Spotlight On: Architecture

AutoCAD is the undisputed CAD software of choice among most architects, and indeed the software finds its widest application in architecture and related fields. Therefore, it makes sense to feature architecture in our first Spotlight On feature.

Architecture is the art and science of designing and constructing buildings and other physical structures for human shelter or use. It is a far-reaching field that encompasses not only construction and layout of structures but also some civil engineering, landscape design, interior design, and project management.

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Architects are often described as a cross between engineers ...

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