Our article, Residential Architecture 101, breaks down the essentials every designer should know. From understanding client needs to developing efficient workflows, we cover the foundational elements that lead to successful home designs.

Learn what GIS is and why it’s a game-changer for architects, landscape professionals, urban planners, and more. From site analysis to sustainable planning, Geographic Information Systems help you design with greater context, accuracy, and impact.

🎉 Vectorworks Design Days are back! With stops in London, Vancouver, Tokyo, and Sydney, these events will showcase what’s new in Vectorworks, the future of design, and more. Don’t miss out—register now for your chance to learn, share, and get inspired.

BIM classification might sound technical, but it's a game-changer for clarity, consistency, and collaboration in your projects. Find out what is it, and how it helps reduce errors and support better decision-making, from concept to construction.

Looking for the best AutoCAD alternative? Vectorworks is more than just a CAD program—it’s a powerful design solution. From 2D drafting and 3D modeling to full BIM workflows, Vectorworks gives you the flexibility and freedom to design without limits.

Whether you're designing a high-rise or a custom home, sections offer critical insight into your design's internal structure and spatial relationships. They’re essential to communicating your vision clearly and effectively, and a technical requirement.

🎓 Curious about getting started with Vectorworks Architect as a student? In this guest blog, architecture student Pablo Prieto shares their firsthand experience learning the software—from mastering the basics to exploring powerful BIM tools.

With the Building Shell toolset in Vectorworks Architect, you can create walls, roofs, and even uniquely shaped façades with precision and flexibility — all in one place, without limiting your creativity.

We’re honored to share that Vectorworks Architect 2025 was named a Jury Award Winner in the Architizer A+Product Awards! Recognized in the Design Tools category by industry leaders for helping architects design with freedom, precision, and performance. 🏆

COBie plays a key role in the digital delivery of buildings, helping bridge the gap between design, construction, and facility management. Read about what COBie is, how it supports openBIM workflows, and how Vectorworks helps meet COBie requirements.

From mood boards and finish schedules to annotated plans and renderings, your presentation layouts play a crucial role in communicating your design vision.Check out tips on how to organise drawings, streamline communication, and create stunning outputs.

Whether you're new to drafting or brushing up on fundamentals, understanding roof plans is key for clear communication between architects, builders, and clients. This guide breaks down the basics—what a roof plan is, why it matters, and how to create one.

François Lévy shares how scripting and automation with Vectorworks helped him streamline his design process and unlock new creative possibilities. From automating repetitive tasks to tailoring tools, embracing programming can elevate architectural design.

If you ever wondered what my team does, we design bathrooms! I chickened out and didn't do one, but you can see the really cool designs my teammates developed — showcasing smart layouts, texture, and natural light. Inspiration starts here. 

Introducing the AI Assistant (Preview) 🎉 A built-in tool to help designers learn faster, work smarter, and stay focused on designing. Built for Vectorworks users, by Vectorworks experts — and it’s only the beginning.

Forged by history. Fueled by tomorrow. “Turning 40 is not just a celebration — it’s a launchpad. Vectorworks has always been driven by innovation, and today, that drive is stronger than ever,” said Vectorworks CEO Jason Pletcher.

If you fancy a break, grab a cuppa and listen to my colleague Rubi talk about Vectorworks in the architecture and AEC market at large, including its public roadmap, Vectorworks Cloud, artificial intelligence, graphics and 3D modelling technologies

Discover how our latest integration with Bluebeam streamlines collaboration and document management across AEC workflows. ✅ Sync and share drawings faster ✅ Track markups across platforms ✅ Improve collaboration from design to construction

Planning system is in dire need of digitalisation and automation to remove bottlenecks and speed up approvals, but councils will need Human-in-the-Loop Oversight to establish quality control, security frameworks and public trust in data handling.

“Our new partnership with Maxon addresses a significant challenge faced by AEC professionals: the need for a real-time rendering solution that seamlessly integrates with Vectorworks and evolves alongside it,”