 3D extrusion.

   * Basic Modification Tools (Push/Pull, Move, Copy): Extruding 2D shapes into 3D objects and manipulating them.

   * Importing DWG: Importing 2D AutoCAD plans for 3D modeling.

   * Elevating Exterior Wall: Extruding walls from imported 2D plans.

Module 10: Advanced SketchUp Modeling & Texturing

 * Objective: To develop advanced SketchUp modeling skills and learn to apply materials and textures.

    Topics:

   * Creating Door & Windows: Modeling detailed doors and windows in 3D.

   * Rotate, Scale, Move: Precise manipulation of 3D objects.

   * Material Assignment: Applying and editing materials to surfaces.

   * Edit Texture: Adjusting texture mapping and properties.

   * Elevating Object: Creating and manipulating various 3D objects.

   * 3D Text: Adding 3D text to models.

Module 11: Specialized SketchUp Techniques & Detailing

 * Objective: To explore specialized SketchUp tools and techniques for intricate detailing and component creation.

    Topics:

   * Uses of 'Follow Me' Tool: Creating complex profiles and extrusions along a path.

   * Colour Palette: Managing and applying colors effectively.

   * Exterior Component Design: Modeling detailed exterior elements like railings, balconies, and decorative features.

   * Roof Design: Creating various roof types and structures.

   * Pattern: Applying and editing patterns to surfaces.

   * Completing Infrastructure of Building: Adding site elements, walkways, and landscaping features.

Module 12: Environment Design & Shadow Setup in SketchUp

 * Objective: To create realistic outdoor environments and understand the impact of sunlight and shadows.

   Topics:

   * Environment Design: Setting up realistic sky, ground, and background environments.

   * Shadow Setup: Controlling sun position, time of day, and shadow intensity.

Module 13: V-Ray Essentials for Rendering

 * Objective: To introduce the core concepts and settings of V-Ray for photorealistic rendering.

    Topics:

   * V-Ray Basics: Understanding the V-Ray interface and workflow.

   * Essential Render Settings: Configuring render quality, output, and noise reduction.

   * Dome Light & Sky: Setting up realistic global illumination using dome lights and sky systems.

Module 14: Night Render

 * Objective: To master the techniques for creating compelling night-time renders.

    Topics:

   * Creating Day Scene: Review of daylight rendering.

   * Scene Setup: Configuring camera angles, lighting, and materials for night renders.

   * Night Render: Techniques for achieving realistic night-time illumination and mood.

Module 15: Regulatory Compliance & Site Planning Overview

 * Objective: To provide a comprehensive overview of key regulatory concepts related to site planning and building design.

    Topics:

   * An overview on Setback: Detailed explanation of setback regulations and their implications.

   * MGC (Maximum Ground Coverage): Understanding and applying maximum ground coverage ratios.

   * FAR (Floor Area Ratio): Understanding and applying floor area ratio calculations in design.