Architecture Classes in Nashville, TN

This course delivers a concise introduction to rhino and an overview of fundamental skills for creating and editing geometry. It will be a combination of synchronous (face-to-face) and asynchronous (guided independent work) materials, to equal a total of 6 hours.  Requirements: No prior knowledge required. Bring PC laptop with rhino installed...

This course provides an introduction to parametric modelling with Grasshopper. Build various parametrically responsive systems and explore generative design with grasshopper. Requirements: Basic familiarity with Rhino Course Topics: Grasshopper components and Interface Managing data Essential concepts Creating parametric assemblages Patterning...

This course introduces the skills and insights needed to be a successful interior designer and examines why some designs are more successful than others. More than a style-selection course, you will learn what is required to design and build an interior space, gain a general knowledge of how interior designers work, and examine what it takes to move...

Gain an introduction to the terminology, concepts, and basic principles of landscape design through lectures and simple two-dimensional exercises.  This course is recommended for students with little or no background in design who want to design for their own home or who are considering a Certificate.

Plumbing Fixtures & Fittings – From toilets to shower systems: Present types of Plumbing fixtures and fitting required and used in today’s bathrooms, with an emphasis on residential bath applications, some commercial applications will be explored. Examples will be given to illustrate the choices faced when designing a bathroom from functional...

In terms of square footage, a bathroom - in most houses - is one of the smallest spaces but it tends to be one of the most complex to plan, design, and construct. It's a multi-purpose space that must include plenty of storage, easy-care surfaces and durable fixtures. There are many different levels of 'wow factor' that can be incorporated into this...

This course is an introduction to the field of Sustainable Design, Construction and Development for designers, builders and owners. It explores underlying issues as they impact the built environment, current green building practices, and emerging trends in the field.  The class covers guidelines and rating systems including LEED; government initiatives,...

ACE-401 AutoCAD Electrical Administrators Customizations This class will provide AutoCAD Electrical Administrators the tools needed to properly setup standards along with new electrical users. Students will learn how to customize and standardize their environment through templates, project files, and the electrical environment file. Prerequisite...

This class will take place online. Registered students will receive login instructions. Study theories and principles that have shaped the design of landscapes from antiquity to the present. Explore Eastern and Western garden traditions. Survey all types of gardens and landscapes, including corporate and public spaces, through visual presentations,...

Create custom symbols for use within the Electrical software, add custom part numbers and manufacturers to the Catalog Database and create an intelligent title block for automatic populating. Notes: This is a Live, Instructor-Led Online Class. A D3 Instructor will be utilizing an online collaboration software, such as GoToMeeting, during the training...

This course introduces students to the process architects use to develop their ideas and concepts, focusing on the how and why of creating new shapes, spaces, and buildings. With Chicago as its backdrop, projects incorporate experimentation with form, basic drawing, perspective and drafting techniques, 3D modeling, and the ability to discuss projects...

This is a two-part 2-hour class introducing the online Computer Assisted Design (CAD) service Tinkercad and Shapeways, a platform for printing and selling.   These classes will focus on getting used to working on 3D work planes,  controlling the environment using the mouse, and using shapes to create objects for printing....

This course is an introduction to using SketchUp, a 3D modeling and visualization tool, for interior design. Learn how to model and modify rooms, furniture, cabinets, and other elements related to interiors. Any version of SketchUp can be used for the class, including Free, Shop, Pro, and Studio. Subscription information is available at sketchup.com/plans-and-pricing....

Today’s hyperconnected world requires brands to be more and more interactive—gone are the days when simply a logo and catch phrase will do. With a click of a button, customers can easily facilitate a dialogue—whether positive or negative, in 140 characters or more—with companies both large and small. This comprehensive workshop dissects the...

Today’s hyperconnected world requires brands to be more and more interactive—gone are the days when simply a logo and catch phrase will do. With a click of a button, customers can easily facilitate a dialogue—whether positive or negative, in 140 characters or more—with companies both large and small. This comprehensive workshop dissects the...