EDUCBA
AutoCAD Architectural Design & Residential Planning Specialization

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EDUCBA

AutoCAD Architectural Design & Residential Planning Specialization

Professional AutoCAD Residential Design & Planning. Design complete residential architectural plans, layouts, and technical drawings using AutoCAD.

EDUCBA

Instructor: EDUCBA

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Beginner level

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4 weeks to complete
at 10 hours a week
Flexible schedule
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Get in-depth knowledge of a subject
Beginner level

Recommended experience

4 weeks to complete
at 10 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

  • Create accurate residential architectural drawings using professional AutoCAD workflows.

  • Design and detail lighting, parking, and interior layouts based on real project requirements.

  • Produce construction-ready plans that meet industry standards and practical design needs.

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January 2026

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Specialization - 4 course series

What you'll learn

  • Apply AutoCAD drafting tools to create accurate architectural drawings and layouts.

  • Design, detail, and annotate architectural plans using professional drafting standards.

  • Complete a full architectural case study project from setup to final detailed plan.

Skills you'll gain

Category: AutoCAD
Category: Architectural Design
Category: Computer-Aided Design
Category: Drafting and Engineering Design
Category: Technical Drawing
Category: Building Design
Category: Architectural Drawing

What you'll learn

  • Analyze room-wise lighting requirements and calculate lux and lumen levels for residential spaces.

  • Design complete apartment lighting layouts using AutoCAD with proper fixture placement and compliance.

  • Apply LED selection principles to ensure uniform, safe, and task-oriented illumination.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Basic Electrical Systems
Category: Requirements Analysis
Category: Safety Standards
Category: Electrical Wiring
Category: AutoCAD
Category: Layout Design
Category: Architectural Drawing
Category: Engineering Calculations
Category: Electrical Systems

What you'll learn

  • Analyze site conditions and develop functional, climate-responsive architectural layouts.

  • Create detailed architectural plans and structural drawings using AutoCAD.

  • Prepare accurate project drawings and cost quotations aligned with industry standards.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Architectural Drawing
Category: Computer-Aided Design
Category: Spatial Analysis
Category: Technical Documentation
Category: Construction Estimating
Category: AutoCAD
Category: Architectural Design
Category: Cost Estimation
Category: Conceptual Design
Category: Functional Design
Category: Drafting and Engineering Design
Category: Requirements Analysis
Category: Technical Drawing

What you'll learn

  • Design and draft professional basement parking layouts using AutoCAD.

  • Integrate circulation planning, structural elements, and fire safety requirements.

  • Produce construction-ready parking drawings through a complete end-to-end workflow.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Structural Analysis
Category: AutoCAD
Category: Building Codes
Category: Technical Drawing
Category: Traffic Flow Optimization
Category: Spatial Analysis
Category: Structural Engineering
Category: Engineering Drawings
Category: Computer-Aided Design
Category: Architectural Drawing
Category: Functional Design
Category: Architectural Design
Category: Safety Standards
Category: Architectural Engineering
Category: Civil and Architectural Engineering
Category: Drafting and Engineering Design
Category: Building Design

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