LEARN WHAT SOFTWARE THE MOST PROMINENT FIRMS USE

We surveyed some of the most well known firms to find out what software real world practicing architects actually use!

The Archi-Tech Network project programs feature aims to highlight to students, architects and engineers the tools and technologies used to create real world projects by some of the most renown, emerging and innovative firms.


We have simplified these technologies into the 7 categories of Modeling, Computation, BIM, Visualization, Graphics, Immersive and Fabrication. 




















#1 | PIXEL

Architect | PIXEL

Project | Lambeth Green Competition



Modelling | Rhino

Computation | Grasshopper

Visualization | Enscape

Graphics| Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign

Fabrication | Branch Technology

PROJECT LINK

#2 | BIG

Architect | BIG

Project | NASA2



Modelling | Rhino

Computation | Grasshopper

BIM | Revit, Rhino.Inside

Visualization | Enscape

Graphics| Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign

Immersive | Fologram

Fabrication | ICON, Ultimaker

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#3 | ZAHA HADID

Architect | ZHA

Project | Shenzhen Tower C



Modelling | Maya, Rhino (2D)

Visualization | Vray

Graphics| Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign

Fabrication | 3D Printing

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#4 | AMEY

Architect | Amey Kandalgaonkar

Project | Various



Modelling | Cinema 4d

Visualization | Octane


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#5 | UNStudio

Architect | UNStudio

Project | Wasl Tower



Modelling | Rhino

Computation | Grasshopper

BIM | Revit

Visualization | Vray, Enscape

Graphics| Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, After Effects

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#6 | MAMOU-MANI

Architect | Mamou-Mani

Project | Galaxia



Modelling | Rhino

Computation | Grasshopper

Visualization | NEXT Limit Maxwell

Graphics| Photoshop, Illustrator

Immersive | Unity, Altspace VR

Fabrication | Laser Cutting, Wasp 3D Printing

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#7 | REX

Architect | REX

Project | Perelman Performing Arts Center



Modelling | Rhino

Computation | Grasshopper

BIM | Revit, AutoCAD

Visualization | Enscape, Vray

Graphics| Photoshop, Illustraor, InDesign

Immersive | Unreal

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#8 | MAD

Architect | MAD

Project | Lucas Museum of Narrative



Modelling | Rhino, Maya

Computation | Grasshopper, Python

BIM | Revit

Visualization | Enscape, Vray

Graphics| Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign

Fabrication | 3D Printing

PROJECT LINK

#9 | PIXEL

Architect | PIXEL

Project | Pixel Facade


Modelling | Rhino

Computation | Grasshopper

BIM | Revit

Visualization | 3ds MAX, Vray

Graphics | Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator


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#10 | SOOMEEN HAHM DESIGN

Architect | Soomeen Hahm Design & Igor Pantic

Project | The Steam Odyssey



Modelling | Rhino

Computation | Grasshopper, Python

Immersive | Fologram, Unity

Fabrication | Hololens

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#11 | BIG

Architect | BIG

Project | OPPOH



Modelling | Rhino

Computation | Grasshopper, Rhino.Inside

BIM | Revit, BEAM

Visualization | Enscape, Vray

Graphics| Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign

Fabrication | 3D Printing, Laser Cutting

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#12 | MEAN

Architect | MEAN

Project | House 00



Modelling | Rhino

Computation | Grasshopper

BIM | Autocad (2D Drafting)

Visualization | Vray, Twinmotion

Graphics| Photoshop, Illustrator, Indesign, After Effects, Premiere

Fabrication | 3D Printing, Laser Cutter

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#13 | FRONT

Consultant | Front Inc

Architect | Zaha Hadid

Project | Morpheus Hotel



Modelling | Rhino

Computation | Grasshopper, Elefront

BIM | Autocad, Geometry Gym

Graphics| Photoshop, Illustrator, Indesign

Fabrication | CNC

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#14 | URBAN BETA

Architect | Urban Beta

Project | Urban Beta



Modelling | Rhino

Computation | Grasshopper

BIM | ArchiCAD

Visualization | Vray, Enscape

Graphics | Photoshop, Illustrator, Indesign, After Effects, Premiere

Fabrication | CNC, Robotics

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#15 | SELVAGEN

Architect | Selvagen

Project | Arena Arbor



Modelling | Rhino

Computation | Grasshopper

BIM | AutoCAD

Graphics| Photoshop, Illustrator

Fabrication | CNC

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#16 | HEATHERWICK STUDIO

Architect | Heatherwick Studio

Project | Alberni Towers



Modelling | Rhino

Computation | Grasshopper, Dynamo

BIM | Revit, BEAM

Visualization | Images by Narrative

Graphics| Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign

Immersive | Unreal

Fabrication | 3D printing

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#17 | BLUETEMPLE

Architect | Bluetemple

Project | ABC Plot



Modelling | Rhino

Computation | Grasshopper

Fabrication | Bamboo Construction

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